We know it’s not polite to come out and ask people their age, so instead today we’ll ask you what decade you were born in. How does that sound?
Each decade carries its own unique memories and defining moments. Were you around when families gathered to listen to the radio in the 1930s and ’40s? Did you experience the optimism of the post-war 1950s, the cultural revolutions of the ’60s, or the bell-bottomed fun of the ’70s? Maybe you grew up in the neon glow of the ’80s or the grunge scene of the ’90s. Or perhaps you’re part of the tech-savvy generations born in the 2000s and beyond.
It’s amazing to think about how different life was for people born in each of these eras. The way we connect, travel, and even camp has transformed dramatically over the years.
So tell us, were you born in the 1920s or 1930s? The 1940s? ’50s? ’60s? ’70s? ’80s? ’90s? Later?
After you vote, feel free to leave a comment! What are your favorite memories or milestones from your decade?
We are barely into the 1960’s, at 1961.
I graduated from high school in 1961,,,,
I started kindergarten in ’61. Growing up in the ’60s was way different than my grandkids are experiencing. We had a lot more freedom. The world was a much safer place.
Many folks (especially women) don’t want to tell their age. In my mom’s case, once she turned 90 her age became a bragging point. She proudly would tell anyone who asked that she was over 90. When someone new moved into the assisted care place she lived in, word would immediately circulate in the lodge about how old this new person was. Mom would quickly determine if she was still the reigning queen of ‘advanced age’. She was good to 99½!
Heck, I brag that I made it to 65! I want all of those senior discounts! lol
Those born in the 40’s and 50’s lived in the best times.
Depends. It may seem that way, but there are also some distinctly negative aspects. I lost my dad at 40 years old. Had it been 10 years later, his heart condition was not only treatable, but done as an outpatient procedure. Plus while there was some life insurance, jobs for women were mostly meant as family supplemental income rather than supporting that family. After the kids were on our own, mom dated, but what seeming hasn’t changed according to what I read, is the best picks were married and had families and not available. Most of the remaining pool were jerks or had younger kids with the man looking more for a caretaker than a partner.
Yup, 1959 here. Best music and hottest young ladies ever! lol.
No era will be perfect, but growing up in the 50s is as close as it can be. I wish my grandkids and great grandkids had the same opportunity.
I agree 100%
Black and brown people, too?
Pre 60’s..😀
WWII Baby.
Me too Tom.
Wow. Reader population – a few in their 50s, most in their 60s and a good portion 70 or older. Zero in their 40s or younger! We do see a lot of young families in campgrounds. Guess they’re too busy working their butts off to read online RV newsletters.
Born in the 40s. Maybe the best times. I believe I experienced the best, such as rock and roll (considered the devil’s music by my Mom), 56 Chevy, moon hubcaps, muscle cars, pedal pushers, ducktail hair, heel taps, cool cats, little moron jokes, Roy Roger’s horse and dog, The Lone Ranger, Elvis’ Jail House Rock and Blue Suede Shoes, and drive in movies. Man what a time!
Hi, Jay. Wow, does your list bring back memories! (Born in 1946.) Those were great times.👍 Once we got a TV, my sisters and I weren’t even allowed to watch American Bandstand, Shindig, or Hullabaloo! Too risqué. (Very strict dad.) Have a great day. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
I had a ’56 Chevy in high school–2-door hardtop, Powerpack 265, overdrive, Fenton floor shift, turquoise and white, but NO baby moons. Wish I still had it!
My dad was on Okinawa flying a B-24 when I was born. Saw me for the first time when he got a 30-day leave for Christmas 1945.
My compliments on your ride.
Jay, you are making me “homesick”. You forgot Hot Pants!
This is one poll I have mixed emotions about!
1. I must id as being in the 2% minority and that makes me numerically old.
2. Numerically or otherwise I am pleased to still be able to answer the poll! …and be above grade!
We’re all very pleased to have you still around with us to share all your learned life and travel experiences !
Aaaah Bill….you’re so kind; but alas i must deduce you are in the younger set among us! (… of course just about everyone is in a younger set than me!).
Maybe so, but I’m walking as fast as I can to keep pace with you..
My parents told me that I was born in February 1951, but I don’t remember it.
Wife 46, me 49.
young and still going, just not as fast 🥳
I’m 48 and have been rv’ing for 14 years! (It’s all I think about & want to do.) Lol. I’ve had 3 rigs so far and currently have 2023 jayco Seismic 395. I love all the room in it and it pulls beautifully for it’s size. I can’t wait for retirement so I can go full time and leave the big city haha 😁
As part of the “when were you born” question, you might add “when did you first start RVing?”
Keith, we have asked that before. We’ve conducted about 5,000 reader polls though the years. Here’s one poll about how long readers have been RVers, conducted about two years ago: https://www.rvtravel.com/poll1036b/
Thank you, RV Travel! In the 1950s, but toward the end of the decade. So, too, was my little brother, but he was born at the end of it. Happy new year and safe travels! 🙂
Born 1950 Dad had 4 Aleut 7 lb eiderdown bags We slept out side in undeveloped areas of Chesapeak Bay shoreline WANT to camp When I started my own family I started camping with my baby tentless like I had been raised. I found it easy to change to backpacking became Life Member of FTA and ASM of son’s BStroop Now have a trailer still LOVE camping