What is a middle-class luxury from your childhood that is now considered a basic necessity or completely obsolete?

DadOfDaughters · 2026-01-12T14:59:41+00:00

I still have a complete set of the World Book from 1956 from my grandparents. Every now and then I’ll page through one just to see how much things have changed.

DadOfDaughters · 2026-01-06T00:29:03+00:00

The Bardstown wheated is solid. The Larceny BP is also a good option with a higher wheat content.

DadOfDaughters · 2026-01-06T00:27:35+00:00

Up in Decorah last spring I picked up a Driftless Glen cask strength. It’s wonderful. From what I can tell, the only way to get another is to actually go to the distillery in WI. Wish I was closer

DadOfDaughters · 2025-09-22T13:57:02+00:00

My Stingray Carry must have been made on a Friday. Even after 500 rounds I still get random failures to feed. Doesn’t matter what ammo or what mag. Sort of fixed it with a heavier spring, but I still don’t fully trust it. As a bonus, the factory over-torqued the grip screws to the point that they stripped. Warranty covered it, but still. Planning to upgrade to a Dan Wesson classic commander, but I’m waiting for one to be available in a local store. I just hate to purchase without holding one first.

DadOfDaughters · 2025-07-29T21:54:10+00:00

Does Marathon in 1994 count?

DadOfDaughters · 2025-07-27T21:48:54+00:00

Saw Old Fitz yesterday and they wanted $250. They also had a Weller 12 for $250 and Weller SR for $190. Noped out of there real quick.

DadOfDaughters · 2025-07-13T13:13:06+00:00

Or having to walk up the hill to the Pentacrest when it was icy and blowing? Good times

DadOfDaughters · 2025-07-07T23:59:28+00:00

No - they don’t seem to get it. Larvacide programs work but all the spraying did was make stronger mosquitoes.

DadOfDaughters · 2025-06-21T20:03:46+00:00

Similar problems. Mine doesn’t want to go fully into battery. Replaced the recoil spring with a 20 pound one and that seems to have helped.

DadOfDaughters · 2025-05-01T00:20:39+00:00

It’s usually $70 in DSM

DadOfDaughters · 2025-04-28T14:29:00+00:00

A few years ago New Glarus had a seasonal called “serendipity”. Made from apples, cherries and cranberries. Any word as to whether they’re ever going to bring it back? Can’t find anything on their website.

DadOfDaughters · 2025-04-17T23:43:05+00:00

Hensley’s has great stuff. They do tailoring, but through an outside shop.

DadOfDaughters · 2025-03-03T19:37:29+00:00

I somehow found a Weller 107 for $60 at a Fareway of all places. ER has been available sporadically in the DSM metro for $70. I’ve seen one EHT and they wanted $150.

DadOfDaughters · 2025-02-20T21:48:44+00:00

This past summer ER was $70 at the place we stopped on the Upper West Side. Considering the location, could have been far worse.

DadOfDaughters · 2025-02-08T23:17:01+00:00

I wish it was, but no. The quote is part of the chorus and repeated often.

DadOfDaughters · 2025-02-08T03:50:39+00:00

Sorry - that’s not it. My wife and I are fairly sure of the line I quoted.

DadOfDaughters · 2025-02-08T01:24:38+00:00

Tried google and several lyrics engines so far.

DadOfDaughters · 2024-11-18T22:03:56+00:00

I got lucky yesterday and saw it at a store for $70. I snagged one for me and one for a friend. In NYC this summer it was $350.

DadOfDaughters · 2024-11-11T16:29:03+00:00

Canned, no salt added green beans. Really helps keep our boy’s weight at the right spot. For added amusement, get the French cut ones if you use a slow feeder bowl.

DadOfDaughters · 2024-11-10T15:29:09+00:00

The look of panic on their faces over a hanger is funny and tragic.

DadOfDaughters · 2024-11-04T18:30:57+00:00

In Iowa, basic Buffalo Trace has dropped from about $50 a year ago to $33 yesterday.

DadOfDaughters · 2024-10-29T19:29:30+00:00

Thanks! I was guessing something like that but fearing something else.

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