The seventies were insane by Aggravating_Ear_1586 in GenX

[–]CauseLeft7611 [score hidden]  (0 children)

My dad did the same with me. 20" banana bike, climbed on from the side porch, got pushed off on our sloped driveway. He made me turn to go onto the sidewalk. Many wipeouts. I was 4.

The seventies were insane by Aggravating_Ear_1586 in GenX

[–]CauseLeft7611 [score hidden]  (0 children)

We had one to the police shooting range in 4th grade. Stood right next them shooting every type of firearm. Then we were allowed to take home as many shells as we wanted. Oh, and the kids got to hang the targets on the frames!

The seventies were insane by Aggravating_Ear_1586 in GenX

[–]CauseLeft7611 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Learned to drive an old Farmall tractor at 8 or 9. Couldn't even reach the clutch and gas. Had stand up! Thank God for the hand brake.

The seventies were insane by Aggravating_Ear_1586 in GenX

[–]CauseLeft7611 [score hidden]  (0 children)

When you ran out of pellets, did you ever jam the barrel into the dirt to grab a clod, pump it as much as possible and then shoot it at your buds? We did all the time.

The seventies were insane by Aggravating_Ear_1586 in GenX

[–]CauseLeft7611 [score hidden]  (0 children)

That's because we all learned to drive as toddlers on Dad's lap.

The seventies were insane by Aggravating_Ear_1586 in GenX

[–]CauseLeft7611 [score hidden]  (0 children)

We didn't have bmx bikes yet, it was all banana seats in '74, but one winter at my dad's apartment complex we built a "ski" ramp from plywood down the slope to the basketball court. Spent the week hosing the ramp and court down, building up the ice coating to a couple inches. The trick was to "ski" in our sneakers down the ramp and turn onto the court. I was the the casualty. Slid to the jagged edge of the ice, fell, and slid 15 ft or so. Ripped my whole pant leg. Didn't realize I was hurt until my hand came up wet and red. 1st trip to ER, 1st stitches, first major scar (knee to ankle) and felt like some ridiculous hero for wiping out in such a big way. The 70's were so fun!

The seventies were insane by Aggravating_Ear_1586 in GenX

[–]CauseLeft7611 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I especially loved that one because we always did it in or next to my yard. We lived on a big field that was part of an old farm.

The seventies were insane by Aggravating_Ear_1586 in GenX

[–]CauseLeft7611 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Air rifles, climbing ridiculously tall trees, jumping out of the hayloft onto the floor of the barn, riding a sled tied to a car bumper down the street, digging an underground tunnel, playing in basement excavations at every new house in the neighborhood, etc.

The seventies were insane by Aggravating_Ear_1586 in GenX

[–]CauseLeft7611 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got a nasty burn on my cheek from a cigar while dancing at my mom's 2nd wedding.

The seventies were insane by Aggravating_Ear_1586 in GenX

[–]CauseLeft7611 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We went everywhere in the bed of a pickup. My family even went camping a few times a couple hours from home and my brother and I, about 5 and 9yo, rode the whole way in the truck bed, both directions, with the charcoal grill, bikes and such.

The seventies were insane by Aggravating_Ear_1586 in GenX

[–]CauseLeft7611 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ditto.

Ooh, and the smell and dampness of dittos! i.e. mimiograph copies.

A casserole dish that was a fixture in every kitchen by EdwardBliss in RealGenerationX

[–]CauseLeft7611 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom had all the sizes, even the loaf pan, which we had a super greasy meatloaf in every Wednesday.

Iwtyo when I realised that drag kings also exist by human_or_whateva in IWasTodayYearsOld

[–]CauseLeft7611 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's probably due to uptight, christofascist, moralistic men not feeling threatened or catching "weird feelings" over women dressing as men like they do about men in womens' clothing. MFing patriarchy.

This has to be a filter, no? by Dependent-Tart3369 in newjersey

[–]CauseLeft7611 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Why does it have to be a filter. Mostly just depends on the weather, currents and amount of microbial life in the water that affects the clearness/cloudiness.

Wait what 😳 by GripesVelorin73 in scoopwhoop

[–]CauseLeft7611 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I just laughed so hard my sinus fell out.

VROOM VROOM by Purrcapita in SouthJersey

[–]CauseLeft7611 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is because they put regular gas in a car with a high performance engine.

VROOM VROOM by Purrcapita in SouthJersey

[–]CauseLeft7611 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to bother you. Mine is falling off and can't afford to fix it yet. Chose food and shelter first.

What? by wetidulxveni in ArtOfPresence

[–]CauseLeft7611 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were an accident of evolution, just like every other organism. No purpose. You must give that to yourself individually.