[lit-ideas] Re: Are you really that old?
- From: Carol Kirschenbaum <carolkir@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 08:56:49 -0700
Here's one for ya: I *know Melanie*. For real. Not back then--though I
remember the song--but nowadays. She lives in Clearwater, Fl, still sings
professionally (with her daughter, usually), and is probably busy evacuating
the joint today.
As for oldtimey memories...I remember watching the first season of Julia
Child's first TV program on PBS with my father. I'll always love her!
Carol
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From: "Mike Geary" <atlas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 8:43 PM
Subject: [lit-ideas] Re: Are you really that old?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Erin Holder" <erin.holder@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 9:18 PM
> Subject: [lit-ideas] Re: Are you really that old?
>
>
> > You know, I'm well aware that things change over time and that people
grow
> > up with different things. When people tell me they had something when
they
> > were "growing up" that I didn't have when I was "growing up," it doesn't
> > shock me in the least, in fact, it think it's neat. I like learning
about
> > these things. But okay, I'll humour you. Let's see...
> >
> > How many do you remember?
> >
> > Head lights dimmer switches on the floor. NO -- yes
> > Ignition switches on the dashboard. NO -- yes
> > Heaters mounted on the inside of the fire wall. NO -- yes.
> > Real ice boxes. NO -- yes, but it was not in use, but I remember one
at my grandparents' house. I grew up saying ice box, not refrigerator
> > Pant leg clips for bicycles without chain guards. YES (they still have
> > those) -- yes
> > Soldering irons you heat on a gas burner. NO -- yes.
> > Using hand signals for cars without turn signals. YES (it's called
"the
> > finger") --- yes, left arm bent up at elbow for right turn, arm
straight out for left turn, arm bent down for slowing down (braking light).
> >
> > Older Than Dirt Quiz:
> > Count all the ones that you remember, not the ones you were told about!
> > (Ratings at the
> > bottom)
> >
> > 1. Blackjack chewing gum NO -- no
> > 2. Wax Coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water NO -- oh yes!
wonderful!!
> > 3. Candy cigarettes YES (have eaten many) -- yes, indeedy
> > 4. Soda pop machines that dispensed glass bottles NO -- absolutely
> > 5. Coffee shops or diners with tableside juke boxes YES (those are
still
> > around) -- yes.
> > 6. Home milk delivery in glass bottles with cardboard stoppers NO --
yes, setting out the empty bottles was a prised chore when I was 4 or 5
> > 7. Party lines NO -- yes, certainly
> > 8. Newsreels before the movie NO -- yes, indeed
> > 9. P.F. Flyers NO -- yes
> > 10. Butch wax NO -- yes, you can't have a flat top without Butch wax
> > 11. Telephone numbers with a word prefix (BUtterfield 8-6933) NO --
yes, GLendale 8 -7162 was my home number during high school.
> > 12. Peashooters NO -- sure.
> > 13. Howdy Doody YES -- and Buffalo Bob and Princess
Summerfallwinterspring
> > 14. 45 RPM records YES -- of course
> > 15. S&H Green Stamps NO -- hoowee, I'd forgotten about Green stamps.
Under signs : JESUS SAVES, we would write: GREEN STAMPS
> > 16 Hi-fi's YES -- yes.
> > 17. Metal ice trays with lever NO --- yes, awful things.
> > 18. Mimeograph paper YES -- yes -- loved to sniff the copies.
> > 19 Blue flashbulb NO -- yes
> > 20. Packards NO -- yes and Ramblers
> > 21. Roller skate keys NO -- yes -- the skates were metal and fit over
your shoes, the key was need to adjust the "clamps" -- see the song below *
> > 22. Cork popguns YES -- yes
> > 23. Drive-ins YES -- yes
> > 24. Studebakers YES -- yes
> > 25. Wash tub wringers NO -- yes -- my arm got caught in one when I was
about 3 or 4.
> >
> > 9. Well, I failed. Whatcha gonna do. I was 18 when I joined
Phil-Lit.
> > Now I'm 22.
>
>
> I remember 24 out of 25. Older than dirt. Blackjack chewing gum might
not have been sold down here. Don't remember the name anyway.
>
>
> * I RIDE MY BIKE
> Melanie
>
> I rode my bicycle past your window last night
> I rollerskated to your door at daylight.
> It almost seems like you're avoiding me.
> I'm o.k. alone but you've got something I
> need...
> I've got a brand new pair of rollerskates
> You've got a brand new key.
> I think we should get together and try
> them out to see.
> I been lookin around awhile, you got
> something for me.
> I got a brand new pair of rollerskates
> You got a brand new key.
> I ride my bike, I rollerskate, don't drive no
> car.
> Don't go so fast, but I go pretty far.
> For somebody who don't drive, I been all
> around the world.
> Some people say I done alright for a girl.
> I asked your mother if you were at home.
> She said 'yes,' but that you weren't alone.
> It almost seems like you're avoiding me
> I'm o.k. alone but you got something I
> need...
>
>
>
>
> > Erin
> > Toronto
> >
> > SCORING:
> > If you remembered 0-5 = You're still young
> > If you remembered 6-10 = You are getting older
> > If you remembered 11-15 = Don't tell your age,
> > If you remembered 16-25 = You're older than dirt!
> >
> >
> >
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