Anyone remember a popsicle-like treat called a LOLA? I loved them. OH by the way, the first DVD I bought was "Billy Jack"
Bill <ibwil@hotmail.com>
Mississauaga, On Canada - Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 22:27:29 (EST)

Robin, Wow, is what comes to my mind first off. Your site brings back so many things.Being born in 57" puts me growing up through the 60's and a teenager in the early 70's. Finally graduating in 75'. I have been trying to pass some of "our" era on to my kids, they can't beleive that we had some of the things they are getting into now. The hottest look for a girl to me then was "hip-huggers with wide bells and a wide belt, a halter top and cascading long hair,barefooted. Of course during the summer also those strings bikini, that just one tug and it was a show for the eyes.:p Not that I ever did that, but I have seen it done. My first car was my 66' rambler. I had it painted, a gold flake Dark Green, I put air shocks on the back to jack up the rear end then put keystone classic wheels all around it. I know that a rambler just doesn't sound all that cool, but the best thing about my car was that the seats folded down flat,for some of that drive-in lovin', we always tried to get. Working at two jobs and going to school was no big deal,going right after school at a local Mens wear store,was great because I got to dressed in some the newest styles out(at least in our small part of Missouri) I wore a Johnny Carson suit that was the talk of the town. It was red with white piping around the edges. it came with two pairs of slacks, 1 solid to match the jacket, and the other was a plaid pair so I could wear it as casual suit. Course,I look back now and wonder why I would have even wanted to wear such a thing but that was then. My other wardrobe was full of baggies with 2 inch cuffs,or shirts with bellowed sleeves and french cuffs. Bell bottom jeans were all we wanted,with platform shoes or clogs as we called them. Then after the store closed for the day, I run around the corner to the local movie house to work as a doorman, till I made Asst. Manager at 17. So I got to see all the movies that were new. "Billy Jack", StarWars, TrueGrit, The Grove tube, Love Story,Up in Smoke,Smokey and the Bandit,The Love Bug, Towering inferino,Dirty Harry,All Bruce Lee's films,And so many others. The best part was I was getting paid to watch them. It does seem like times were so much better then for kids. We were somewhat still naive to the worlds ways. Our older brothers or uncles told us of War, We knew that Russia was out to get us, as we were them,but we'd set back and party with our "Billy beer" and roll a doobie and let them alone, the goverment would just show off our it's toys of mass destrution at times so they knew just who they would be messing with if they did. It always snowed more the the winter then. And if people wanted a guard dog a german shepard was the best to get. You would only have a gun to go hunting, not to protect,If we were going to get "Bombed" we go to a friends house and their parents would take away everybody's car keys so we wouldn't get to drive home drunk. If kids said that they were going to "kill somebody" it just meant that they were going to beat their football team at the game. Remember Willie Wonka,and all the great candies, how about Big mouth bubble gum , and when you got it you tried to put the whole piece at once in your mouth,or When comics were only 12 cents, Gas was cheaper per gallon than a quart of oil. A McDonalds hamburger was 12 cents before the Big Mac, or happy meals. There really was a Burger King guy. If someone ask "Do ya party"? they meant are you cool. Fat bottom Girls, Thank God I'm a Country boy, Sweet Home Alabama,Boy Named Sue,Chick a boom,Then came Branson,long hair on guys,The only ones with tatoos were servicemen, and the only thing periced was girls ears? It was uncool to be a computer geek. SO long ago.... Thanks for helping to bring back a time well remembered.
Michael Richards <bigun@mcmsys.com>
Moberly, Mo. USA - Saturday, January 11, 2003 at 16:18:51 (EST)

I remember a groovy sound at the radio and many kind of music(rock, soul, disco and naturally the terrific sound of punk era!!!!!). I lived some emotions with italian music but in the next email I'll explain you the names. Ciao I'm 38 and I'm feel so young, and I'm a DJ! DJ Justy.
francesco giustino <fgiustino@yahoo.it>
torino, italy italy - Friday, January 10, 2003 at 15:43:30 (EST)

It sucks to be 24 in 2003. I'd much rather be 24 back in the '70s. The times were simpler and the world turned slower then. There is nothing like the old cars, music, movies, and life in general. The 70's era ended when the EPA killed the carburetored cars and the road going two-stroke motorcycles. The only good thing about today is the technology in medical advances.
Nathan <nTeaff@hotmail.com>
Russellville, AR USA - Thursday, January 09, 2003 at 21:23:28 (EST)

Not to put a damper on things, but the past times only seem simpler and more fun because you were younger and did not have to worry about the world's problems as much. Pollution, starvation, war, prejudice, etc. were all big problems then. But the music was great. It's a shame when people refer to the '70s as the "disco era" because that was only one part of the music then. I remember the folk rock and classic rock the most; Queen didn't use synthesizers (although they were available) for their first few albums - who could forget Night at the Opera; and John Denver was in the "pop" category (today they lump him into country); Van Halen, Supertramp, Aerosmith, and so many others. I didn't have a pet rock but I had a "tame hole"; I played footsie and had clackers early in the decade, and loved my banana bike; colors were orange, brown, avocado green and deep gold; wooden things were popular (salad bowls) as were Western and country style attire; jeans and t-shirts at school - blue jeans, then by 1976 white jeans became popular but only to be worn in summer; black velvet chokers, leather hair accessories, India bags, macrame accessories, daisy designs, wide belts; everything was about nature and being one with the natural world, I went to a fantastic Arts Week 10-day camp for people aged 15 to 100; those yellow smiley faces were everywhere. But it was not all bliss. In the early part of the decade I remember when a teacher made two girls who came to class late stand up front, face the board, bend forward (in their mini-skirts), and the whole class could see their rear ends while he strapped them with a rular and left red marks. Girls in school were counseled to be hairdressers, sales clerks and housewives, while boys were encouraged to be doctors, engineers, and accountants. In 1970-71, I was bullied and outcast at school, failing grade 7. There were also problems at home that made my life very difficult. There were no kids help lines those days and we were discouraged from talking about what went on at home (no one called it abuse). Therefore, when you think about the past, remember the differences in people's lives. Times were never simple for those living with abuse. Today the problems may be slightly different, but they are always there. If we can take one message from the 70s it is best to remember acceptance of one another, real acceptance despite our differences and quirks.
Elaine
Winnipeg, MB - Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 01:42:29 (EST)

I was born in 1967 so I was 10 years old in 1977. I remember being 9 years old and going to my first KISS concert it ruined me forever. I had long blond hair parted like Farrah Fawcett, and her famous poster on the back of my bedroom door. I also remember my first skateboard I bought in 1976. A G7S Fibre Flex with Bennet Pro trucks and Power Paw wheels. I was fornutate to have older "hippies" around and all that influence. being 35 today allowed me many onf memories from the 70's
Christopher Campbell <hoku989@aol.com>
Hawthorne , CA USA - Monday, December 16, 2002 at 20:26:37 (EST)

Looking for who wrote, recorded and where may I find a copy of "Things get a little easier, Once you understand." Anybody? Please?
David Bingell <dbingell@hotmail.com>
Lakeside, AZ USA - Friday, December 13, 2002 at 09:43:02 (EST)

Kewl site Dude. I too remember the "Let's Boogie" guy... where can i find that bumper sticker. Please help. "class of 81"
Robert <robbalex1963@yahoo.com>
Al USA - Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 16:35:21 (EST)

I was pretty young in the 70's, (i was born in '71), but I still have a lot of memories. I remember Wacky Packs, candy cigarettes, and those little half cans of Coke. I remember listening to KFRC, with Dr. Donald D. Rose, (San Francisco radio station) doing his weather forecast, "65 in Berzerkley, 76 in Sacratomato, 62 in San Raquel!" on our transistor radio. I remember Shrinky-Dinks, tape recorders, Kerplunk!, and my dad's tall cans of Oly and Colt 45. I can remember waiting in line for gas in my grandma's car during the gas crisis. I remember how disturbed I was watching that boy get eaten in Jaws. But most of all, I remember my beloved Big Wheel, and I miss it dearly.
Melody <taymel@sbcglobal.net>
San Rafael, CA USA - Friday, November 29, 2002 at 20:05:03 (EST)

Greetings ! I am hoping some of you 60's and 70's fans out there will of course remember the RALEIGH CHOPPER ! ! ! I have a website called CHOPPERATION GO that is dedicated to celebrating the classic icon of the late 60's and 70's . If you have a photo of yourself on a Raleigh Chopper, old or new , then please send it in and be part of the Cool Riders Gallery . Have a look at the site and then send in your pic. graham
graham <g_coventry@btinternet.com>
london, UK - Sunday, November 17, 2002 at 14:35:41 (EST)

I was born in 77 and I wish I could be young in the 70's I mean it seems like it was a fun time. Much more free. I have to say being 25 in 2002 pretty much sucks. Bianca
Bianca <faerypoettx@poetic.com>
Houston, TX USA - Monday, November 11, 2002 at 22:59:37 (EST)

How about More 120 cigarettes! They were entirely a 70's thing. My mom and what seemed like all her friends smoked them, some still do actually!
Connie <cjb10078@aol.com>
Brooklyn, USA - Thursday, November 07, 2002 at 14:53:01 (EST)

Great site, Robin. I remember things being simpler. All we had to worry about was whether or not someone was going to push the button and drop the big one! Now we don't know who the enemy is. I remember great music; Van Halen, Neil Young, Bowie, the Stones. Movies; Animal House (I had to sneak into that one using false i.d), Star Wars, the Posiedon Adventure, Carrie, and the Excorcist (still the scaries movie ever made). I remember Bell Bottoms, feather earrings, levis jeans (and only levis). I remember the happiest I felt just hanging out with my friends. 70's kids Rock!
Angie Dunn <lonemary@msn.com>
Edmonton, AB Canada - Monday, November 04, 2002 at 13:55:43 (EST)

Diversity: They talk alot about it today(the politically correct thing),in the seventies we lived it. The radio was a reflection of our society. On any top-forty station you would hear a mix of rock, soul, metal, disco-funk, humor(something sadly missing today),novelty records progressive,early examples of what became new wave, and even a few decent country tunes,all blended into audio sunshine that couldn't help but brighten up your day. Many of the catagories afore-mentioned found their roots in the seventies. In the late sixties the Beatles sang Let it be, and that became the prevailing mood for the majority of the seventies. Tolerance(not the forced form of today) was our philosophy. Do your own thing, just don't hurt anyone else in it's doing. This philosophy led to a very pronounced freedom. We weren't interested in condemning others(i.e. cigarette smoking),maybe to a fault(i.e. drunk driving). In any case your beeswax was none of mine. To the youth of today may I just say that for this once you should trust someone over 30 and believe me when I say to "question authority"! It's much more than just a catch phase. It the key to liberty of the mind.
Gregory T. Nicholas <oldschool793@aol.com>
york, pa USA - Monday, October 28, 2002 at 01:53:14 (EST)

I remember the 70's as an era of Civil Rights leaders and Sonny and Cher..Flower Power..The Temptations and James Brown..Diana Ross..Smokey Robinson and the miracles..Motown was the happening thing..Marvin Gaye..2 many to name..Johnny Taylor..ooh too many to name..Martha Vandella and Bell Bottems and ..Free Expression.. Wild Afro Hair Styles and I would always watch American Bandstan and also..the Loyd Thackston Show on television in California at that time..I Love to reflect on the 70's and to remind my daughters..heyy those bell bottem jeans you are wearing..heyy we wore that style in the 70's..My favorite memories of the 70's is the early Soul Train shows..so original and I could not miss a show..During this time..the vietnam war was on and we lived near Beale ..afb in Ca and my uncle was stationed in Cameron Bay..this was a time when if I heard the song by Freda Payne..called..Bring The Boys Home..it was tearful..she was speaking of the soldiers who went overseas..Also, this was a Angela Davis time..a Paty Hurst time..I could go on a long time about the 70's..the music..Jimmi Hendrix...the concerts..WoodStock..Kent State student riots..the 70's will long live in our memories..I am a 70' child..Love this Page..Excellent page..
CLAIRZ <CLAIRZ505@AOL.COM>
HOBBS, NM USA - Saturday, October 26, 2002 at 10:17:31 (EDT)

Here's a THE 70's memory....... .......The Raleigh Chopper ! ! If you have any pictures of anyone ON a Chopper ,please send it in for the Cool Riders Gallery at Chopperation Go !
graham <g_coventry@btinternet.com>
london, UK - Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 09:03:04 (EDT)

awesome colors!!!
anonymous <aadasd>
asdasd, sda USA - Monday, October 21, 2002 at 15:48:30 (EDT)

I remembering being a teenager in Haddon Twp. NJ. It was the most wonderful time of my life. My friends and I were fans of the Bay City Rollers. We dressed in those stupid short pants and had tartan (plaid) all over us. We would listen to their music and dream of the day we'd meet our favorite and finally marry him! Well, I did meet my favorite in a club in LA 13 years later...2 years after that, I became his wife. I actually married Ian Mitchell and alot of my friends from those Roller days in the 70's were there to share that day with me! I LOVED the 70's! Robin, I love your page!
Wendy-Ann Antanaitis <antanaitis@cox.net>
Lake Forest, CA USA - Monday, October 14, 2002 at 01:04:57 (EDT)

Robin, i have finally found a great site! I have been reminiscing with one of the nurses I work with for the past couple months. We wish we could go back and your site helps, thanks again. I remember Penny candy, doctor scholl's,star wars, operation,spit,chinese jump rope, double-dutch,redlight-greenlight,Vinny barbarino,dorothy hammil, christy mcnichol, wonder woman and grease and of course the broad street bullies.
CARLA <MOON114CC@MSN.COM>
pHILA, pa USA - Friday, October 04, 2002 at 04:31:40 (EDT)

My father was in the service when I was 16. We moved all over the country, I had long blond hair, and looked the typical califonia youth. He was transfered from the LA area,to a small base town in Alabama. In 1969 boys in Alabama had very short hair, in most cases it was mandated by the schools dress code.My mom signed me up for school, came home and told my dad about the rule, and I was given a military induction haircut. That was the shortest haircut I ever had all I felt was stuble.When I got to school most of the boys had pageboy haircuts, although much shorter than boys in california. I felt robbed, my white head shined bright, it took forever for my hair to grow out to where I would blend in with the other kids. I endured two years of short haircuts, in Alabama, until I moved back home in california to go to college. I never went back to Alabama.But today my hair is very short, funny story.
Shawn
Los Angeles, CA USA - Thursday, October 03, 2002 at 11:21:38 (EDT)

I'AM LOOKING FOR A DOLL THAT WAS FROM THE 70'S. I CAN'T REMEMBER HER NAME, JUST THAT SHE USED TO ROLLER SKATE. DOES ANYONE KNOW HER NAME AND WHERE I COULD BUT ONE? THANK YOU.
ELLEN <ELLEN445@JUNO.COM>
DURAND, MI USA - Wednesday, October 02, 2002 at 08:13:09 (EDT)

Don't forget Gnip Gnop, Green Slime, Stretch Armstrong, Flashlight tag till your Dad whistled, building forts without adult supervision, Atari competitions EVERY day after school, without Adult supervision, making Kool aid and baking cookies while your mom didn't have to constantly watch! Having to drag your kid brother around everywhere with you, and you were actually old enough to babysit at 12. Skipping school to watch soap operas or go to parties? Just being able to be a little free and do what you wanted. We might not have always been where we should have, (or doing what we should have been doing), but we didn't get in trouble like it is now. I had the best times of my life then. Makes you want to turn back the clock!!
Trish
NY USA - Wednesday, October 02, 2002 at 00:49:38 (EDT)

GREAT SITE!!! I WATCHED ALMOST FAMOUS AGAIN AND NOW I SEE HE WAS IN THE CLASS OF 73!!!WHAT A GREAT ERA WE LIVED IN. MAYBE IT WILL COME BACK LIKE SOME OF THE CLOTHES HAVE! JUST DREAMING??? ALMOST FAMOUS GOT ME TO SURFING TODAY AND I FOUND YOUR SITE. IT HAS TAKEN ME BACK TO A BETTER PLACE AND TIME. I HOPE THE KIDS NOW FALL THE WAY WE DID BACK THEN BUT I DON'T THINK IT IS POSSIBLE BECAUSE WE HAD THE TURTLES(HAPPY TOGETHER),ASSOCIATION(WENDY),AND VAN MORRISON(BROWN EYED GIRL)! IT WAS WONDERFUL!!! MY FIRST KISS WAS AT 7TH GRADE ORIENTATION DAY WHEN I FOUND A NINTH GRADE CHEERLEADERS POM POM IN THE BOYS LOCKER ROOM SOMEONE HID FROM HER! THE REST OF JUNIOR HIGH JUST FOLLOWED THAT INTRODUCTION! I KNOW I WAS NOT THE ONLY ONE!!! I THINK (68-70) 7TH/8TH/AND 9TH GRADE WERE THE BEST!!! I MOVED TO CALIFORNIA (70-73) LIKE WE ALL DREAMED FOR 10TH/11TH AND 12TH GRADE. IT WAS ALL YOU COULD IMAGINE AND MORE! GRAND FUNKY!!! GREAT MEMORIES---THANKS ROBIN, ANTHONY
ANTHONY <acozzi@nfsmith.com>
HOUSTON, TX USA - Friday, September 27, 2002 at 18:14:21 (EDT)

and don't forget all those poor kids whose stomachs exploded when they mixed pop rocks and coke!! ;-)
marc <beaglesrule33@hotmail.com>
md USA - Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 23:42:05 (EDT)

All I ahve to say is evel kenievel,GI Joe (not that crappy little 80's one) Shogun Warriors,Micronauts,Six Million Dollar Man,Logan's Run, Star Wars,Scooby Doo,HR Pufnstuf,Bigfoot and Wildboy, Big John Little John, Dynamite magazine,Pizzaz magazine. See my webpage at www.geocities.com/evelsteve2001
evelsteve
USA - Thursday, September 12, 2002 at 22:00:08 (EDT)