No Ali, it is not possible at least not yet, and it probably never will be. This thread is just an exercise in wishful thinking. I have no doubt that every person on earth at one time or other has thought about going back in time to have a second chance at doing something different which would probably heal a mental or physical wound they've been carrying for most of their life. I know I sure have.
1, You can only go back in time not into the future. 2, You can't bring anything related to modern technology. 3, You can't bring any printed material. 4, You will be "chipped" with a listening device. 5, Your voice will be monitored. 6, Divulge your origin and you will be recalled immediately. 7, You will be given a modest amount of money in old currency to live on, if you need more you will have to earn it .
When would you like to go back to? What would you like to accomplish? Who would you like to meet? Your current age wouldn't change, in other words you wouldn't become a 10 year old.
I'm walking right now as my 2000 Mazda Protege is in the shop. Fuel starvation problem. They tried a TPS and it looked promising but then it crapped out so now I'm looking at a reman ECU. I wish I had about a 1963 MGB. At least there ain't nothing on that I can't fix myself. You can keep these computer controlled cars, give me the old stuff with a pair of SU's and I'm happy.
This song paints such a crystal clear picture with words that you can almost feel the warm Sun on your face and smell the flowers. It's like a trip way back in time to a place few of us have ever been, but we all can feel the sadness of having to leave a loved one.
Songs that never made it for any number of reasons like, they were on the flip side, they were wrong for the times or audience etc. This is one of those songs. This song was on the flip side of a song that itself almost didn't make it because it was kind of strange. Bobby Lewis who made "Tossin & Turnin" also made this gem. It was on the flip side of "Mumbles Blues".
They felt that I would make a very good Auto Mechanic which is what I wanted to be and they were not required to advise me or encourage me to aspire to anything more than that, and they didn't! Who once said that a mind is a terrible thing to waste They sent me to Roberts Technical and Trade School from were I graduated with honors. It was a private school for Auto Mechanics and it was vastly superior to High School in that we students worked on real cars. It was a welcome change to be in a classroom full of adults. What a difference!
I don't understand the nostalgia for toilet paper or a shower. If you do your duty and feel dirty all you would have to do is jump into a lake or creek and take care of business. Your butt would be cleaner than even if you had toilet paper. There's also these guys to use instead of your fingers.
A dead car battery will deteriorate over time due to the porous Lead plates being saturated with Sulfuric acid (H2SO4). This will shorten the life of the battery. A fully charged battery will last years longer than one that has been left dead for an extended period of time. This is a major reason "wet" car battery sellers keep their stock on Trickle Chargers.
A woman was walking along the beach when she stumbled upon a Genie's lamp. She picked it up and rubbed it, and lo and behold a Genie appeared! The amazed woman asked if she got three wishes. The Genie said, "Nope. . . due to inflation, constant downsizing, low wages in third-world countries, and fierce global competition, I can only grant you one wish. So. . . what'll it be?"
The woman didn't hesitate. She said, "I want peace in the Middle East. See this map? I want these countries to stop fighting with each other. The Genie looked at the map and exclaimed, "Gadzooks, lady! These countries have been at war for thousands of years. I'm good but not THAT good! I don't think it can be done. Make another wish."
The woman thought for a minute and said, "Well, I've never been able to find the right man. You know, one that's considerate and fun, likes to cook and helps with the housecleaning, is good in bed and gets along with my family, doesn't watch sports all the time, and is faithful. That's what I wish for...a good mate."
The Genie let out a long and said, "Oh for pete's sake, let me see that map!"
When I was about 10 YO Frank had a little TV repair shop up the street from our apt on 85th St. Our 17" B/W TV quit working one day so my mother called his shop to come & fix it. He came and took the TV back to his shop and the next day called and said it would cost about $150 to fix. Of course knowing what I know now about him, the TV probably only had a bad 5U4 tube.
About 10 years later I wound up working for him as a tube Caddy. One day we went on a service call and arrived at the residence just as the owners were getting home from food shopping. Frank told them give me the key and I'll go up and get started on the TV. They did and we ran up 3 flights of stairs as fast as possible. We let ourselves in and went right to the TV, whipped off the back and Frank took the "cheater cord" and zapped the picture tube. He then sat back and lit up a cigarette waiting for the people to come up with the groceries. When they came in he told them the TV had to go back to the shop and have the picture tube replaced.
I had a ticket but never got out cause I never got a transmitter. I had a wonderful National NC 173 tube receiver, the same one that was on the Kon Tiki. I used to think that the NC 173 was so heavy it's a wonder the raft didn't sink from all that weight. Before I ever got a chance to actually get on the air my POS boss Frank Chin needed some money for drugs and sold my receiver one day while it was at the shop.
I just gave myself a haircut yesterday, never even started my car or left home. Took about 10 minutes and cost about 5 pennies for electricity. In fact I haven't been to a barber shop in over 10 years. The savings in time, gas, wear & tear on my car, is amazing. This is what I use.
From "The Woman in the Window" spoken by Edward G. Robinson
He goes on to say; You can pay him and pay him until you're penniless, Or, you can go to the police and confess and your secret will be exposed to the world, Or,
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and said, "Oh for pete's sake,
Rules for time travel
No Ali, it is not possible at least not yet, and it probably never will be. This thread is just an exercise in wishful thinking. I have no doubt that every person on earth at one time or other has thought about going back in time to have a second chance at doing something different which would probably heal a mental or physical wound they've been carrying for most of their life.