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TerriBull Mon 21-Sept-26 09:30:43

I was pondering this, whilst cleaning my teeth this morning, I can't imagine wanting to go back to an ordinary toothbrush after an electric one. What other things would I not want to turn the clock back to:

Instant coffee
Not having these ever so handy small appliances - A heated hairbrush and an electric toothbrush
Not having a banking app, it's ...........just so convenient and possibly a host of other shopping apps
So of course a Smart Phone is necessary, admittedly not always a positive, but pretty necessary in today's world
Not being on the internet
Not having a laptop
Not having a power shower (maybe not so small)

Over to you, what have you got so used to in say the past 20 years or so? I won't say that we can't do without, because we could, but what enhances your day to day life, sometimes in a small way.

Sago Mon 21-Sept-26 09:38:24

Sat Nav on phone and car.
Thermomix
Online shopping
Robot hoover
Wheeled suitcases.
Most definitely online banking

I have had a mobile phone for about 34 years but it was for work, calls were so expensive I would only have used it for 999!

J52 Mon 21-Sept-26 09:39:11

A reversing camera in the car.

GrannyGravy13 Mon 21-Sept-26 09:39:27

For me it would be all of yours (minus heated brush & instant coffee)

I will add my coffee machine, my range cooker & my car, which gives me independence and freedom. (without having to check with DH if he needs the car, going down to one car is non negotiable in this house)

AGAA4 Mon 21-Sept-26 09:41:05

Home delivery of groceries. I find I can't carry much now and the shops are a long way away.

WhatsApp keeps me in touch with friends and family regularly.

Streaming services on the TV.

Edible ready meals.