You know you're old when...

3.0L · 04-08-2021, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Littlebear

...when you learned to shave with a torture device:

Torture, it was. During Basic Combat Training at Ft. Bliss, TX, we bivouac'd in the desert. Knowing that it would be difficult to shave early the next morning, our entire squad decided to "out smart" our drill sergeant and shave the night before.

After we broke camp the next morning and had all of our gear loaded on our shoulders our drill sergeant had us line up at attention. One by one he inspected everyone of us and of course, noticed the slight shadow. So, all of us ended dry-shaving WHILE WE MARCHED for the rest of the day... with one razor! When one trainee finished shaving, the razor was passed to the guy behind him. The razor was dull and nasty before long.

We didn't try that trick again.

3798j · 04-08-2021, 02:43 PM

...looking back to basic training...the only morning you were instructed ~not~ to shave ...gas chamber training.

M_Six · 04-08-2021, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 3798j

...looking back to basic training...the only morning you were instructed ~not~ to shave ...gas chamber training.

Worst day of basic training. We left the chamber and headed out on a 12 mile forced march. Many of us had used up way too much of our single canteen of water after the gas chamber. No one had a drop remaining by the time we got to our bivouac area.

JJ 911SC · 04-08-2021, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 3798j

...looking back to basic training...the only morning you were instructed ~not~ to shave ...gas chamber training.

Funny, the last time I was in the gas chamber was for Ship NBCD training... As soon as the Cox'n, (CPO1 in Cdn Navy - CMC/E-9 in US Navy) cough, we all qualified

M_Six · 04-08-2021, 09:02 PM

Death Valley Days, 20 Mule Team, Boraxo

UncleWede · 04-09-2021, 09:38 AM

TSP, when it actually required gloves

Today will be a test: We are driving to Temecula. Will I need a gatorade bottle???

3.0L · 04-09-2021, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Death Valley Days, 20 Mule Team, Boraxo

And Burma Shave signs along the highway.

Littlebear · 04-11-2021, 04:54 AM

...when you remember beer ads that didn't have warnings attached.

And a one, and a two, and a three...

"Schaeffer is the one beer to have when you’re having more than one. Schaeffer pleasure doesn’t fade even when your thirst is done.
The most rewarding flavor in this man’s world
For people who are having fun
Schaeffer is the one beer to have when you’re having more than one."

Murf

rwheels · 04-11-2021, 07:34 AM

Maybe posted before, but my memory doesn't help. What happened to cigarette commercials? The commercials made cigarettes almost seem remedial.

3798j · 04-11-2021, 08:39 AM

Remembering Bert and Harry...(Bob and Ray). Piels Beer...commercials & ads.

3.0L · 04-11-2021, 11:37 AM

The old lady handed her bank card to a bank teller and said, “I would like to withdraw $10.

The teller told her, “For withdrawals less than $100 please use the ATM.”

The old lady wanted to know why ...

The teller returned her bank card and irritably told her, “These are the rules. Please leave if there is no other matter. There is a line of customers behind you.”

The old lady remained silent for a few seconds, then handed the card back to the teller and said, “Please help me withdraw all the money I have.”

The teller was astonished when she checked the account balance. She nodded her head, leaned down and respectfully told her, you have $300,000 in your account and the bank doesn't have that much cash currently. Could you make an appointment and come again tomorrow?

The old lady then asked how much she could withdraw immediately.

The teller told her any amount up to $3000

"Well, please let me have $3000 now", she said.

The teller then handed it very friendly and respectfully to her.

The old lady put $10 in her purse and asked the teller to deposit $2990 back into her account.

The moral of this tale ...

Don't be difficult with old people, they spent a lifetime learning the skills.

MKSixer · 04-11-2021, 01:10 PM

When the classics movie station is playing movies you grew up with.

Now get off my lawn!!!

King Rudi · 04-12-2021, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MKSixer

When the classics movie station is playing movies you grew up with.

Now get off my lawn!!!

The Story of the Kelly Gang was a good watch.

Sorry, had to.

Efthreeoh · 04-12-2021, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wdb

Get an X-ray. Make an informed decision. I know a lot of people with new knees but none who regret it.

My point came when 1600 Mg/day of Tylenol didn't work for more than a few hours of reducing walking to a tolerable pain level.

Efthreeoh · 04-12-2021, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Littlebear

...when you learned to shave with a torture device:

And you figured out what the little slot in the bathroom medicine cabinet was for.

Buug959 · 04-12-2021, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

And you figured out what the little slot in the bathroom medicine cabinet was for.

That little slot was great until you were renovating and had to tear that cabinet out. Surprise!

Littlebear · 04-12-2021, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

And you figured out what the little slot in the bathroom medicine cabinet was for.

And if you had back-to-back bathrooms, you could see from one to the other through the slots!!!
"MOM!@!@"

Efthreeoh · 04-12-2021, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LemansE90335xi

That little slot was great until you were renovating and had to tear that cabinet out. Surprise!

Been there...

TKDbilly · 04-12-2021, 09:44 AM

"My bologna has a first name, it’s O-S-C-A-R ..." or what about the potentially less PC ...

"... Fat kids, skinny kids,

kids that climb on rocks

tough kids, sissy kids

even kids with chicken pox ...

cmyx6go · 04-12-2021, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TKDbilly

"My bologna has a first name, it’s O-S-C-A-R ..." or what about the potentially less PC ...

"... Fat kids, skinny kids,

kids that climb on rocks

tough kids, sissy kids

even kids with chicken pox ...

Can you even imagine the outrage today.....

vreihen16 · 04-12-2021, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Can you even image the outrage today.....

Archie Bunker would be cancelled in minutes these days!!!!!

Buug959 · 04-12-2021, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by vreihen16

Archie Bunker would be cancelled in minutes these days!!!!!

Along with Sanford and Son.

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