I miss back when....

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  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 38,310
    Their used to be a "mark all viewed" link on these they're forums right here. Remember that? Those were the days. Like when we used to F5. Sigh.
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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524

    Their used to be a "mark all viewed" link on these they're forums right here. Remember that? Those were the days. Like when we used to F5. Sigh.

    =)

    (Last-12, I'm giving a "friendly" scowl at you!)
  • Empty GlassEmpty Glass Posts: 12,329

    Their used to be a "mark all viewed" link on these they're forums right here. Remember that? Those were the days. Like when we used to F5. Sigh.

    :rofl:
    I've met Rob

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  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    The forum was friendly and easy to use...back when more people were here...
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  • jnimhaoileoinjnimhaoileoin Posts: 2,682
    edited March 2015
    I really miss pirate radio. Nowadays everything is digital and pirate radio no longer exists as you can just set up online. Here in Ireland we had Radio Caroline out on a boat in the Irish Sea and then we had Phantom FM, to whom I owe a great debt for introducing me to so much of what I now listen to. The element of secrecy just made it even better (though I'm sure they don't feel quite as nostalgic of being constantly under threat of raids!). Back then you could ring up radio stations on a normal phone number and chat to the DJ too, rather than texting a number that costs you more than twice as much as a regular text. There was hardly any advertising on pirate stations either, just good music and genuine craic. God I really really miss it...
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,901
    IMBW there was no twitter.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • Empty GlassEmpty Glass Posts: 12,329
    imalive said:

    IMBW there was no twitter.

    You can follow me at @DrZaius_ApeLaw
    I've met Rob

    DEGENERATE FUK

    This place is dead

    "THERE ARE NO CLIQUES, ONLY THOSE WHO DON'T JOIN THE FUN" - Empty circa 2015

    "Kfsbho&$thncds" - F Me In the Brain - circa 2015
  • ldent42ldent42 Posts: 7,859
    My cat didn't take up half my bed.
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  • samjamsamjam Posts: 9,283
    edited March 2015
    Even though it wasn't far back at all...college. I miss it badly.
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  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,901

    imalive said:

    IMBW there was no twitter.

    You can follow me at @DrZaius_ApeLaw
    so I can find out what you had for lunch or when you had your last bowel movement? :nuh_uh:

    If I had known then what I know now...

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    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
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    Vancouver 11
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    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
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  • Empty GlassEmpty Glass Posts: 12,329
    imalive said:

    imalive said:

    IMBW there was no twitter.

    You can follow me at @DrZaius_ApeLaw
    so I can find out what you had for lunch or when you had your last bowel movement? :nuh_uh:

    No, you can find out when something bad happens in the game I'm watching. I yell at the tv too much watching games. As the kids got older I needed an outlet. Lots of "fuck" tweets on fall Saturday's and Sunday's
    I've met Rob

    DEGENERATE FUK

    This place is dead

    "THERE ARE NO CLIQUES, ONLY THOSE WHO DON'T JOIN THE FUN" - Empty circa 2015

    "Kfsbho&$thncds" - F Me In the Brain - circa 2015
  • HobbesHobbes Posts: 6,418
    imalive said:

    imalive said:

    IMBW there was no twitter.

    You can follow me at @DrZaius_ApeLaw
    so I can find out what you had for lunch or when you had your last bowel movement? :nuh_uh:

    Well, he could make that one tweet. BM about 30 mins. ago. Tacos from a food truck. So, you know...
    or Right now!!!! Colon Blow!!!!!
  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,420
    Strat-O-Matic baseball - my brother and I would order the whole of players and teams. I remember the anticipation of them arriving via UPS. what a great game.

    Columbia House - what was it, 12 cassettes or something like that for 1 penny as long as you agreed to by 3 more? got a lot of classic rock albums that way

    playing outside all day and getting a drink of water from the hose instead of running inside or having a bottle ready

    the smell of charcoal bbq's. don't get much of that anymore.
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    pjhawks said:

    Strat-O-Matic baseball - my brother and I would order the whole of players and teams. I remember the anticipation of them arriving via UPS. what a great game.

    Columbia House - what was it, 12 cassettes or something like that for 1 penny as long as you agreed to by 3 more? got a lot of classic rock albums that way

    playing outside all day and getting a drink of water from the hose instead of running inside or having a bottle ready

    the smell of charcoal bbq's. don't get much of that anymore.

    Damn! Yes, that specific charcoal smell is ingrained in the scents of my childhood. Summer evenings, my dad manning the bbq, tongs in hand, so fucking happy.
  • You called your friend and asked "Do you want to go and play catch"?
  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 38,310
    Remember when, like, when someone would post something and like it would be kind of like obnoxious but because like we all had thick skin or kind of maybe, like, you know, we knew each other, that like it was okay, and then, then, like a bolt of lightening, we' d all get scolded and then, you know, like, it was like nobody posted for a bit, because, like we all got scolded, and then, then, remember when, someone would post something in response to the scolding and we'd all spit beverages out of our mouths and then it would be like we were all like we were before except it would be like the Wild West until someone posted something that got us scolded again? Remember that? And remember that time when someone, I don't recall who, but you know, back in the day, posted that post about, well you know, and it made you laugh or pissed you off and then, then you called them a such and such and everyone laughed? Remember that? And F5ing? Those were the days. Sigh.
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  • The Waiting Trophy ManThe Waiting Trophy Man Posts: 12,158
    edited March 2015
    I miss the old board. It was more lively. Now it seems like it takes 8 hours to see 3 new posts. So sad.
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    Another habit says its long overdue
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  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 38,310
    Yup. This place is dead. If you know of anyone selling tix or a sealed Benny, low number only, please let me know. Otherwise, see ya at DEGENERATE-A-PALOOZA MOTHERFUCKERS!
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  • HobbesHobbes Posts: 6,418

    You called your friend and asked "Do you want to go and play catch"?

    And you knew their phone number. I still remember my best friend's number from jr. high. Now I couldn't tell you the number of people I call everyday. Once it's programmed into my phone, that's it.
  • jnimhaoileoinjnimhaoileoin Posts: 2,682
    I miss back when I used to write to and receive letters from pen pals :)
  • ldent42ldent42 Posts: 7,859

    And F5ing? Those were the days. Sigh.

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  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    ...my only responsibilities were to do my homework and feed and walk the dog.
    ELITIST FUK
  • jnimhaoileoinjnimhaoileoin Posts: 2,682
    I miss back when I didn't worry about how my life was going to end up and it seemed like I had all the time in the world to figure things out
  • PJSirenPJSiren Posts: 5,863
    SD48277 said:

    ...my only responsibilities were to do my homework and feed and walk the dog.

    Yeah, and we didn't have to work, we just got to play and go to school...I miss those days too...especially right now...while I'm stuck at work...lol
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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    SD48277 said:

    ...my only responsibilities were to do my homework and feed and walk the dog.

    Trading magic for fact isn't a bad thing though...some pretty awesome experiences and lessons come with it :)

    (though I do long for that blissful era sometimes)
  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 38,310
    I miss back when, remember, when this whole site was elitist. Remember that? Now it's just for degenerates, and assholes, I think. Now F5ing? Those were the days.
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  • jnimhaoileoinjnimhaoileoin Posts: 2,682
    I miss back when summer holidays seemed to last a lifetime...
  • I could buy tobacco from the corner store with a note from my grandpa. I think I tried rolling him cigarettes too. I remember using either too little, or too much tobacco. It was a more innocent time back then. Can't buy smokes with a note from your grandpa nowadays.
    Another habit says it's in love with you
    Another habit says its long overdue
    Another habit like an unwanted friend
    I'm so happy with my righteous self
  • I miss back when....
    damn telemarketers did not call every day - three or four times a day - including weekends and some Holidays. Ugh! No, I don't want to buy your solar panels, medical alert devices, home improvement deals or carpet cleaning service.

    Who allowed companies to sell our phone numbers, names and addresses to telemarketers so they could constantly harass us? (I'm looking at you, Experian!)
  • PJSirenPJSiren Posts: 5,863

    I miss back when....
    damn telemarketers did not call every day - three or four times a day - including weekends and some Holidays. Ugh! No, I don't want to buy your solar panels, medical alert devices, home improvement deals or carpet cleaning service.

    Who allowed companies to sell our phone numbers, names and addresses to telemarketers so they could constantly harass us? (I'm looking at you, Experian!)

    I have myt number on the do not call list...so I don't ever get calls...my mom wanted to know how much that nordic track thing, one of devices was, so she called for the info to be mailed to her, no they call her umpteen million times a day....
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