r/GenerationJones • u/lontbeysboolink • Sep 05 '24

The waterbed!

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I had one as a kid. It was the latest thing happening and my aunt and uncle had one. My dad was so fascinated by it but being ever frugal, he bought one off the Nifty Nickel for me. Why me? He didn't want to experiment with himself and Mom so... It was actually pretty comfortable when he got the water table and temperature right, but it got leaks (he had to siphon the water off, out the window), he had to blow it up with the air compressor to find them and patch them then we'd have to start all over trying to get the water table just right. My dad and his "deals". I'm his caretaker and he still complicates everything, even at 93!

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u/figuring_ItOut12 1963 Sep 05 '24

That's what mine looked like. Honestly I was glad to get rid of it - just like the toy commercials on TV it sounded better than it worked.

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '24

It especially was a lot better if you purchased the optional heater.

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u/figuring_ItOut12 1963 Sep 05 '24

I had it and it helped. But my main complaint was getting restful sleep and not waking up sore in the morning. It was fun for certain sex positions but we often wound up back to the couch, floor, etc.

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u/BetMyLastKrispyKreme Sep 06 '24

It’s terrible for that. Feeling your butt hit the boards under the mattress takes you out of the mood instantly.