Blast from the past - remind us of a thing
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Boom78 said:
Talking of today’s kids how about actually going out and hanging around?
In the mid 90s my local town centre and nearby park was full of massive groups of teenagers all out and about having a great time. There were the goths, the ravers/townies in their dreamscape bomber jackets, rugby lads, inbetweener types, girls, max power hangers on. Nowadays pretty much everywhere is very quiet. My 2 teenagers rarely go out on a Friday or Saturday, it makes things easier for me but I often think they’re missing out. They all also now dress/look the same (90s throw backs), very little individuality or ‘scenes’
It's the online world. In another thread about who works at sea one poster said they recently got Starlink and unrestricted data. Now instead of socialising together most of the crew spend their free time in their cabins.In the mid 90s my local town centre and nearby park was full of massive groups of teenagers all out and about having a great time. There were the goths, the ravers/townies in their dreamscape bomber jackets, rugby lads, inbetweener types, girls, max power hangers on. Nowadays pretty much everywhere is very quiet. My 2 teenagers rarely go out on a Friday or Saturday, it makes things easier for me but I often think they’re missing out. They all also now dress/look the same (90s throw backs), very little individuality or ‘scenes’
Edited by Boom78 on Wednesday 7th February 07:37
My son is in his early 20's and hardly goes out. Even around the house he has headphones on watching YouTube. There is no casual conversation with him, if you want to speak to him you have to wave your arms to get his attention!
P5BNij said:
blueg33 said:
Boom78 said:
Talking of today’s kids how about actually going out and hanging around?
In the mid 90s my local town centre and nearby park was full of massive groups of teenagers all out and about having a great time. There were the goths, the ravers/townies in their dreamscape bomber jackets, rugby lads, inbetweener types, girls, max power hangers on. Nowadays pretty much everywhere is very quiet. My 2 teenagers rarely go out on a Friday or Saturday, it makes things easier for me but I often think they’re missing out.
The hanging out was a bit sad though, and as I come from Coventry it was pretty dangerous at times. In the mid 90s my local town centre and nearby park was full of massive groups of teenagers all out and about having a great time. There were the goths, the ravers/townies in their dreamscape bomber jackets, rugby lads, inbetweener types, girls, max power hangers on. Nowadays pretty much everywhere is very quiet. My 2 teenagers rarely go out on a Friday or Saturday, it makes things easier for me but I often think they’re missing out.
motco said:
Journey into Space
I rushed home from Life Boys/Boys Brigade to sit on the edge of my seat listening to this.
Just listening to the first one now. I rushed home from Life Boys/Boys Brigade to sit on the edge of my seat listening to this.
There seem to more of them than I remembered.
Boom78 said:
Talking of today’s kids how about actually going out and hanging around?
In the mid 90s my local town centre and nearby park was full of massive groups of teenagers all out and about having a great time. There were the goths, the ravers/townies in their dreamscape bomber jackets, rugby lads, inbetweener types, girls, max power hangers on. Nowadays pretty much everywhere is very quiet. My 2 teenagers rarely go out on a Friday or Saturday, it makes things easier for me but I often think they’re missing out. They all also now dress/look the same (90s throw backs), very little individuality or ‘scenes’
They are definately out in our town. The use of social media and WhatsApp means they know where to meet now. In the mid 90s my local town centre and nearby park was full of massive groups of teenagers all out and about having a great time. There were the goths, the ravers/townies in their dreamscape bomber jackets, rugby lads, inbetweener types, girls, max power hangers on. Nowadays pretty much everywhere is very quiet. My 2 teenagers rarely go out on a Friday or Saturday, it makes things easier for me but I often think they’re missing out. They all also now dress/look the same (90s throw backs), very little individuality or ‘scenes’
Edited by Boom78 on Wednesday 7th February 07:37
All in thier identical black puffer jackets and electric Mountain bikes with no lights.
Recently, trying to relive my youth, I went on holiday, choosing to travel overland instead of flying everywhere.
One thing that stood out, my fellow travellers, almost without exception, spent the entire time staring at their digital devices in silence.
I was the only one looking out of the window; there’s so much to see, that they didn’t, seems an odd way to travel to me.
One thing that stood out, my fellow travellers, almost without exception, spent the entire time staring at their digital devices in silence.
I was the only one looking out of the window; there’s so much to see, that they didn’t, seems an odd way to travel to me.
daqinggregg said:
Recently, trying to relive my youth, I went on holiday, choosing to travel overland instead of flying everywhere.
One thing that stood out, my fellow travellers, almost without exception, spent the entire time staring at their digital devices in silence.
I was the only one looking out of the window; there’s so much to see, that they didn’t, seems an odd way to travel to me.
In 1974, on a boat trip along a stretch of the Rhine, an American lad told a group of other young Americans that he couldn't wait to see the reaction of his mother to photos of him in the red light district of Amsterdam. He told the story on repeat for the entire trip. Just being somewhere is sufficient. The advantage of smart phone staring is you don't have to hear them being somewhere. One thing that stood out, my fellow travellers, almost without exception, spent the entire time staring at their digital devices in silence.
I was the only one looking out of the window; there’s so much to see, that they didn’t, seems an odd way to travel to me.
ION Creosote
Many bars, pubs, cafes, amusement arcades, and even launderettes used to have at least one of these.
UK_Open_2023_023 by conradsphotos, on Flickr
Fortunately it's still possible to play them, although rarely seen in the above locations. Surprisingly, modern ones are still being made!
4A4A1933 by conradsphotos, on Flickr
UK_Open_2023_023 by conradsphotos, on FlickrFortunately it's still possible to play them, although rarely seen in the above locations. Surprisingly, modern ones are still being made!
4A4A1933 by conradsphotos, on FlickrEdited by C n C on Sunday 11th February 13:26
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