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John Schmidt
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« on: June 28, 2016, 07:07:08 AM »
I asked my 26 brothers and sisters.....they didn't know either.  Lips Sealed
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TJ
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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2016, 07:29:47 AM »
They whipped our ass's..... 2funny
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OnaWingandaPrayer
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« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2016, 03:18:09 PM »
My dad was a small business owner. A regular one man operation as the owner/operator of a Culligan Water franchise . Mom did the book work , till they sold the franchise in early 70s. AS best I recall they were pretty busy most of the time .
 We ( the kids ) were lucky if we got to have 4 day camping trio in state (FL) . I dont recall them ever attending a little league game when I was playing . I think once they made the trip on a sunday to  Golden Eagles motorcycle club race trac to watch me racing.
 My dad parents owned a propane gas bussiness that kept them busy. My moms parents lived in Tampa and both ran multiple paper routes morning and evening ( Tampa Tribune/ Tampa Times)
  From about 8or 9 years old I spent most of my free time at my great uncles general repair shop. I was so fortunate to have that experience . I was exposed to welding, machine shop, auto mechanics and more.  I must credit Uncle Pete with instilling my interest in cycles. HE was always hauling around this young un on his 305 Dream from about the time I could climb on and hold the seat strap..
 It seems folks were a lot more busy back then . Did the internet make all this free time  we have now?
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Art708
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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2016, 04:10:49 AM »
Quote from: John Schmidt on June 28, 2016, 07:07:08 AM
I asked my 26 brothers and sisters.....they didn't know either.  Lips Sealed

  With 27 kids it looks like they had the solution figured out.   Roll Eyes
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« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2016, 01:18:46 AM »
Quote from: Art708 on June 29, 2016, 04:10:49 AM
Quote from: John Schmidt on June 28, 2016, 07:07:08 AM
I asked my 26 brothers and sisters.....they didn't know either.  Lips Sealed

  With 27 kids it looks like they had the solution figured out.   Roll Eyes
2funny 2funny 2funny 2funny
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