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Old 09-21-2011, 10:27 PM
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You could buy an ice cream cone for 10 cents! In 1970
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Old 09-21-2011, 10:28 PM
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You could buy an ice cream cone for 10 cents! In 1970
when gay meant you were happy
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:24 AM
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Thongs were worn on one's feet :lol:
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the drugstore offered a Coke for 5 cents
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dogpursemaker
Thongs were worn on one's feet :lol:

what is PNW? Just curious as to where you are.
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Pacific Northwest-no where exotic, just wet and beautiful! :thumbup:
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Since I was born in 70'. I don't remember buying an ice cream cone for 10 cents, but I do remember when our local grocery store had a JoAnn Fabrics and a bank inside it!
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Gas was $0.26 a gallon and a tostada at taco bell was $0.19 and was served in a paper sleeve, not a box
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Movies were .50! You said the pledge of allegiance every morning.
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Old 09-22-2011, 02:06 AM
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1969 WHEN A SIDE OF LAMB WAS 19CENTS A KILO!
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