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applegrove

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4. My mom and dad got roped into a time share scam meeting
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 11:57 PM
Thursday

when they were in their 70s. Fortunately my Dad got wise during the speel and they left much to the consternation of the scammers. My parents didn't use the cell phone they had. They never used the internet. My dad used a computer to write letters to his friends but he printed them off and sent them by mail. My mom used an electric typewriter until 2007 when they moved into a seniors' residence. My dad was addicted to politics like I am but never got on a discussion board. I asked him once if he wanted me to teach him he said "I'd so enjoy that, but no".

My thoughts are with those of you who do this for your parents. You keep/kept them active by doing so. Nothing is more important than keeping them engaged.

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