How things have changed . ( and not for the better )

[cookiemonster]

Back in the olden days when kids were down the mines

And up chimneys.

 

[slowmotion]

And up chimneys.

We used to dream of chimneys.

 

[guitarpete247]

Dream of chimneys? You were lucky you must have got some sleep. We got up half an hour before we went to bed.

 

[DaveReading]

Dream of chimneys? You were lucky you must have got some sleep. We got up half an hour before we went to bed.

And you complained about 23½ hours a day in bed ?

 

[gbb]

Last night watched "Woodstck 99" on Netflix. What a difference 30 years made.
But the again Altamont was only 4 months after original Woodstock, and that showed an attitude shift.

Excellent, if sobering documentary. I explained to my son how I remember working at Christian Salvesens from 77 to 2000. I distinctly remember the outrageous laddishness that sprung up in the 90s. We had a new cohort of younger engineers at that time, replacing for the most part ex servicemen, mostly ex RAF engineers. Attitudes were night and day between the two. It seemed quite funny at the time, guys were going out for the sole aim of getting laid with someone, anyone...and often achieving it, the stories they told were often outrageous although implied it was all consensual. I can only assume it was a two way street. Nevertheless, we can be glad attitudes has changed for the better...but being 64 now, I'm even more remote from what young men and women are getting up to....despite having what I think is a 'young' outlook.

 

[Rusty Nails]

Nevertheless, we can be glad attitudes has changed for the better...but being 64 now, I'm even more remote from what young men and women are getting up to....despite having what I think is a 'young' outlook.

There is little more sad than the sight of old people acting as if they are still 'down with the kids'.

One can still have a young, enthusiastic outlook without forgetting one's age and experience, and without embarrassing the kids.

 

[guitarpete247]

Watched "Spring and Port Wine", on Netflix, last night. I'd forgotten parents called each other 'Dad' and 'Mother', even when alone away from the kids.
My parents never did but I had friends whose parents did.

 

[DaveReading]

One can still have a young, enthusiastic outlook without forgetting one's age and experience, and without embarrassing the kids.

Spoilsport.

 

[Rusty Nails]

Spoilsport.

It doesn't count with Grandchildren. Be as embarrassing as you like.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Watched "Spring and Port Wine", on Netflix, last night. I'd forgotten parents called each other 'Dad' and 'Mother', even when alone away from the kids.
My parents never did but I had friends whose parents did.

My parents called each other Mum and Dad, seemed normal at the time.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Excellent, if sobering documentary. I explained to my son how I remember working at Christian Salvesens from 77 to 2000. I distinctly remember the outrageous laddishness that sprung up in the 90s. We had a new cohort of younger engineers at that time, replacing for the most part ex servicemen, mostly ex RAF engineers. Attitudes were night and day between the two. It seemed quite funny at the time, guys were going out for the sole aim of getting laid with someone, anyone...and often achieving it, the stories they told were often outrageous although implied it was all consensual. I can only assume it was a two way street. Nevertheless, we can be glad attitudes has changed for the better...but being 64 now, I'm even more remote from what young men and women are getting up to....despite having what I think is a 'young' outlook.

Yes, but how true were the stories?

 

[cookiemonster]

It doesn't count with Grandchildren. Be as embarrassing as you like.

Or my Primary one students. They love it.