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Monthly Archives: December 2007
Happy New Year
Monday, December 31, 2007
Lead-Free Toy Trains Made in the U.S.A.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Old-fashioned toy trains are something you might expect to see recommended on the Low-Tech Times site. However, I cannot recommend Thomas the Train products due to multiple recalls this year of Thomas the Train toys made in China due to harmful led paint.
Fortunately, I found a great alternative… hand-made, lead-free Thomas and Brio compatible wooden [...]
Snowblowers are for Wimps (or Why I Do Not Own a Snowblower)
Thursday, December 27, 2007
While it may make sense for people with exceptionally long driveways and sidewalks to own a snowblower, here are my reasons for not owning one:
1.) FITNESS—It boggles my mind how people purchase devices to cut down on manual labor, yet at the same time spend lots of money on monthly fees going to gyms and [...]
Merry Christmas
Monday, December 24, 2007
I wish you a joyful, old-fashioned Christmas with your family.
Merry Christmas,
S. P. Gass
The Low-Tech Times
Low-Tech Sleds
Friday, December 21, 2007
Sledding is an old-fashioned, low-tech sport that should continue for future generations. Both young and old can enjoy gliding down a good hill in the snow and also get some needed exercise walking back up to the top. I remember sledding on Flexible Flyers when I was a kid and I am pleased to find [...]