[Dave Rifkin]

This is a very interesting post; I too remember most of the things you guys are mentioning. It worries me that the majority of kids these days can't even figure out how much change to give you at the register unless the register calculates it for them.
They seem to have no imagination and need video games to provide entertainment. When I was a kid I was more than content with a yellow Tonka dump truck, a "real" GI Joe, not some miniature thing they pass off as a GI Joe these days, or some Hot Wheels and I could entertain myself for hours.
I am glad I grew up when I did; I cherish the memories of being outside with my friends doing whatever all day. I never had to concern myself with my diet because I would burn whatever I ate off running around all day. Kids these days wouldn't last an hour with me and my friends back then; they'd be hunched over gasping for breath.

Maybe I'm jusy getting too old but, I think we grew up in a great time and I wouldn't change a thing.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot the great memories I have of seeing the musclecars roaming the streets, doing burnouts and even riding in my Dad's Shelby while we got involved in some street races.