Leaving the modern world behind

[BawanaRik]

https://homes.yahoo.com/blogs/space...e-past--the-1930s--to-be-exact-223127222.html

Here's an individual living a past style life.

I realize this is easier in a civilized urban area like A'Dam that living in the sticks of Rockaway.

I have stated that it's possible for an individual to live a perfectly acceptable life in this modern era cheaply by forging many of the cutting edge luz life amenities.

Just some food for thought and possibly conversation.

 

[GrumpiusMaximus]

Bye then!

 

[matante]

The was an article in Consumer Reports a couple of years ago about the growing trend of using old appliances, like refrigerators, toasters, TVs, stoves, etc. going back to the 1930s.

Some of the people featured were yuppies and some were older. In most cases they said the appliance was almost all original with repairs needed only once or twice in the life of the machine. Things were built to last until the '60s when manufacturers realized they could make more money by selling disposable appliances for less money.

 

[duff beer]

In most cases they said the appliance was almost all original with repairs needed only once or twice in the life of the machine. Things were built to last until the '60s when manufacturers realized they could make more money by selling disposable appliances for less money.

Old appliances used tons of power and were more expensive in the long run:

Annual electricity cost calculations for a few refrigerators with freezers on top (19.0 to 21.4 cubic-feet):

•1990-1992. Annual cost: $283
•1993-2000. Annual cost: $189
•2001-2008. Annual cost: $118
•2009-present (Energy Star). Annual cost: $90

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[bluesblaster]

I have an olive green fridge (circa. 70's) that was here when I bought the place in the mid 90's , its still goin strong. The average life span of a new fridge is about 7 years. So called energy efficent appliances have under powered motors that burn out sooner.

 

[fmoore200]

I have stated that it's possible for an individual to live a perfectly acceptable life in this modern era cheaply by forging many of the cutting edge luz life amenities.
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...he typed on his laptop or smartphone to start conversation on an internet forum that stores it's data on the cloud.

 

[fdeck]

I have an olive green fridge (circa. 70's) that was here when I bought the place in the mid 90's , its still goin strong. The average life span of a new fridge is about 7 years. So called energy efficent appliances have under powered motors that burn out sooner.

In my view, life spans could be longer if you're willing to do your own repairs. I've lived in my house about 10 years, and it was empty of appliances when we moved in. I have literally repaired every appliance, some more than once. But in most cases (including fridge and chest freezer), the repairs were a few dollars, and were greatly aided by the Interwebz.

Re starting a conversation on a computer, I think the "simple life" is a social construct anyway, and if using a computer helps you simplify other aspects of your life, so be it. One thing it's done for me, is it's greatly reduced the amount that I drive around in my car looking for things.

 

[BawanaRik]

...he typed on his laptop or smartphone to start conversation on an internet forum that stores it's data on the cloud.

No laptop. No Smart phone.

I would wonder what the point would be even if there was one involved.

But here's a question. What's the word for the act of diverting a topic by driving off on what isn't even qualified to be a tangent to the original topic?

And why are acts like these so effective are preventing real issues from being addressed.

 

[matante]

Old appliances used tons of power and were more expensive in the long run:

Annual electricity cost calculations for a few refrigerators with freezers on top (19.0 to 21.4 cubic-feet):

•1990-1992. Annual cost: $283
•1993-2000. Annual cost: $189
•2001-2008. Annual cost: $118
•2009-present (Energy Star). Annual cost: $90

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No one said anything about saving money. Having old/vintage appliances in your home looks cool, especially when they're made of metal rather than plastic, and made in the USA rather than the orient. It's about style, fashion, nostalgia, and an appreciation for quality made objects.

 

[BawanaRik]

No one said anything about saving money. Having old/vintage appliances in your home looks cool, especially when they're made of metal rather than plastic, and made in the USA rather than the orient. It's about style, fashion, nostalgia, and an appreciation for quality made objects.

When I moved into my present house I went "antiquing" and mostly furnished the house from the past.

Most of the furnishings are still functioning. In fact I can sell most for what I paid for them at the least.

A buddy of mine who moved in across town went the whole 9 yards. New modern furnishings.

Besides shelling out tens of grands more his furniture is mostly scrap. Then there's the environmental impact.

He makes much more than I do.

While his furnishings are headed for the junk heap mine are probably going to handed down.

Where my family will have no respect for the work that went into some of this stuff.. But hopefully the auction house will.

He has to.

 

[fmoore200]

No laptop. No Smart phone.

I would wonder what the point would be even if there was one involved.

But here's a question. What's the word for the act of diverting a topic by driving off on what isn't even qualified to be a tangent to the original topic?

And why are acts like these so effective are preventing real issues from being addressed.

It was a humorous observation, as denoted by ' ' ..

I don't believe it to be an 'act of diverting a topic.' It's ironic that someone promotes living a simpler life, less reliant on modern technology by writing about it on an internet forum. That's why it is relevant IMO.

Having said that, my post want tongue in cheek, and not to be taken to heart.

 

[chungweishan]

The Amish have been doing it for years.
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Anyways, it pretty much looks like how a person lives with just enough money to fulfill a fandom. Hers being "history." Good for her though, living the dream.... of a 1930s single woman.

She didn't particularly leave the modern world behind anyways. She has a computer with an internet connection. A telephone. She just happens to do old-fashioned things that's just more time consuming.

 

[BawanaRik]

It was a humorous observation, as denoted by ' ' ..

I don't believe it to be an 'act of diverting a topic.' It's ironic that someone promotes living a simpler life, less reliant on modern technology by writing about it on an internet forum. That's why it is relevant IMO.

Having said that, my post want tongue in cheek, and not to be taken to heart.

Thanks. I'm just too paranoid sometimes.

Probably a result of being exposed to the interweb.

 

[BawanaRik]

The Amish have been doing it for years.
--

Anyways, it pretty much looks like how a person lives with just enough money to fulfill a fandom. Hers being "history." Good for her though, living the dream.... of a 1930s single woman.

She didn't particularly leave the modern world behind anyways. She has a computer with an internet connection. A telephone. She just happens to do old-fashioned things that's just more time consuming.

I think there are others who have left the modern world behind a bit.

I have been a fan of some of the Luddites philosophy for a while.

Not the violence but there's a lot to be said about keeping busy.

 

[fmoore200]

Thanks. I'm just too paranoid sometimes.

Probably a result of being exposed to the interweb.

Simplify man!!

I think there are others who have left the modern world behind a bit.

I have been a fan of some of the Luddites philosophy for a while.

Not the violence but there's a lot to be said about keeping busy.

There is a Christian saying about idle hands which I always liked - not for the religious angle, but the emphasis on keeping busy/working hard.

 

[Milk]

Ive read about people like this before. A woman that lived like it was the 50s, another like the 60s. It seems to be a woman thing to do.... i hope they also enjoy living with the same gender inequalities. Like not being able to vote.... Just last week i was talking about that with my brother, maybe i could live like its the 80s since i like the decade so much. No internet, only old computers, maybe a NES and a crappy tv. Only watch 80s or pre 80s films. basically pretend its my childhood. I kinda already am sometimes anyway.

 

[Milk]

I have an olive green fridge (circa. 70's) that was here when I bought the place in the mid 90's , its still goin strong. The average life span of a new fridge is about 7 years. So called energy efficent appliances have under powered motors that burn out sooner.

I miss colored fridges! Why can we only have silver or black or white niow? they just look depressing. What if i want my fridge to match my kitchen's colors? I mean you can still find some brands that make fridges in other colors but its really rare. A few years ago i had to buy a new fridge and i tried to find a colored one but no luck.

 

[edpal]

I miss colored fridges! Why can we only have silver or black or white niow? they just look depressing. What if i want my fridge to match my kitchen's colors? I mean you can still find some brands that make fridges in other colors but its really rare. A few years ago i had to buy a new fridge and i tried to find a colored one but no luck.

Because paint chips and then you are trying to touch-up, which rarely looks good? But I sympathize - I bought a new fridge last year and choices were black, white, stainless. You can get fridges made to take designer panels on the front but they are expensive. Meanwhile, all but the cheapest dishwashers have removable front panels that can be swapped for formica or any other material you desire.

 

[GKon]

I have an olive green fridge (circa. 70's) that was here when I bought the place in the mid 90's , its still goin strong. The average life span of a new fridge is about 7 years. So called energy efficent appliances have under powered motors that burn out sooner.

I also still have in my apartment and use an olive green fridge circa 70's made by White-Westinghouse, a matching olive green electric stove (4 burners/oven/broiler) made by Caloric (also from the 70's) and a white, White-Westinghouse clothes dryer, from the same time period.

The dryer just stopped working properly a few months ago. If I can find the 2 thermal relays it needs, I'm sure it will work for another 45 years.