I just barely remember something called "Watergate" (but I was 6 in 1974).
House had asbestos shingles. "Regular" leaded gasoline was a convenient cleaning solvent: you just siphoned some from your car (suck with your mouth to get the gas going through the hose).
Chlordane was used to control termites- it worked great!
In 1975 people were really starting to dump their tube electronics. This was a great source of parts. Also Lafayette electronics was awesome. TV service was still common.
You helped your dad with replacing brake shoes on the 1972 "Super Beetle".
I just barely remember something called "Watergate" (but I was 6 in 1974).
House had asbestos shingles. "Regular" leaded gasoline was a convenient cleaning solvent: you just siphoned some from your car (suck with your mouth to get the gas going through the hose).
Chlordane was used to control termites- it worked great!
In 1975 people were really starting to dump their tube electronics. This was a great source of parts. Also Lafayette electronics was awesome. TV service was still common.
You helped your dad with replacing brake shoes on the 1972 "Super Beetle".
We still had milk and eggs delivered. But you could also pick some up from the drive through Dairy Barn: http://patch.com/new-york/portwashington/the-barn-a-new-spin...
Grandparents soon moved out of the city to avoid the crime.
Touch tone phone service cost more!
Girls had strange spherical radios: http://long70s.tumblr.com/post/86188100212/the-panasonic-pan...