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My son has been designing his own desktop computers the last few years for gaming purposes. When he mentioned his latest updates my mind flash backed to 1982 and my first computer, a Commodore 64. I am embarrassed to admit that I still own it.
This is what my desk would have looked like back in 1982 as a student at American University. At the time I was in American's journalism program and I was working for a Republican Senator from South Dakota.
If you look closely enough you will see the Commodore 64 black and white monitor, keyboard and floppy drive. Also in the picture is a .20 cent FDR stamp (the postage rate back then), my American University ID (I have blocked out my student ID number which back then was my social security number), a Marvin Gaye 45 which I almost wore out listening to, and the first USA Today newspaper ever (September 15, 1982). At the time that paper made a huge splash because of its colorful format and national coverage. The newspaper machines were even designed to look like television sets, at least that is what the A U journalism professors claimed.
I had the privilege to meet Ronald Reagan at a 1982 fundraiser and I received the autographed photo a few days later.
My current iPhone is thrown into the photo to add a little perspective. :-)
This week we are going back seventeen years to 2007 and to AX 459 on O'Connell Street with a service on route 11B to UCD Belfield.
Route 11B started operating between the city centre and UCD Belfield around 1970. It followed route 11 south through Ranelagh and Clonskeagh, and entered UDC from the western side of the campus. Around 1984 it was extended north to the junction at Griffith Avenue and St. Mobhi Road, sharing a terminus with route 11. Around 1988 it was extended further north to Wadelai Park along with the 11. The route ceased to operate in 2011 under Network Direct changes.
AX 459 was new to Dublin Bus in 2006. It was withdrawn at the end of 2021. It spent some of its final months as a cleaning bus during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Clery's department store in the background closed in 2015. The building was later renovated as the "Clery's Quarter" and new shops opened within it in 2024.
21/11/2007
This isn’t a Corvette. It’s the Equus Throwback.
Okay, so it is a Corvette, sort of.
But this Corvette has been restyled, and given a little bit more grunt by Equus Automotive, creator of the Bass770.
The retro-inspired Throwback is a limited model, with only 25 planned by the Detroit-based company, which utilises the ‘Vette as a basis to create a “significantly upgraded” muscle car.
The Corvette’s supercharged V8 can be tuned to an output of 746kW and 1114Nm. Equus says it’s capable of a 2.5-second run to 97km/h (60mph), and has a top speed of 354km/h.
Equus Autmotive’s goal with the Throwback was to inspire a sense of nostalgia in muscle car fans while providing a car with modern-day usability.
“The Throwback model uses unique styling language in its outer skin to create a breathtaking vision of the ultimate Corvette. Equus takes the customer down memory lane to an era when Corvettes were synonymous with performance and class.
“The Throwback can be personalized for the design orientated drivers or for the fastest paced performance centric customer, always emphasizing the original love of an icon, desire for innovation and uncompromised quality.
“Just as companies like Brabus and Alpina focus on European brands, Equus Automotive is focused on providing American Sports car lovers the ultimate interpretation of todayʼs designs.
This week we are going back forty-three years to 1982, but staying in Marlborough Street, to see a parked D 629 between duties on route 30.
Route 30 started operating between the city centre and Dollymount, going via Fairview and Clontarf, in 1938. In 1996, it and route 44A were replaced by new route 130, operated by City Imp minibuses.
D 629 was new to CIE in 1975. It was withdrawn by Dublin Bus in 1992, and was sold on for scrap.
The ad on the side of the bus is for Dingos Jeans, an Irish brand set up in the 1970s.
This side of Marlborough Street is now home to the tram tracks of the southbound Luas Green Line.
14/02/1982
A follower of Louis Farrakhan delivering the newspaper The Final Call, formerly known as "Mohammad Speaks".. Maybe I should have titled this "Throw it back".
Found my old flickr (embarrassing haha), decided to take a few pics and edit/re-edit them before I deleted it.
***Decided to merge images from my old Flickr account with my current account. Photos and descriptions from 2007-2009.
Location: Manila, Philippines
This little girl was playing in the street. She seemed really carefree when I saw her. I think her family owns the store nearby.
Today’s FDNY #tbt photo is from August 4, 1966 – a 3-alarm fire at Henry Hudson Parkway and Fairfield Avenue in the Bronx.
This week we are going back twenty-two years to AD 35 at Dublin Airport on route 748.
This Alexander DAF bus was new to Dublin Bus in 1994, and was the first in a batch (AD 35-40 and 69/70) delivered to launch the new Airlink service. It came off the airport services around 2000 when double-deckers took over the route, and it joined the regular fleet. When the bus was withdrawn by Dublin Bus, it joined the Bus Eireann school fleet in Waterford around 2006/07. It was withdrawn by Bus Eireann around 2011/12.
Route 748 started running between Heuston Station and Dublin Airport around 1998, although there had been unnumbered services between the two for many years. Route 747 was the designation for services between Bus Aras and Dublin Airport. However, in 2011 both routes were merged into a new route 747 that ran from Heuston Station to Dublin Airport.
Dublin Express now operate from this bus stop at Dublin Airport, and the Airlink service was officially withdrawn in 2021.
27/09/2001
When a Rabbit is considered the "New" thing. Thats how you know this ad is Old!
Love this ad!
Lets see how long I can keep up with the throwbacks. Im liking these!!!!
The chicks are officially three months old now, but here is Grant, just a couple of days after their arrival, guarding our new additions with all devotion and dedication available to a collie (which is quite a bit). Now, the chicks will charge and chase Grant, who thinks it is all the most delightful fun to be chased by a miniature chicken.
I'm glad they get on so well.
Lets welcome this lovely Rambler to this weeks throwback!
Man..... Dont I wish todays cars were this stylish... Love the dressed up engine options!
To read Paul McGrath's throwback article on H2O Int'l 2009, go to www.morethanmore.com!
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