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General Discussion => The Flea Trap => Topic started by: Bricktop on January 08, 2019, 06:37:16 PM

Title: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 08, 2019, 06:37:16 PM
Imagine a world where you could download anything you wanted...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8cnP-RtRHU
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Anonymous on January 08, 2019, 07:03:32 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Imagine a world where you could download anything you wanted...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8cnP-RtRHU

I'll watch it when I get to the bunk house.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Anonymous on January 08, 2019, 08:41:55 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Imagine a world where you could download anything you wanted...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8cnP-RtRHU

I couldn't imagine that.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 08, 2019, 09:05:14 PM
25 years ago...and here we are.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Anonymous on January 08, 2019, 10:14:59 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"25 years ago...and here we are.

We've come along way.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Gaon on January 08, 2019, 10:47:20 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Imagine a world where you could download anything you wanted...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8cnP-RtRHU

The pre mobile wifi world.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 09, 2019, 12:28:27 AM
I look back to the days when I was a child, and the world has changed so much. That's what growing old is, I suppose.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Berry Sweet on January 09, 2019, 02:10:44 AM
I'm going back to the 90's....anyone wanna come?
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Frood on January 09, 2019, 02:25:31 AM
The 90's have a warrant out on me for two much partying and fun having.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Berry Sweet on January 09, 2019, 02:31:00 AM
Its gonna be sssssmokin!
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Odinson on January 09, 2019, 09:19:42 AM
Quote from: "Bricktop"I look back to the days when I was a child, and the world has changed so much. That's what growing old is, I suppose.


Australia wasnt even discovered yet..
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Gaon on January 09, 2019, 12:30:32 PM
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Bricktop"I look back to the days when I was a child, and the world has changed so much. That's what growing old is, I suppose.


Australia wasnt even discovered yet..

Oh oh, cheap shot. :laugh3:
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 09, 2019, 06:07:12 PM
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Bricktop"I look back to the days when I was a child, and the world has changed so much. That's what growing old is, I suppose.


Australia wasnt even discovered yet..


I was living in England. But although a jibe, you're right in a sense. Australia was very much behind the rest of the world.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Odinson on January 09, 2019, 08:32:29 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Bricktop"I look back to the days when I was a child, and the world has changed so much. That's what growing old is, I suppose.


Australia wasnt even discovered yet..


I was living in England. But although a jibe, you're right in a sense. Australia was very much behind the rest of the world.


If you were born in Finland, you would have been trading in furs in your youth.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 09, 2019, 08:47:25 PM
According to my DNA tests, Finnish is the most prominent nationality in my DNA. I am aware of DNA matches in Sweden and Belorussia.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Anonymous on January 09, 2019, 09:37:54 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"According to my DNA tests, Finnish is the most prominent nationality in my DNA. I am aware of DNA matches in Sweden and Belorussia.

It is??
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 09, 2019, 10:01:32 PM
Yes.



Around 20,000 people in Finland share my DNA.



That doesn't mean I have family there, only that at some point a distant male ancestor was a Suomi.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Odinson on January 10, 2019, 04:54:50 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"According to my DNA tests, Finnish is the most prominent nationality in my DNA. I am aware of DNA matches in Sweden and Belorussia.


We are genetically related to lots of people in the baltic and eastern-european regions.





The mother of all plans is to join all finnish tribes together..





To annex Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia to the urals, parts of Norway, parts of Sweden..







That was the dream of our leaders during WW2.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Zetsu on January 10, 2019, 06:41:26 PM
Lol all those useless piece of junk
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 10, 2019, 07:24:33 PM
And all the devices we use today will be junk in 5 years...
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Anonymous on January 10, 2019, 07:43:39 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"And all the devices we use today will be junk in 5 years...

Furniture too, it's not lasting as long as it used to.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 10, 2019, 09:46:34 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Bricktop"And all the devices we use today will be junk in 5 years...

Furniture too, it's not lasting as long as it used to.


Actually, for the money, stuff lasts longer today than it did 30 odd years ago.



Manufacturing technologies have improved and synthetic materials are of much better quality.



At the cheap end of the market, such as Ikea, you cannot deny that it's good value for the money.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Anonymous on January 10, 2019, 09:50:53 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Bricktop"And all the devices we use today will be junk in 5 years...

Furniture too, it's not lasting as long as it used to.


Actually, for the money, stuff lasts longer today than it did 30 odd years ago.



Manufacturing technologies have improved and synthetic materials are of much better quality.



At the cheap end of the market, such as Ikea, you cannot deny that it's good value for the money.

We bought a leather reclining couch two years ago and it's falling apart..



It wasn't a cheap couch either.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 10, 2019, 10:32:54 PM
Hmmm...I guess there are still scam manufacturers out there.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: JOE on January 10, 2019, 10:50:29 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Bricktop"And all the devices we use today will be junk in 5 years...

Furniture too, it's not lasting as long as it used to.


Actually, for the money, stuff lasts longer today than it did 30 odd years ago.



Manufacturing technologies have improved and synthetic materials are of much better quality.



At the cheap end of the market, such as Ikea, you cannot deny that it's good value for the money.


Really?

You musta bought some pretty cheap furniture back then, BT.



Most of the furniture I see now is so cheap.



And its expensive too.



Office Depot a lotta that made in China chit is so chesp looking and breaks after a couple if uses.



Actually sales of 'vintage ' furniture is booming in Vancouver because the buyer knows they are getting a quality piece of furniture made outta real materials like solid wood, real fabric & steel.



Now its just cheap prefab shit.



Everyone knows the antique stuff was better



Thats why they are still buying it in Vancouver
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Gaon on January 10, 2019, 11:16:38 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Bricktop"And all the devices we use today will be junk in 5 years...

Furniture too, it's not lasting as long as it used to.

We bought some second hand furniture when we arrived in Canada. It was cheap and was not too ugly. We bought new furniture recently from the Brick, Furniture Land and Walmart. We have no complaints so far.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Odinson on January 10, 2019, 11:33:56 PM
I like fabric/textile couch´s and chairs..



Leather sticks to my ass..
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: cc on January 10, 2019, 11:45:06 PM
Thought I had posted this - but might have closed browser too soon - if repeat, pls forgive me



30 yrs ago mate and I combined the best of what we both had - mostly mine because I has been in the antique business prior to that and took advantage of good stuff for cheap while I could



We have some true antiques, some might not yet qualify officially - but all strong and good quality today



I have never shown much of my personal side,but could take some pics and try to get them onsite if anyone interested in that sort of stuff
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Anonymous on January 10, 2019, 11:48:36 PM
Quote from: "Odinson"I like fabric/textile couch´s and chairs..



Leather sticks to my ass..

Once leather starts to go, it's gone quickly..



Our couch is only two years old and the leather is coming off.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Gaon on January 10, 2019, 11:54:51 PM
Quote from: "cc"Thought I had posted this - but might have closed browser too soon - if repeat, pls forgive me



30 yrs ago mate and I combined the best of what we both had - mostly mine because I has been in the antique business prior to that and took advantage of good stuff for cheap while I could



We have some true antiques, some might not yet qualify officially - but all strong and good quality today



I have never shown much of my personal side,but could take some pics and try to get them onsite if anyone interested in that sort of stuff

I'd appreciate seeing that cc. :thumbup:
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Odinson on January 11, 2019, 12:09:02 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Odinson"I like fabric/textile couch´s and chairs..



Leather sticks to my ass..

Once leather starts to go, it's gone quickly..



Our couch is only two years old and the leather is coming off.


I think they might need to be maintained.. Like leather boots..





I´ve always thought that leather furniture is for well disciplined people.





People who wear straight pants at home...
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Anonymous on January 11, 2019, 12:16:15 AM
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Odinson"I like fabric/textile couch´s and chairs..



Leather sticks to my ass..

Once leather starts to go, it's gone quickly..



Our couch is only two years old and the leather is coming off.


I think they might need to be maintained.. Like leather boots..





I´ve always thought that leather furniture is for well disciplined people.





People who wear straight pants at home...

I used the oil that came with it, but it didn't last..



We had a leather couch before that lasted seven years.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: cc on January 11, 2019, 12:43:54 AM
OK Gaon, you asked for it, Can't do many for a while, but here's a start - Might do a thread in sub or something (in a while) if anyone wants to see more stuff



The Mighty Throne Chair - Makes me feel all Guinevere'y when mate sits in it

 

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Here's my ultimate pride and joy - The Infamous "Whore's Leg" - and it comes with history and a great story



My previous mate's grandfather and I had a very special relationship - He disliked his grandson that I had divorced but considered me to be his special  grand daughter. He, Ozzie,  gave me this decanter set just before he died.



He flew biplanes and was moved to France at a point - bought it in Paris 100 years ago at the end of WW1 .....



in a .. . you guessed it right ..  Paris Bordello

How he got it home along with the six glasses all in top shape I'll never know, but he did



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Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Gaon on January 11, 2019, 12:51:27 AM
I like the chair cc. It appears to be in excellent condition.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: cc on January 11, 2019, 12:54:12 AM
We had it re-leathered about 1992. I'm not sure how old it is, but it was made by the Chicago Carriage Manufacturing Co
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 11, 2019, 12:54:57 AM
I'll bet cc's leg looks just like it...
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: cc on January 11, 2019, 12:56:41 AM
I'm slimmer in the ankle and foot .. But that's my Alaska ship hostess garter



Ozzie actually brought it home with a legit one from the bordello but it finally disintegrated, so I replaced it with mine



I'm pretty sure he's be good with that  ... That's not really me and my smile in the avatar  ac_biggrin
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 11, 2019, 01:02:36 AM
It's NOT?



Damn.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: cc on January 11, 2019, 01:04:11 AM
Never had any complaints, but  .. heh ..  I wasn't there to model for it 100 yrs ago



Mate did a mod so that the vertical tippy object could be secured to the base ... otherwise it likely would not be here today
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 11, 2019, 01:06:26 AM
Pity. We could have hooked up.



 :s0403:
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: cc on January 11, 2019, 01:07:06 AM
awww



Have morning task - gotta go bedding now - catchya tomorrow
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Gaon on January 11, 2019, 01:08:16 AM
Quote from: "cc"We had it re-leathered about 1992. I'm not sure how old it is, but it was made by the Chicago Carriage Manufacturing Co

It's old. I know that.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: JOE on January 11, 2019, 01:15:54 AM
Quote from: "cc"Thought I had posted this - but might have closed browser too soon - if repeat, pls forgive me



30 yrs ago mate and I combined the best of what we both had - mostly mine because I has been in the antique business prior to that and took advantage of good stuff for cheap while I could



We have some true antiques, some might not yet qualify officially - but all strong and good quality today



I have never shown much of my personal side,but could take some pics and try to get them onsite if anyone interested in that sort of stuff


I was at a friends mothers home & she had a piece of furniture from c. 1600.



Elizabethan and it had the date inscribed on it in Roman numerals.



Real handcrafted furniture made without a machine.



I never saw wood furniture that old before or since.



It was an extraordinary sight like a work of art



Must have been made for some aristocrat I don't see how any ordinary English person from that time could afford something like that. Since just about everyone back then was dirt poor
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 11, 2019, 03:35:53 AM
Was a unicorn sitting in it?
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Berry Sweet on January 11, 2019, 04:32:04 AM
I dont like leather couches.  They are cold in winter and sticky in the summer.  I dont like the feel of it in general.



I like older pieces too.  I'm been thinking to look in some vintage places lately.  Anyone know of anything good in lower mainland?
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Berry Sweet on January 11, 2019, 04:46:04 AM
I really like this piece.  



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https://www.amazon.ca/Furniture-America-Vintage-Storage-Antique/dp/B00ULHQ80I/ref=mp_s_a_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1547199645&sr=8-24&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=vintage+dresser&dpPl=1&dpID=5195SBK7VrL&ref=plSrch
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Anonymous on January 11, 2019, 09:02:42 AM
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"I really like this piece.  



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I like that too Berry.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: cc on January 11, 2019, 11:23:54 AM
Very nice Berry
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: JOE on January 11, 2019, 11:59:18 AM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Was a unicorn sitting in it?


I believe it was real.



It did not have a machine cut appearance.



Was very irregular looking as if it was made out of hand tools.



Anyways she was/is really rich.



Lived in the best part of Vancouver in a mansion



Her mother's family owned a department store.



And her family was mentioned in Peter Newman's book, The Canadian Establishment '



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So I doubt that she had any reason to 'fake it' or put imitation furniture in her home.



But of course for reasons of privacy I won't post the person's name here
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Odinson on January 12, 2019, 02:32:51 PM
Think about a time when information wasnt instantly accessible to us..





You see something and you have to go to the library to find out what it is..







No wonder our brains are getting smaller.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Anonymous on January 12, 2019, 03:00:24 PM
Quote from: "Odinson"Think about a time when information wasnt instantly accessible to us..





You see something and you have to go to the library to find out what it is..







No wonder our brains are getting smaller.

I'm almost sixty one years old. I did that for most of my life.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 12, 2019, 06:26:04 PM
Quote from: "Velvet"
I'm almost sixty one years old. I did that for most of my life.


Pshaw...you kids had it easy.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Vancouver on January 12, 2019, 11:50:35 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Imagine a world where you could download anything you wanted...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8cnP-RtRHU

Back in 2002 I started on 56k dial up. Now I get 300mbps.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Vancouver on January 12, 2019, 11:56:15 PM
Quote from: "Odinson"Think about a time when information wasnt instantly accessible to us..



You see something and you have to go to the library to find out what it is..



No wonder our brains are getting smaller.

Nowadays going to the library for info makes your brain smaller. You can google whatever you like to find out within minutes. Saves gas and time.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 13, 2019, 12:09:17 AM
Books are to information what horses are to modern transport.



They are inefficient, expensive, sometimes difficult to find, and often the information you seek is just a small part of the contents of a large printed volume that you've no interest in.



On the other hand, the internet can be inaccurate, deceptive, unverified or simply untrue.
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Frood on January 13, 2019, 12:11:21 AM
^fake news^  :laugh:
Title: Re: Internet connectivity...1994.
Post by: Bricktop on January 13, 2019, 02:43:35 AM
As evidenced by the post above.
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