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Walleye

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76. I vividly remember the Cuban missile crisis. I was about 12.

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 02:15 PM

23 hrs ago

I’ll never forget the fear in the pit of my stomach in those days. We did air raid drills under our desks and everything. We were living very close to a major Air Force base. My uncle, who lived nearby, had been a pilot in World War II and had a fully stocked fallout shelter in his basement.

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I mean... sorta? mr715 Tuesday #1

Thanks I needed to laugh. redstatebluegirl Tuesday #4

I had a few of those moments. mr715 Tuesday #11

Thank you. redstatebluegirl Tuesday #15

I hear you and remember the 1962 Cuban Missle Crisis as a kid, Dad's basement store room/bunker. appalachiablue Tuesday #69

I vividly remember the Cuban missile crisis. I was about 12. Walleye 23 hrs ago #76

I know, what a time. I was liitle then but remember doing a couple of drills in school, appalachiablue 20 hrs ago #82

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Yes redstatebluegirl Tuesday #9

Cold cash, nonetheless! displacedvermoter Tuesday #35

Is that because it becomes a frozen asset? Bluestocking Tuesday #38

Nothing crazy about that Mz Pip Tuesday #2

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Denial is not a long term solution. Irish_Dem Tuesday #21

Such a simple solution ornotna Tuesday #59

Sounds serious Torchlight 23 hrs ago #75

Do not be afraid. H2O Man Tuesday #13

Thank you. redstatebluegirl Tuesday #17

You are welcome! H2O Man Tuesday #20

He's terrorizing humanity. Catlady123 Tuesday #14

I remember the Cuban Missile Crisis too. redstatebluegirl Tuesday #16

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there is nothing wrong with what you did... Javaman Tuesday #23

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I was raised on a farm. redstatebluegirl Tuesday #27

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No problem, laughter is good medicine. redstatebluegirl Tuesday #28

You're not a nut. Many are afraid. MerryBlooms Tuesday #30

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Music has ALWAYS been my 'drug of choice' Attilatheblond Tuesday #41

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Omgosh, amazing! I want to say it was in the mid 80's? MerryBlooms 22 hrs ago #81

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I made my Mom's meatloaf for supper. redstatebluegirl Tuesday #42

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It is where my Mom kept her egg money. redstatebluegirl Tuesday #54

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No you are being prudent biophile 23 hrs ago #77

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I got extra can goods and make sure I have extra pet food too. I understand. TommieMommy 23 hrs ago #79