tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post2665319537129028679..comments2023-06-01T11:43:03.723-04:00Comments on Down Range Report: I don't like many new things.Dukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-20982219658392345882012-08-16T08:45:06.123-04:002012-08-16T08:45:06.123-04:00Jambaloney, great minds do think alike. Part of th...Jambaloney, great minds do think alike. Part of the problem today is too much stuff is disposable. Thanks. Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-41298115040329136042012-08-16T08:43:20.368-04:002012-08-16T08:43:20.368-04:00Amy, thanks. I fought computers for a long time as...Amy, thanks. I fought computers for a long time as well. Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-21498459516972374952012-08-16T08:42:25.623-04:002012-08-16T08:42:25.623-04:00Thanks my friend. Thanks my friend. Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-85907042593010424292012-08-15T15:37:39.553-04:002012-08-15T15:37:39.553-04:00duke - i completely agree with you - i have TONS o...duke - i completely agree with you - i have TONS of old hand tolls, knives etc. i do have a bunch of modern gadgets too, but they aren't "fixable".<br /><br />i worked in on computers most of my adult life. it was a good living, but i use them mostly as you do, for research. they are excellent for getting information on fixing up old things, go figure!!<br /><br />i have never owned a gps, never will - maps and a compass are just fine. i don't know the true north trick, but moss always grown of the north trunk of a tree and the sun always rises in the east, sets in the west..<br /><br />as a kid i fixed all kinds of things... used to take them apart left to right and put them back together right to left.<br /><br />great post - thanks for the memories!jambaloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084215893557618903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-26477998175040748742012-08-15T11:28:59.982-04:002012-08-15T11:28:59.982-04:00My Rooster works with 20 somethings. He gets real...My Rooster works with 20 somethings. He gets really tired of all the "Oh, you do it old school." Has using your mind gone to the side too??? But guess who has to fix everything when it gets screwed up?<br /><br />He doesn't blog, email, or text. He only recently had to work with the computers at work. He calls them those damn things. LOL<br /><br />He can tell when things are out by centimeters. His boss is shocked everytime. Gee, I guess being a battlefield engineer/demolishions expert doesn't help in the real world. Not.<br /><br />God Bless and have a wonderfully Old School Day.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04883568766139620387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-29751209395891666642012-08-15T09:37:12.288-04:002012-08-15T09:37:12.288-04:00What memories...I wish I had kept all those number...What memories...I wish I had kept all those numbered letters I received...and Duke, Ole Buddy, we sure think alike.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-53378561168997634572012-08-15T08:34:52.897-04:002012-08-15T08:34:52.897-04:00Old NFO, it is true old stuff can be patched up a ...Old NFO, it is true old stuff can be patched up a lot easier. Thanks.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-22994877337486548262012-08-15T08:34:00.757-04:002012-08-15T08:34:00.757-04:00Garand Gal, those old cars are good teaching tools...Garand Gal, those old cars are good teaching tools for future cars they may own. They learn a lot of basics. Thanks.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-65723966621600452392012-08-15T08:32:42.606-04:002012-08-15T08:32:42.606-04:00Capn'Matt, Glad to have you chime in. Thanks.Capn'Matt, Glad to have you chime in. Thanks.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-50418375667713307362012-08-15T08:31:53.082-04:002012-08-15T08:31:53.082-04:00Rev Paul, Old jeeps are nice to work on. Thanks. Rev Paul, Old jeeps are nice to work on. Thanks. Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-45805166119509481532012-08-15T08:30:10.652-04:002012-08-15T08:30:10.652-04:00Anon, I like the old Cummings diesel, I have a gen...Anon, I like the old Cummings diesel, I have a gen 2 (2001 Dodge) I like it a lot even though it has some computer control. Thanks.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-57544548761950561682012-08-15T08:26:27.148-04:002012-08-15T08:26:27.148-04:00JUGM, I have sent the numbered envelopes many time...JUGM, I have sent the numbered envelopes many times.Thanks.<br /><br />AGirl, Email is good but goes down a lot. Thanks.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-82574995940709972602012-08-14T19:18:13.003-04:002012-08-14T19:18:13.003-04:00Old things CAN be fixed with bubble gum and bailin...Old things CAN be fixed with bubble gum and bailing wire... The new stuff, fuggadaboutit...Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-2242283743821914012012-08-14T14:30:50.236-04:002012-08-14T14:30:50.236-04:00We're in the process of looking for a car for ...We're in the process of looking for a car for my teenager and the old adage they don't make things like they used to sure is true!Garand Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09249441887465858969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-36296549397586987892012-08-14T11:57:12.245-04:002012-08-14T11:57:12.245-04:00Oh my gosh I remember those numbered envelops. Goo...Oh my gosh I remember those numbered envelops. Good memories now, but I have to say, I would have loved an email:) agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-3078756473719875432012-08-14T11:48:09.852-04:002012-08-14T11:48:09.852-04:00I like new things,,,once they get old. i just foun...I like new things,,,once they get old. i just found your blog enjoyed the post. regards capn'mattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-48753244158386990172012-08-14T10:19:55.972-04:002012-08-14T10:19:55.972-04:00Concur. And my first new car (after a series of us...Concur. And my first new car (after a series of used ones) was a CJ-7. You could find most of the parts to keep 'er running on an old F150 if you had to, and fixing was a piece of cake. I miss a mechanical shift lever for the transfer case, too - can't stand the electric switch everyone uses these days. Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-48990049393576971332012-08-14T10:03:32.200-04:002012-08-14T10:03:32.200-04:00Yeah' Im with you 100 percent.
I purchased a...Yeah' Im with you 100 percent.<br /><br /><br />I purchased a hatchet at the last gun show thats at least 100 years old from an antique tool dealer. I inherited a whole bunch of antique tools from my dad. I thought about selling them, after seeing the decline of the quality of mondern tools, I decided to keep my dads tool and use them.<br /><br />One the old car part, I own a 2002 vintage SUV. This is the newest vehicle I will ever own. In time when I have some extra cash, I will like to have a restored first generation Dodge Diesel w/standard transmission and 4 wheel drive. (only luxury items I want are A/C and heat) I will evan keep the stock mechanical fuel pump. (No more computer chips for me)<br /><br />Im only in my 40's and Im turning into a non-conformist old geezer and Im enjoying it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-68963704960917998972012-08-14T09:44:34.742-04:002012-08-14T09:44:34.742-04:00until those batteries run out in the ultra fancy G...until those batteries run out in the ultra fancy GPS's and then your up the creek. When I worked on base, I would get tickled at the new navy wives that came in complaining how email was down on the ship and they haven't heard from hubby. Email? What is that? I would then tell them that We use to write our letters and number the envelopes so we knew which ones to open first. It was quite common to get a stack in the mail on the same day. It was also so exciting to make the trip to the mail box every day, hoping to hear from Senior. Those girls would look at me like I was from another planet.<br /><br />BTW: I am thrilled the last pic is of a Jeep... : ) <br />Jacked Up Glock Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859265951050692498noreply@blogger.com