Memories of Growing Up in the 40's and 50's (and since, even)

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[WVNan]

LOL. My first twinge of conscience was at the age of 5. I stepped on a little peep in the yard and squished it dead. I was appalled, but quickly buried it in a bucket of ashes. Never told my folks either, but my guilt followed me even to this day.

[WVNan]

That was a normal day for my grandmother. When I was growing up I was her helper. I scrubbed those clothes until my knuckles bled. But she taught me so many things that have proved valuable to me throughout my life, the most important being to "count your blessings."

[ex-snook]

Were you too late for the Mouseketeers? My kids used to watch them M I C K EY M O U S E etc. Anyone remember how it went?

[Humidston]

In my lexicon, your "frizzy hair" translates to RICH LUXURIOUS BEAUTIFUL CURLS. Unlike my stick straight fine locks that mom used those Toni's on way too often for my taste!

Color me jealous! ;-)

[Howlin]

Think Brillo!

[Humidston]

Ok, Brillo. But you're still talkin' the same as I ended up with AFTER one of those danged Toni's!

Only difference was you were born with yours while mine was the result of hours of chemicals and nasty little rollers with paper, LOL! I was always jealous of girls with any kind of wave, curl, frizz that I didn't have.

[expatguy]

I remember were "Howdy Doody" but not the Mickey Mouse show.

I do remember Sundays were at my grandmother's house for dinner and all the kids would watch the Walt Disney show.

[UpToHere]

The jingle was "Nickel Nickel" an advertisement for Pepsi Cola that refered to the pepsi price and the quantity for the price.

I believe the original went something like:

"Pepsi Cola hits the spot; 12 full ounces, thats a lot.
Twice as much for a nickel too; Pepsi Cola is the drink for you..Nickel, nickel, nickel....Trickel, trickel, trickel."

Coke was also a nickel, but only 6 ounces.
Born in 32. Been there, done that..

[potlatch]

Our back door was left unlocked and the milkman put the milk [and eggs!] in the refrigerator!! Small town - safe!

[Nea Wood]

I remember when Lifesavers candies were five cents, too. The radio ad went:

"What do they call 'em Lifesavers?"
"Because of the hole in the middle."
"And why the hole in the middle?"
"Because they call 'em Lifesavers."
"You're going around in circles!"
"So do Lifesavers!"
"Oh, nonsense."
"No, five cents."

[potlatch]

We had a 'mangle' too, I remember doing sheets, underware, tableclothes on it!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Did you know you can still buy the iron-on's for the dishtowels and pillowcases????

Now....to find a decent flour sack!!!

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

Roger that. Born in Newark, NJ in 1954.

[potlatch]

Or they took a doily from under some knick-knack and wore that!!

A 'mantillia', to hide a womans 'crowning glory' - her hair!! Sounds a little strange now when we criticise 'burkas', but if they only had to wear them at religous service, it wouldn't be so bad.

[potlatch]

I'm 2 days late and a dollar short on this thread, but did you ever hear of a Renault-Dophine?? I think that's the right name. My Dad bought one for me to drive, then later turned it into a golf-cart!!! LOL

[Brad’s Gramma]

Two days late doesn't matter. Take the time to read the WHOLE THING. It's so worth it.

[potlatch]

After a certain age, it just doesn't matter!

You know, you are right -- I always thought I was talking to a bunch of 20 yr. olds!!

[potlatch]

Two days late doesn't matter. Take the time to read the WHOLE THING. It's so worth it.

I'm half way through, don't know HOW I missed this two days ago - it's great!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Bookmark it. I have the feeling it's going to be one of those threads you're going to WANT to go back to.

[potlatch]

Bookmark it.

Yes, I am - I'll never finish it tonight!!