Nostalgia Thread
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This is interesting if you have some good quality nostalgic kit you want to use.0 -
Ooh, that does look interesting. Got any more details?focuszing723 said:
This is interesting if you have some good quality nostalgic kit you want to use.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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Oh.
https://m.dpreview.com/articles/5677027893/why-your-beloved-film-slr-is-never-going-digital
Never got off the ground.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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rjsterry said:
Oh.
https://m.dpreview.com/articles/5677027893/why-your-beloved-film-slr-is-never-going-digital
Never got off the ground.
I must admit I didn't even bother to look it up, as modern cameras work by having all the 'lectrics and software hooked up to each other in an integrated system... I can't see the point of trying to shoehorn bits of that into a lump of beautiful mechanics. If I do use the OM1 again, it'll be for something quite distinct from my daily snapping: the restrictions would be part of what would make it distinct.0 -
To be fair I'm not surprised really.rjsterry said:Oh.
https://m.dpreview.com/articles/5677027893/why-your-beloved-film-slr-is-never-going-digital
Never got off the ground.0 -
back on topic...
Bringing home a new LP, taking the cellophane wrappings off and sliding the black disc out of the sleeve. Some had polythene inner on the sleeve, and it used to crackle with static and you were scared it was going to immediately hoover up all the dust. Enjoying the 'new' smell. Putting it on the turntable and playing it for the first time.
The older I get, the better I was.0 -
Not done that (with a new record) in 35 years but the sensory memories came flooding back.capt_slog said:back on topic...
Bringing home a new LP, taking the cellophane wrappings off and sliding the black disc out of the sleeve. Some had polythene inner on the sleeve, and it used to crackle with static and you were scared it was going to immediately hoover up all the dust. Enjoying the 'new' smell. Putting it on the turntable and playing it for the first time.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Proper tents made of canvas and with wooden poles.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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So this will come across as convoluted, but let me try to explain.
I miss people (namely, in this instance, me, but also others) feeling confident about sharing negative opinions about creative things like TV, film, music, novels, etc.
I feel like nowadays people feel there is so much good stuff out there ready to consume and so little time to do it that all they're on the hunt for is a recommendation. Spending time discussing something and why you didn't like it is a sort of admission you wasted your precious time; and if they have consumed it too, then by saying you don't like it you're saying, indirectly, that they wasted their time; doubly so if you get them to agree with you, so they never really engage in the conversation anymore.
Maybe it's because everything is so atomised and no-one consumes this stuff at a similar time that you don't *all* consume it and then discuss it afterwards.
The exception would be sport, where everyone does watch it real time and you don't know till after the fact if it's a stinker or not.
Anyway, I miss that. Opinions in the real world are not valued. Or maybe i've just become more self aware and have realised my opinions never were.0 -
I can remember one camp where we were the only troop to not abandon our tents during a torrential night thunderstorm. We did get a bit wet, but nothing blew away. Having recently camped on a windy headland in a modern tent, I think weight has its uses.Pross said:
Shouldn't this be in the other thread? Bulky and heavy to transport, more gaps which is OK if the weather stays dry and you want some ventilation but I had my stuff get wet too many times on scout camps.rjsterry said:Proper tents made of canvas and with wooden poles.
1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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I'm happy to confidently share negative opinions on internet posts if that will cheer you up?rick_chasey said:So this will come across as convoluted, but let me try to explain.
I miss people (namely, in this instance, me, but also others) feeling confident about sharing negative opinions about creative things like TV, film, music, novels, etc.
I feel like nowadays people feel there is so much good stuff out there ready to consume and so little time to do it that all they're on the hunt for is a recommendation. Spending time discussing something and why you didn't like it is a sort of admission you wasted your precious time; and if they have consumed it too, then by saying you don't like it you're saying, indirectly, that they wasted their time; doubly so if you get them to agree with you, so they never really engage in the conversation anymore.
Maybe it's because everything is so atomised and no-one consumes this stuff at a similar time that you don't *all* consume it and then discuss it afterwards.
The exception would be sport, where everyone does watch it real time and you don't know till after the fact if it's a stinker or not.
Anyway, I miss that. Opinions in the real world are not valued. Or maybe i've just become more self aware and have realised my opinions never were.0 -
I hope that earned you an "ard as nails" badge?rjsterry said:
I can remember one camp where we were the only troop to not abandon our tents during a torrential night thunderstorm. We did get a bit wet, but nothing blew away. Having recently camped on a windy headland in a modern tent, I think weight has its uses.Pross said:
Shouldn't this be in the other thread? Bulky and heavy to transport, more gaps which is OK if the weather stays dry and you want some ventilation but I had my stuff get wet too many times on scout camps.rjsterry said:Proper tents made of canvas and with wooden poles.
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Self awareness is a good thing and a step forward.rick_chasey said:...Opinions in the real world are not valued. Or maybe i've just become more self aware and have realised my opinions never were.
I enjoy the irony that this opinion will not be valued.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Ha. All good character building stuff.elbowloh said:
I hope that earned you an "ard as nails" badge?rjsterry said:
I can remember one camp where we were the only troop to not abandon our tents during a torrential night thunderstorm. We did get a bit wet, but nothing blew away. Having recently camped on a windy headland in a modern tent, I think weight has its uses.Pross said:
Shouldn't this be in the other thread? Bulky and heavy to transport, more gaps which is OK if the weather stays dry and you want some ventilation but I had my stuff get wet too many times on scout camps.rjsterry said:Proper tents made of canvas and with wooden poles.
1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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Better to build the shelter. My poor kids are likely to suffer that one one day.rjsterry said:
Ha. All good character building stuff.elbowloh said:
I hope that earned you an "ard as nails" badge?rjsterry said:
I can remember one camp where we were the only troop to not abandon our tents during a torrential night thunderstorm. We did get a bit wet, but nothing blew away. Having recently camped on a windy headland in a modern tent, I think weight has its uses.Pross said:
Shouldn't this be in the other thread? Bulky and heavy to transport, more gaps which is OK if the weather stays dry and you want some ventilation but I had my stuff get wet too many times on scout camps.rjsterry said:Proper tents made of canvas and with wooden poles.
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Only to be sent home again because the shitty boiler system never worked properly.Charlie_Croker said:1 -
I remember a blizzard coming in and not being allowed to leave without my brother as he was only 5 and would not be safe without a 7 yr old to walk the Km home in a blizzard.Pross said:
Only to be sent home again because the shitty boiler system never worked properly.Charlie_Croker said:
In fairness it was a great fun1 -
Does 2 years ago count as nostalgia?
My street.
"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Nah, up North we just kept out coats on.Pross said:
Only to be sent home again because the shitty boiler system never worked properly.Charlie_Croker said:"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]1 -
Being able to go into a supermarket without being forced to wear a ******* mask.0
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I'm looking at that thinking I recognise it but it isn't where I thought.blazing_saddles said:Does 2 years ago count as nostalgia?
My street.0 -
See also: internal mail. I used to work in a hospital, got a Memo (!) asking me to do something urgent for a Consultant who was an absolute tool, and which was absolutely pointless. As it hadn't been date-stamped, I simply popped it back in an envelope and sent it back to myself. It arrived (again) a day after the deadline; Consultant rang me up and I told him it was late - he swore about the internal mail and that was that!!!!! Possibly not my most professional moment, but still...Pross said:Also, if you had forgotten to do some work, being able to say you posted it a few days ago and act surprised they hadn't received, promise to resend it and finally get around to it.
It's just a hill. Get over it.0 -
Photograph Albums
Real ones I mean, that you can handle and view without being on-line or even having electricity for that matter.
I know other peoples can be a little tedious and maybe even boring but your own for your own enjoyment, I miss that
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You were born either boy or girl and that was the way you stayed.0
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Not sure how old you are Bally
Sumerian and Akkadian texts from 4500 years ago document transgender or transvestite priests known as gala and by other names
From Wikipedia
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I would imagine gender reassignment surgery would be pretty brutal. Not much chance of changing back again I'd imagine.elbowloh said:Not sure how old you are Bally
Sumerian and Akkadian texts from 4500 years ago document transgender or transvestite priests known as gala and by other names
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Pross said:
Only to be sent home again because the shitty boiler system never worked properly.Charlie_Croker said:
Wow. I'd forgotten about this!Ben
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