At that time, except for buses, there were almost no motor vehicles on the streets, and everyone rode bicycles to work. 28 bicycles were the main means of transportation at that time. "Twenty-eight" refers to the diameter of the wheels being 28 inches. Dads used to ride them when

Transportation

At that time, except for buses, there were almost no motor vehicles on the streets. Everyone rode bicycles to work.

8 Bicycles were the most important means of transportation at that time. "Two-eight" refers to the diameter of the wheels being 28 inches. Dads used to ride them when sending their children to school. One sat on the front beam, and another sat on the back seat. At that time, Dad’s shoulders were broad and warm, and sitting on them was full of happiness.

There are also small buses selling tickets on the highway, but there are not many.

At that time, Santana sedan was a configuration for rich people, and Hongqi sedan was a configuration for god-level rich people.

The trains at that time were green leather cars . It was a noisy and crowded train station, and the conductors were going back and forth in the carriages selling packed lunches. At each station, the most popular item sold seems to be chicken legs.

At that time, you needed a letter of introduction to buy a plane ticket. Without a letter of introduction, you couldn’t buy a plane ticket even if you had money. In the 1970s and 1980s, most people who flew by plane were government officials on official business trips, and ordinary people would not choose to fly. At that time, they only earned 30 to 40 yuan a month, and a ticket cost 40 to 50 yuan. Still very luxurious.

Life Chapter

In the era before calculators, my father often slapped the abacus . Looking at the abacus beads flying in my father's hand, I felt very powerful.

Mom will sit in front of the sewing machine and start sewing when she has nothing to do, which means there are new clothes! Even just sewing and mending old clothes is already very satisfying.

At that time, every household had old sheets with this kind of print, although it looks a bit tacky now.

As soon as the weather is fine, we tie ropes to two trees and start to dry the quilt.

At that time, the markets were very simple. There were no fixed houses. They all carried burdens and set up stalls. The vendors were never short of money.

html In the 180s, beauty-loving women got rid of their long braids and became popular with perms. They walked on the streets with big waves, which was very trendy.

At that time, there were not so many lotions, eyebrow pencils, and lipsticks. A box of cream was all the cosmetics for women.

In the summer at that time, there was no air conditioning, so every household carried mats and bamboo beds and laid pavements on the roads and streets. If you wanted a good spot, you had to fight for it.

Elderly people are worried about their grandchildren being bitten by mosquitoes, so they put up this most classic mosquito net. No mosquitoes can fly in, and they will still wait there, patting the cattail leaf fan gently.

There was no washing machine at home at that time, and mothers used washboards to wash clothes. These things are now antiques.

At that time, every household seemed to have this kind of large wardrobe, which stored our warm and stable little days

the almanac calendar. I used to point to this festival and tear out a page after one day. After tearing off one book, it would be finished in a year.

Diet article

At that time, 10 yuan could feed a family, and vegetables and fruits only cost a few cents a pound.

When eating in the unit canteen, everyone has a sea bowl and a porcelain vat. There is a big pot of rice and long benches. Everyone sits in a row, talking and laughing.

In 1983, a banquet at the most luxurious International Hotel in Shanghai cost Maotai for 28 yuan. The drink was orange water, which was considered a popular drink of that era.

At that time, Coke had just entered China and gradually became popular across the country.

There was no refrigerator at home at that time. Every time the uncle selling popsicles passed by while shouting, he would immediately run over to us no matter what we were playing.

Everyone surrounded the whole car, staring straight at the box with "popsicles" written on it. The box was not big, but there were many kinds of tricks, each of which was enough to make us drool.

Occasionally, if you drink Jianlibao as a luxury, you will instantly become a "rich man" and attract the envious eyes of all your friends.

At that time, we had very few snacks. We would be happy for a long time if we could have marshmallows or snowman popsicles!

At that time, the stove was still used for cooking. The rice grains stuck to the bottom of the pot and became crispy and fragrant. The crispy rice was quite filling, and the little toothless ghost head was only there to look at it.

In the past, there were elderly people in the family, and the juniors would come to pay New Year greetings with four major items: fruit cakes, bottles of wine, canned food, and sugar.

In the early 1980s, at the checkout counter of a Western restaurant on Huaihai Road in Shanghai, the entire decoration was unimaginable to Western food. The main dishes basically cost less than one yuan, and ice cream and coffee only cost five cents.

Going to school

Children at that time did not have so much homework, and their schoolbags were not that heavy. Their pencil cases were all made of iron, and they had multiplication tables on them.

There were no cram schools at that time. Children came home from school and put a bench at the door. After finishing their homework, they could watch TV and watch old versions of Journey to the West, Haier Brothers, Black Cat Sheriff, Little Muddleheaded God, etc.

At that time, the exam papers were all printed and engraved by the teacher himself. After the exam, the candidates’ elbows were blackened with ink.

At that time, people were full of admiration for knowledge and learning. The library was always full of people, and everyone was reading books and taking notes seriously.

Teachers often assign writing homework. Lazy children will tie several pens together and finish writing a few lines!

went to junior high school, high school, and university. The dormitories were all shabby and crowded, but everyone had a very good relationship, unlike now where everyone plays with their own mobile phones or computers.

Entertainment article

At that time, although there was no high-tech entertainment, one TV could bring together several families to chat about family affairs and watch programs with gusto.

TV programs were also very scarce at that time, and there were no TV programs at 10pm. Sometimes this scene will appear on many TV stations, making you feel itchy and hoping that the TV station will resume broadcasting soon.

(hopscotch)

At that time, children had a very rich academic life. A group of friends came to your home to play hopscotch, marbles, rubber bands, hide and seek...

(marbles)

(leather band jumping)

( cockfighting )

(cover sparrow)

(playing with ingots)

(playing with mud)

(throwing sandbags)

(playing table tennis)

At that time, pop music began to be sung in the streets and alleys, and every Everyone has a favorite singer in his heart, and he will collect many of his tapes and listen to them on a tape recorder in his leisurely afternoons.

At that time, in the summer evening, everyone gathered in the small square to enjoy the cool air. The adults chatted and the children played like crazy. People would sit quietly until the movie was shown in the square.

Marriage and Love Chapter

At that time, men and women were much more serious about being friends than they are now. The date was set a week in advance, and the pick-up and drop-off were included. Before picking up, you had to get the consent of the girl’s parents, and you also had to bring some small gifts. They don’t have to be expensive, but they have to be nice. , and the girl must be sent home before midnight.

At that time, there were not many places to go on dates. A simple round dining table, small square stools, fluorescent lamps, a double-speaker recorder, and noisy voices... This kind of "cafe" is still very suitable for the beginning of a lasting relationship.

Or just spend an afternoon leisurely in the park, the scenery is both good for you.

At that time, there were no social software such as WeChat and QQ. The way men and women used to communicate their feelings was through love letters written in black and white, handwritten word for word, seriously and firmly.

At that time, there was no such thing as "house, money, and car" when getting married. What the woman valued most was the young man's character. Girls at that time were more willing to endure hardships with their loved ones and live a simple life together.

When I got married at that time, there was no video recording, no emcee, no rehearsal, and even just a red dress, not even a wedding dress, let alone a luxury car for transportation. All there was was a happy and simple smile on the face of the bride and groom.

At that time, you would definitely see such enamel washbasins when attending wedding banquets. Most of them were red in color, with red words of happiness printed on them. They were used by relatives and friends to wish the couple a prosperous little life.