OT - NO POLITICS Turn back the clocks edition

[BMC]

Reminds me of playing horseshoes with my grandfather back in the 80s. Those things were super heavy. Good arm workout at least lol

We also had Jarts which are now outlawed.

We had the most fun though!

Jarts were a blast to play. Every Fourth of July our neighbors had a cookout that always included a volleyball match and a jarts tournament. Good times.

 

[caz16]

Today is Remembrance Day in Canada. My family fought in WWI and WWII, today I honour them and give thanks to the freedom we enjoy. Thank you to all the veterans who fought so hard, gave the ultimate sacrifice. The message in our famous poem should be something people take to heart. I hope they RIP.

 

[Bruinaura]

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I was wondering if anyone would notice that

 

[shelbysdad]

Jarts were a blast to play. Every Fourth of July our neighbors had a cookout that always included a volleyball match and a jarts tournament. Good times.

My fault

Took one right in the forehead when I was a kid.

Still have a dent and scar

 

[BMC]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1855657495701635084

 

[shelbysdad]

Well that was quick
Was wondering when he would show up

 

[Bruinaura]

Well, after much weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth (thank you Xfinity you big goobers), I finally have internet/wifi working at the house. So tonight I'm going to try to get some lamps set up on smart plugs so I don't have to walk around turning them all on and off.

 

[TD Charlie]

The tenant search for our apartment has gone so well that it’s been bad lol

Five showings this morning. Three still to come. We loved all five that came to see it but believe we have narrowed it to 3. We aren’t the landlord property management types, so it’s SO hard to take emotions out and make a business decision. Even if we could, I still don’t know what the right move is

 

[Ludwig Fell Down]

Jarts were a blast to play. Every Fourth of July our neighbors had a cookout that always included a volleyball match and a jarts tournament. Good times.

I don't think anything explains the '70's better than the visual of adults drinking Schlitz and PBR, smoking Chesterfields, and playing Jarts while kids run around the lawn. Somehow no one ever lost an eye.

 

[EverettMike]

I don't think anything explains the '70's better than the visual of adults drinking Schlitz and PBR, smoking Chesterfields, and playing Jarts while kids run around the lawn. Somehow no one ever lost an eye.

Didn't a bunch of kids die and that's why they're outlawed?

 

[RoccoF14]

I don't think anything explains the '70's better than the visual of adults drinking Schlitz and PBR, smoking Chesterfields, and playing Jarts while kids run around the lawn. Somehow no one ever lost an eye.

That pretty much summed up my childhood. Took a jart in the back of the leg and still have the scar. Only difference was my parents smoked Winstons and they only drank PBR on real special occasions. Usually it was Pabst's discount brand, called Red White and Blue.

Yes, Pabst had a discount brand.....

 

[Gee Wally]

Didn't a bunch of kids die and that's why they're outlawed?

Thousands of injuries. Mostly head. 3 small children were killed.

 

[EverettMike]

Thousands of injuries. Mostly head. 3 small children were killed.

But it sounds like everyone's eyes were okay?

 

[caz16]

Our doorbell just rang, it was a woman asking where we got these poppies. I found the website for her, she was so happy. It made me feel good, just connecting with random people can be so beautiful.

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[caz16]

There was a November tornado in Erin, Ontario, last night. In Canada, in November, when we are usually getting our first snowfall, this planet is in serious distress.

 

[eightspokedb]

There was a November tornado in Erin, Ontario, last night. In Canada, in November, when we are usually getting our first snowfall, this planet is in serious distress.

There was an EF-0 in lower Michigan yesterday....

 

[McGarnagle]

The Uranus joke writes itself

 

[McGarnagle]

Back in May/June I had to sell a hefty chunk of Bitcoin and TSLA stock to put down a down payment on the new house. If I had held onto it I would be rolling in money right now. But it is what it is, and I wouldn't have the house. I still have a bit of both which is helping regrow my portfolio again.

 

[Ludwig Fell Down]

That pretty much summed up my childhood. Took a jart in the back of the leg and still have the scar. Only difference was my parents smoked Winstons and they only drank PBR on real special occasions. Usually it was Pabst's discount brand, called Red White and Blue.

Yes, Pabst had a discount brand.....
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I remember Red, White & Blue. Schlitz was definitely top shelf compared to that.

But it sounds like everyone's eyes were okay?

And yes, nationwide there were plenty of accidents and Lawn Jarts were eventually banned. I just find it remarkable that it was a staple of neighborhood parties and I never saw a single kid get spiked.

 

[caz16]

Twitter was great until it became X. Bluesky is very user friendly if anyone is looking for a new beginning.

 

[EverettMike]

I remember Red, White & Blue. Schlitz was definitely top shelf compared to that.


And yes, nationwide there were plenty of accidents and Lawn Jarts were eventually banned. I just find it remarkable that it was a staple of neighborhood parties and I never saw a single kid get spiked.

JUST HAVING FUN

 

[Bruinaura]

Find you a friend who not only willingly gives up most of three days to help you move and get situated in a new house, but also brings you a jar of her homemade salsa which is amazing.

 

[Shaun]

took advantage of the 0% apr deal and got my wife a model y. the thing is incredible.

 

[Mione134]

took advantage of the 0% apr deal and got my wife a model y. the thing is incredible.