tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371475280728005363.post8848086793816295631..comments2023-09-07T01:04:11.861-07:00Comments on A Beachcomber's Blog: OF SHOEHORNS AND PASTRY BLENDERS.....beachcomberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13937097661931054380noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371475280728005363.post-44650860634522722872008-01-04T17:07:00.000-08:002008-01-04T17:07:00.000-08:00I use Ticonderoga #2 pencils all of the time. I pr...I use Ticonderoga #2 pencils all of the time. I prefer them to pens or mechanical pencils. Now, that doesn't sound very old school...but, when do you see people using them.<BR/><BR/>And I use a typewriter at work for making adhesive labels. An IBM Selectric. Just try to get one repaired.<BR/><BR/>And a record player. <BR/><BR/>And cassette tapes. Doesn't sound too old school does it. Just ask your kids.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and pommade. But, that's only on special occaisions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371475280728005363.post-73315702325697503022008-01-04T08:32:00.000-08:002008-01-04T08:32:00.000-08:00I know what you mean about the reel mower. My gre...I know what you mean about the reel mower. My green size wanted one to mow my postage stamp-sized little lawn. I had it sharpened and all but once grass gets too tall and, heaven forbid, wet, it's useless. I finally freecycled mine. I think they're OK if you're REAL vigilant about mowing which, of course, I'm not.<BR/> <BR/>My husband actually has a mug with shaving soap that he used for ages. When he finally broke down and shaved his head, I bought him one of the new-fangled electric shavers which is far easier for keepin' the whole noggin shaved. I think he doesn't like the idea of a blade near major blood locations.beachcomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13937097661931054380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371475280728005363.post-12082973994156534222008-01-04T08:09:00.000-08:002008-01-04T08:09:00.000-08:00I actually own one of those old reel type lawnmowe...I actually own one of those old reel type lawnmowers. I even used it a few times, but it was a pain in the neck. Didn't cut grass well and took forever to mow even my small lawn with. It's still sitting just outside my back door, all rusted up from non- use.<BR/><BR/>There's one old time thing I use that I don't know of anyone else of using. Not anyone I know, anyway: A shaving brush and shaving soap, as opposed to store bought shaving lotion aerosol cans and such.<BR/><BR/>The wife bought it for me years ago and I'm pretty much devoted to shaving that way. Warm the water up, wet the brush, work up a lather with the soap in the cup, and brush the lather onto the face.<BR/><BR/>Much easier on the skin for me than conventional shaving lotions. Cheaper, too.<BR/><BR/>Don't use a straight razor, though. Just a standard razor like everyone else.Fred Mangelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746646487480850444noreply@blogger.com