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Old fashioned things you still do or use

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66Mustang
66Mustang Community member Posts: 13,925 Disability Gamechanger
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Someone made a post that they still use a Filofax which I found really interesting. It made me think that computers have replaced them but that the old fashioned method of using a Filofax had far more character and was more interesting.

It made me want to ask people, do you use any product or have any particular habit that is considered old fashioned, or that has been replaced by something modern, yet you stick with the traditional variant?

I use a crystal decanter to store my whisky and brandy. I am aware that keeping the liquid in its original bottle is perfectly adequate for keeping the contents fresh. I just enjoy the process of decanting when I get a new drink and also like pouring myself a glass from a decanter pretending I am an old fashioned gentleman.

I also like using a fountain pen, really enjoy the process or filling up the ink and writing with a nice pen, but sadly rarely use it these days.

Finally, I always wear a mechanical wrist watch as I prefer these to quartz (i.e. battery powered) watches. Quartz watches are better on paper - more accurate, cheaper, more durable - I just prefer mechanical ones.

I’m sure I’ll think of others but looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

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  • 66Mustang
    66Mustang Community member Posts: 13,925 Disability Gamechanger
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    That is a good one @Teddybear12
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,983 Disability Gamechanger
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    I also like photo albums @Teddybear12!  :)
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,983 Disability Gamechanger
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    Also, I have an alarm clock instead of using the alarm on my phone!  :)
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  • Beaver79
    Beaver79 Community member, Community Co-Production Group, Scope Member Posts: 21,405 Disability Gamechanger
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    I have a wooden ironing board that used to be my Grans.
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  • 66Mustang
    66Mustang Community member Posts: 13,925 Disability Gamechanger
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    Nice to see this thread get bumped back up; thank you @Beaver79 :)
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  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Community Co-Production Group, Scope Member Posts: 10,767 Disability Gamechanger
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    I hand write notes instead of using a computer 
    I send and receive postcards 

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  • WelshBlue
    WelshBlue Community member Posts: 764 Pioneering
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    Music on vinyl.  Pure and raw, especially through decent headphones
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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,562 Disability Gamechanger
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    Vinyl's are definitely coming back as a popular way to listen to music now @WelshBlue
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  • WelshBlue
    WelshBlue Community member Posts: 764 Pioneering
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    Alex_Scope said:
    Vinyl's are definitely coming back as a popular way to listen to music now @WelshBlue
    I've been collecting it for 40+ years ... hit over 500 albums now.
    Would be a lot more but my psycho ex wife used over 200 as frisbees  :p

    My kids broke my heart when they said they didn't want my collection in my will.
    Fools.  There's a few collectors items in there 


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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 52,006 Disability Gamechanger
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    I love a fountain pen too 
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  • Biblioklept
    Biblioklept Community member Posts: 4,698 Disability Gamechanger
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    Pen and paper for writing notes and generally. As much as I love technology and live on my laptop, I use paper and pens a lot. I love pen-and-paper games too which have internet/tech versions but I love actually doing stuff on paper.
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  • 66Mustang
    66Mustang Community member Posts: 13,925 Disability Gamechanger
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    @Whymeiwonder2 what car do you have? I like old cars. Is it the one in your profile picture? I can't work on them so I don't own one as it would be expensive taking it to a garage all the time but I would like to own an old Mustang if I could.
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  • Danikins
    Danikins Community member Posts: 11 Connected
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    I've been into collecting cds I had growing up, like P!nk, Robert Miles, Josie and the **** cats soundtrack, Michelle Branch etc. I then upload the music and put it onto my old ipod. :) I buy the cds 2nd hand of course!
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  • 66Mustang
    66Mustang Community member Posts: 13,925 Disability Gamechanger
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    @Whymeiwonder2 I like old Rovers, it will be nice when you get it up to the standard you want and will probably get lots of people talking.

    @Danikins I have been looking at music that was popular when I was growing up as well but only on YouTube. It's quite nostalgic isn't it!!!
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  • Danikins
    Danikins Community member Posts: 11 Connected
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    @66Mustang Definitely nostalgic! 
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  • WelshBlue
    WelshBlue Community member Posts: 764 Pioneering
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    Old cars have so much more character. And you could actually work on them.  
    I try to get to a couple of classic car shows a year ... I especially like the older SAABs but my dream car now would be to have a Lancia Delta Integrale or a Talbot Sunbeam Lotus again.

    Would most probably go off on the first corner after being spoiled with traction control for years.

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  • WelshBlue
    WelshBlue Community member Posts: 764 Pioneering
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    Whymeiwonder2 said:
    @WelshBlue
    Yes, you do have to , Drive, old cars in a certain way!
    You do ... be more respectful and mindful of the car.  Especially the rear wheel drives.
    My cousin rents out Mk2 Escorts for rallys ... good fun but I haven't got the grip in my hands anymore to risk driving them  :smile:

    The Rover SD1 is nice car - funny to think how little bhp a big V8 produced back then, compared to the modern day 1.4's etc.  But that throaty gurgle when you put your foot down 
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  • 66Mustang
    66Mustang Community member Posts: 13,925 Disability Gamechanger
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    I did an experience day where I got to drive some old cars including some RWD cars. I had never driven an old car before. I found you definitely have to "point THEN shoot" if you use too much acceleration while going round a corner it gets a bit hairy!!!

    In comparison my 2019 Mini you can have your foot to the floor while going round quite a sharp bend!!!

    Whymeiwonder2 said:
    Yes, how technology has moved on. 
    But the sound of a v8 can’t be beaten, in my opinion anyway👍
    I agree with this, I think the sound is really nice. I like how it is so effortless and smooth most are when cruising but then when you step on it it changes...like Jekyll and Hyde
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  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,912 Disability Gamechanger
    edited April 2023
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    I still have a VCR player  :D
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  • WelshBlue
    WelshBlue Community member Posts: 764 Pioneering
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    I think we've still got 3 bin bags full of VHS tapes in the attic 

    66Mustang said:

    I agree with this, I think the sound is really nice. I like how it is so effortless and smooth most are when cruising but then when you step on it it changes...like Jekyll and Hyde
    The burble of raw power.  

    I miss driving RWD cars ... were much more fun, especially living in a rural area where the longest straight is about 1/4 of a mile and using the power to get you around and the accompanying petrol roar

    Future generations won't get that - just the still sound of electric.  Soulless like so many things about cars these days
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