Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

[countryclubjoe]

Hot Water bottles.

CCJ

 

[countryclubjoe]

HOT WATER BOTTLE.

They were replaced by A HEATING PAD.

CCJ

 

[jamespowers]

Mechanics that could work on cars that don't have to be plugged into a computer. You put a carburetor in front of these guys and they may as well be staring into the human brain.....

Staring into their own brain.

 

[jamespowers]

A good repairman should understand mechanics in general, not just what a computer says is wrong with a machine.

Yeah, I am having that problem with my escalade right now. It is running just a touch rough and I want it fixed. I suppose I am more sensitive that their computers.

 

[Shangas]

I still use one of those old-school copper hot-water bottles in wintertime. I even made my own little cosy for it. It's great!

 

[jamespowers]

I still use one of those old-school copper hot-water bottles in wintertime. I even made my own little cosy for it. It's great!

An electric blanket is faster.

 

[vitanola]

HOT WATER BOTTLE.

They were replaced by A HEATING PAD.

CCJ

How does a heating pad replace the, er, ACCESSORIES which came with one of those red rubber hot water bottles?

The cord isn't hollow.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

I hear ya there, but what on earth to you need an Escalade out there for? It never even snows!

Yeah, I am having that problem with my escalade right now. It is running just a touch rough and I want it fixed. I suppose I am more sensitive that their computers.

 

[Shangas]

An electric blanket is faster.

Electric blankets are a fire-risk.

 

[LizzieMaine]

Pfft, you moderns. Whatever happened to heating up a brick on top of the stove, wrapping it in a dishtowel, and shoving it under the covers before you go to bed. Solid comfort.

 

[randooch]

Electric blankets are a fire-risk.

. Not only that, but they dose you with low level electro-magnetic radiation.

 

[Shangas]

Pfft, you moderns. Whatever happened to heating up a brick on top of the stove, wrapping it in a dishtowel, and shoving it under the covers before you go to bed. Solid comfort.

In Colonial-era Australia, they used baked potatoes. Bake spud. Wrap. Cuddle. Sleep. Wake up. Eat potato for breakfast.

 

[this one guy]

. Not only that, but they dose you with low level electro-magnetic radiation.

Another electro-magnetic radiation generating device is the ubiquitous cell phone - conceptually, an RF transmitter that in use is pressed against your head.
The debate rages on... here's some background discussion: http://www.govtech.com/health/Cellphone-Radiation-Debate-Heats-Up.html

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Points & condensers on autos. Setting the timing by yourself & using a matchbook to the point gap.

 

[Aerojoe]

Electric blankets are a fire-risk.

Not only that, but they dose you with low level electro-magnetic radiation.

In some countries are banned. I don't know in the States.

 

[jamespowers]

Electric blankets are a fire-risk.

In the thirty years I have used them, I have never ever had a problem with one. I have worn them out but never been on fire.

 

[jamespowers]

I hear ya there, but what on earth to you need an Escalade out there for? It never even snows!

I need the space to haul things around in. A Smart car ain't workin' for a family of four who actually do things.

 

[jamespowers]

. Not only that, but they dose you with low level electro-magnetic radiation.

That is ridiculous. My grandfather used one for decades and nothing ever happened to him. The same goes for me too. That stuff is just silly. You get radiation from the sun for goodness sake. lol lol

 

[jamespowers]

In some countries are banned. I don't know in the States.

You can buy them wherever you want here. Costco, Walmart, JCPenney etc. etc.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

I suggest a more traditional family car.

I need the space to haul things around in. A Smart car ain't workin' for a family of four who actually do things.

Those can stay in the past!

Points & condensers on autos.