Have you ever received a telegram? Do some of you even know what a telegram is?
I do remember telegrams, and have received a few myself over the years, however what ever happened to them?
Read out at weddings, sent to congratulate births, and unfortunately sometimes sent in emergencies or death, somehow they were a rather exciting way to receive news.
I do remember telegrams, and have received a few myself over the years, however what ever happened to them?
Read out at weddings, sent to congratulate births, and unfortunately sometimes sent in emergencies or death, somehow they were a rather exciting way to receive news.
Sent by the Queen on occasions of Golden and Silver Wedding Anniversaries and when one turned 100, I wonder how the message gets conveyed now?
I see that even the advertising of telegrams carried as much savoir faire as sending or receiving one did. You always felt important when a telegram arrived and they were invariably ripped open with incredible haste or opened with trepidation afraid of the contents!
Alas, Didn't A.T.&T officially discontinue telegram service a few years back? A victim, of electronic & internet communication, they are no more. Just another aspect of life we'll be describing to our grandchildren, perhaps if we're all watching Saroyan's "Human comedy"
ReplyDeletei was thinking the other day about telegrams, and how they should make a "come back"
ReplyDeleteThere is an online service that sends vintage inspired telegrams. I used it to cheer up a friend during his convalescence. He enjoyed it very much.
ReplyDeleteHaven't gotten a real telegram since I was a kid. During the late 70's an eccentric uncle visited from abroad. His intention to arrive was announced with the message: "Great White Hunter arriving Saturday am." We had no idea who sent it until he showed up with his valise.
When I moved into my current house, back in 1988, I had a big house-warming. One friend at the other end of the country, and with a lot of savoir faire, sent a telegram. It delighted me then, and I still have it.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I love the story from Easy and Elegant!
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ReplyDeleteOuh la la !!...i misses so many of your last great posts !
The one of Venice is incredible !
You work so much !
Bravo super David !
About telegrams.....i completely forgot them !! until i read your article !
My parents used to recieved these little pieces of paper often thought !
Week end is coming....have a great new one !
Kiss-Kiss !
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Have never received one, but they always struck me as so incredibly romantic in the movies.
ReplyDeletei remember when i was little my family received one about a relative who was in hospital, there was one about a new job once, and then yes the wedding telegrams at the weddings of aunts etc. they were so special to receive, everyone jumped to attention.
ReplyDeleteThe Queen now sends a regular card on your 100th birthday.
ReplyDeleteScot, lets hope sh actually signs it!
ReplyDeleteEasy and Elegant, what a wonderful story!
Jules, I rememember also getting one about a new job.
Mark, I do too.
And thanks to everyone else who has commented on this post!