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1. That's a great story. 🌕

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 10:09 AM

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I was alive during the first moon landing and my Mom tells me I watched it on TV but I’d have been about 2.

I remember many of the launches after that. I clearly remember getting a commemorative plate when we filled up with gas. The guy handed it to my Mom through her car window.

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That's a great story. 🌕 underpants Saturday #1

Those were memorable times, for sure. MineralMan Saturday #2

53 years. One ending... and one beginning. 🌊🚀 LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #3

Good points, for sure. MineralMan Saturday #4