Childhood Memories

scottdphoto (73) in smartphonephotography • 7 years ago

Over the years as technology, health habits and society changes so does the world around it. I still reminisce about the old days with video game arcades and getting gum balls out of stand up machines. When I see one of these things it brings me back to when I was a kid.

From time to time its good to fell like a kids again. Even if its something as silly as a candy vending machine.

Have a great weekend everyone and thanks for reading.

Scott

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abundancedeal (49) · 7 years ago

Thanks for reminding us that we still have a child inside us.... with great memories like this pic.. loved it

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evanprice (50) · 7 years ago

Brings me back too..
I miss those days, life was so simple and now look at where we are..
Growing up in the 80's and 90's will just never be a thing again and we're lucky to have experienced that lifestyle.
In comparison.. I'd prefer it to modern day.. even if technology and medicine is more "advanced" I think society as a whole is just going backwards rapidly and it's just sad to watch.. :(

Great post though! :)
It's nice to see something nostalgic and smile at happy memories, so thank you!

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extraterrestrial (53) · 7 years ago

Very sweet post my Friend! Thank you for bringing back many sweet memories for me! Out of this world retro photo! Sweet and Warm Wishes my Friends! All the best! Positive Energy! Great Karma! Your Friend @extraterrestrial :)

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steemupvotebot (27) · 7 years ago

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shoukath (31) · 7 years ago

Now a days these sweet candy vending machines are outdated and not seen anywhere,
Do you agree with me?

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cannabiscigars (39) · 7 years ago

Right. I remember the mall had like 60 on one floor. Wonder who has all of those now. I bet who ever it is they would love to share haha

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snobia (29) · 7 years ago

Follow me plz

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mindfreezer (44) · 7 years ago

Childhood memory is the best memory ever. Those days was amazing enjoyment. I can't forget these things never. Oh You fall me, I qm getting emotion. Just imagine thise days How sweet those days was!!!
Thanks for sharing. Keep posting man. Well done. @scottdphoto

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noorijaz (46) · 7 years ago

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biggijay (51) · 7 years ago

In my country those days, we had fun the crazy way. We would play under the rains, kids in the whole neighborhood would come out of their homes and we would all play hide and seek.(miss those days)

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josecrespo (48) · 7 years ago

Woww amigo, impresionante post, mucha suerte y éxitos para su blog,un saludo desde Venezuela:)

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jona12 (63) · 7 years ago

It's sometimes better to bring back old memories. some pictures reveals a lot to the past and we should at least take a moment and take a look at them

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darsh79 (51) · 7 years ago

The memories are beautiful. I also remember when I was watching cartoons and there was a connection between people in the video that was less exaggerated in fiction but now things have evolved into something more.

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easycome (41) · 7 years ago

Despite being 28 years old, I always thought like Peter Pan... why are we not children... or why did we lose the innocence of that time? now we are surrounded by malice anywhere... 😪

I'd like to raise money and buy a time machine! 😅

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andreipopa (48) · 7 years ago

Classic bubblegums :)

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moonunit (53) · 7 years ago

These machines remind me of walking to school, everyday I would meet up with my friends outside the local shop "Jacks" and from there we would walk down to the school. There would be nearly 100 people there every morning.

I always remember the very odd time you would put your money in, turn the handle the gum would drop and the handle would spring back, to your surprise the coin would still be there! That was always a good day.

It was a simpler time... LOL Now I sound like an old man!

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nilanti (37) · 7 years ago

its really good photography.i think Everything is different when you’re a child: the trees are higher, the colours are brighter, and every new day is more interesting that the last. Even more importantly, some things happen that stay in our memory for a long time — in fact, sometimes they end up being with us forever.

For those who remember those moments from their childhood, Bright Side collected the following beautiful anecdotes — from the amusing to the sublime and touching. Maybe something similar happened to you as well?

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ohicklin (54) · 7 years ago

I can understand this one for sure.
We still have a gumball machine in our office. Not sure how old that gum is but still use it every now and then.
No one has died...yet.

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pdng1975 (50) · 7 years ago

@scottdphoto I totally agreed. Sometimes I would go into the store and see if I can still get some of the snacks that I ate when I was a kid and buy that for that nostalgia feeling. Sometimes, I wish I can turn back the clock.

Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend

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setianyareza (34) · 7 years ago

This photo can make me remember my young boy

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zshah (45) · 7 years ago

reminder <3

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braxton101 (58) · 7 years ago

I own a candy machine like that. They are great fun.

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bryannaahhhh (25) · 7 years ago

Haha, reminds me of old times.

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jhon-rumbya (42) · 7 years ago

I really like your posts and I enjoy greatly with all your posts👍

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unicornvomit (46) · 7 years ago

I miss those days! The plastic jumping spider was my favorite toy!

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azizulhassan (65) · 7 years ago

so damn good i mean thats so good

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stephenpaul (54) · 7 years ago

Lol
Beautiful of childhood.Great shot

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einhollander (26) · 7 years ago

I am to young to even know thes things being used. But their for i got other butifull memories.

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saporri (36) · 7 years ago

So spectacular... I remember this.... Great memories, thanks or share... I vote it and follow you

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rosibelsac (50) · 7 years ago (edited)

Wonderful times of childhood! There are details of this stage that we never want to miss @scottdphoto. Sweet picture 😍🍭🍬🍭🍬

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may2015 (72) · 7 years ago

nice photo)

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mahu91 (11) · 7 years ago

Hi scott! Love your post about this subject and yoy absolutly right.., I wish here in venezuela were those candy machines again , they just dissapered

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ceejay007 (33) · 7 years ago

Am a Nigerian n even the little things that marked our childhood here are no more....

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drjovig (27) · 7 years ago

nice post :D

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skiesandsports (60) · 7 years ago

Ah dude, I don't even remember the last time I saw them here in the UK! It's so strange when you see things like this that really remind you just how much the world has changed in our lifetimes. It's a pretty exciting time to be alive!

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muhammadalikatu (53) · 7 years ago

Nice photo @scottdphoto

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brandiep (49) · 7 years ago

definitely brings back childhood memories! upvoted.

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jagr (34) · 7 years ago

And if you jiggle them just right you might get lucky with a few free pieces. The good ol' days.

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carazozula (55) · 7 years ago

I love the little things that make us nostalgic. Wish I owned one of these! <3

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simpleslife (52) · 7 years ago

I haven't see this machine before,I saw these colorful balls looks like candy : )

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nikornkulatnam (57) · 7 years ago (edited)

In long time ago. It's think of time as a child.

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hobbit9797 (40) · 7 years ago

Are these things ever getting refilled?! Seriously, I've never seen anyone buy something from these machines or refilling them.

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opaulo (59) · 7 years ago

My favourite gum is Thrills. Tastes like soap. You either love it or you hate it. When I was a kid, there was a gumball machine at a local mall that dispensed Thrills. Every time I visited the mall I would get some. One day it was broken and dispensing Thrills for free. It was the biggest blowout sale ever -- 100% off. So, I opened up the pocket of my jacket and filled it to overflowing. Nice!

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xtrex (52) · 7 years ago

I have never seen this ever. I guess i'm just from a different generation.

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azirgraff (59) · 7 years ago

So beautiful memories @scottdphoto, how long do you keep them?

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ligayagardener (62) · 7 years ago

I remember these vending machines. I loved them when I was a kid and my son loved them 30 years later.

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kpguedez (47) · 7 years ago

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bj09 (39) · 7 years ago

Child would love play that .me also lol

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shahmohsinshah (40) · 7 years ago

Awesome Post

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steelartworks (36) · 7 years ago

It was a penny when I was a kid and it was just inside the "dime store" doors.
Grandma gave my brother and I a quarter each and sent us down the road. Yes! We walked down the street (uh...road) by ourselves bare foot mind you. There was no sign about shirts or shoes back then, that came latter in the 70's when people started to get up-tight. 1/4 of a dollar got me a slingshot with two parachuting GI's and a Dr Pepper out of the machine out front. That toy didn't make it but the memory did.
Thanks for bringing that back!