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Things we do now described by an "old fashioned" a

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Martin

Martin Report 27 Jul 2004 13:21

For example, when we use the phone we still use the term "dialling" a number .... most phone have key pads .... When we use a WC the term "pulling the chain" is still common. Is there any other common actions we perform now which is described by out of date technology? Martin

Martin

Martin Report 27 Jul 2004 13:32

Another eg... We still "put the kettle on" .... no we don't ... we connect it up!!! Martin

Helen

Helen Report 27 Jul 2004 13:34

Sometimes i still say," i am going to listen to the wireless instead of radio" helen

Geoff

Geoff Report 27 Jul 2004 13:50

"spending a penny"

Sandra

Sandra Report 27 Jul 2004 13:55

lol geoff i went to london a couple of months ago and it weren't a penny 20p for a P i'm sure i only did a pennys worth lol

BobClayton

BobClayton Report 27 Jul 2004 15:45

Yes Helen, but we now have "wireless" networking not radio and listen to the "radio" on the net! Bob

Researching:
Clayton

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 27 Jul 2004 22:10

The other day I got on the bus and, asked for the 'railway' station - the bus driver didn't know where I meant, until I said I wanted to catch a train. 'Oh the TRAIN station' he said, in a tone that suggested I didn't speak English properly!!!!!

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

Bob

Bob Report 27 Jul 2004 22:17

We use a "clicker" to change the TV channel (anyone remember when they did click?) Make anouncements on the "Tannoy" (Are they still in business?) I still crack eggs into a cup first (Cant remember when I last had a bad one)