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The man on the moon
We are the generation that can say we saw the first man land on the moon, heard the first transistor radio being played, or we were around when TV went colour.
Baby boomers were at the birth of so many major technological advances — including probably the biggest of all: the computer. Look where that's led us ... right to what you're reading now.
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Vintage telephone, modern exchange
Erin Fogarty : Auckland NZ : 1960s
We often grizzled about the others in our party, especially the couple up the road who deliberately left their phone off the hook. But what a swizz having us as a member of one's party. We numbered 10 and nine of us liked the phone very much! . . . read on
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Our first television
Erin Fogarty : Auckland NZ : 1960s
The rabbit ears worked best when balanced on top of two biscuit tins until around 7pm, and then they had to be moved further into the corner of the room — and higher. The best reception was when they were held aloft, like a newly-won sports trophy . . . read on
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About Boomoirs
