How old is Grandma

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Kya D

Active Member
How Old is grandma?


Stay with this -- the answer is at the end. It will blow you away.


One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events.
The grandson asked his grandmother what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.


The Grandmother replied, "Well, let me think a minute, I was born before:
' television
' penicillin
' polio shots
' frozen foods
' Xerox
' contact lenses
' Frisbees and
' the pill


There were no:
' credit cards
' laser beams or
' ball-point pens
Man had not yet invented:
' pantyhose
' air conditioners
' dishwashers
' clothes dryers
' and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and
' man hadn't yet walked on the moon


Your Grandfather and I got married first, and then lived together. Every family had a father and a mother.
Until I was 25, I called every man older than me, "Sir."
And after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, "Sir."
We were before gay-rights, computer-dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy.
Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense.
We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions.
Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a bigger privilege.
We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent.
Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins.
Draft dodgers were those who closed front doors as the evening breeze started.
Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends -not purchasing condominiums.


We never heard of FM radios, tape decks , CD's, electric typewriters, yogurt, or guys wearing earrings.
We listened to Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President's speeches on our radios.
And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey.
If you saw anything with 'Made in Japan ' on it, it was junk.
The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school exam.
Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of.
We had 5 &10-cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents.
Ice-cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all a nickel.
And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards.
You could buy a new Ford Coupe for $600, but who could afford one?
Too bad, because gas was 11 cents a gallon.
In my day:
' "grass" was mowed,
' "coke" was a cold drink,
' "pot" was something your mother cooked in and
' "rock music" was your grandmother's lullaby.
' "Aids" were helpers in the Principal's office,
' "chip" meant a piece of wood,
' "hardware" was found in a hardware store and.
' "software" wasn't even a word.


And we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby.
No wonder people call us "old and confused" and say there is a generation gap.
How old do you think I am?
I bet you have this old lady in mind. You are in for a shock!
Read on to see -- pretty scary if you think about it and pretty sad at the same time.


Are you
ready?????












This woman would be only 59 years old , Born in 1952 .
 

Randy

Super Moderator
Staff member
There are some minor errors in the list, but the general message is true. I wouldn't know that had I not worked in the refrigeration and air conditioning field. Television is another item. But in both cases, the invention came quite a few years before there was much evidence in the private sector. I think Willis Carrier was the inventor of air conditioning.
 

Kya D

Active Member
I saw some errors too but I thought it was still worth the post.
CUZ I fit into this age too.
 

Maggie

New Member
Me too just turned 69. I was born in '42. When I was growing up we thought someone in their 60's were on their deathbed. Now if you are in your 60's you are not ancient.
 
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Randy

Super Moderator
Staff member
I have been told that I don't look a day over 80 by one of my "friends". Of course I have a little over two years before I get there. LOL
 

Crabbergirl

Super Moderator
Staff member
This is so true. I wasn't born before TV but I was born before color TV. I remember my family was the first in the hood to have color TV and it was a big deal. Everyone came overthe first week we had it and then when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon.

I remember peanuts in an RC and moon pies.
I remember when Tick R' Treat was safe. Now that's something!
 

Randy

Super Moderator
Staff member
I was about 12 or 13 when trick or treat started. That was about 1946 or '47 if I remember correctly. I was already too old to be doing that though and I think I only went out one time. There were no costumes.
 

Kya D

Active Member
I remember we had the very 1st TV in our area when I was a kid. Maybe in 1959 or 60
People came from all over to our house to watch TV
 

RonsGarden

Super Moderator
Staff member
I remember the first tv antenna on the roof....later it was a tower with an antenna, then it was cable....now it's satellite tv!!!
Our first tv was an Admiral in the late 50's.
The first color tv was in the late 60's in a huge wooden cabinet!
 

RonsGarden

Super Moderator
Staff member
They were considered a piece of furniture!
With all the tubes and picture tube they weighed a ton!
 


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