ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or

me too, and only one phone in the house

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

We had one that was a party line. I still remember the number: Asbury 6491j Memory?? I might be able to find my car keys.
Mark

jtm1943

Yep! Been there, done that. John

BudsOwl Loc: Upstate NY and New England

When we finally got a phone it was a two party line. Our number was 26078 later they added HI (44). My grandparents were on an 8 party line (4 on each side of the so you could only hear half while the other half left you with a busy signal when you picked up to make a call).
Bud

pj81156 Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

Every generation is sure that their youth was spent in “the good old days.” I remember my great grandfather telling about his and I am sure my great grandchildren will do the same in turn. Why not just enjoy today and look forward to tomorrow and not lament what has passed as if they were the only days worth living? Lighten up!

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

To whom are you addressing your remarks? I loved my youth, loved the rest of my former years and love my current life.
Mark

Ed48 Loc: Superior, Wisconsin

I remember those times and sure wish we could have SOME of those times back.

Ed

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Yes. I was in the thick of it. I was fortunate to grow up in one of the most unique locations of all at the time. Known as the Conejo Valley and now the City of Thousand Oaks. It was wide open cattle and horse country with a population of about 7000 in the valley. Oak trees everywhere. We had "Jungleland" which was the home of the movie animals including Cheetah (Tarzan Chimpanzee) and many more like Leo the Lion. We could hear the lions roar at night as they received their fresh serving of horse meat. Yes, they had to eat too.

Movies and TV shows were filmed all over the valley. We watched many being filmed including: Gunsmoke,Rawhide, Bonanza, Barnaby Jones, Combat, Wagon Train... and movies such as Elvis Presley's Roustabout, Woody Allen's "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex, But Were Afraid To Ask". Days spent hiking, riding our Taco 22 Mini Bikes everywhere, building hot rods, driving through the canyons to Malibu and Zuma Beachs. Conejo Valley Days Parade and Rodeo. These are just a few of the many many memories of a wonderful time and place to grow up.

pj81156 Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

Not you Mark. From your posts I see nothing but a man who is enjoying life all the way. As am I. And we are contemporaries. I am 87. I think you are close to that although your picture makes you look younger than me. I should have been more specific. Many people denigrate today’s youth because to them they seem to be wasting time on their phones or other devices and not enjoying themselves playing ball under a street light. Like you, I love my music, my photography, my family and friends. I also enjoy the love of my wife of 67 years and life in the sunshine state. I remember my youth fondly, but I also remember the great walk just a days ago in a beautiful wooded area. Life NOW is good. It should be. And I don’t feel it’s necessary to complain weekly about Amazon or the USPS. But I really do envy your life in music. My active participation ended with two lip surgeries any years ago. No more trumpet playing. Keep up your always positive vibes and the great music you post.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thank you for clarifying and the very kind remarks. Looks like we both played trumpet. Sorry about your lip surgeries. I gave my Bach Stradivarius to my grandson about 7 or 8 years ago. I miss it and I really miss playing. I borrowed it back for a day and had the notion of playing again. My lips, devoid of any embouchure, said differently. Gave the Bach back to him. He does not play anymore. I also tire of the "complaints" posted on UHH, but my habit of logging onto the site each morning persists.

Life is good!! Stay well! I truly appreciate the response.
Mark

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

I agree with what you are saying. You are old enough to be my Dad (I'm 67) and I hope to reach your age and still be able to type and comprehend information such as UHH posts and building stuff from scratch, reading blue prints and taking walks with my wife of 37 years now (she is my light). Sadly too many seniors lose the zest for life, or get swallowed up by ailments, memory loss, or just plain old nasty attitudes because they forgot how to dream and be a kid. This is why I love photography. It doesn't matter what I am shooting as long as I can click the "shutter" (I'm mirrorless) and enjoy the surprise of what is in that magical little box called a camera. Cheers and thanks for the post and fatherly insight. BTW my late Father would be 100 in May 2024. He was truly of the Greatest Generation and was on Omaha Beach on DDay. He paid a physical price for it and never complained, worked hard and gave me and my siblings a life that couldn't be re-created.

nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah

keywest305 Loc: Baltimore Md.

Here in Maryland, I have seen snow predicted two days before and school canceled then wake up and no snow on the ground and weatherman says it went around us. Ridiculous. We would wake up as kids and the snow coming down like crazy and listen on the radio for our school to see if it was closed

pj81156 Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

Thank you. I read a lot of American history. Most recently WWII. Omaha Beach stands out to me as the ultimate challenge of our young men. I greatly admire your father for what he did and being able to move on. I can’t imagine it. And don’t underestimate the ability to lead a very active life at 87. I’m going for 99.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Exactly--here, too.