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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 04:14 AM Original message |
One thing you remember from your childhood that is no longer around |
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Inchworm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 04:21 AM Response to Original message |
1. Kung-fooing both my brothers to the floor |
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Submariner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 04:51 AM Response to Original message |
2. The Revere Beach and Nantasket Beach amusement parks |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 05:08 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Delta Village in Tallulah (Louisiana) |
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ashling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:19 PM Response to Reply #5 |
67. I remember that from when I was in college |
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BOSSHOG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 02:09 PM Response to Reply #5 |
79. Everytime we visit |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:50 PM Response to Reply #5 |
166. Heh. I was thinking of Pontchartrain Beach. |
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meegbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 05:30 AM Response to Reply #2 |
11. Wow, you're OLD! |
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Submariner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 06:57 AM Response to Reply #11 |
15. Almost 20 older |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:01 PM Response to Reply #15 |
94. Don't be fooled |
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YankeyMCC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 01:51 PM Response to Reply #2 |
139. I remember those |
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yellowdogintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 06:45 PM Response to Reply #2 |
152. I remember the skeletons of those old parks when we would tool down to Nantasket or |
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regnaD kciN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 05:06 AM Response to Reply #2 |
190. ...and Whalom Park! |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 04:59 AM Response to Original message |
3. A game we played: "Murder in the dark." |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 05:06 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. I know I'm getting older because I look back at some of the stuff I used to do with horror |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 05:12 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. One of my kid friends was named Brett. |
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redwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:46 AM Response to Reply #6 |
26. That is soooo twisted! Shrapnel from an old love. |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:07 PM Response to Reply #26 |
61. LOL...I know! |
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yellowdogintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 06:52 PM Response to Reply #4 |
154. we waded in creeks, roamed fields, moved from front porch to front porch |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:21 AM Response to Reply #3 |
37. We would play tag around the house with a big wet towel as the "tag" |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:07 PM Response to Reply #37 |
63. That sounds fun! |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:15 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. Yes, scary fun. This was in the house, at night, even on a cold night, and |
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last_texas_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 07:14 AM Response to Reply #3 |
123. I remember "Murder in the Dark" from when I was a kid... |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:30 PM Response to Reply #3 |
157. We played a game called Murder In The Dark too, but that's not how we played. |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 05:13 AM Response to Original message |
7. Pristine beaches...miles of 'em.. & wild jungle with no paths |
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Heidi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 05:18 AM Response to Original message |
8. Dogpatch USA. |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 05:22 AM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Raises hand! I've been there! |
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Heidi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 05:24 AM Response to Reply #9 |
10. Arkansas! |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 05:32 AM Response to Reply #10 |
13. I would love to have some of the "artifacts" from there. |
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ChoralScholar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 12:03 PM Response to Reply #8 |
48. I lived in Harrison, just up the road from Dogpatch |
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Heidi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 07:21 AM Response to Reply #48 |
125. ! |
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lins the liberal (145 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 11:22 AM Response to Reply #125 |
133. Dogpatch |
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Heidi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 11:36 AM Response to Reply #133 |
135. Hi! |
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ChoralScholar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 12:33 AM Response to Reply #133 |
169. If you scan this forum |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 05:31 AM Response to Original message |
12. Like a few others on this thread a now closed theme park |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:19 AM Response to Reply #12 |
36. There was also an Enchanted Forest near Running Springs, California |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 06:15 AM Response to Original message |
14. Most sharply missed |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:14 AM Response to Reply #14 |
34. I love places like that |
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pink-o (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 06:25 PM Response to Reply #34 |
90. San Francisco: Playland at the Beach |
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BrotherBuzz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:01 PM Response to Reply #90 |
95. George Whitney's Playland at the Beach is gone but the dioramas live on |
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pink-o (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 06:51 PM Response to Reply #95 |
153. oh, yeah, I remember Laughin' Sal! |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 11:03 PM Response to Reply #90 |
113. Wow, that sounds like it was fantastic. |
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regnaD kciN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 04:43 AM Response to Reply #34 |
186. Back in 1981... |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:19 AM Response to Original message |
16. Cheap candy - little dots of various colors |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 12:53 PM Response to Reply #16 |
53. There's an old general store near us that still sells penny candy |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:36 PM Response to Reply #53 |
70. I used to walk by an Italian store on my way home from school, |
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FloridaJudy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 06:13 PM Response to Reply #16 |
88. You can still find those at Walgreens |
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latebloomer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:01 PM Response to Reply #16 |
93. I learned how to swallow pills |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 06:55 AM Response to Reply #93 |
178. This really has me feeling old today. |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:22 AM Response to Original message |
17. Having to stir Kool-Aid |
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driver8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:38 AM Response to Reply #17 |
23. People don't stir Kool-Aid anymore? |
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Seeking Serenity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #23 |
57. We do, all the time. |
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MrsBrady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:33 AM Response to Original message |
18. one thing? my grandmother. |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:39 AM Response to Original message |
19. truckstops with taverns |
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NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:52 AM Response to Original message |
20. Kids just riding their bikes |
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fight4my3sons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 08:14 AM Response to Reply #20 |
129. my boys ride their bikes |
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callous taoboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 08:22 AM Response to Original message |
21. We used to play "Smear the Queer." We were just stupid boys. |
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Rambis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:01 AM Response to Reply #21 |
31. With a purple Nerf ball |
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driver8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
22. Pillsbury used to make a breakfast pastry that was amazing! |
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RadiationTherapy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:42 AM Response to Reply #22 |
24. Hm. I just saved the frosting for after...nt |
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driver8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:43 AM Response to Reply #24 |
25. Do you remember what they were called?? |
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RadiationTherapy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:47 AM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Pillsbury's Toaster Tarts? |
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driver8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:05 AM Response to Reply #27 |
32. Nope -- the pastry I am talking about didn't have a filling. n/t |
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RadiationTherapy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:56 AM Response to Reply #32 |
40. No filling!? |
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zabet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:48 AM Response to Reply #25 |
28. Toaster Struedel... |
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driver8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:06 AM Response to Reply #28 |
33. Nope. That's not it. |
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TheMightyFavog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:20 PM Response to Reply #22 |
106. Toaster Strudel! |
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bertha katzenengel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
29. Bizzy Buzz Buzz |
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bif (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
30. Tiger Stadium |
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Love Bug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
35. Choco-mint lifesavers! |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
38. BMX bike handlebar pads |
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scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
39. "The Electric Company" |
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Seeking Serenity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:05 PM Response to Reply #39 |
59. Hey, you guy-y-y-y-y-y-ys! |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:20 PM Response to Reply #39 |
68. I watched that on a daily basis when I was 12 to 14 or so. |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 11:02 AM Response to Original message |
41. Those candies that were made to look like fake cigarettes. I've just quit |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 11:16 AM Response to Reply #41 |
43. I was so mad when they stopped making those! |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 11:51 AM Response to Reply #43 |
45. These were just little white sticks with a red tip on the end. You couldn't |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 12:02 PM Response to Reply #45 |
47. No. The ones I had were a stick of bubble gum, powdered and then wrapped in a paper. |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 12:48 PM Response to Reply #47 |
50. We never had those in Canada. The ones I used to buy came in a red pack I think. |
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kick-ass-bob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:56 PM Response to Reply #50 |
76. I remember those. |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 12:55 PM Response to Reply #41 |
54. They can still be had. |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:06 PM Response to Reply #54 |
60. I love those retro drug stores. There was one across the street from the university I attended. |
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Resuscitated Ethics (319 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
42. 7-Eleven stores that closed at 11PM and had tube testers and |
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panhead1961 (363 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
44. Candy Cigarettes |
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Wetzelbill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 03:36 AM Response to Reply #44 |
175. I go with this one too |
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Magrittes Pipe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
46. Best game ever: |
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wintemark (16 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 01:06 AM Response to Reply #46 |
171. I was nailed in the back by one of those once |
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skooooo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
49. Space Bars! |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:38 PM Response to Reply #49 |
161. And Tang!! nt |
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HEyHEY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
51. Innocence, a sense of hope? |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
52. The amusement park on the Steel Pier in Atlantic City |
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Liberalynn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:40 PM Response to Reply #52 |
72. I miss our local Amusement park too |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
55. Spirograph--with straight pins to hold the pieces in place |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:33 PM Response to Reply #55 |
69. My favorite toys of all time! |
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regnaD kciN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 05:07 AM Response to Reply #55 |
191. They don't make Spirographs any more??? |
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musiclawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
56. Blue Chip Stamp Stores & The White Front |
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City of Mills (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
58. Quiz Whiz n/t |
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NewEnglandGirl (602 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
62. Sen Sens |
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Seeking Serenity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:09 PM Response to Original message |
64. Pull-tab cans |
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Seeking Serenity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
66. The Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle |
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Aristus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 11:56 PM Response to Reply #66 |
167. I HAD THAT! |
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Rhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 07:24 AM Response to Reply #66 |
179. I had that, and the SST "Smash Up Derby" cars... |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:38 PM Response to Original message |
71. American Basic Science Club |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
73. The Bell Labs science project kits |
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hvn_nbr_2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
74. Woolworths, Pinky Lee, Romper Room, Blue Laws, soda fountains in drug stores... |
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latebloomer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:08 PM Response to Reply #74 |
101. I don't know, but |
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Glorfindel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:31 AM Response to Reply #74 |
131. You're not old...I remember the same things, and I'M not old |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:34 PM Response to Reply #74 |
160. We have a bolt-action clip fed shotgun bought at a Woolworths back in the 60's |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
75. Fizzies, streamers for bicycle handlebars, Sugar Jets cereal |
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latebloomer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 06:59 PM Response to Reply #75 |
92. Mmm, Sugar Jets! |
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Connonym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:02 PM Response to Reply #75 |
96. Mmmm fizzies! |
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ceile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
77. Astroworld |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:07 PM Response to Reply #77 |
100. I worked at Astroworld for two seasons |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
78. Jelly bracelets and jelly sandals. Gel pens. Semi-decent shows on Nickelodeon. |
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fizzgig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 06:04 PM Response to Reply #78 |
84. i saw jelly sandals when i was shopping for shoes a few months ago |
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southpaw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 02:13 PM Response to Original message |
80. Stretch Monster |
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sakabatou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 02:09 PM Response to Reply #80 |
144. Just like Stretch-Armstrong |
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Doc_Technical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
81. Frontier Village. |
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fizzgig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 06:03 PM Response to Original message |
82. jello pudding pops |
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keroro gunsou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 07:35 AM Response to Reply #82 |
126. testify |
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fizzgig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 03:58 PM Response to Reply #126 |
145. i loved the swirl ones |
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KC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:43 PM Response to Reply #82 |
162. Probably not as good |
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LiberalEsto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
83. Metal roller skates with keys |
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latebloomer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:10 PM Response to Reply #83 |
104. "I got a brand new pair of roller skates |
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LiberalEsto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 06:22 AM Response to Reply #104 |
119. I bought her first 45 rpm single from her mom |
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OmahaBlueDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
85. Omnipresent smoking |
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latebloomer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:02 PM Response to Reply #85 |
98. Yup, they smoked in cars |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:08 PM Response to Reply #85 |
102. I remember people smoking in grocery stores |
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yellowdogintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 06:31 PM Response to Reply #102 |
147. which is something I do NOT miss in the least. nt |
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siouxsiecreamcheese (534 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:28 PM Response to Reply #102 |
156. Yep, I remember that |
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thatsrightimirish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 06:05 PM Response to Original message |
86. Old Nickelodeon |
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sakabatou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 02:03 PM Response to Reply #86 |
141. I watched those too |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 01:48 PM Response to Reply #86 |
183. The Third Eye, Tommorrow People n/t |
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TheCentepedeShoes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
87. Ipana toothpaste |
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latebloomer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 06:58 PM Response to Reply #87 |
91. Those Flava straws were disappointing |
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FloridaJudy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
89. "flexies" |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
97. Pick-up basketball games |
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latebloomer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
99. Children riding without carseats (or even seatbelts!) |
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callous taoboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 12:32 PM Response to Reply #99 |
182. Ha! Same here, one arm holding me back, the other hand a burning ciggy... |
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MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
103. Diving boards. All the city pools and lakeside cottages had them. |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
105. Rotary Phones that you rented from Ma Bell and that could kill someone if hit them on the head |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:23 PM Response to Reply #105 |
108. My mom still has one |
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Enrique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 07:02 AM Response to Reply #105 |
121. those things really built up the finger muscles |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
107. Hey, you can still get Capsela! |
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Lilith Velkor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
109. Lawn Darts. n/t |
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TheMightyFavog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
110. Milwaukee County Stadium |
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tismyself (501 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
111. this |
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ashling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
112. a few things |
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regnaD kciN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 04:54 AM Response to Reply #112 |
188. I wanted a Vac-U-Form so bad...! |
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Drum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
114. Innocence. nt |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
115. My parents, n/t |
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The_Casual_Observer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
116. The parking lot at Disneyland |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 12:09 AM Response to Reply #116 |
118. I really miss the Disneyland parking lot! |
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snailly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-25-08 11:17 PM Response to Original message |
117. The downtown department store |
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LiberalEsto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 06:36 AM Response to Original message |
120. Hair curlers |
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Enrique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 07:06 AM Response to Original message |
122. they're still making those games, believe it or not |
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Zavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 07:18 AM Response to Original message |
124. Kerplunk. |
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Lil Missy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 07:50 AM Response to Original message |
127. A big Chick-O-Stick, for 5 cents. Or a BOTTLE of Pepsi. |
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OffWithTheirHeads (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 08:12 AM Response to Original message |
128. Steel roller skates |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 08:43 AM Response to Original message |
130. Jarts (lawn darts) |
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arcadian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
132. Dirt clog wars |
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MilesColtrane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
134. Shoe store fluoroscope |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
136. Do they still make Erector sets? |
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dembotoz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 01:31 PM Response to Reply #136 |
137. now they are called viagra |
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sakabatou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 02:07 PM Response to Reply #137 |
143. DUzy! |
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TroglodyteScholar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
138. Ooh, I have one |
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YankeyMCC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
140. My sense of immortality nt |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 02:07 PM Response to Original message |
142. Yoyo's and chocolate bars the size of a plank. nt |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
146. Bikes with pedal-brakes; sidewalk hop-scotch with pieces of slate; skates with keys; transistor |
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latebloomer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:30 PM Response to Reply #146 |
158. And the Winky Dink show! |
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yellowdogintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
148. Kozy Korner Barbecue in my little home town in Kentucky |
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IDemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
149. The orange groves that surrounded the street I lived on |
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SoxFan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
150. My elementary school |
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yellowdogintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 06:42 PM Response to Original message |
151. Another: Tastee-Treet Drive In in Russellville, Kentucky. Best soft serve ice cream ever |
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cloudbase (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
155. Forbes Field. n/t |
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greatauntoftriplets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:32 PM Response to Original message |
159. "Duck and cover". |
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ThatsMyBarack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
163. Old Chicago |
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DeposeTheBoyKing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:48 PM Response to Original message |
164. My parents |
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bertha katzenengel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-26-08 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
165. Hobo Kelly |
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Aristus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 12:09 AM Response to Original message |
168. Burger Queen. |
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KT2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 12:51 AM Response to Original message |
170. Whip & Chill and |
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grannylib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 01:44 AM Response to Original message |
172. Crown sour lemon and sour cherry candies. Yummmmmm. |
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enigmatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 01:48 AM Response to Original message |
173. Barnaby |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 03:09 AM Response to Original message |
174. Kukla, Fran and Ollie |
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Alexander (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 06:20 AM Response to Original message |
176. The PRODIGY online service provider for computers. |
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KC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 10:09 AM Response to Reply #176 |
181. oh that brings back memories ! |
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Alexander (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 01:07 AM Response to Reply #181 |
184. Memories of days when printer paper had all those holes on the sides. |
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Rhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 06:43 AM Response to Original message |
177. Milky: the Marvellous Milking Cow! |
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Mendocino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-27-08 09:03 AM Response to Original message |
180. Pop in glass bottles, |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 02:41 AM Response to Original message |
185. I played in pillboxes on the coast of England |
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Misskittycat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 04:48 AM Response to Original message |
187. Chicklets; black and white TV with antennas |
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regnaD kciN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 05:01 AM Response to Original message |
189. "Meet the Swinger...Polaroid Swinger!" |
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