The End of an Era in Roanoke

[John Turney]

ALL of the Blue Angels will be paying you a visit soon,
or be flying low over your house.

A few years ago, I was traveling north on Hwy 99 (a main north - south highway in Calif) when the Blue Angels flew across the highway at low altitude with their smoke trails. I said “The crop dusters have sure upgraded their equipment.”

 

[Grantura_MKI]

Shame that Steve needs to bring in his mislead politics into the chat!

 

[equiprx]

Shame that Steve needs to bring in his mislead politics into the chat!

Sorry for that, but truth be told.
I'll be better tomorrow.

 

[Silverghost]

Would you be interested in selling the Grant Rebel SST Funny Car?

 

[YakkoWarner]

Lawton, the nearest city, hasn't had a hobby shop in probably two decades. However, recently the local comic shop has started offering a broader selection of games including those table top ones with miniatures and they seem to be thriving.

I think what we are seeing, at least locally, is a shift away from model cars and trains towards table top games. They have a very healthy clientele ranging from teenagers to grown men. I have had several students who spend their Saturday's over there.

I think some of the trend away from model trains and slot cars is having space. Most new houses (at least around here) don't have basements or attics, and as people are forced into smaller and smaller homes and apartments, room for things like trains and racetracks is no longer available.

 

[Silverghost]

During the pandemic, shops couldn't keep kits or supplies on the shelves. I know I built a few during that time. Model kits, puzzles, crafty type things kept people busy and kept their minds off of what was going on.

 

[NutmegCT]

Speaking of models and basement space ...

Brooklands Speedway Revival

My new slot car room and the building of the new Brooklands Speedway.

www.flickr.com

 

[mikephillips]

I think some of the trend away from model trains and slot cars is having space. Most new houses (at least around here) don't have basements or attics, and as people are forced into smaller and smaller homes and apartments, room for things like trains and racetracks is no longer available.

My home was a late 60s build, doesn't have a basement or usable attic space. It's a small 1600 or so square foot ranch style. Could have bought bigger 30 some years ago but decided I didn't want to be in a spot where the mortgage and taxes were eating up half or more of what I was making back then. Might have done it differently today to get basement space.

 

[equiprx]

My home was a late 60s build, doesn't have a basement or usable attic space. It's a small 1600 or so square foot ranch style. Could have bought bigger 30 some years ago but decided I didn't want to be in a spot where the mortgage and taxes were eating up half or more of what I was making back then. Might have done it differently today to get basement space.

Our house was built in 1950, is 1000 sq ft and no basement or attic.
The design is called a Linda Mar Rancher.
Closets are a joke as is one bath.
Not enough room to swing a cat.