What decade would you live in?

boonedoggle · 01-01-2009, 07:10 AM

If you could travel back in time, where would you go? I think I would prefer the 70s, with the 50s in a close second. I have no actual experience of the 50s other than what I see on TV, hear from older generations, and such. Seems like it was a really good decade to me. Of course, I was born in the 70s, so it doesn't get much better than that!

Bruzee · 01-01-2009, 07:16 AM

'80s... Great music, great times!

Zoomschwortz · 01-01-2009, 07:18 AM

AD 30 to AD 40

There were some things going on then that I would have liked to see.

Take care
Ken

Nerachnia · 01-01-2009, 09:05 AM

1770's would love to meet the founders of the USA

macpappy · 01-01-2009, 10:11 AM

I might relive the 1970s and do some things differently.

lightning9191 · 01-01-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nerachnia

1770's would love to meet the founders of the USA

I think that would be cool too! To see the birth of the US...

markem · 01-01-2009, 11:54 AM

If language wasn't a barrier, I'd head back to ancient Greece and tag along with Alexander the Great. I'd also like to hang with Julius Caesar when he was in Gaul, prior to the Rubicon.

If I had to speak the language, then I'd probably pick the 1760s so that I could understand better the many issues that contributed to the Revolution.

Partagaspete · 01-01-2009, 12:53 PM

Enjoyed the 80's but too young to have enjoyed the 70's so I would go with that. I really liked the 90's too.

T

qwerty1500 · 01-01-2009, 01:58 PM

Hmmm ... I think the 1930's ... the cars. boats and clothes were awesome. But, there was that little problem with the Great Depression.

foomanto · 01-01-2009, 02:16 PM

the dark ages have always fascinated me knights and the weapons of that era. but i would probably go back to the 60's loved the music and reliving the 70's and 80's wouldn't be that bad.

01-01-2009, 02:19 PM

I've got to go with the 1940's. I'm a huge fan of Old Time Radio and the classic movies of Bogie, Cagney...

There was that problem with the war, though...

Tio Gato · 01-01-2009, 03:39 PM

This is a great question. My wife and I talk about this once in a while.
We think post-war '40s into the fifties would be perfect for us. The great music that you can dance too, big giant cars, a hardworking man could support his family without his wife working, and good family values make this era a great choice for us.
I wanna be able to walk into a club, have the waiter carry a tiny cocktail table down to the front, order a bottle of hooch, light a cigar, and dance with my wife.

I think that would be a much better life than putting up with how lousy our society has become.

Oooo, don't get me started!

gettysburgfreak · 01-01-2009, 04:27 PM

1860's hands down

01-01-2009, 04:35 PM

Roaring 20s.

01-01-2009, 04:36 PM

Sorry, but everytime I start to think of any particular era, I find something about it to be more objectionable than that of my own.

68TriShield · 01-01-2009, 04:37 PM

1890's
1920's or 50's...

This is a favorite discussion of mine

01-01-2009, 04:55 PM

I was born in the 50's and remember what it was like because after WWII it was a period of rapid growth and the only bad thing going on was the Korean conflict. Other than that, people respected each other more than they do today, kids respected their elders and people were more honest and held to a higher standard. We didn't have to worry about playing outside and any crazy weirdos trying to kidnap you,,,,we were free to do so much more instead of playing video games and rotting our minds and bodies because we exercised all day long. How many kids are overweight, out of shape, on ritalyn or sufferring some other "childhood" disease in todays society? I'll take any decade before the 90's as the last 20 years have brought more issues in regard to moral decay, dishonesty in the business world and illnesses than I can remember.

VirtualSmitty · 01-01-2009, 05:02 PM

I like the current decade

Skywalker · 01-01-2009, 05:05 PM

California 1830's or 40's!!! Before the Gold Rush!!!

My ancestors were wealthy land owners and I would have enjoyed the unspoiled landscape of California!!! This is also around the time of Zorro!!!

Starscream · 01-01-2009, 06:22 PM

Any decade between 1890 and 1930.

01-01-2009, 07:10 AM	#1
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	What decade would you live in? If you could travel back in time, where would you go? I think I would prefer the 70s, with the 50s in a close second. I have no actual experience of the 50s other than what I see on TV, hear from older generations, and such. Seems like it was a really good decade to me. Of course, I was born in the 70s, so it doesn't get much better than that! __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles

01-01-2009, 07:16 AM	#2
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: What decade would you live in? '80s... Great music, great times! __________________

01-01-2009, 07:18 AM	#3
Zoomschwortz I'm back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 470 Trading: (3)	Re: What decade would you live in? AD 30 to AD 40 There were some things going on then that I would have liked to see. Take care Ken

01-01-2009, 09:05 AM	#4
Nerachnia Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 114 Trading: (1)	Re: What decade would you live in? 1770's would love to meet the founders of the USA

01-01-2009, 10:11 AM	#5
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: What decade would you live in? I might relive the 1970s and do some things differently. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

01-01-2009, 11:54 AM	#7
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: What decade would you live in? If language wasn't a barrier, I'd head back to ancient Greece and tag along with Alexander the Great. I'd also like to hang with Julius Caesar when he was in Gaul, prior to the Rubicon. If I had to speak the language, then I'd probably pick the 1760s so that I could understand better the many issues that contributed to the Revolution. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-01-2009, 12:53 PM	#8
Partagaspete I Do Medical Things Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The 1st State Posts: 676 Trading: (8)	Re: What decade would you live in? Enjoyed the 80's but too young to have enjoyed the 70's so I would go with that. I really liked the 90's too. T

01-01-2009, 01:58 PM	#9
qwerty1500 Good thing I'm normal Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: One Particular Harbor Posts: 607 Trading: (0)	Re: What decade would you live in? Hmmm ... I think the 1930's ... the cars. boats and clothes were awesome. But, there was that little problem with the Great Depression.

01-01-2009, 02:16 PM	#10
foomanto Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ok Posts: 183 Trading: (0)	Re: What decade would you live in? the dark ages have always fascinated me knights and the weapons of that era. but i would probably go back to the 60's loved the music and reliving the 70's and 80's wouldn't be that bad.

01-01-2009, 02:19 PM	#11
rhdad42 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What decade would you live in? I've got to go with the 1940's. I'm a huge fan of Old Time Radio and the classic movies of Bogie, Cagney... There was that problem with the war, though...

01-01-2009, 03:39 PM	#12
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: What decade would you live in? This is a great question. My wife and I talk about this once in a while. We think post-war '40s into the fifties would be perfect for us. The great music that you can dance too, big giant cars, a hardworking man could support his family without his wife working, and good family values make this era a great choice for us. I wanna be able to walk into a club, have the waiter carry a tiny cocktail table down to the front, order a bottle of hooch, light a cigar, and dance with my wife. I think that would be a much better life than putting up with how lousy our society has become. Oooo, don't get me started! __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

01-01-2009, 04:27 PM	#13
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: What decade would you live in? 1860's hands down __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

01-01-2009, 04:35 PM	#14
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What decade would you live in? Roaring 20s.

01-01-2009, 04:36 PM	#15
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What decade would you live in? Sorry, but everytime I start to think of any particular era, I find something about it to be more objectionable than that of my own.

01-01-2009, 04:37 PM	#16
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: What decade would you live in? 1890's 1920's or 50's... This is a favorite discussion of mine

01-01-2009, 04:55 PM	#17
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What decade would you live in? I was born in the 50's and remember what it was like because after WWII it was a period of rapid growth and the only bad thing going on was the Korean conflict. Other than that, people respected each other more than they do today, kids respected their elders and people were more honest and held to a higher standard. We didn't have to worry about playing outside and any crazy weirdos trying to kidnap you,,,,we were free to do so much more instead of playing video games and rotting our minds and bodies because we exercised all day long. How many kids are overweight, out of shape, on ritalyn or sufferring some other "childhood" disease in todays society? I'll take any decade before the 90's as the last 20 years have brought more issues in regard to moral decay, dishonesty in the business world and illnesses than I can remember.

01-01-2009, 05:02 PM	#18
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: What decade would you live in? I like the current decade __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

01-01-2009, 05:05 PM	#19
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: What decade would you live in? California 1830's or 40's!!! Before the Gold Rush!!! My ancestors were wealthy land owners and I would have enjoyed the unspoiled landscape of California!!! This is also around the time of Zorro!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

01-01-2009, 06:22 PM	#20
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: What decade would you live in? Any decade between 1890 and 1930. __________________ Insert quote here.