You know you're old when ...

[Aunt Bea]

I had a complete set of the wheat pattern of dishes including all the serving pieces. I got them from the detergent. I also got a complete set of smokey glasses. It was all a services for eight. Even though there were only six of us, I was ready for company. They sat in the china closet looking so pretty. After I had those completed, I started on a set for everyday use from the supermarket. That was only a service for six. And I didn't get all of the serving pieces. They were white with a fluted edge and trimmed in gold.

Now I see those dishes at flea markets and in second-hand stores.

When I was a kid my mom collected the wheat pattern dishes. My father had a fit when he found a big metal can filled with detergent that my mother had stashed away. She bought several boxes each time a new piece came out. As I remember he had quite a few fits!

 

[Kathleen]

DUH! Must have been taking a nap.

Dawgluver, It's been a long time since I dated anyone who needed a girdle (or thought so).

Okay, Andy. That response was smooth. Your missus should make you cobbler for that.

 

[tinlizzie]

They used to have "dish night" at the movies one day a week and gave away dishes at intermission.

 

[PolishedTopaz]

You know your old when you ask a 21 yr old what a phonograph is and they stare at you blankly and say..........." That's a lie detector machine, right? "

Bear in mind I asked him this question strictly for the giggle factor!

 

[pacanis]

Girdles

They don't have girdles anymore?
They really need to bring those back

 

[Dawgluver]

They don't have girdles anymore?
They really need to bring those back

They have Spanx and high test undies now, Pac. Even for men!

 

[Vanilla Bean]

You know you're old when you used to have Donny/Marie and Sonny/Cher barbie dolls.

 

[Andy M.]

You know you're old when you used to have Donny/Marie and Sonny/Cher barbie dolls.

You're old when you bought them for your kids.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

You know you're old when you hear a kid in the line at the movies asking, "There's a book of Lord of the Rings?" and it takes all you have not to teach him.