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Bristlecone

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15. My parents still have the same number I grew up with.

Reply to slightlv (Reply #12)

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 09:51 PM

15 hrs ago

It’s just 10 digit now (add the area code), rather than 7.

I do not know 1 of my kids’ cell phone numbers by heart. Probably not good. My wife’s I know.

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I have a strange story for you. [View all] LuckyCharms 18 hrs ago OP

That's a cool story, lucky UpInArms 18 hrs ago #1

I remember those! LuckyCharms 18 hrs ago #2

We too were on a party line BeneteauBum 15 hrs ago #14

Great story. Heard about you guys. cachukis 18 hrs ago #3

But you didn't attempt to cram a bunch of people in the telephone booth? Niagara 18 hrs ago #4

Back then, they were actual glass booths. LuckyCharms 17 hrs ago #5

Tough neighborhood Niagara 17 hrs ago #6

I remember that fad, Niagara! LuckyCharms 17 hrs ago #7

I'm betting we could stuff some people in there, Lucky Niagara 17 hrs ago #8

I never heard of this and I remember the old phone booths nuxvomica 17 hrs ago #9

The next time I'm 12 years old, I'm coming to you for pointers, Lucky! 70sEraVet 17 hrs ago #10

This whole thread is hilarious dlbell 16 hrs ago #11

Does everybody remember their phone number from back in those days? slightlv 16 hrs ago #12

My parents still have the same number I grew up with. Bristlecone 15 hrs ago #15

Of all of them to remember, I think you're doing slightlv 15 hrs ago #20

I think that is a great story. Not strange at all Bristlecone 16 hrs ago #13

Here's the strange part NJCher 15 hrs ago #16

More... LuckyCharms 15 hrs ago #18

We had the click line in Cleveland Marthe48 15 hrs ago #17

You know, that sounds vaguely familiar! LuckyCharms 15 hrs ago #19