The big book of machines

[bigstraight6]

While putting the Christmas decorations back in the loft earlier I happened to come across this magnificent tome, my treasured reading material from (I think) about 1977. I’m glad I’ve kept a few bits of the past…

[reb]

Growing up I had a few similar books that had belonged to my dad, from basically the same time period.

I wish I knew where any of them were.

[bigstraight6]

  On 04/01/2025 at 17:47, reb said:

Growing up I had a few similar books that had belonged to my dad, from basically the same time period.

I wish I knew where any of them were.

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Thanks reb, makes me feel a right old bloke, oh hang on!

[reb]

  On 05/01/2025 at 15:55, bigstraight6 said:

Thanks reb, makes me feel a right old bloke, oh hang on!

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Don't worry, I feel the same way watching videos of teenagers being introduced to "vintage tech" that is newer than what I grew up with.

[Matty]

  On 04/01/2025 at 17:43, bigstraight6 said:

While putting the Christmas decorations back in the loft earlier I happened to come across this magnificent tome, my treasured reading material from (I think) about 1977. I’m glad I’ve kept a few bits of the past…

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Careful there pal you've just put your full name and address on the Internet.

Someone might go back to the 70s and burgle your house!

[bigstraight6]

  On 05/01/2025 at 15:57, Matty said:

Careful there pal you've just put your full name and address on the Internet.

Someone might go back to the 70s and burgle your house!

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No worries Matty, I haven’t lived at that address for 34 years!