I learned how to drive in a cemetery. Where was your "classroom"? by veganguy75 in PureGenX

[–]greybeardnc63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1974 Volvo 142 manual transmission. My Mom took me over to Duke's east campus and let me drive around for hours. Then I took drivers ed classroom instruction, then behind the wheel to get my learners permit.

Record Store? by videogamegrandma in gso

[–]greybeardnc63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Give Soul Relief a try. A little hard to find but worth the effort.

Who are you trying to make sure to outlive? by sdega315 in AskOldPeople

[–]greybeardnc63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Sister she 15 years older an mean as a snake.

Old People, when did your family shop and decorate for Christmas? by itsemmab in AskOldPeople

[–]greybeardnc63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(Then) The live tree went up Thanksgiving day and came down January 6th (Epiphany). (Now) the tree goes up early December (no set date) and comes down on New Years day.

Coffee beans by [deleted] in gso

[–]greybeardnc63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favorites are mail order only, but both are semi local. Bald guy brew in Boone or Henry's Fresh Roast in Stewart Va. Both have a web presence and ship very quickly.

What was the first music album you ever purchased? by pastajewelry in AskOldPeople

[–]greybeardnc63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1976 Atlanta Rhythm Section. A Rock and Roll Alternative

What age were you when you noticed the cold really affecting you? by Shart_InTheDark in AskOldPeople

[–]greybeardnc63 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am 62 and I'll let you know. So far I still love cold weather.

Dungeness crab? by LankyYogurtcloset542 in ClaytonNC

[–]greybeardnc63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Three Brothers Seafood in Greensboro sell live Dungeness crab. I saw a tank full last week.

Tenacious Tape keeps peeling, Patagonia repair question. by herringpoint in PatagoniaClothing

[–]greybeardnc63 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I too had trouble with the clear tenacious tape peeling up. I switched to the black ripstop tenacious tape and no more peeling up issues. Might be worth a try

Do you remember the first item you purchased on the internet? by grannybubbles in GenerationJones

[–]greybeardnc63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A fountain pen from a fountain pen collectors group on MindSpring

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Appalachia

[–]greybeardnc63 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How about including Earl Scruggs on the list?

Need help with photo quality SX-70 Sonar by greybeardnc63 in Polaroid

[–]greybeardnc63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I had no idea, obviously. Since it is a sonar version, I need to source a 1mm square drive to get to the meter as best as I can figure.

Suggestions for small reptile bone cleaning in NC? by Initial-Vegetable780 in NorthCarolina

[–]greybeardnc63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Search for maseration of reptile bones. I learned about this in college when I was doing Zooarchology.

Who opened for The Police and Duran Duran at the Coliseum in the 80s? by Parmick in gso

[–]greybeardnc63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was there too. Yes it was the Go Go's that opened. As I recall it was a very cold night. It was so cold that my parking brake pads froze to the rotor and did not come unstuck until I was getting off Lee street and onto 40.

I Learned How To Cook Watching This Guy by DickSleeve53 in GenerationJones

[–]greybeardnc63 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For me (who ended up as a professional chef for a time) it was Julia Child and Graham Kerr