On 11/23/2014 09:58 AM, George Shirley wrote:

> What other "old timer" words are out there John? A grown grandson was
> smashing some cola cans with his hands the other day, putting them into
> the recycle bin. Asked if I had done that when I was young. Had to tell
> him that we drank our beer and cola out of steel cans or glass bottles
> back then. Another amazing look was given. Ain't it fun confusing
> youngsters.
>
> George
Regarding "old timer words" and beverages in steel cans -- "church key".
There was a certain ritual about tapping the can top x number of times
with the church key before actually puncturing it. 'twas supposed to
reduce foaming. BTDT