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usonian

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18. Sorry it was all about me, but I don't know your dad, and it's up to you to share his sea stories.

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Reply #17)

Fri Sep 27, 2024, 12:45 PM

Sep 2024

At least I don't think I knew about him.

Do share if you like. Sea stories are great.

My hi-jinks were mostly in high tech and university work.

Carry on!

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