Remember when we had to smack the TV because
the channel wasn't coming in clearly?
I feel that way about far to many people now.
Keep smiling
Tug
Remember when
- Ron Attwood
- Chief Master Sergeant
- Posts: 3254
- Joined: 30 Nov 2010, 10:07
- Location: Chelmsford, Essex, UK
Re: Remember when
Can't think of a witty reply so I'll stick with...
+1
+1
Eva Vlaardingerbroek, an inspiratiom.
Re: Remember when
Wow ... and here's me thinking we were the only ones doing it! We even made a "remote control" to do the job ... an old boot on the end of a broomstick!
Re: Remember when
Now I have to smack the remote!
TB2
Ocala Flight Sim Club
United States Marine Corps
Ocala Flight Sim Club
United States Marine Corps
- ebo
- Master Sergeant
- Posts: 1382
- Joined: 24 Nov 2014, 10:45
- Location: Hillcrest, kwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Re: Remember when
Those where the days!
This one is on a similar note: If you know what this is, you have dying knowledge.
This one is on a similar note: If you know what this is, you have dying knowledge.
Re: Remember when
...you feeling ok Ron?
+1 as well...
Rob Wilkinson
A2A: Civilian Mustang, T-6, Bonanza, Comanche, Cub, C182, Spitfire, P-40, Cherokee, P-51 - VATSIM P4 and some other stuff...
A2A: Civilian Mustang, T-6, Bonanza, Comanche, Cub, C182, Spitfire, P-40, Cherokee, P-51 - VATSIM P4 and some other stuff...
Re: Remember when
I also remember adjusting the “rabbit ear” antenna To just the right spot you could see Batman through the snow, the realizing if you let go the antenna, the “snow” became a blizzard and the picture was lost! Or how about constructing elaborate structure from aluminum foil to “augment” the reception! I think those of us of a certain age may have better imaginations as a consequence!
-
- Senior Master Sergeant
- Posts: 2286
- Joined: 05 Nov 2013, 10:48
- Location: Oksboel, Denmark
Re: Remember when
I can clearly remember our first dishwasher, it was called Dad and I.....
Kind Regards
Tomas
Sim: FSX SE
Accu-Sim aircraft in my hangar:
C172, C182, P51 Civ, P51 Mil, B17, Spitfire, P47, B377 COTS,
J3 Cub, T6, Connie, P-40, V35B
A2A Accu-Sim Avro Lancaster Loading:............0.000003% complete, please wait.
Tomas
Sim: FSX SE
Accu-Sim aircraft in my hangar:
C172, C182, P51 Civ, P51 Mil, B17, Spitfire, P47, B377 COTS,
J3 Cub, T6, Connie, P-40, V35B
A2A Accu-Sim Avro Lancaster Loading:............0.000003% complete, please wait.
Re: Remember when
As the youngest, my primary job was Official Channel Changer and Rabbit Ear Adjuster. Finally got a TV with a remote around 1980, I think, and cable even later. No wonder I stayed thin.
Re: Remember when
I still call the TV remote a "clicker" once in a while. Remember why they were called that?
Re: Remember when
Funny thing to remember. When I was that age I could hear extremely high frequencies and could hear the sound the clicker made (beyond the "click"). Later I could hear the sound the electronic versions made.
This was not all fun and games, as I could also hear the flyback transformer on TVs, a high pitched squeal. Motion detectors in stores were extremely loud, but only babies and I could hear them. It made babies cry when near them. It made me use rude language.
But don't bother complaining about such things. No one will believe you.
Mm. Clickers. I had a crush on the girl whose house had one.
Hook
- Tug002
- Senior Master Sergeant
- Posts: 2455
- Joined: 25 Oct 2013, 11:40
- Location: Ontario, Canada. CYSH
Re: Remember when
I also remember when the TV would not work taking the back off and looking for the tube that was not lit. Then I would ride my bike to the local TV shop with the tube to get another one to replace the one burnt out. Had to be able to watch Bugs Bunny
Keep smiling
Tug
Keep smiling
Tug
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 50 guests