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password

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Jul 17, 2011 10:29 PM
Before we had Internet, what did you do to keep busy? People seemed more active and healthy when they had no computer, kids would be outside playing all day and night until they were called to come in for the night. Even as adults it seems easier to turn the computer on and chat with others or read the days headlines from all over the world instead of finding things to do outside, such as yard work,washing the cars or just sitting outside enjoying the day. I used to love to go fishing any chance I had, even if it was just for a couple hours but now I sometimes find myself wanting to sit at home instead of going fishing if I can't go for the whole day. Anyone else notice these changes happening around you?
Jul 17, 2011 10:29pm
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justincredible

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Jul 17, 2011 10:38 PM
I got my porn from VHS.
Jul 17, 2011 10:38pm
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tuskytuffguy

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Jul 17, 2011 10:50 PM
I didn't have internet until I was 20. Before that, I actually played dodgeball, homerun derby, football, and many other things in the backyards day in and day out. I'm 32 now, and the garage is the place to be.
Jul 17, 2011 10:50pm
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MANAZE

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Jul 17, 2011 11:08 PM
There was a world with out the internet?
Jul 17, 2011 11:08pm
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bigdaddy2003

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Jul 17, 2011 11:13 PM
We didn't get the internet until I was like 14 (98 or so). So I did stuff outside and played video games before the internet.
Jul 17, 2011 11:13pm
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THE4RINGZ

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Jul 17, 2011 11:15 PM
justincredible;832778 wrote:I got my porn from VHS.

+1,000,00
Jul 17, 2011 11:15pm
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Glory Days

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Jul 17, 2011 11:18 PM
bigdaddy2003;832844 wrote:We didn't get the internet until I was like 14 (98 or so). So I did stuff outside and played video games before the internet.

same here. if i wasnt outside, i was in the cool basement on the nintendo.
Jul 17, 2011 11:18pm
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password

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Jul 17, 2011 11:55 PM
ccrunner609;832776 wrote:I get more done now with the internet

Makes it easier for you to research and treat that STD you claim to be tinea cruris.
Jul 17, 2011 11:55pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Jul 17, 2011 11:56 PM
It's too fucking hot to be outside!
Jul 17, 2011 11:56pm
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password

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Jul 18, 2011 12:17 AM
Do you ever do anything that requires you to actually move?
Jul 18, 2011 12:17am
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ernest_t_bass

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Jul 18, 2011 12:20 AM
password;832886 wrote:Do you ever do anything that requires you to actually move?

Yes, plenty. Chase around a 17 month old all day!
Jul 18, 2011 12:20am
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password

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Jul 18, 2011 12:30 AM
Ok, you are probably moving around more than most of us, on the OC.
Jul 18, 2011 12:30am
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Steel Valley Football

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Jul 18, 2011 12:40 PM
ernest_t_bass;832890 wrote:Yes, plenty. Chase around a 17 month old all day!


Amen. Mine are 15 months and 2 1/2 yrs.
Jul 18, 2011 12:40pm
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Jul 18, 2011 12:45 PM
THE4RINGZ;832848 wrote:+1,000,00

This isn't an actual number. Get real.
Jul 18, 2011 12:45pm
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MontyBrunswick

Jul 18, 2011 12:49 PM
password;832766 wrote:Before we had Internet, what did you do to keep busy?

Jul 18, 2011 12:49pm
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Belly35

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Jul 18, 2011 12:59 PM
Played Pin Ball Machines
Jul 18, 2011 12:59pm
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justincredible

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Jul 18, 2011 1:00 PM
Belly35;833169 wrote:Played Pin Ball Machines

Tommy, is that you?
Jul 18, 2011 1:00pm
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ohiobucks1

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Jul 18, 2011 1:01 PM
Played outside...
Jul 18, 2011 1:01pm
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Belly35

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Jul 18, 2011 1:12 PM
justincredible;833173 wrote:Tommy, is that you?
What! No old comment

Hey! Can I have my own forum

Belly Column
OC can post questions and once a week maybe twice I will select and few and provide knowledge, wisdom and insight to the dawning question.

Where poor spell and grammar is the rule and question will be anwered by the Belly and his staff.
Jul 18, 2011 1:12pm
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power i

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Jul 18, 2011 1:14 PM
justincredible;833173 wrote:Tommy, is that you?

That would explain alot. ;)
Jul 18, 2011 1:14pm
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Sonofanump

Jul 18, 2011 1:35 PM
Read actual newspapers. When to the library. Called on the phone.
Did my fantasy football/baseball calculation by hand.
Video stores for movies. Board games for other entertainment.
Jul 18, 2011 1:35pm
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ohiobucks1

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Jul 18, 2011 1:53 PM
Belly35;833188 wrote:What! No old comment

Hey! Can I have my own forum

Belly Column
OC can post questions and once a week maybe twice I will select and few and provide knowledge, wisdom and insight to the dawning question.

Where poor spell and grammar is the rule and question will be anwered by the Belly and his staff.

I support this 100%
Jul 18, 2011 1:53pm
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tcarrier32

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Jul 18, 2011 2:36 PM
well lets see, I was 4 years old when my family got our first computer. So before that, I'm sure there was plenty of time for me to walk around the house and stare at the walls.
Jul 18, 2011 2:36pm
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I Wear Pants

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Jul 18, 2011 4:16 PM
Belly35;833188 wrote:What! No old comment

Hey! Can I have my own forum

Belly Column
OC can post questions and once a week maybe twice I will select and few and provide knowledge, wisdom and insight to the dawning question.

Where poor spell and grammar is the rule and question will be anwered by the Belly and his staff.
We don't want your old staff anywhere near us! :)
Jul 18, 2011 4:16pm
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Con_Alma

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Jul 18, 2011 4:30 PM
Read newspapers
Jul 18, 2011 4:30pm