The Old Folks Home

[Alaskan]

I love All the photos!!

 

[vehve]

Nice photos, everyone! I don't have any of me from the 70's, since I was yet to be born =/.

Here's the oldest photo of me that I've got handy:

This must be the Spring of '88. I'm about 2 years old.

 

[Alaskan]

Oh yeah... Spring....

The time when toddlers only have to wear:
A hat
Gloves
Snow bibs
Thick shirt
Warm boots

 

[drumstick diva]

... to play in the sandbox ?

Hmm Felix are you really so young? AM I ever old! My son was 2.5yrs. then

 

[vehve]

Snow bibs? Never heard that term before. That would be "Kurahousut", or "mud pants", probably of the brand Rukka. Basically, a pair of pants made out of rubber to keep kids dry. They also make matching coats, hats and gloves. And judging by the trees, its March-April there. So the temps are probably in the 5-10C (40-50F) range. By the way, Finnish babies will often sleep outside in -20C weather during the winter, just a fun fact. People abroad tend to find that weird.

Diva, yeah, I'm still a bit young. At least I feel young. Karin keeps telling me that we're getting old though.

 

[chickadoodles]

Quote: Very nice. I have a 29 ft Class C. I drove it all by myself 2 years ago half way across the country and back. I had only driven it about 5 miles locally when I test drove it. It sat here in my driveway after my husband's death for a long time while I was still paying on it and the insurance and registration. So I said that's it. I got my Mom and Aunt both in their 80's and my cousin and my 7 tiny dogs, and we 4 women made the trip from California to Illinois and back. After that, I felt like I could drive it anywhere bc the S.W. desert is the worst to drive a high profile vehicle in. I was doggone proud of myself Enjoy yours!
What a wonderful adventure! We will.

Thank you Cynthia. I'm sure we will take lot's of pics.

 

[chickadoodles]

Here is one of me from 70/71 with my family

I'm in the middle with with short dark hair.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Anyone up for sharing a photo of them back in the 70's?

1980s:
(I'm the youngest)

 

[NotAFarm]

Loving the photos and stories!

deb, Horses...they are in the blood...you know what I mean

cyn, I love that pic of you in the photo booth. You can just see the joy.

chicka, What a nice looking family. I am a middle child also.

v, Cute...you are young...enjoy it while you can!

Ditto to scg.

Diva, We are well aged....NOT OLD.....at least that is what I keep telling myself!

 

[chickadoodles]

Thanks NotAFarm.

I am also enjoying the pics Felix, Deb and Scg. Scg you look so happy holding that fish! What a catch.