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Back When . . . . - Carsman - 07-06-2017

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. . . . . So can you remember seeing posted signs saying:

Odd Numbers Only Today


I Do.

If you do, state what it was about.

Then list a thing or two of what other things you can remember of that era?



RE: Back When . . . . - Duchess - 07-06-2017



Are you trollin' me, Cars?



RE: Back When . . . . - Midwest Spy - 07-06-2017

Old Timers


RE: Back When . . . . - Maggot - 07-06-2017

Snow parking every other day you were supposed to park on one side of the street only odd and even.


RE: Back When . . . . - Clang McFly - 07-06-2017

Clown Phone sex line.

Odd numbers only today.hah


RE: Back When . . . . - Carsman - 07-06-2017

(07-06-2017, 02:12 PM)Maggot Wrote: Snow parking every other day you were supposed to park on one side of the street only odd and even.
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Yeah that was one, but think again. That was just regional.

That was not the one I had in mind, the one I had in mind was nationwide!


RE: Back When . . . . - BigMark - 07-07-2017

The Fuel embargo and gas rationing in California. 5 cent cones at thriftys near the tube tester.


RE: Back When . . . . - Carsman - 07-07-2017

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Yeah around 73/74, the powers to be played around with a trumped up gas shortage.

They even passed a "nationwide" speed limit on highways of "55", because it was supposed to be the optimum speed for best gas mileage on most cars. Many roads "Still" have the ridiculous 55 limit today, where 65 or 70 is suitable and should be changed/posted!

They created the shortage for profits, and gas stations were always running out of gas because of that.

There were long, long, long lines of cars waiting to get gas. So as to ease the situation, gas stations posted signs stating, cars will be filled with "Odd" number license plates only today. The next day would be "Even" number license plates only.

I remember waiting on a gas line on my "even" number plates day for well over an hour, and just when the car in front of me was filled up, the gas station attendant put up sign, " Sorry Out Of Gas"! Man I was pissed, but who knew if they really were out of gas or not. So, off to another station I go and wait again. Ugh!

Ah, memories! Smiley_emoticons_smile


RE: Back When . . . . - Donovan - 07-08-2017

Wierd, could have sworn I posted in this thread about water shortages in California and Colorado where you could only water on odd days, based off your address. And the gas thing too. But my post vanished, like a fart in the wind.


RE: Back When . . . . - Maggot - 07-08-2017

Sometimes I wish there was wind when I farted. Still air is very revealing.


RE: Back When . . . . - Carsman - 07-08-2017

(07-08-2017, 09:31 PM)Maggot Wrote: Sometimes I wish there was wind when I farted. Still air is very revealing.

Just say Clang did it!hah He's always tootin!


RE: Back When . . . . - Duchess - 07-09-2017

(07-08-2017, 07:19 PM)Donovan Wrote: Wierd, could have sworn I posted in this thread about water shortages in California and Colorado where you could only water on odd days, based off your address. And the gas thing too. But my post vanished, like a fart in the wind.


I've had a couple other people using mobile devices say the same thing. I can't explain why that happens. I just want to acknowledge that I've seen you say this. Smiley_emoticons_slash



RE: Back When . . . . - Carsman - 07-09-2017

(07-07-2017, 04:49 PM)BigMark Wrote: The Fuel embargo and gas rationing in California. 5 cent cones at thriftys near the tube tester.

It was not just California, it was "nationwide"! I lived in NY at that time.


RE: Back When . . . . - Clang McFly - 07-09-2017

(07-08-2017, 10:21 PM)Carsman Wrote:
(07-08-2017, 09:31 PM)Maggot Wrote: Sometimes I wish there was wind when I farted. Still air is very revealing.

Just say Clang did it!hah He's always tootin!

So true. My friends usually brings out the "spray" when we hang out.

I can't help that I like spicy food, but my old fat stomach doesn't.