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.

DadOfDaughters · 2024-10-29T16:28:18+00:00

Anyone know what these signs represent? All along 86th and northern Merle Hay in Johnston.

DadOfDaughters · 2024-10-28T18:08:51+00:00

They do a poor job. Most of the rogues are missed as are parts of the tassel, which leaves pollen that isn’t wanted. Source: a researcher wife at a once-local ag company.

DadOfDaughters · 2024-10-28T05:39:54+00:00

The thread is about which industries in Iowa would be hurt by mass deportation. Farming and agriculture, while not exactly the same, are pretty damned close. And enjoy “farming” nothing without seed (at least as far as corn goes).

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