From about 1946 to 1954, our area was served by a party line. Practically everyone listened in on all the calls.One time, dad had a long distance business call, and the connection was difficult, even with shouting.Caller: “Can you hold the line?”Dad: “There’s about 10 old hens hanging onto it, it’s not going anywhere!”Click – click – click – click -————And then they could hear each other!The Good old days – everyone stayed away from the phone when there was lightning in the area.(About 1955 REA put in a dial system, worked much better)Note: The “Good Old Days” -—weren’t!
Steve Bartholomew about 11 years ago
Or a blackmailer. Or is that the same?
jack fairbanks almost 11 years ago
hope he enjoys russian airports
rshive almost 11 years ago
In days of old, snooping wasn’t as technically sophisticated.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs almost 11 years ago
a party line
W6BXQ, John almost 11 years ago
I don’t think June Cleaver’s world ever existed.
tuslog64 almost 11 years ago
From about 1946 to 1954, our area was served by a party line. Practically everyone listened in on all the calls.One time, dad had a long distance business call, and the connection was difficult, even with shouting.Caller: “Can you hold the line?”Dad: “There’s about 10 old hens hanging onto it, it’s not going anywhere!”Click – click – click – click -————And then they could hear each other!The Good old days – everyone stayed away from the phone when there was lightning in the area.(About 1955 REA put in a dial system, worked much better)Note: The “Good Old Days” -—weren’t!
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 11 years ago
There’s been alot of NSA gags in these strips today!
AKHenderson Premium Member almost 11 years ago
PING!
AmyGrantfan51774 almost 11 years ago
why do you have JMJ on your comments???!!!!
AmyGrantfan51774 almost 11 years ago
who’s Shoe???!!!!!