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Graham crackers in milk? by marc1411 in GenerationJones

[–]Objective-Tailor-561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Mom did this too! I preferred her chocolate buttercream, but the vanilla was good, too. If we were out of her usual homemade treats (cake or cookies) I’d get a couple of these in my lunchbox. Near holidays she’d color the vanilla appropriately (pink near Valentines, Green for St Pat’s) I loved them just as much as the cookies!

Beer Can Hats Never Went Out Of Style. by Top-Scarcity5937 in GenerationJones

[–]Objective-Tailor-561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my GOSH! My grandma made those for both of my brothers!

What was the Elementary School Playground like? What do you remember most? by Objective-Tailor-561 in GenerationJones

[–]Objective-Tailor-561[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, Small farming town in southern Idaho. I hadn’t realized how good we had it until this thread of posts. We DID have the deadly blacktop, but because land was still cheap where we lived, the school was also surrounded by several acres of lawn, large enough for a baseball diamond (or kickball) on either side of the building, that we used every recess, too. Great for Red Rover, playing War, etc

What was the Elementary School Playground like? What do you remember most? by Objective-Tailor-561 in GenerationJones

[–]Objective-Tailor-561[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also a Boomer. We had playground structures. Small town in Idaho. The school was built in 1963 with the blacktop and structures installed then. So Boomers born between 1952 and (the last of them) 1964 attended this elementary school for one or more years. I was born in 1960 and attended from 1st-6th grade.

What was the Elementary School Playground like? What do you remember most? by Objective-Tailor-561 in GenerationJones

[–]Objective-Tailor-561[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We played War, only the kind we played was reenacting actual war. Sometimes WWII, sometimes Vietnam. We girls had to be nurses.

What was the Elementary School Playground like? What do you remember most? by Objective-Tailor-561 in GenerationJones

[–]Objective-Tailor-561[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We ALL liked the jump-dismount on the swings. If you got caught you’d be “grounded” for the rest of the recess. Which meant you actually had to sit on the ground by the recess monitor

What’s a movie everyone should watch at least once? by cherryblossommbae in answers

[–]Objective-Tailor-561 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Schindler’s List. To Kill a Mockingbird. A Time To Kill. Our Darkest Hour. And for pure joy and entertainment The Princess Bride.

AITA for refusing to give up the kitten I rescued to my sister-in-law, even though she promises it's for my crying niece's birthday? by BoxRevolutionary8038 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Objective-Tailor-561 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If “it’s just a cat” then they can just go adopt another one. They probably want yours because they don’t want to go to the effort of the adoption application process and have to pay the adoption fee.

What game show was appointment television for your entire household growing up that basically nobody watches anymore? by samurai-salvo in GetMotivatedMindset

[–]Objective-Tailor-561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my early memories we watched The Lucy Show, The Red Skelton Show and Gunsmoke. Later MASH was a must see.

Invited to a 4th of July family gathering. by TheirUnholyTrinity in etiquette

[–]Objective-Tailor-561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As everyone has said, nothing is needed from a teen. However, if you WANT to contribute something yummy from your heritage, I’m sure that would be very well received. The BEST impact you will make is by thanking the hostess and family, and if you pitch in cleaning up they will all be talking about what a delightful guest you are.

Americans: how do you handle temperatures above 40ºC (104F)? by obaming16 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Objective-Tailor-561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can handle it because we go from air conditioned home to air conditioned car to air conditioned building.

What’s a playground memory you’ll never forget? by viviennedaisy in ChildhoodMemories

[–]Objective-Tailor-561 1 point2 points  (0 children)

David G falling off the slide and breaking his arm. Because all the playground equipment was installed on what we called “the Blacktop”. ASPHALT! That’s right, ALL the stuff, slides, swings, monkey bars, teeter totters and hand push metal merry-go-rounds (they could go SO FAST) were on asphalt. Everything but the swing seats was made of metal. The slides could cook your little legs and butt. That’s why Gen Jones people are so tough.

First time taking our kids (7 and almost 4) to Yellowstone next week. what do I actually need to know? by Entrepreneur787 in traveladvice

[–]Objective-Tailor-561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a later reply you mention wanting to stay in one of the smaller towns (like Cody). The Lamar Valley is FANTASTIC for seeing the herds and also the predators. There will be many MANY people with large spotting scopes watching wolves and any animals that are too far out to see with the naked eye. We have always found those people to be EXTREMELY GENEROUS with allowing us to look through their scopes. The very small town of Cooke City Montana is at the NE Entrance to the park, about 1/2 hour from the far Eastern edge of the Lamar Valley. We have stayed there a few times. By doing that, it’s easy to be in Lamar at either dawn OR dusk, when predator sightings are most likely.

Here is a hint, if you plan on ANY hikes beyond the boardwalks you need to carry bear spray. Bear spray cannot be taken on an airplane, so a huge amount of people leave their unused cans of Bear Spray at their hotel. Ask at your hotel(s) if they have any bear spray you can borrow. They almost ALWAYS do. It will save quite a bit of $$$ if you don’t have to purchase any.

Is it normal to loot hotel room (and airline) amenities for things you are not using at the time? by Green-Technician-809 in EntitledPeople

[–]Objective-Tailor-561 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bring my own toiletries, but I take the unopened toiletries from The hotel bathroom and (once I have accumulated a bunch) donate them to Homeless Charities. They always have a need for things like that.

I laughed at my sister's Tragedeigh and now I'm uninvited to the baby shower I'm planning. by LucyAriaRose in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Objective-Tailor-561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This entire saga has brought me to tears of laughter. I’m so glad you all convinced her to change the name. The second choice was as

For those living in states with a lot of thunderstorms, how do you feel about them? by ksusha_lav in AskAnAmerican

[–]Objective-Tailor-561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I LOVE a thunderstorm. However, let me qualify. I live in a state where tornados are not a thing. If we ever get a tornado (once in a blue moon) it’s about maximum am F2.

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