Times are changing and in an increasingly digital world, there are a few things that just don’t feel the same.

We asked our readers what they missed the most about the pre-internet times and while some shared their nostalgia, others believe that the change is for the better. 

Jeanie Houston – The joy of getting a letter from loved ones overseas.

Tina Karanastasis - Having pen pals (a fad in my younger years), writing and receiving handwritten letters, building relationships through shared moments and time spent together face to face.

Deirdre Hudson - Being able to go anywhere without someone calling you

Lois Parkes - Going to a library to research the answer

Gini Glenn - Nothing! I love the internet and mobile phones. You can always leave your phone at home or turn it off. Lovely to have choices.

Teresa Hamilton Gross - Having a conversation with someone who is not looking at their cell phone.

Jan Gundersen - Being out at a restaurant & talking to each other!

Don Gregor – Getting lost while driving/traveling. Met the most interesting people and had the most memorable times. 

 

Ann Hazlewood – Sitting around talking to family

Ellen Clarke – Sitting around the kitchen table & everyone talking at once, miss it! 

Christine Armstrong - Letters! I miss getting letters from friends and family in the mail box

Beverley Collison – Listening to stories of the older generation when I was younger. And telephone conversations.

Did we miss anything? Let us know if there are other things that you miss from the pre-internet times!