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10 Things that Boomers have that Millenials don't
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Oh yes it was easy living in the 70's with no technology, a fooked economy courtesy of Labour, no jobs on leaving Uni/School, having to squat as the paltry salary from the available job didn't stretch to rent, equipping the first home of my own with 2nd hand stuff or simply going without. Yes times back then were just gloriousOriginally posted by cosmic View Post18 having an easy life (made money when living was easy) and think they are the dogs balls
It's interesting to note that the millennials living near me all seem to get their boomer parents to do the jobs they can't, such as fixing stuff
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beer 'n' cigs were cheap thoughOriginally posted by tazdevil View PostOh yes it was easy living in the 70's with no technology, a fooked economy courtesy of Labour, no jobs on leaving Uni/School, having to squat as the paltry salary from the available job didn't stretch to rent, equipping the first home of my own with 2nd hand stuff or simply going without. Yes times back then were just glorious
It's interesting to note that the millennials living near me all seem to get their boomer parents to do the jobs they can't, such as fixing stuff

amphetamines rather than cocaine
Led Zeppelin rather than KylieSee You Next TuesdayComment
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Remember the "world shortages"?Originally posted by tazdevil View PostOh yes it was easy living in the 70's with no technology, a fooked economy courtesy of Labour, no jobs on leaving Uni/School, having to squat as the paltry salary from the available job didn't stretch to rent, equipping the first home of my own with 2nd hand stuff or simply going without. Yes times back then were just glorious
It's interesting to note that the millennials living near me all seem to get their boomer parents to do the jobs they can't, such as fixing stuff
Of variously sugar, bog roll, petrol, money, going cap in hand to the IMF to get a bail out.
Ah, them were the days.
3 channels on the idiot lantern. Come to think of it, this was good, since you read books instead.
The heady days of "One Out, All Out, Wot about the Workers?", the Three Day week, petrol rationing, power cuts, tv stopping broadcasting at 10pm, ah twas the very heaven.
And not forgetting the Morris Marina and, gawdelpus, the Austin Allegro.
Last edited by DoctorStrangelove; 28 September 2018, 08:11.When the fun stops, STOP.Comment
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Odd. I always had you down as a mid-twenties sort of person. Mid 1920s.Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostAnd there was me thinking that the reason I had a house, car, and decent pension was because I had been working hard for 40-50 years whilst raising a family.
Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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And what about the cold war. Which a few of us on here helped winOriginally posted by DoctorStrangelove View PostRemember the "world shortages"?
Of variously sugar, bog roll, petrol, money, going cap in hand to the IMF to get a bail out.
Ah, them were the days.
3 channels on the idiot lantern. Come to think of it, this was good, since you read books instead.
The heady days of "One Out, All Out, Wot about the Workers?", the Three Day week, petrol rationing, power cuts, tv stopping broadcasting at 10pm, ah twas the very heaven.
And not forgetting the Morris Marina and, gawdelpus, the Austin Allegro.
But I discovered nothing else but depraved, excessive superstition. Pliny the youngerComment
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And it wasn't the bank of mum and dad back then but the other way round because our parents were skint with lots of revolving credit
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The ability to spell, punctuate and use context? You have omitted "Envy" from your list.Originally posted by cosmic View Post13 stench of death
14 rude
15 age
16 think they are better then everyone else
17 think they have more of a right in everything
18 having an easy life (made money when living was easy) and think they are the dogs balls
13 stench of death
"Death, be not proud" - John Donne
14 rude
"Rude Kids" - 1970's Punk Rock band
15 age
"Age shall not weary them, nor the years condem" - Ode of Remembrance, Laurence Binyon
16 think they are better then everyone else
"Things can only get better" - Labour Party theme 1997 (Baby Boomer Blair enters, Stage Right)
17 think they have more of a right in everything
"More of a right" - Margaret Thatcher, 1983 - Danger to Miners
18 having an easy life (made money when living was easy) and think they are the dogs balls
"Greed is Good" - Wall Street, 1987I was an IPSE Consultative Council Member, until the BoD abolished it. I am not an IPSE Member, since they have no longer have any relevance to me, as an IT Contractor. Read my lips...I recommend QDOS for ALL your Insurance requirements (Contact me for a referral code).Comment
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Originally posted by NigelJK View Post19. Sense of accountability
20. Long term relationship
21. your mother.
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