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Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 9:57 pm
by Cass
Willkommen. Ich hoffe, daß Sie es hier genießen. Glückwünsche auf Ihrem eightieth Geburtstag!
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Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:17 pm
by lady cop
hvfriesen wrote: I am "new" at 80 - haven't been such for a long time. Have complicated history. Born in Germany 1924, educated in France, England, Spain, Germany, was German soldier in WW2, immigrated to US in 1950. Interest in politics, chess, philosophy. Anything more, just ask me.
German soldier...care to elucidate? what unit? where? just curious, not hostile. tell us your war experiences if you wish, i would be most interested in historical conversation.
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Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:30 pm
by koan
I know some members who can't go on about being old anymore. :guitarist
I look forward to hearing your experience and wisdom. Assuming your not a dumb old fart which I think is a safe assumption.
Welcome.
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 1:51 am
by gmc
I hope at 80 I will also still be trying new things and still learning. I see many people that can't cope with the pace of change and become miserable by trying to stand still instead of coping with life.
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 4:38 am
by greydeadhead
Welcome..
My maternal grandfather was from the Saarbruken (sp) region.. in Alscase (sp again). greetings and I hope that I am as adventureous as you when I reach 80...
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 10:09 am
by Hawke
Hallo! Willkommen!
I hope you enjoy your stay in the Garden!
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 3:20 am
by Suresh Gupta
What a nice thing to say, new at 80. Welcome to FG. Hope to get the benefit of your wisdom.
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 9:18 am
by polycarp
Hello hvfriesen, its really a privilege to have some your age at the garden. i am particularly glad to know an 80 year year old because people of your age are few in my part of the world where the life expectancy is less than 50 years. I'm glad you like chess and would like to know if you still play. A German was one time the world champion in the 1920's (Emmanuel Lasker), where you into chess then?