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purl2.knit1's avatar

WOW!!! My Dad was one who didn't talk about his WWII time in the ski patrol in Italy except to tell us how gorgeous the Italian Alps and lake Como were. He had many slides that unfortunately were destroyed in the flood in our basement, but I have vivid memories of their grainy images of the Italian scenery. This is such a precious item to have and you are so lucky to still have it. Thank you for sharing this keepsake story with us.

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Such a beautifully written story of the strength of the human spirit through incredible adversity. That you were able to get those silk maps is mind boggling. Thank you for sharing. Your dad sounds like such a fun-loving guy as was mine. In fact, mine served us five kids bowls of ice cream while we sat on top of the family station wagon in the garage watching thunderstorms. What it is about the ice cream…

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