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for Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers photo prompt.
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“Your generation has no idea what it’s missing”, said Granddad.
‘Now what? Yesterday cassette players, the day before, fountain pens…..’
“We had proper telephones. Big, chunky. Not like your flimsy little plastic things. When we were out we called people from phone boxes. We put coins in a slot, dialled their number and pressed button A when they replied. If they didn’t, we pressed B and got our money back”.
‘on and on and….’
“Some are filled with books nowadays, I even saw one with flowers in it. At least they still stand proud”.
‘I wonder what it’ll be tomorrow’.
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PHOTO PROMPT © Sandra Crook
I actually miss the rotary phone. Although it takes time to dial, I found it fun dialling the numbers. Wasn’t a fan of the ringer though hehe
Me too! The term ‘dialling a number’ is still used even though phones will dials aren’t!
Keith, I really like how this flows—it feels effortlessly nostalgic without trying too hard.
~David
Thanks for your kind words, David.
I’m still waiting for the flying car they promised me
…just a matter of time!
I remember being a bit intimidated the first time I used a phone booth. Now, I’m circling the world with my little cell phone 🙂
How things have changed!
I really miss the satisfaction of slamming down the receiver in indignation. There’s no dramatic exit with a cell phone.
Tracey
I am totally with you, Tracey.
Punam
I quite agee, I’d love to slam down the phone on nuisance callers!
I loved the old phones for so many reasons
Me too, those were the days my friend…!
Full on nostalgia, Keith.
Indeed!
Good one Keith
Thanks, Di!
I still have a cassette player and love it, but I don’t miss the phone boxes, I remember how busy they were, long lines in certain places. Nice story!
Good point, I’d forgotten about the queues!
Ah, the good old days.
They were indeed!
Nice writing and an enjoyable read. Well done!
Most kind, thank you.
I liked how the last line had that huge 180 to think about even more changes – and maybe how wonky an iphone might look someday in the future – and I am not familiar with the pressing of A or B – but do know how sturdy and heavier older phones were.
In days to come they’ll look back and laugh at our phones!
yeah – it is tough to imagine that – because the rectangle smart phones seem so normal = but I know they will be a time piece for this era
I’m sure the brain waves to brain waves phone is next. Nice story, Keith.
Not long now – I heard something about phone tooth implants being experimented with in Japan!
Oh great. Just what we need. Sounds like another cause of tooth decay.
I like the idea of repurposing the telephone boxes.
The more the merrier!
it’s the cycle of life. better get used to it. 🙂
So true, here today gone tomorrow!
Grand memories of the old days
Those were the days…!
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Dear Keith,
I love the phone boxes being repurposed. Perhaps Grandad needs to step up to the 21st century. Although it certainly won’t hurt Junior to learn about the past. Fun story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle. There’s one near me that serves take-away coffee!
The pace of phone technology is phonomenal. It grows like weeds, while taking all our green with the rising cost of service. Well done Keith.
So true, Suzette!
At least they still stand proud!
They do, and so they should!
A lack of patience is not solely within the temperament of the older generation. Nicely done Keith.
So true! Thanks, Sandra.
Today’s “yutes” just don’t appreciate the old stories and reminiscing of us old folk…
They should but they don’t! Did I tell you about…..
They never do. 😀
Perhaps, these old history lessons should be tested, so the young people remember that social media at their finger tips is anything else but not social.
A very good point, James. I call it anti-social media!
Perhaps tomorrow it will be a stand-up sleep pod. A familiar conversation 🙂
Now that’s a brilliant idea!
I wonder how many phrases came from using the telephone?
I didn’t think about dialing until you mentioned it.