mjosparky 3 #1 March 18, 2012 If you studied “civics” in school, you are an old fart. If you are well versed in the heroes of American history, you are an old fart. If you stand and salute when the flag goes by, you are an old fart. If you know who we fought in WWII and why, you are an old fart. If kids in your class were sent home because they wore jeans, or a skirt that was too short, you are an old fart. If you delivered papers or groceries on a bike in high school, you are an old fart. If you learned the basics of economics, like “supply and demand,” you are an old fart. If you didn’t have a credit card in college, you are an old fart. If you thought everyone would benefit from military service—and owed a duty to the country, you are an old fart. If you remember when Jimmy Carter was the worst President ever, you are an old fart. If you remember when there were moderates in both parties, you are an old fart. If you know what happened at Chappaquiddick, you are an old fart. If you still wonder what happened to Jimmy Hoffa and Judge Crater, you are an old fart. If you know the capitals of all (57) states, you are an old fart. If you call older people Sir or Ma’am, you are an old fart. If you remember when the settled science was that the earth was entering a new ice age, and we needed to melt the polar ice to save the world, you are an old fart. If you remember when retired presidents didn’t cash in for millions on books and speaking fees, you are an old fart. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #2 March 18, 2012 Guilty, I'm an old fart. Actually I'm getting used to it and starting to like it.“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #3 March 18, 2012 Since one of those didn't apply to me, I'm not an old fart. But damn that was close. 50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #4 March 18, 2012 Hi Mr Sparky I "forgot: two of the answers on the test but I just got my medicare card and I know where the Bay of pigs is. I'm a old fart,Now I Gotta lay down and take a nap them tests wear me outR. One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dthames 0 #5 March 18, 2012 If you remember when it was a pipe dream that someone would/could land on the moon, you are an old fart. If you can remember filling up a 5 gallon can full of gas for $1, you are an old fart. If you can remember the starter button on the floor, you an old fart. If you can remember buying dynamite at the hardware store, you are an old fart.Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hub1100 0 #6 March 18, 2012 if you were sent to the corner grocery, with a dollar, and told to come back with milk, bread and the change... I might be an old fart.Anyone can swim, only a few swim well. Anyone can skydive, everyone can skydive well. Practice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 March 18, 2012 Quote Since one of those didn't apply to me, I'm not an old fart. But damn that was close. I dont know any of them so Im a spring chickenYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #8 March 18, 2012 I delivered newspapers with my 10 speed bicycle back when nickels had pictures of bumblebees on them and I had to cycle uphill ... both ways. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanair 0 #9 March 18, 2012 How about the high beam switch on the floor? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #10 March 18, 2012 It rings true, although it has a mild bias (although props for mentioning moderates.) Let's have fun balancing it out. You're an old fart if you remember: -When everybody hated Nixon, even those who voted for him -Watergate -The bombing of Cambodia -The Penatgon Papers -Kent State shootings -CSNY's "Four Dead in Ohio" -Who CSNY were. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #11 March 18, 2012 When a gallon of gas was .26 cents... When a Coke cost a nickel (and was drink)... When a hamburger cost .25 cents... ...and PF Flyers! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 197 #12 March 18, 2012 Bias ply tires High beam switch on the floor Spotting was a skill you had to learn Kresge'sPlease don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #13 March 18, 2012 Started switch on the floor Vaccum wipers Steel dashboards... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #14 March 18, 2012 Quote Started switch on the floor Vaccum wipers Steel dashboards... You had a starter?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #15 March 18, 2012 Quote Quote Started switch on the floor Vaccum wipers Steel dashboards... You had a starter? I had several cars that had hand cranks to turn the engine over by hand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #16 March 18, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Started switch on the floor Vaccum wipers Steel dashboards... You had a starter? I had several cars that had hand cranks to turn the engine over by hand I had a kick-start-only Harley, but never a car."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #17 March 18, 2012 Hollerith cards "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #18 March 18, 2012 Quote Hollerith cards Dude you just called me Boss a old fart and she's 9 yr's younger than me. I had to google the hollerith card thing, My boss used to have a couple of jobs punching the little squares in them cards by hand with a little hammer and punch. A friend took us to a party overlooking central park and the hostess asks my boos what she does for a living. "Keypunch opererator" and they all moved awayThats way newer than a hand crank starter on a car , etc. I hope your a young person and live a long life so you can pay for my boss's SS fund. and my medicare.Thank you lord for google No sweat one of these days "remember google"? I learned a new word todayGotta lay down and talk a nap. R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #19 March 18, 2012 QuoteStarted switch on the floor Vaccum wipers Steel dashboards... Changing the points and adjusting the timing and the dwell."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #20 March 18, 2012 Quote If you remember when Jimmy Carter was the worst President ever, you are an old fart. Now that was funny! Quote If you still wonder what happened to Jimmy Hoffa and Judge Crater, you are an old fart. I had to google the judge; I never heard of him before."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #21 March 18, 2012 I'm old enough to remember: Push button light switches. "Normal" light switches that snap loudly when used (some of these are still around) 8 track tapes Drive in Movies Phonographs (including those with 78 and 16 rpm options) Drive up bank transactions that involved sending stuff through the a pneumatic tube Watching test a television test pattern in the wee hours of the morning as a kid, waiting for the station to sign in and show cartoons. Honorable mention: Watching skydivers on television and thinking "Why on earth would anyone do that!?" My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #22 March 18, 2012 If you moved in next to an existing airport and looked forward to it. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #23 March 18, 2012 Quote If you moved in next to an existing airport and looked forward to it. That too. When I see a plane take off (or come in for a landing) I'm suddenly an enthusiastic 5 year old.My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #24 March 18, 2012 Paid the phone co a monthly rental fee for dial phone that came in any color as long as it was black.Talked on a string phone Played stoop ball, pitched cards, & change for keeps,Played hopsotch Weatherman on the news , had to draw in the weather Live showings fronts, temps on a outline of the US. People got shot and stabbed on T.V. & movies without bleeding. R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,053 #25 March 18, 2012 Hmmm.. What about nuclear bomb drills in grade school?Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites