A kid during the 80's...

[eman]

I would like to say hello to everyone here--Hey all!

Lately, it seem like I have got the bug to travel back in time to when life was so much easier (granted, I was a kid!)...the '80s.

With the '80's tunes being played in the gym everyday, I feel the need to break out my mixed tapes and reminisce. However, I have no boombox to play them. The green Emerson unit with detachable speakers that made it through my teen years and college years, didn't quite survive up to this point.

I have been checking out this website for a while and look forward to learning a lot. *Surprise* I cannot believe some of the prices for these units!!

This should be fun!

 

[baddboybill]

Welcome. You picked the right place to reminisce about these vintage boomers


Bad Boy Bill

 

[eman]

Thanks for the welcome!! I look forward to checking out everyone's collections and projects.

The '80s in regards to music, television, movies hold a special place in my heart. Maybe I can bring a little bit of that decade back into my place.

 

[k2j]

Thanks for the welcome!! I look forward to checking out everyone's collections and projects.

The '80s in regards to music, television, movies hold a special place in my heart. Maybe I can bring a little bit of that decade back into my place.

Well said. Too bad we can't just time-travel back...oh well.

Welcome aboard!

 

[baddboybill]

Thanks for the welcome!! I look forward to checking out everyone's collections and projects.

The '80s in regards to music, television, movies hold a special place in my heart. Maybe I can bring a little bit of that decade back into my place.

Well said. Too bad we can't just time-travel back...oh well.

Welcome aboard!

Yeah we would need a Hot Tub Time Machine


Bad Boy Bill

 

[bklyn sound]

your in the right spot .. I also wanted to relive my childhood especially through my music and the way i heard most of those old mixes through a boombox....that worked for the first 2 ...now im offically a horder

 

[eman]

Like you, it might be a problem (collecting) once I get the first one. How many--we shall see. Looking forward to learning more about boomboxes, especially the ones that I could only dream of as a kid...double cassette, huge speakers, big dimensions, equalizer, lights.

My parents still have their silver Sanyo M9** (not sure the full model number) and I asked my Dad if I could use it/borrow it, and the answer was a resounding no as he still loves using it. Sounds great and has lasted all these years.

 

[devol-toni]

What else did you expect for answer from your father?
You should know that boombox is first of three things that you should not be borrowed to others.
The other two things are the wife and own car.

Welcome and enjoy

 

[eman]

You are correct! I didn't expect him to say yes, but it couldn't hurt to ask.

I could of started my collection with a boombox that we used a ton as kids and teenagers and it still looks great today. We were gentle as we knew to take care of it even back in the day.

I will begin the search and purchase process, which will be fun!!

 

[Northerner]

Welcome and good luck on the search! I did the same and started off getting the one I had as a teenager in the 80's and 7 months later I think I'm up to 13 decent ones plus another half dozen non-contenders...so you have been warned!

 

[k2j]

What else did you expect for answer from your father?
You should know that boombox is first of three things that you should not be borrowed to others.
The other two things are the wife and own car.

Welcome and enjoy

Hah, that reminds me of an old bumper sticker I used to see around on peoples cars back in the 80's.
It Read:
My Wife Yes,
My Dog Maybe
My Gun Never!

funny the stuff people find necessary to advertise on the back of their vehicles.

 

[Channon]

your in the right spot .. I also wanted to relive my childhood especially through my music and the way i heard most of those old mixes through a boombox....that worked for the first 2 ...now im offically a horder

It's true