1960's Street Racer
Dec 15, 2019 21:57:33 #
Dec 16, 2019 02:05:40 #
Dec 16, 2019 07:23:29 #
We built several over the years.
We lived next to I65 in Louisville. When they built it, we would take our carts to the top of the new ramp and race down; the bulldozer operators would even smooth our path.
As to brakes? That's what your sneakers did! Mom wondered why they'd only last a few days.
I remember Merthiolate being much more stinging than Mercurochrome. However, iodine was the worst. I really believe parents used these as punishment!
We lived next to I65 in Louisville. When they built it, we would take our carts to the top of the new ramp and race down; the bulldozer operators would even smooth our path.
As to brakes? That's what your sneakers did! Mom wondered why they'd only last a few days.
I remember Merthiolate being much more stinging than Mercurochrome. However, iodine was the worst. I really believe parents used these as punishment!
Dec 16, 2019 07:47:44 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
Before the internet and cell phones kids had to sc... (show quote)
I never got into that phase (a good one). At 14, I was busy studying for my amateur radio license and working on things electronic. Since I lived 5 miles away from high school, I had my own wheels - a bicycle which got me back and forth from home to school.
I agree those were the days - innocence days.
Alan
Dec 16, 2019 10:51:13 #
If our parents only knew all the stupid things we did way back when! We put roller skates on an old sled and survived. Pete the cop saw us and just shook his head.
Dec 16, 2019 12:50:06 #
LestheK wrote:
If our parents only knew all the stupid things we did way back when! We put roller skates on an old sled and survived. Pete the cop saw us and just shook his head.
I found out much later in life that my parents were a lot smarter and well informed than I thought they were
Dec 17, 2019 09:49:10 #
The only cure for Road Rash is Iodine, Gauze and time. What a wonderful time, Scars you were proud of.
Dec 18, 2019 15:05:39 #
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