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Post by beth on Feb 25, 2011 15:42:06 GMT -5
Please suspend your skepticism in favor of reflection .. IF YOU COULD Travel into times past for 24 hours ... Where would you go and why?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2011 16:22:57 GMT -5
A fascinating question and one that I am sure many of us have asked ourselves.
I find it impossible to give a single answer. However, I would like to have been present at the Big Bang (yes, I am well aware of the practical impossibility of that) and the earliest appearance of humans on earth.
In terms of centuries, I suppose my preferred period would be the eighteenth century when the majority of the foundations of the modern world were laid.
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Post by maggie on Feb 25, 2011 17:04:40 GMT -5
I would like to go back to a more genteel time. A time when you could leave your door unlocked and walk home at night if you wanted to because there was hardly any crime. A time when people looked out for each other, helped each other and old people, nurses, police and ambulance staff held the respect of the public. Not sure when that was.
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Post by talisman on Feb 25, 2011 19:01:37 GMT -5
I would like to go back to a more genteel time. A time when you could leave your door unlocked and walk home at night if you wanted to because there was hardly any crime. A time when people looked out for each other, helped each other and old people, nurses, police and ambulance staff held the respect of the public. Not sure when that was. It's still more or less like that around these (rural) parts, even after Thatcher's and Blair's anti-social policies.
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Post by sadie on Feb 25, 2011 21:42:55 GMT -5
Well....for one I would go back to right after Christmas 1999 and see where I put the special Christmas ornaments that I made that year....that I packed and put in a special place......(so they wouldn't get broken)....that I have never found again.
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Post by beth on Feb 25, 2011 23:48:37 GMT -5
I would like to go back to a more genteel time. A time when you could leave your door unlocked and walk home at night if you wanted to because there was hardly any crime. A time when people looked out for each other, helped each other and old people, nurses, police and ambulance staff held the respect of the public. Not sure when that was. It's still more or less like that around these (rural) parts, even after Thatcher's and Blair's anti-social policies. I think Mouse lives in an area kind of like that, too. Don't know when that would have been here. I lived in a nice little town growing up and, to me, it seems it was very pleasant when I was a young child (60s), but young children have a different POV than adults, so it's hard to say. Thinking maybe the 40s and 50s were more serene here. Parts of Canada are still fairly simple.
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Post by beth on Feb 25, 2011 23:51:47 GMT -5
I have an affinity for the late 19th century. Not sure why, but a day then, maybe in New York City, would be a treat.
Then again, there were some great rock concerts I missed, so London in the 1970s might be even better.
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Post by mouse on Feb 26, 2011 5:27:35 GMT -5
there are so many places and times..its impossible to choose
maggie come and live where i live..little or no crime..doors mostly unlocked and i often still walk home at any hour after a meeting or seeing friends or just walking the dog,,...no problem..safe as can be...just the ocasional dog walker..we say...good night...and walk on by any crime is usually by crims from out side who will break into a shed or targett one or two of the more expensive cars ..
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Post by fretslider on Feb 27, 2011 5:09:51 GMT -5
Please suspend your skepticism in favor of reflection .. IF YOU COULD Travel into times past for 24 hours ... Where would you go and why? I would like to go back to 1815 (London), to witness the genius of Fernando Sor. Op, 43 is entitled Mes Ennuis (“My Annoyances”), and six of his ballets are dedicated to “whoever wants them.” These and other caustic remarks did not help his sales in the least. The foreword to Op.45 goes even further than sarcasm: “Let’s see if that’s that. Six short and easy pieces in stages which aim to lead to what has generally been agreed are difficulties. Composed and dedicated to the person with the least patience, by Fernando Sor. Opus 45.” Sounds a bit like Blackmore, eh!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2011 13:41:17 GMT -5
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Post by beth on Feb 28, 2011 12:34:28 GMT -5
I think most of us are so spoiled to our present day life, survival might be an issue, even for only 24 hours. Any time before 1900 would have a number of hazards .. from accident to disease. From there, the further back, kthe worse.
What 3 things would you want to take to help you manage to come back without too much damage or trauma?
I'm thinking - antibiotic, a big bottle of water and a first aid kit. Wouldn't mind a toothbrush, either.
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Post by dewey on Feb 28, 2011 15:12:39 GMT -5
I think I would like to travel West by wagon train in the 1800's era. I'm sure I wouldn't/couldn't last more than 24 hours. The pioneers were a tough bunch. It would just be my luck that there would be a smallpox epidemic break out while I was there.
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Post by sadie on Feb 28, 2011 16:13:50 GMT -5
All of you are way too adventurous for me. Those times are all fascinating to read about.....but I'm fairly certain I would be burned at the stake or beheaded or sold into slavery within just a couple of moments.......
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2011 16:37:38 GMT -5
I think most of us are so spoiled to our present day life, survival might be an issue, even for only 24 hours. Any time before 1900 would have a number of hazards .. from accident to disease. From there, the further back, kthe worse. What 3 things would you want to take to help you manage to come back without too much damage or trauma? I'm thinking - antibiotic, a big bottle of water and a first aid kit. Wouldn't mind a toothbrush, either. I would like to take my netbook with the built-in camera, a wind-proof mic, and a spare battery. Wouldn't mind my Panasonic LX5 either. Regards. Prashna
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Post by beth on Feb 28, 2011 22:49:25 GMT -5
Prashna, you seem to be exceptionally brave, but maybe, just maybe, you're more interested it the awe of it all than your own needs.
It would probably be a quirk of fate that you'd survive without a scratch from a rusty nail, and those of us who are self-protective would perish.
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