Oh aye Bob, we’ve all got things that are from the past that some how have lasted into the now. What Broomie needs is to borrow Dr. Who’s Tardis,and travel back just a bit in time,to where she CAN get those things she wants.Just Don’t ya be stayin’ there too long Broomie Luv we’ll be missin’ ye terribly while yer gone.
Broomie, I know a wonderful store where you can buy all those things. But it’s not the kind of store that you can walk into on two feet, you have to let your fingers do the surfing. They call it… Amazon! (And apparently they have sony walkman MP3 players now… but I was still able to find one that played cassette tapes!)
There is still a market for cassettes: prison. For whatever reason, they don’t allow CDs or MP3s in the Big House, but they do allow cassettes. See the “Analog Time” segment of Benjamen Walker’s “Theory of Everything” podcast.
I know I have to save this one and print it out in a larger size.I already have a scan of an old single panel strip called “Dave” that had his father car-shopping with him. Dad was aghast that cars no longer had pointy corners nor fins. “It’s downright un-American!”
I agree with Broomie, too. I have a perfectly fine 35mm SLR that I used for many years and would still use, if I could get film and processing, plus another one (a gift to me) never used at all, rather than the the less satisfying small digital replacement I had to buy.
Even worse? I have a nice old Grundig reel-to-reel tape recorder that I might still use if I could find A) tapes and B) replacements for the worn-out drive belts….
Sisyphos—do some digging online. There are a LOT of people and some businesses that restore old reel-to-reel machines. Also, check with fans of old -time radio and any AM stations near you that still have a fair amount of live and local programming. The chief engineers should be able to direct you to people or places who can help you. Happy recording!
somebodyshort over 7 years ago
I have some 8 tracks you might like
paul over 7 years ago
Try 5 1/4 Floppy or why not 8".
Cassette to VIC-20/VIC-128
Bob. over 7 years ago
I have some film I’ll sell . It’s modern 35mm.
William Pursell over 7 years ago
Oh aye Bob, we’ve all got things that are from the past that some how have lasted into the now. What Broomie needs is to borrow Dr. Who’s Tardis,and travel back just a bit in time,to where she CAN get those things she wants.Just Don’t ya be stayin’ there too long Broomie Luv we’ll be missin’ ye terribly while yer gone.
russ5419 over 7 years ago
Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.
Chris Kenworthy over 7 years ago
Broomie, I know a wonderful store where you can buy all those things. But it’s not the kind of store that you can walk into on two feet, you have to let your fingers do the surfing. They call it… Amazon! (And apparently they have sony walkman MP3 players now… but I was still able to find one that played cassette tapes!)
puddleglum1066 over 7 years ago
There is still a market for cassettes: prison. For whatever reason, they don’t allow CDs or MP3s in the Big House, but they do allow cassettes. See the “Analog Time” segment of Benjamen Walker’s “Theory of Everything” podcast.
wiatr over 7 years ago
Has anyone noticed the increasing number of TV shows that one cannot record onto a disc? Just coincidental that tape has become hard to find?
wiatr over 7 years ago
I know I have to save this one and print it out in a larger size.I already have a scan of an old single panel strip called “Dave” that had his father car-shopping with him. Dad was aghast that cars no longer had pointy corners nor fins. “It’s downright un-American!”
whenlifewassimpler over 7 years ago
I am with you Broomhilda!
Sisyphos over 7 years ago
I agree with Broomie, too. I have a perfectly fine 35mm SLR that I used for many years and would still use, if I could get film and processing, plus another one (a gift to me) never used at all, rather than the the less satisfying small digital replacement I had to buy.
Even worse? I have a nice old Grundig reel-to-reel tape recorder that I might still use if I could find A) tapes and B) replacements for the worn-out drive belts….
Spade Jr. over 7 years ago
Sisyphos—do some digging online. There are a LOT of people and some businesses that restore old reel-to-reel machines. Also, check with fans of old -time radio and any AM stations near you that still have a fair amount of live and local programming. The chief engineers should be able to direct you to people or places who can help you. Happy recording!