OMG!!!! My clothes dryer is old enough to have kids.

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At 7;45 this morning, I was taking a load from the dryer, when I thought of the day I bought it. It was in 1990, and I was just moving into my new home. That was 31 years ago!!!! Alright, I'm an old geezer, 75, but it never dawned on me that some of my stuff could be on "Antique Roadshow". It's pretty bad when your dryer is old enough to have kids. I still have the first thing I got for my place when I got out of the Navy, 1972 . (49 years ago) It was an "Oreo' cookie offer, you got a cookie jar for two cookie wrappers. I never though they would send a real cookie jar for that.
What stuff do you have that's been around for a while?cookie jar..jpg
 

We've got a big Montgomery Wards chest freezer in the basement, that we bought way back in the early 1970's....and it still works. It has a fair amount of ice buildup now, since it's been years since we emptied it and defrosted it, but being this old, I'm a bit leery about "disturbing" it, and causing it to fail. I doubt that anything being built today would last for 50 years.
 
Well, let's see now... my vacuum is nearly 40 years old, and up until a number of years ago (8-9 years approx.) when I finally broke down and bought a new washing machine and dryer, the old set I was using was a good 35 years old.

Have a couch in the rec room downstairs that we bough in the late 80's, and I still have the old baby cribs I raised my kids in that date back to the 70's.
 
Last year, I replaced my refrigerator. It was actually still working. It was 40 years old.
When the guys delivered my new one, they were checking out my old one & they asked me, "How long have you had this one?"
I said "Around 40 years." He said, "Well, don't expect the new one to last that long. 6 years would be more like it."
 
Interesting you should ask as I dig out from a lifetime of sentimental saving. Now, as i follow the great escape plan, everything goes. It's difficult letting go but also an excellent cleansing of the soul. :cool:
 
My appliance repairman told me that it's cheaper to keep repairing the washer and dryer you already have. He said that the only part that can't be fixed is the part that turns these appliances on when you close the door. So, he advised, close those doors gently. ;)
 
Ceege said:
My appliance repairman told me that it's cheaper to keep repairing the washer and dryer you already have. He said that the only part that can't be fixed is the part that turns these appliances on when you close the door. So, he advised, close those doors gently. ;)
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If I was an appliance repairman, I'd say the same thing.
 
win231 said:
If I was an appliance repairman, I'd say the same thing.
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He was saying that the new washers and dryers just aren't going to last as long as our older ones. If you don't keep them running with repairs, you're going to be replacing them a lot more often. I'm keeping mine repaired until the repairman raises up his arms and says, "Can't fix it".
 
My bicycle was made in 1922, my car was made in 1947, my jukebox, 1938, my wife has a number of 19th century sewing machines. The rotary dial phone issued to us in 1968 is still in working order and still giving good service. We had a 1920's Hoover vacuum cleaner, at least I think it was 1920's. When it gave up the ghost I bought a Dyson, that lasted just a few years, so I got the Hoover repaired. Do we have anything old? Not really, we are hardly out of the starting blocks.
 
Jules said:
Do you ever plan to use these as a crib? They likely aren’t considered safe. Your kids may not let their grand babies go in them.
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Honestly, Jules, I wouldn't hesitate using them and have in the past with other babies/toddlers when babysitting, etc.

I know they're banned now here in Canada, but they're built so well I didn't have the heart to let them go when my last child finally moved to a bed, so I saved them.

I honestly don't know how mothers do it today, I can't imagine lifting a 38 lb. toddler in and out of a baby crib that doesn't have a drop-side/drop railing feature.

The old drop-sided baby cribs were such a saving grace for me when my children were little. Had/used the same cribs with my baby siblings. I never owned a baby changing table, so being able to lower the railings on the cribs to change diapers and dress my kids was a blessing.

I used the two cribs from start to finish my my kids, and not once did any of them get wedged between the railings and crib mattresses, and I had two that just loved to fall asleep with their legs sticking out from the railing bars.

As a mother, too, my guess is you appreciated the old drop-sided baby cribs of the past just as well as I did.
 
Aside from books ( Mrs Beeton's cookbook etc) which were published over a hundred years ago...I have 3 things..one an Old Wooden handled meat fork, which I got as part of the package inventory in my first Naval married quarters... solid tines like you never see nowadays.....and...

I've got my bible from Sunday school so that's over 55 years old or more...and my mothers' wedding ring....
 
Aunt Marg said:
As a mother, too, my guess is you appreciated the old drop-sided baby cribs of the past just as well as I did.
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True, but I’d never use one now, nor did my daughters. For the parents who lost a child because of an antiquated design, I’m sure they regret it too.
 
I think I had my dryer for 27 or 28 years before I had to get a new one. Can only hope this one lasts as long...in which case it will probably outlive me. I've had my refrigerator for a long time, probably as long as you've had your dryer. I read an article by a repairman who said GE refrigerators from back in the day are the best, thus hasn't had to work on many of them. I'm thinking even when I get my kitchen remodeled, I might keep it. :D I've also had my dresser and armoire a very long time and have no plans to replace those either. Furniture that quality costs an arm and leg now.
 
Jules said:
True, but I’d never use one now, nor did my daughters. For the parents who lost a child because of an antiquated design, I’m sure they regret it too.
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It's never easy knowing little lives have been lost, but where does the divide fall?

Veering off topic for a moment, but as a teen babysitter I remember the old baby walkers on casters, like this...

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Babies went down stairs in them, and I'm sure a few lost their lives. I actually babysat for a neighbour who's son took a tumble down the stairs in one, though he lived and sustained no injuries.

Such walkers are banned here in Canada now and have been for quite some time.

What's the answer, ban everything related to babies and their care?

So with the legalities behind drop-sided baby cribs, a fixed version was introduced, so when a baby climbs out of the fixed version, falls, and dies, what's next, lids for baby cribs? And then what's next, shackles to secure baby in?

Over the years there have been babies fall head first into plastic diaper pails and drown, so do we ban plastic diaper pails and other plastic type pails, because a few babies drowned?

Not looking to joust with anyone, just making a point of, where does it all end, this whole banning of things.
 
Aunt Marg said:
I know they're banned now here in Canada, but they're built so well I didn't have the heart to let them go when my last child finally moved to a bed, so I saved them.
I honestly don't know how mothers do it today, I can't imagine lifting a 38 lb. toddler in and out of a baby crib that doesn't have a drop-side/drop railing feature.
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Thanks for the info. I didn't know they were banned. Then again our kids are near 40 years old now and I wasn't following the baby crib thing.
 
Marg, for a precious little baby, I believe in erring on the side of caution when items are deemed dangerous. When the time comes, I’m sure you and your husband will find a way to retrofit a quality crib for those visiting grandbabies.
 
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horseless carriage said:
My bicycle was made in 1922, my car was made in 1947, my jukebox, 1938, my wife has a number of 19th century sewing machines. The rotary dial phone issued to us in 1968 is still in working order and still giving good service. We had a 1920's Hoover vacuum cleaner, at least I think it was 1920's. When it gave up the ghost I bought a Dyson, that lasted just a few years, so I got the Hoover repaired. Do we have anything old? Not really, we are hardly out of the starting blocks.
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Would you like to borrow our feather duster?
 
Aunt Marg said:
Honestly, Jules, I wouldn't hesitate using them and have in the past with other babies/toddlers when babysitting, etc.

I know they're banned now here in Canada, but they're built so well I didn't have the heart to let them go when my last child finally moved to a bed, so I saved them.

I honestly don't know how mothers do it today, I can't imagine lifting a 38 lb. toddler in and out of a baby crib that doesn't have a drop-side/drop railing feature.

The old drop-sided baby cribs were such a saving grace for me when my children were little. Had/used the same cribs with my baby siblings. I never owned a baby changing table, so being able to lower the railings on the cribs to change diapers and dress my kids was a blessing.

I used the two cribs from start to finish my my kids, and not once did any of them get wedged between the railings and crib mattresses, and I had two that just loved to fall asleep with their legs sticking out from the railing bars.

As a mother, too, my guess is you appreciated the old drop-sided baby cribs of the past just as well as I did.
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What about those walker baby harnesses? I suspect they are banned here in Sweden.
 

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