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In reply to the discussion: It's hot, our AC isn't working - so it's time for some nostalgia (no AC for us back then either!)... [View all]Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)45. I have an Erector set in the metal box.
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It's hot, our AC isn't working - so it's time for some nostalgia (no AC for us back then either!)... [View all]
NRaleighLiberal
Jun 2012
OP
Check the coolant level. We've got a leak and that's the first sign it is low.
HopeHoops
Jun 2012
#14
I still have a couple of those. The walk around the cone trick was my favorite.
HopeHoops
Jun 2012
#13
I don't remember Skybar (do remembr the rest) but saw them recently at OSH.
Live and Learn
Jun 2012
#68
I HATED fizzies. They must have been a Communist plot. One thing about the past that trumps
raccoon
Jun 2012
#11
ah - but which part? I liked the nougat part best....then chocolate - worst was PB
NRaleighLiberal
Jun 2012
#15
Gah! The worst pain is stepping on a Barbie shoe in the middle of the night
riderinthestorm
Jun 2012
#25
Clackers (albiet with a different design, and made of plastic) came back when I was a kid...
TheMightyFavog
Jun 2012
#59
I had that! But after everyone heard that they could explode no one played with 'em anymore :( nt
Tx4obama
Jun 2012
#65
Attic fans do NOT work! I finally got AC 5 years ago, after 45 years without it in IL
riderinthestorm
Jun 2012
#54
I definitely remember those ads! We bought and drank lots of Funny Face drink mix!
NRaleighLiberal
Jun 2012
#53
32 here, young by some standards, but i think I'm entitled to SOME nostalgia...
TheMightyFavog
Jun 2012
#58
my wife got sent home from high school for wearing culottes! she still chuckles about it....
NRaleighLiberal
Jun 2012
#63