What is something you like to do the "old fashion way"

[low-key]

I like to fertilize the lawn with a spreader, not spray chemicals

 

[E&Cmom]

Read real books. I don’t mind ebooks but still prefer real books.

 

[Lynn CC]

Cook from scratch like my grandma taught me to do

 

[L&Lfan]

Listen to music via radio or CDs.

 

[DISNEYSQUIRRELS]

Grocery shopping myself vs using a service

 

[kimblebee]

LOL, I know to what you are referring too, but what would be the old fashion way as opposed to the new way

I was clearly talking about whistling.

 

[superme80]

Cooking from scratch and reading actual books. I do continue to purchase cds and dvds for shows and movies I like

 

[wenrob]

Make soup. These days it’s all the rage to toss it all in an electric pressure cooker and have it on the table in an hour. I prefer to build the flavor over a couple of hours (in the case of broth or stock, all day), taste testing, adding this or that, putting lots of love into it. It’s one of those things that can’t be rushed IMO.

 

[wenrob]

Grocery shopping myself vs using a service

Interesting. I loathe grocery shopping. Grocery pick up is the greatest thing since sliced bread for me.

 

[MrsCobraBubbles]

I like to sew by hand, I find it very relaxing to concentrate on keeping nice, straight, tiny, even stitches.

 

[bjscheel]

The dishes

 

[ronandannette]

Make soup. These days it’s all the rage to toss it all in an electric pressure cooker and have it on the table in an hour. I prefer to build the flavor over a couple of hours (in the case of broth or stock, all day), taste testing, adding this or that, putting lots of love into it. It’s one of those things that can’t be rushed IMO.

I agree except for me it's cooking in the oven or on the stove top instead of in a crock-pot. I really dislike crock-pot food; it may smell great but everything comes out of it tasting the same. Blech.

 

[wenrob]

I agree except for me it's cooking in the oven or on the stove top instead of in a crock-pot. I really dislike crock-pot food; it may smell great but everything comes out of it tasting the same. Blech.

I think they both have a purpose and are good for certain things but for flavor nothing beats good old fashioned time and attention.

 

[powellrj]

I love to shop for food, but it’s hard to find someone to take me so I use a service. I also like to cook from scratch.

I also prefer to talk on a landline.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Put air in my tires. I prefer to set the old-style, free machine where you set the amount of pressure, and it stops when it gets there.

Not wild about the gauge that you have to watch to see when it gets to the right amount of pressure (they always seem broken) or having to put quarters in and you have to watch your time, sort of like a vacuum at the car wash.

 

[tvguy]

Wash my car. I can't justify $7 for something I can go in 10 minutes for 5 cents worth of car soap.

 

[Jdbsfw]

I prefer hitting a baseball the old fashion way, with a wood bat.

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

I would say schoolwork/notetaking. I'm a student and everyone I know uses tablets or laptops for notetaking. I can't stand doing that. I prefer to handwrite my notes. I scribble the lectures down and then go home and reorganize, outline, reevaluate, and rewrite the information. It really helps me retain the content.

 

[L&Lfan]

Pay bills via check.

 

[ronandannette]

I would say schoolwork/notetaking. I'm a student and everyone I know uses tablets or laptops for notetaking. I can't stand doing that. I prefer to handwrite my notes. I scribble the lectures down and then go home and reorganize, outline, reevaluate, and rewrite the information. It really helps me retain the content.

You must be a kinesthetic learner - that strategy is highly recommended for people with that learning style. There's actually some connection between the physical motion and the brain retaining the information. Me, I'm "auditory" and retain information best if I divert my eyes from the speaker (or close them entirely) and concentrate on just listening to what's being said. Having to watch a slide-show while simultaneously listening to a lecture really messes me up. Add in note taking and you can pretty much forget it.