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    Three TV Channels

    I remember that very well. I was 8 when a TV came into our home, in 1963. I lived in Holland then and just like here, we only had 3 channels. The tv did not have a program until 5pm and finished at midnight. Only on Wednesday and Saturday did the program start at 3pm this was for childrens...
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    What are you ‘too old’ for but still enjoy doing anyway?

    I used to build sailing ship models on a 1/100 scale. Now that I am retired I thought I could finally take this up again. I had a model i had not worked on for 20 years and only had the hull done. I am finding it that my eyesight is not so good anymore in spite of glasses and I can't keep my...
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    Cobbler’s last

    Yes I have, I inherited one from my grandfather decades ago and still have it. It takes up a visible spot in the house now so we see it all the time but it has and sometimes still is used.
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    Black and white TV days

    Yes I remember this clearly. The picture brought back many memories especially when you then turned the tv off. You would then stay and watch it quickly decrease into a point that slowly disappeared and you waited until it was totally gone. In our minds, the tv was not out until that was gone.
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    What year did you finish high school and what’s the most unforgettable moment you have of your high school life?

    I finished "highschool" technical college in July 1970. I took 4 weeks holiday before I applied for a job. I got one straight away as an apprentice wall and floor tiler. I have many find memories of that time but I won't bore you with those. Richard
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    If a genie randomly appears and grants you a single wish… But for someone else, who and what would you wish for?

    For a cure off Cystic Fibrosis. I have seen too much suffering from that as a paramedic.
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