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usonian

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13. Coastie here A 50th anniversary of sorts today.

Reply to milestogo (Original post)

Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:15 PM

Nov 11

11-11-71 to 11-11-75. 50th anniversary of stowing the bell bottoms. I went to work in aerospace afterwards.

I had an easier time than others, and I salute their bravery.

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