\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Anyone still have their 8088 in their closet? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-13/an-ancient-computer-language-is-slowing-america-s-giant-stimulus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 9 hours ago, WhoTom said: That I don't know. I'm not a mechanic (shadetree or otherwise) but I know a carb when I see one (engine or otherwise ? ) . I just remember reading the engine specs and it was a 350 with a 4-barrel carb. More than likely a Rochester if the Olds was stock. Rochester was owned by GM. If some gear head owned it before you, lord knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 12 hours ago, Golden Goat said: There’s one in Rochester I’ve been driving by for work, at Park and Goodman, on the east side of the city. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Just Jack said: There’s one in Rochester I’ve been driving by for work, at Park and Goodman, on the east side of the city. Does it work? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 15 hours ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: I remember when this was huge for a quick minute. and Jason Alexander with hair did the commercial for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 1 hour ago, The Jerk said: Does it work? I haven’t stopped to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Just Jack said: There’s one in Rochester I’ve been driving by for work, at Park and Goodman, on the east side of the city. Swab the receiver and buttons on that thing and see what grows in a petri dish. You'll have organisms fighting each other for supremacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 It was hard as a rock and just downright AWFUL. But we chewed it anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 7 hours ago, That's No Moon said: Swab the receiver and buttons on that thing and see what grows in a petri dish. You'll have organisms fighting each other for supremacy. You may also find the cure for Covid-19.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Golden Goat said: It was hard as a rock and just downright AWFUL. But we chewed it anyway. Just looking at that makes my jaw sore 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 4:14 AM, Golden Goat said: Even with GPS, I still miss those. I've always thought Google Maps (or someone else) should have a "TripTik" print option. 13 hours ago, Just Jack said: There’s one in Rochester I’ve been driving by for work, at Park and Goodman, on the east side of the city. "Okay, honestly, who still uses a pay phone? I'd rather kiss the Outbreak monkey than use a pay phone."--Marty Deeks, NCIS LA On 4/12/2020 at 9:44 PM, RaoulDuke79 said: Buying smokes out of one of these when I was 15. Still around. Though in most places that I've seen, you have to pay the bartender (or cashier) and he/she has to push a button so you can use the machine. Protection against under-age smokers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 @Binghamton Beast @Chandler#81 Hey guys...do you remember playing on this playground equipment? They surely don't make these anymore! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 8 hours ago, The Jokeman said: and Jason Alexander with hair did the commercial for it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) 16 hours ago, Golden Goat said: Not to mention the ones in the house that were overflowing by the time all your parents‘ *****-faced friends left the bridge/poker/pinochle party. On 4/13/2020 at 4:17 PM, ExiledInIllinois said: I’m so old, Smith Corona was actually my audit client. Used to require me to summer in Cortland, NY every year! Edited April 15, 2020 by KD in CA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 On 4/12/2020 at 10:25 PM, apuszczalowski said: I still have mine in my basement, In the basement at my moms house we still have a Sega Game Gear, Master System, Genesis, Original Playstation, and an Atari 2600. All still work too I believe I still have the original NES (with duck hunt gun) and original Atari in my basement + games & joysticks/controllers for both. I’ve thought about trying to hook them up recently, just out of total boredom. I have a couple really old computers + monitors too (one with a 3.5” floppy drive. I may even have one with a 5 1/4 floppy drive) and a bunch of old electronic supplies and test equipment from my grandpa’a TV repair shop (like old oscilloscopes and some other cool stuff). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 17 minutes ago, KD in CA said: Not to mention the ones in the house that were overflowing by the time all your parents‘ *****-faced friends left the bridge/poker/pinochle party. Makes me wonder what our kids will say about us when they're 50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 On 4/12/2020 at 8:46 PM, Augie said: OUCH! That left a mark! Was that late 60’s early 70s? That made an impression on this young kid! . 1970, ski jumping event in Germany. Broke an ankle. Apparently he's a pretty good artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Dean Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Simon said: Iodine's ugly and dangerous step sister. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, The Dean said: Iodine's ugly and dangerous step sister. We had that in the medicine cabinet. The bottle was probably older than me. Never used it. Must have a great immune system. A little neosporin and a bandaid. Never goy an infected cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, The Dean said: Iodine's ugly and dangerous step sister. Wait, that wasn't supposed to be for huffing? I must have had the wrong brown bottle...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 11 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: This sat on the desk / table in the office of the service station where I began working in the mid 70s. Cash was guarded carefully, excess amounts stashed in the back room, or kept in the floor safe. The merchant portions of the charge card slips were kept in a Dutch Masters cigar box on the desk mentioned above, available to anyone in the room. Amazing how susceptible to fraud this same information is today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said: We were still using those at the grocery store I worked at in the mid 1990’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 40 minutes ago, Just Jack said: We were still using those at the grocery store I worked at in the mid 1990’s. I used this in the early 2000's in college. It was a very rural town. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said: Charney’s men’s clothing store in Syracuse still uses these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, PastaJoe said: Charney’s men’s clothing store in Syracuse still uses these. Does the Montgomery Ward in Syracuse still display tube tv's and vcr's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Does the Montgomery Ward in Syracuse still display tube tv's and vcr's? I don’t think that’s open anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 52 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Does the Montgomery Ward in Syracuse still display tube tv's and vcr's? Beta! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 6 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Beta! When I bought my first VCR, I had to decided whether to go with Beta or VHS. Good thing I went with VHS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Just Jack said: When I bought my first VCR, I had to decided whether to go with Beta or VHS. Good thing I went with VHS. Betamax quality is much better though. I'm betting on Beta! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poleshifter Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 On 4/12/2020 at 3:43 PM, PastaJoe said: When I worked on the F-15 (twin engine) at McDonnell-Douglas, the folks used to refer to the F-16 (single engine) as "lawn darts". Put them to the test, they said: "go up to 40,000 feet and turn off one engine!" Hence the lawn dart reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Just Jack said: When I bought my first VCR, I had to decided whether to go with Beta or VHS. Good thing I went with VHS. guy I used to work with went all in on Beta. He got the state of the art Betamax player for like $1000 when it came out! speaking of, anyone remember going to the video store and you could get the VHS on the shelf or the Beta right behind it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 When I was a kid, 'slide night' was a big treat. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 hours ago, The Dean said: Betamax quality is much better though. I'm betting on Beta! That was part of my choice. Beta had the better quality, but a blank VHS tape could do up to 6 hours of recording, versus only 5 for Beta. 23 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: speaking of, anyone remember going to the video store and you could get the VHS on the shelf or the Beta right behind it? Yep, locally our second video rental in our small town (Video Voyage) had separate VHS and Beta sections. The first video rental "place" (it was Rite Aid pharmacy) only carried VHS, and only one copy of each movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 The bigger the better, and cooler you were back then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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/dev/null Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 6 hours ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: speaking of, anyone remember going to the video store and you could get the VHS on the shelf or the Beta right behind it? Or that special catalog they kept under the counter you had to be over 18 to browse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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