Things that dont happen anymore

[Trickyvee]

Re: Things that dont happen anymore

Going to the airport to watch the planes take off and land. Many airports used to have an observation deck for planespotting. Nowadays you hardly even see any planes unless you're actually taking a flight. At the airport near me there used to be a great view of the tarmac and runway from the top level of the car park but after 9/11 they erected an eight foot wall up there blocking the view

Back in the 80’s my nearest airport had an outdoor observation deck on the roof. Alternatively you could park up on the road at the end of the runway. There was only a flimsy waist-high barbed wire fence separating the road from the runway.

[zabadak]

Re: Things that dont happen anymore

Going to the airport to watch the planes take off and land. Many airports used to have an observation deck for planespotting. Nowadays you hardly even see any planes unless you're actually taking a flight. At the airport near me there used to be a great view of the tarmac and runway from the top level of the car park but after 9/11 they erected an eight foot wall up there blocking the view

Oh yes, I went to City Airport in London, hoping to get some photos of that. I asked the man behind the desk and he said there was no observation deck! I couldn't believe it!

Northolt Airport, on the other hand, is great! It was used during the Battle of Britain and probably hasn't changed much overall since then. I understand it's mainly used for private jets (it was where Princess Diana's body was brought back) and, brilliantly!, they fly over a road, to land about 100-200m away! The road in question is closed for this (controlled by traffic lights) so people won't lose a roof-rack to a passing Lear Jet, but it is still possible to walk there. You can see the jets coming in from quite a way away (weather permitting) and they fly jusy a few tens of feet over your head! Awesome!

[victorbrunswick]

Re: Things that dont happen anymore

Going to the airport to watch the planes take off and land. Many airports used to have an observation deck for planespotting. Nowadays you hardly even see any planes unless you're actually taking a flight. At the airport near me there used to be a great view of the tarmac and runway from the top level of the car park but after 9/11 they erected an eight foot wall up there blocking the view

[tex]

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Searching for the blown bulb on the christmas lights

[Zincubus]

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Going to the zoo and seeing any actual animals

I've got my own zoo


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[tex]

Re: Things that dont happen anymore

Going to the zoo and seeing any actual animals

[victorbrunswick]

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Men going on holiday in their suits and ties.

I suspect that before the widespread use of synthetic materials such a polyester that suits were more comfortable to wear than today. And on that note, I'd like to know what genius thought nylon made a great lining for jackets??? They get too hot and sweaty to wear even when the weather is cold!

[escorteclipse1990]

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People cannot go a day without there mobile phone.

Well i can as ive never had one.

Going to a concert or sporting event where no noise is essential but you will hear a mobile phone ring.

I have a moblie phone an 8 year old Nokia 6700 slide, and i use it for making calls. LOL.

[escorteclipse1990]

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Yep. Cars all look more or less the same. I wonder if safety regulations have anything to do with it? Don’t agree on the colours though. Black, white, red and silver are the most popular but I see plenty other colours too.

Yes i have to agree, modern cars are so boring, well i think just so ugly. I look at cars today as just another washing machine, just a boring appliance to get from a to b. I love cars but pre 2000 ones.

[darren]

Re: Things that dont happen anymore

People cannot go a day without there mobile phone.

Well i can as ive never had one.

Going to a concert or sporting event where no noise is essential but you will hear a mobile phone ring.

[Trickyvee]

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When cars had a distinct silhouette where you could tell at a glance what make it was. Now they all look alike with the same three colours: black, white or silver-gray. Today you could switch the badges and most people probably wouldn't know the difference.

Yep. Cars all look more or less the same. I wonder if safety regulations have anything to do with it? Don’t agree on the colours though. Black, white, red and silver are the most popular but I see plenty other colours too.

[Trickyvee]

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Mountain bikes seemed to start the trend for bikes not having mudguards.

Nah I reckon it started with the BMX. Actually I remember being a bit obsessed with the ‘no mudguard’ thing. I had a fully mudguarded girly shopper bike and thought I could make it look cooler if I could only take the mud guards off and have beautiful baldy wheels. The parents said no...

[battyrat]

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Just talking with my supervisor the other day about how generic cars have become. They all look the same to me now. No real class or style of their own. Everybody copying or borrowing from everybody else.

[victorbrunswick]

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Not only that but cars also had a somewhat unique "national" look. In particular British and American cars had a very distinct appearance from each another.

[zabadak]

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When cars had a distinct silhouette where you could tell at a glance what make it was. Now they all look alike with the same three colours: black, white or silver-gray. Today you could switch the badges and most people probably wouldn't know the difference.

So true! I thought it was just me!