Slang Back in Grandpa’s Day
If someone was uncool or old-fashioned they were called this.
What is "square"?
Grandpa has 2 siblings.
Who are Ellen and Jerry?
Grandpa's favorite color.
What is red? (The only color truck I have ever seen him buy)
Won the league and district tournament in this sport his senior year.
What is basketball?
This generation began with a surge in births after World War II, starting around 1946.
What is the Baby Boom?
The slang "geezer" would be used to describe this.
What is an elderly person, often in a teasing manner?
Since grandma and grandpa have been married, (1966) how many different places have they lived, not including the cottages.
What is 3? Jamestown, Port Sheldon, and Forest View Drive
Grandpa's favorite cake.
What is German Chocolate Cake?
A good side job which was also useful as a homeowner and to other family members.
What is a painter?
In 1946 the 100 acre farm was purchased for $5,000 by Berl and Edith Costen on this street.
What is Quincy Street?
If someone told you to "take a powder" what did they want you to do.
What is "leave"?
Giddy up, Gee, Haw, Whoa, and Back.
What are commands that a horse understands?
Grandpa's favorite hobby.
What is hunting?
30th Anniversary trip destination.
What is Alaska?
This U.S. president was in the White House when Grandpa was born in 1946.
Who is Harry S. Truman?
If the slang "the bee's knees" was said it was this.
What is excellent, best, or awesome?
Grandpa walked to and from this school from Kindergarten to 6th grade.
What is Bell School?
After retirement hobby of home brewing beer.
What is Bruce's Pale Ale? (BruPa)
Retired in this year after 37 years of teaching.
What is 2005?
This former U.S. president was born in 1946 and served from 1993-2001.
Who is Bill Clinton?
If someone or something was really fun or entertaining.
What is "a gas"?
Upon graduation in 1968 from GVSC, grandpa took a job for Hudsonville Schools teaching this grade and at this school.
What is 6th grade at South elementary?
Grandpa's favorite basketball coaching memory.
What is the year Rick was on the squad and we went 20-0? "He was a horse!"
Married his high school sweetie on this date.
What is March 19, 1966?
This famous actor was born in 1946 and later starred as Indiana Jones and played Han Solo in Star Wars.
Who is Harrison Ford?