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    I was allowed to use the adult section of the local library two years early, as I pointed out that I had read all the books in the junior part.

    I have not seen the covers of most SciFi novels as I read them in the yellow dust jackets of the library Gollancz books.

    One of the disappointments in my life was finding that there were far more interesting writers on the first section of the library shelves than in the two holding the rest of the alphabet.

    The English for TANSTAAFL is of course, TINSTAAFL


    Anne the Pleater :ootd:

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    RAH was a major influence on my life, one of the determining factors in deciding to join the Navy. Read his address to the Naval Academy's Midshipmen for a truly great analysis of why those who serve do so.

    He passed away while I was overseas at my first duty station; I had planned on trying to meet with him on my return stateside. I spent twenty years in the Navy, ashore and afloat, and I am still grateful to "Admiral" Heinlein.

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    Thanks for the mention of his address. I was not aware it was available in print before now. I have just read it and as a former Navy man myself I was very much impressed by what he said. I am sure what he said in that speech applies to enlisted personnel as well as officers.
    proud U.S. Navy vet

    Creag ab Sgairbh

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