Living in the 21st Century - The Firearms Forum

DixieLandMan · 07-27-2012, 08:22 AM

I was visiting my son and daughter-in-law last night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper.

'This is the 21st century, old man,' my son said. 'We don't waste money on newspapers. Here, you can borrow my iPad.'

I can tell you, that bloody fly never knew what hit it...

1LoneWolf75 · 07-27-2012, 06:47 PM

Yep smashed flat

BlackEagle · 07-27-2012, 07:15 PM

We used to use newspapers to wrap glassware in and to wash windows. I'd like to see how much protection an i-pad gives to glassware, and how well it acts as a squeegee.

In some places they still use newspapers to wrap fish suppers in over here. Can't say much about the fliexibility and heat retention qualities of an iPad.

aa1911 · 07-27-2012, 07:44 PM

we save all ours for the woodstove in the winter to get the fire going, we heat with wood only. propane is too expensive with our old furnace.

how else ya supposed to wrap your mason jars of homemade wine?

so many uses... newspapers don't run out of battery life either...

makes great wrapping paper for Christmas presents...

Eddie N · 07-27-2012, 11:18 PM

"makes great wrapping paper for Christmas presents..."
Comic section, I hope.

Alpo · 07-28-2012, 07:20 AM

I have used the Sunday Funnies, exclusively, for Christmas wrapping paper for the last 30 years. Wrap it in the funny papers and then close every seam with duck tape. Nobody has to guess who THAT ONE's from.

DixieLandMan · 07-30-2012, 08:23 AM

I've used the comics for years and now, I even use some of the other parts of the paper. Like Alpo said, everyone knows who wrapped that one.

BlackEagle · 07-31-2012, 06:33 PM

I like that.

I think I would spend more time reading the wrapping paper than I did opening the present.

Insulation Tim · 07-31-2012, 06:55 PM

If the Cincinnati Enquirer gets any thinner, it will be practically non-existent. I think that we have it delivered every AM more out of tradition rather than anything else.

norahc · 07-31-2012, 09:41 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mClaAVcWAKc

Apple was not happy with this commercial when it came out.

BlackEagle · 08-01-2012, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norahc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mClaAVcWAKc

Apple was not happy with this commercial when it came out.

Technology has its drawbacks.

One Shot · 08-01-2012, 07:10 PM

I'm a little like the guy in this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcIwXVKQjsQ

skullfr · 08-01-2012, 07:12 PM

thats just hilarious

BlackEagle · 08-01-2012, 07:55 PM

Her parents kept telling her to put away her toys, and she still hasn't learned.

One Shot · 08-01-2012, 10:07 PM

I couldn't find the full version. I have seen the first part where she asks her dad how he likes the new ipad. When she asks about apps he sais "what apps" and then that is when he scapes it off. Priceless.

skullfr · 08-02-2012, 09:05 AM

I had to update the age old walk to school barefoot story

07-27-2012, 08:22 AM	#1
DixieLandMan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 618	Living in the 21st Century I was visiting my son and daughter-in-law last night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper. 'This is the 21st century, old man,' my son said. 'We don't waste money on newspapers. Here, you can borrow my iPad.' I can tell you, that bloody fly never knew what hit it... -->

07-27-2012, 06:47 PM	#2
1LoneWolf75 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Humboldt KS Posts: 604	Re: Living in the 21st Century Yep smashed flat __________________ They can have my guns when they pry them from my cold, dead hands!!! "Democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not." - Thomas Jefferson "I've seen the system fall apart from the rules and all our presidents lie"--"Soul Survive"- Asphalt Ballethttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6DgVrYWw00

07-27-2012, 07:15 PM	#3
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,248	Re: Living in the 21st Century We used to use newspapers to wrap glassware in and to wash windows. I'd like to see how much protection an i-pad gives to glassware, and how well it acts as a squeegee. In some places they still use newspapers to wrap fish suppers in over here. Can't say much about the fliexibility and heat retention qualities of an iPad.

07-27-2012, 07:44 PM	#4
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,120	Re: Living in the 21st Century we save all ours for the woodstove in the winter to get the fire going, we heat with wood only. propane is too expensive with our old furnace. how else ya supposed to wrap your mason jars of homemade wine? so many uses... newspapers don't run out of battery life either... makes great wrapping paper for Christmas presents... __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

07-27-2012, 11:18 PM	#5
Eddie N Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Contributor Posts: 1,192	Re: Living in the 21st Century "makes great wrapping paper for Christmas presents..." Comic section, I hope. __________________ September 11, 2001 Hope and Change: I hope there's some change left in my paycheck! 2012: Saying good bye to my paycheck.

07-28-2012, 07:20 AM	#6
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: Living in the 21st Century I have used the Sunday Funnies, exclusively, for Christmas wrapping paper for the last 30 years. Wrap it in the funny papers and then close every seam with duck tape. Nobody has to guess who THAT ONE's from. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

07-30-2012, 08:23 AM	#7
DixieLandMan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 618	Re: Living in the 21st Century I've used the comics for years and now, I even use some of the other parts of the paper. Like Alpo said, everyone knows who wrapped that one.

07-31-2012, 06:33 PM	#8
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,248	Re: Living in the 21st Century I like that. I think I would spend more time reading the wrapping paper than I did opening the present.

07-31-2012, 06:55 PM	#9
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,315	Re: Living in the 21st Century If the Cincinnati Enquirer gets any thinner, it will be practically non-existent. I think that we have it delivered every AM more out of tradition rather than anything else. __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"*

08-01-2012, 07:10 PM	#12
One Shot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 381	Re: Living in the 21st Century I'm a little like the guy in this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcIwXVKQjsQ __________________ OS The most important question you can ever answer: "Who do you say I am?" - Jesus Christ - Luke 9:20 http://www.gty.org/resources/articles/A335

08-01-2012, 07:12 PM	#13
skullfr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Beaumont,Texas Posts: 902	Re: Living in the 21st Century thats just hilarious __________________ If Ya cant stand up stand out There is no atheist in a foxhole Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the Lord my strength,which teacheth my hand to war and my fingers to fight

08-01-2012, 07:55 PM	#14
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,248	Re: Living in the 21st Century Her parents kept telling her to put away her toys, and she still hasn't learned.

08-01-2012, 10:07 PM	#15
One Shot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 381	Re: Living in the 21st Century I couldn't find the full version. I have seen the first part where she asks her dad how he likes the new ipad. When she asks about apps he sais "what apps" and then that is when he scapes it off. Priceless. __________________ OS The most important question you can ever answer: "Who do you say I am?" - Jesus Christ - Luke 9:20 http://www.gty.org/resources/articles/A335

08-02-2012, 09:05 AM	#16
skullfr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Beaumont,Texas Posts: 902	Re: Living in the 21st Century I had to update the age old walk to school barefoot story Attached Images __________________ If Ya cant stand up stand out There is no atheist in a foxhole Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the Lord my strength,which teacheth my hand to war and my fingers to fight