Living in the 1970s

At this point, I would have a hard time, I am so reliant on the internet and
Smart phones, those type things. If fact, I would feel lots of anxiety if I were
to be without these things..
 
Yes. It was during the seventies that I personally sought out libraries for my academic research; would actually travel, even stay overnight, for the privilege. Seeing, feeling, smelling those old papers was more gratifying than a screen.
 

There are many people in this era that spend nearly their whole lives in urban areas where modern appliances, tools, gadgets, and communication devices dominate. There are others like this person that have always enjoyed also getting out into natural areas either just for a few hours or sometimes days where little to none of those things are around. For many that may be a camping experience while they are more or less tethered to their vehicle. Better is hiking about on some public lands trail where even Internet connections may not be possible due to landscape blockage. Best are those of us that backpack for days into wilderness, carrying everything on our backs including food. Note I am one that more often than not is not carrying my smartphone around, even when driving around in my urban area and shopping.


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I used to love camping back then. Except in the rain with a wet, smelly Irish Setter who growled at every noise. Otherwise it was great fun, especially in Maine.

I wouldn't miss a phone, but I would miss my laptop for entertainment after being outside all day.
 
David777 said:
There are many people in this era that spend nearly their whole lives in urban areas where modern appliances, tools, gadgets, and communication devices dominate. There are others like this person that have always enjoyed also getting out into natural areas either just for a few hours or sometimes days where little to none of those things are around. For many that may be a camping experience while they are more or less tethered to their vehicle. Better is hiking about on some public lands trail where even Internet connections may not be possible due to landscape blockage. Best are those of us that backpack for days into wilderness, carrying everything on our backs including food. Note I am one that more often than not is not carrying my smartphone around, even when driving around in my urban area and shopping.


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You mean you slept outside/outdoors.. intentionally?? :oops:
 
Since I never had a smartphone, I wouldn't miss them. I could do VCR instead of DVD, still have a bunch of THOSE as well. TV wasn't yet loaded with pornshows, so there's that. About the only thing I would miss is the convenience of the internet. Not a big fan of being connected....
 
RadishRose said:
I used to love camping back then. Except in the rain with a wet, smelly Irish Setter who growled at every noise. Otherwise it was great fun, especially in Maine.

I wouldn't miss a phone, but I would miss my laptop for entertainment after being outside all day.
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I did a great deal of horseback camping, often for a week at a time. I am queen of campfire cooking.
 

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