[James Matthew Najera]

General Discussion Thread 03.05.2025​

Hey GrayViners!

Let’s take a little trip down memory lane, shall we?

Here’s a fun question to get us all reminiscing: What’s something from your childhood that kids today just wouldn’t understand?

Think about it—those quirky, everyday things that were totally normal back then but would probably leave today’s kids scratching their heads.

Was it rewinding cassette tapes with a pencil? Waiting for your favorite show to come on at a specific time? Or maybe using a paper map on a road trip?

Let’s hear your stories! Share your most nostalgic memories, and let’s see who can come up with the most “what on earth is that?!” moment. Ready, set, go!

Cheers!
Blue

 

[sandiskinn825]

Playing OUTSIDE all day. Swinging on a rope jumping into a creek.

 

[hermerdg]

Black and white TV with only 4 channels and no remote control.

 

[Jmarean17]

I wore my skate key around my neck

 

[silkburke12]

That we would stay outside until the lights came on and no one worried if we were coming home.

 

[cablelady050]

Making mud pies

 

[JJR1953]

Electric TV antenna Rotors

 

[Robinbro]

Well how about land lines with a party line.

 

[cymru41]

cut out paper dolls

 

[Jorgi Girl]

One of my favorites in elementary school was "Red Rover"

 

[Hockey4Gary]

Skate key

 

[Cher1223]

Telephone party lines!

 

[Sissyj]

Playing Jack Rocks

 

[rfalk1315]

Going to the neighborhood grocery store boxes to make doll houses

 

[Arlene]

Rotary phone

 

[JoyJB]

Shadow tag. Red light green light. Mother may I?.

 

[Marilea]

Watching “soap operas” with Mom, and MASH with Dad.

 

[Larry B]

Definitely black and white TV. I didn't have a color TV until I was an adult and bought my own.

 

[Lynn1957]

A telephone

 

[Marie14]

No cell phones. Only rotary with a party line.