AI6YR BenFeb 5
Ring.... ring.... ring... ring... #phone
Show threadJim Spath
@ai6yr "Someone is calling long distance?"
Bell System Property: Not for sale.
Feb 5 at 5:45pmWeb
Show threadJim HubbellFeb 5
@jspath55 @ai6yr
You only called long distance after 9pm when the rates went down. And only for really important stuff that couldn't wait for a letter.
Show threadtlarivFeb 5
@Dougfir
Well, sure. When Sprint came along they advertised that their long distance only cost 10ยข a minute.
@jspath55 @ai6yr
Show threadEric LawtonFeb 5

@Dougfir

We only called anywhere if it was important enough to walk 2 blocks to the call box outside the post office.

OTOH, no calls from duct cleaners at dinner time.

@jspath55 @ai6yr @bonaventuresoft

Show threadJim SpathFeb 6
@ai6yr Ringer box only, 1963, no dial, mic or speaker. For the patio I guess.