Readers respond: What do you miss about the good old days?
We asked our readers what they miss about the good old days and the response was overwhelming.
From a slower pace of life to the simpler ways of communicating, our readers have reflected on what they miss from their glory days and here's what they had to say.
Mary Newell - I loved growing up from the 50’s to the 70’s It was such a wonderful time, respect for parents, gratitude for everything and life truly was amazing
Ruth Waldie - A slower pace of life, a lot of home grown food, no technology, childish fun, everything cooked from scratch. Respect, kindness, honesty, and of course the music, and family gatherings.
Sandy Dynon - The 60s, 70s and 80s music.
Mick N Barb Reid - Fun times when I was young playing outside with all of the kids in my neighbourhood. We had to go home when the street lights come on.
Siang Lan - Meeting friends just by word of mouth, and getting hand-written letters from high school crushes.
Yvonne Clayton - Walking home from school with friends, then playing out in the street until being called in for dinner.
Reading in bed the allocation of 3 x library books that I would cycle to the local library on a Saturday to change.
Helen James - Fairy bread, boiled eggs, cup cakes and a few lollies for kids birthday parties, compared to the extravagance of todays birthday parties.
Chris Walker - Nothing. I made it through those days, had a ball, partied, worked and moved forward.
Heather Ryley - Being able to travel around without fear. I always remember getting the last train out of Melbourne and walking home at 2 am.
Chris Riley - Video shops, always a thrill to score a new release.
Karen Psaila - People leaving food and clothes on your doorstep if you were very poor. We never knew who did this but it was always needed desperately. Thank you.
Joanne Gough - Music, drive in theatres, the horse drawn milk cart, picnics, gathering wild flowers, and my babies.
Linda Vaccaro - Families coming together without mobile phones.
Julia Santos - When I was growing up, the whole neighbourhood would look out for the kids. Now, not many even know their neighbours.
Jenny Cleator - Not hurting everywhere and being able to do things without pain.
Claudia Ukalovic - Good eyesight and lots of energy.
Mary Willett - My enthusiasm for tomorrow.
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