1970s VS 2026 thinking

[Belt Fed]

ok...just ask'n

Well back when you was younger, everyone had long hair. no way to cut it. until one of you found you could sharpen an arrowhead and cut it off some.

 

[mikep]

You seem to mention that word a lot, is everyone with long hair a hippy?

@Belt Fed get off my lawn you longhaired hippie!

 

[Old_Me]

Well back when you was younger, everyone had long hair. no way to cut it. until one of you found you could sharpen an arrowhead and cut it off some.

yeah...i know..those blows to the face when the barber used to try and trim my nose hairs with that flat rock, hurt like hell.

 

[SimonRL]

Well they are/were a pretty common side, at least the last time I was there. I will admit, I was a bit skeptical of them at first; but I like "regular" peas so I gave it a try and liked it.

I was (and I guess still am a huge Anglophile, even wrote letters to the Ministry of Defense about wanting to join The Army. Sadly (at the time) it wasnt possible. This was in my adventurous period, had a big argument with Mom & Dad when I announced I wanted to drop out of University to go to Rhodesia...lots of tears (some even from Mom); ended up in US Army but did get to spend some time with the Brits. It always bothered me that I missed the Falklands with the Paras at Goose Green

Sadly Britain isnt Britain anymore

Britain is the same as it’s always been. It exists in a never ending state of decline - they just change the cause of the decline about every ten years. It has been this way consistently since before WW1. I think to expect it to be any different is a fools errand. Unfortunately, when the foundation of your country is a myriad of other cultures other than your own and you are deep down an extremely xenophobic country, most people are unhappy most of the times. But truthfully, all the things that are distinctly English - beautiful countryside rich in history, many of the most beautiful cities in the world, amazing cuisine (despite what the country of the hamburger and hot dog thinks!), fantastic arts and literature and, of course, fish and chips and a bloody good cup of tea. My parents left because the country was going downhill - again. I left, chasing the sun, but I could quite happily make my way back yet.

 

[OldGrunt]

I keep my head mostly shaved. So I'm no hippy.

But I'm letting the whiskers go. Maybe in a year I might need to trim the face. I don't go grey, I go white!

 

[Belt Fed]

I keep my head mostly shaved. So I'm no hippy. View attachment 111032But I'm letting the whiskers go. Maybe in a year I might need to trim the face. I don't go grey, I go white!

You passed my house this year and left us no presents.

 

[OldGrunt]

You passed my house this year and left us no presents.

I'm trying out for Santa at the mall this year. I need the extra ammo money.

 

[KillerFord1977]

I keep my head mostly shaved. So I'm no hippy. View attachment 111032But I'm letting the whiskers go. Maybe in a year I might need to trim the face. I don't go grey, I go white!

 

[OldGrunt]

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Santa will not be leaving you any toenail fungus cream in your stocking this year!

 

[Old_Me]

I keep my head mostly shaved. So I'm no hippy. View attachment 111032But I'm letting the whiskers go. Maybe in a year I might need to trim the face. I don't go grey, I go white!

i have had a beard or 2 in my years..they were never that long.......

 

[OldGrunt]

i have had a beard or 2 in my years..they were never that long.......

I've had beards on and off over the years. Sometimes jobs wouldn't allow beards because I had to wear respirators. I used to have a beard that I would braid.

 

[KillerFord1977]

I’ve had a beard since the Corona, but never been to Rhodesia.

 

[OldGrunt]

I’ve had a beard since the Corona, but never been to Rhodesia.

No Rhodesia for me. But I have been to Equatorial Guinea in Africa. I would not recommend. Never had mushy peas, but probably could say I would not recommend. And chic's dig beards!

 

[Retired Bum]

I’ve had a beard since the Corona, but never been to Rhodesia.

What does Mexican beer have to do with your beard?

 

[Belt Fed]

All you world renown travelers, i'll have you know i been to Memphis Tenn. once.

 

[OldGrunt]

All you world renown travelers, i'll have you know i been to Memphis Tenn. once.

And you lived?

 

[Belt Fed]

And you lived?

It were many moons ago, but it weren't nothin compared to where i grew up at. google oak street posse.

 

[OldGrunt]

It were many moons ago, but it weren't nothin compared to where i grew up at. google oak street posse.

You were part of a black street gang?

 

[mikep]

I keep my head mostly shaved. So I'm no hippy. View attachment 111032But I'm letting the whiskers go. Maybe in a year I might need to trim the face. I don't go grey, I go white!

Do you ever get asked to play Santa?

 

[OldGrunt]

Do you ever get asked to play Santa?

Not yet. How much does the part pay?