[billybek]

It is interesting to see photos of the house I grew up in. When I was a wee lad, there really wasn't much furniture or clutter in the home. Fewer possessions and much less stuff under the Christmas tree than we are accustom to seeing now.
I do remember being pushed out the door in the morning on the weekends and not returning home until dinner time. No one had a clue as to where I was or what I was up to.
Even as young as 5 or 6 years old I would walk to the outdoor rink and play hockey with kids of all ages and young adults. It was a blast. The older kids on our street would watch out for us, too.
We had three broadcast channels in our area. Getting cable around 1970 was a big deal.