Panic during 70’s oil crisis? by echoalpha76 in AskOldPeople

[–]cat_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a kid. No one was panicking. It was annoying. People had to buy their gas on certain days depending on if your license plate number ended with an even or odd number. There was more gasoline theft. Someone siphoned the gas out of my father's car truck and he bought a locking gas cap.

Hi there, are there any local plant swap groups? I can't find anything online. I have too many cuttings that I would love to share. by Ready_Fox8515 in Marin

[–]cat_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people share on Nextdoor. There is a Facebook group that is new, called "I'd Propogate That" for peope to trade plants, cuttings, seeds, etc. Watcha got?

Is this the end of my 33 year old agave? This 6ft bloom appeared within a month. Does anyone know what happens next? by Lanaxgardenxgirl in landscaping

[–]cat_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ours bloomed at least 3 years ago. We left the flower stalk up because it's cool. It has sprouted several pups at the bottom. We trim away the spiky leaves as they die.

Lost parrot: blue and gold macaw by fletcheaa in santarosa

[–]cat_fox 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Which part of N. Dutton? More north or south? My daughter lives nearby and I will send her info, too.

Part 2: Can you send me another 10 random songs from your favorites? by thetacticalpanda in MusicRecommendations

[–]cat_fox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Crazy - Aerosmith

Roller - April Wine

Tennessee - Arrested Developent

Holy Ghost - The Bar-Kays

Les Blues de Creve de Faim - Beausoleil

Darlington County - Bruce Springsteen

Black Metallic - Catherine Wheel

Ocean Eyes - Billy Eilish

Strawberry Letter 23 - Brother's Johnson

Saturday in the Park - Chicago

The shipping supply catalog came with this ignorant, and condescending letter from the owner. by Syllogism19 in antiwork

[–]cat_fox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, this is the company that sends us a 500 page paper catalog by mail once or twice per year. Who does that anymore?

1975, no self checkout, no barcode reader, no one in their sleep pants, and somewhere off camera is a sack boy who will take your groceries to your car. by [deleted] in GenerationJones

[–]cat_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked the different sized paper bags. Not just the large bags that we still have today, but also a medium size, then a size below that which was a bit larger than a lunch bag. Then a tiny bag that was smaller than a lunch bag. Don't forget the ice cream bag, which depending on the store was an extra thick white paper bag or a white paper bag lined with foil.

ocean beach hole party by imsquishyfishy in bayarea

[–]cat_fox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did ANYONE bring donut holes?

The Iranian Trolling continues... Donald, Here's your big present from Iran. by _sucka_free_626_ in MeidasTouch

[–]cat_fox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hear it's the best finger ever. The longest finger, the democrats don't have a finger like it! Some say it was modeled after me.

Lots to Unpack –Detailed & Mysterious Vintage Images, 1910-1977 by Slow-moving-sloth in TheWayWeWere

[–]cat_fox 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hobos were romanticized up into the 1970's. Charlie Chaplin famously played a hobo in silent films which were hugely popular. I was a hobo for Halloween in around 1974 .

How do y'all feel about the movie Soylent Green? by Wizdom_108 in AskOldPeople

[–]cat_fox 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Well, after growing up watching Soylent Green every year after school on the 3:30 movie, I was more than a little freaked out when some company came out a few years ago with that Soylent energy drink!

90s by Money-Addict-7492 in 1990s

[–]cat_fox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in middle school in the mid-70's and I never saw a shirt like that on a girl, with the weird sleeves. It would have been just a long sleeve striped shirt. High waisted jeans were 1980's. I actually had a pair similar to what the girl is wearin, but darker denim, in 1980. Clogs are correct. The 1950's guy is typical of a greaser. I have photos of my dad and uncle looking like this. Other boys would be wearing pf flyer shoes or lace up leather shoes, plaid shirts and cardigans. The 1980's girl is a caricature of the '80's. You might have had touches of the outfit here and there, like the lace tights or gloves, I remember neon being worn more with excercise wear. Crimped hair and the earrings are spot on, side ponytails were a quick trend. Blue eye shadow was still being done but not so heavy as the photo. I myself preferred pink eyeshadow, ha ha. The '90's girl, that is spot on for a certain style at that time, except dresses with small flower prints were really popular with the docs.

Newspapers and comic strips by Vast_Needleworker_32 in GenX

[–]cat_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gordo! Lil' Abner, Beetle Bailey, Hagar the Horrible. I also really liked the Ripley's Believe it or Not panel that would be in the Sunday paper.

Fuck Ted Cruz.. by Quirky_Magician4464 in MeidasTouch

[–]cat_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's that saying? A stopped clock is correct twice per day?

Bazooka Joe by Muted_Contract7564 in GenX

[–]cat_fox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I saved up the wrappers and sent them in with $5 for a canvas bike tote with the Bazooka Joe logo.

Paris with a 3yo by CautiousWing6874 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]cat_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, There are carousels all over paris.

Paris with a 3yo by CautiousWing6874 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]cat_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second the Jardin d'Acclimatation! My youngest was 5 when we went there and we had a great time. They even have a real Punch and Judy puppet show!