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REALLY SO WHAT
What A Time

GRAND PARENTS

The house had a big green pump that we drew water from
near the side door. The water pump stood the test of time.
Although I can remember Mom telling stories about climbing
down into it to clean out the grime and rebuild the stones.

To Start the water, you had to pump up and down many times
before water would run cold, clear and tasty.

Here’s a picture of me with my sailor suit in 1940 getting the
hang of it. I’m not wearing sandals, but colored socks to
match my outfit.

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