Once common Item or Activity, Now Unusual, A-Z

Tailors. There used to be tailor shops on every corner when I was little, but I never see or hear about them anymore.
 

Service stations that only sold petrol and oil now they are more like mini supermarkets

Agree @peramangkelder now we have to go to the likes of spotlight to get a reel of thread or needles
 

They were also usually, friendly and cheerful people, who helped to break up your drive.

They would also gladly answer your questions about their local area, give you any tips you asked for, about places to see, or recommendations on restaurants or routes.
 
Selling fresh baked pies from their own front porch.." Home made Fresh baked Pies. 6 dollars.." signs at the end of their driveway...
 
Way back when I was young service stations gave you maps of any state for free

I recently bought a Map of NSW while away cost $10 yep there is still the need for paper maps when phone / GPS coverage is poor
 
This is no longer alphabetical?

Transistor radios. I used to be glued to these growing up. And once inside, you could take out the earplug, put the transistor on your desk and do your homework. Nice. I always carried one.
 
Chic, around here, many of the cleaners also offer tailoring services. I think the two have been combined.

Getting back to alphabetical, U is next.

Umbrella stands in the front hall

V/W
 
Vicks vaporub. They only sell it in India now. Don't ask me why. Our mothers used to slather our chests with it when we were kids and had bad coughs. I still have a jar which I am hanging on to for dear life. I love my Vicks.

W or whatever?
 
Kadee46 said:
to get a reel of thread or needles
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Remember back when every single home had a packet of "emergency" threads and needles,
ready in an instant, for any mishaps, fabric tears or loose buttons,
and anything suddenly needed with clothing, which was often repaired while the person was still wearing it,:LOL:
plus everyone had the beloved button jar, (y)
which was interesting for anyone to simply to look through,
or for a child be occupied, playing with them.:)

Kadee46 said:
still the need for paper maps
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I still love paper maps, even for learning about places, and they have very interesting features, showing also, where the parks are, rivers, cities, etc.:geek:


chic said:
Transistor radios
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I loved those, too!🎼🎼

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chic said:
This is no longer alphabetical?
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Myself, (the original poster)
I have no preference for either alphabetical or random,
for this thread.
Or for either very short phrase posts, or longer commenting posts.

I started it as alphabetical only because I'd had the thought, that perhaps the alphabet actually sometimes helps people to recall things.:unsure:

However, I welcome and value, and very much enjoy, the posts here with ideas recalled,
that people have come to mind, and just jot down here to share with others.:)

I personally value those, so I prefer to not see those types of posts excluded, or to have any rigid rules on this particular thread.

Some of the other games have more organization and guidelines, but not all of them do, I noticed. Some of the other game threads,
have been very successful without the alphabet,

so perhaps we should either drop the alphabet on this one, altogether,

OR, for those who want to continue with alphabet, go ahead,

while allowing other posts in between as anyone thinks of something fun or interesting to add, into the overall topic, which is the primary goal.;)(y)
 
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(y)I agree, Kaila.. its your game anyway. so sounds like you made a very good decision to me...
as long as we all stick to the foundation of your nice Remembrance Game.. its a fun game and brings back old memories..(y)

Remember the old tyme
Classic Diners? a teenagers hangout..Its rare to find any now a day..

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chic said:
Vicks vaporub. They only sell it in India now. Don't ask me why. Our mothers used to slather our chests with it when we were kids and had bad coughs. I still have a jar which I am hanging on to for dear life. I love my Vicks.

W or whatever?
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@chic Vick’s vapour rub is still available at all supermarkets and chemists in Australia..... I still have an old glass jar of it that must be over 40 years old
 
I think the advantage of "alphabetical" is that it helps to prevent repetitions of the same thing. It can still happen alphabetically, of course, but it happens less often. This is a nice thread, an interesting idea, and I hope to see it continue either way.

W - Washboard, which all of our mothers had and used regularly.

A
 
Thanks for everyone's input and ideas and posts, that are all good to see.(y)

W -
I know there already is a good post here above, for the letter "W"
and I also wanted to add another one, because I thought of it, and wanted to share it with others....

Wallpapered walls! :love:
I remember how varied and interesting all of those wallpaper patterns were!
And when people were ready to paint or wallpaper anew, they would peel some of the old ones off, and find layers of history, underneath.:oops::LOL:
I loved the wallpaper books, with the samples to choose from, which included matching paper patterns, and a wallpaper strip, for along the border of the room ceiling, which I like then, as well.

Flexibility might be good for this particular thread.

SO, anyone can continue with the next letter, Y or Z ,
or, A.

Or ….
feel free to add whatever has popped into your mind, that fits with the general topic.
Either a comment on an idea someone has posted here, OR, any additional item, which was once very common, but now is very unusual.
:)
 
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Bead stringing was a fun craft activity.

It reminds me of the sewing cards, that were once so popular, for children.
 
Kitchen counters once had canister sets, cookie jars, and breadboxes. Also egg hourglass timers, or other types of minute timers.
 
Sunday roast ,we’d have a roast leg of hogget ( not lamb) most Sunday’s never any other day of the week ... and we only had chicken on special occasions like Christmas
I don't know anyone who cooks a traditional roast meal now days
 
Yo-Yos. I used to play with these all the time as a child as did my friends. They are so passe now I never even see one at a yard sale!
 
chic said:
Yo-Yos.
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It's so funny to me, that I thought of these, just yesterday, and was planning to share about them here.
I wondered if anyone has them anymore or not. Used to love them, and they were so commonly enjoyed by many. A simple yet fun and challenging activity! And a good memory, now too.
 

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