Supernatural
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Still have mine. Updated the phone style recently. Useful when the internet breaks down. It's an extra layer of services in emergency...
What is something you rarely see now?
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Supernatural
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Also, I'd need to add this funny bit... Snow!
Yes, it's such a rare thing here, these past few years
We get one or two snowfall a year. Much better, so it can stay that way hehehe
Yes, it's such a rare thing here, these past few years
We get one or two snowfall a year. Much better, so it can stay that way hehehe
hollydolly
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- London England
anyone can have any of our snow if they're missing it...
Lara
Friend of the Arts
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- Mid-Atlantic Coast
Honest movers. And they love to steal from seniors. Take pics of all your stuff.
And don't choose "My Three Sons".
And don't choose "My Three Sons".
hollydolly
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- London England
Bees too....My butterfly population is noticeably diminished. Common courtesy, too, has become uncommon…
Pappy
Living the Dream
Manatees, sea cows are becoming less populated each year here in Florida. Waters are becoming so polluted that the sea grass they need is disappearing.
Widow of Vietnam Vet
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- Location
- Cohocton NY
Barn Swallows! I haven't seen them in years but they always made a mud nest on my deck. I used a footstool and a mirror
to check their eggs, and then their babies, So Cute and I probably have some photos of them.
Every time I would go out on the back porch , the mother would dive bomber me- getting as close to me as they could- screeching loudly- but we were all used to that. They sure are protective of their young.
to check their eggs, and then their babies, So Cute and I probably have some photos of them.Every time I would go out on the back porch , the mother would dive bomber me- getting as close to me as they could- screeching loudly- but we were all used to that. They sure are protective of their young.
MountainRa
Senior Member
- Location
- Upstate SC, USA
Eastern Whippoorwill (bird) , could always be heard making its distinctive night call. Never hear one now.
Toads, frogs, turtles
we also still have a telephone landline.
Toads, frogs, turtles
we also still have a telephone landline.
I believe butterflies like milkweed, if you have a place to plant some.My butterfly population is noticeably diminished. Common courtesy, too, has become uncommon…
fuzzybuddy
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- The Sticks, Northeast PA.
Yeah, and the used to be standout black and white. Now, cops sneak up on you in a grey SUV.
fuzzybuddy
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- The Sticks, Northeast PA.
What you don't see, now?
A good old fashion telephone receiver. They worked great.- no tinny ,hard to hear sound.
A good old fashion telephone receiver. They worked great.- no tinny ,hard to hear sound.
helenbacque
Senior Member
- Location
- Central Florida
Little girls playing jump rope on the sidewalk.
dilettante
Well-known Member
- Location
- Michigan
I actually just bought one that plugs into a cell phone. Sound quality is as good as earbuds and it works better on a long call than holding a slab to my head.
Doctors used to be independent business owners in America. When I was growing up we had doctors offices on every street corner it seems. I never see any of those any more. Doctors must all have migrated to hospitals or combined practices. People used to have better health when there was an indy doc in every neighborhood. 
Mr. Ed
Be what you is not what you what you ain’t
- Location
- Central NY
What is something you rarely see now?
Topless attire? Must be looking in the wrong place?
Big block muscle cars. VW engine powered 3 wheeled motorcycles. Amphibian cars,Lara
Friend of the Arts
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- Mid-Atlantic Coast
Bumper Stickers all over cars, vans, and trucks
David777
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- Location
- Silicon Valley
Watching old black and white movies or 1950s tv dramas (ie Superman), it is rather hilarious given current acceptable PC behaviors of law enforcement, especially in Westerns, how anyone running away from potential crime scenes were immediately shot at with hails of bullets. In other words "Automatically guilty of a capitol offense if fleeing." Those in younger generations that whine about so much in society, often have little perspective of how much has changed without any credit.
mnray
New Member
You are so right. I live in Houston, Texas and we see the influx of the Southern Border. Most people around the country are not interested, that is until a bus or plane lands in their city. I'm ready for the Government to go back to it's old ways of protecting our borders... I'll leave it at that...Control of the U S southern border.
Supernatural
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Christmas cards being replied to...
2021, sent 7 eCards, got 3 replies
2022, first Christmas without husband gave actual cards to neighbours so did daughter to her Avon customers
2023, sent 4 eCards, got 3 replies and three thank yous. Received one actual card.
I remember the last two years before College, in the etiquette class. We relearned the card-giving for "Thank you", Christmas, Funerals, Weddings and more.
Whereas my parents received 100s of cards with every important events, after Papa died that's when the lows occurred. It's a tradition that has been going downhill in my circles... Very sad!
2021, sent 7 eCards, got 3 replies
2022, first Christmas without husband gave actual cards to neighbours so did daughter to her Avon customers
2023, sent 4 eCards, got 3 replies and three thank yous. Received one actual card.
I remember the last two years before College, in the etiquette class. We relearned the card-giving for "Thank you", Christmas, Funerals, Weddings and more.
Whereas my parents received 100s of cards with every important events, after Papa died that's when the lows occurred. It's a tradition that has been going downhill in my circles... Very sad!
ArnoldC
Member
- Location
- Texas, USA
Common sense