Today's Web Jockeys Are Tomorrow's Grandparents


	Today's Web Jockeys Are Tomorrow's Grandparents

debbyski

10-30-2009 8:09 PM

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10-30-2009 8:30 PM

shaor

I guess I am 'elderly' and I think the computer is the best thing that could happen for elderly people. You are no longer alone, you have hundreds of freinds out there in the world. You learn fantastic things about the world. I thank the day someone passed their old delapetdated computer to me!! Now here I am with a brand new one of top quality and love every minute I am on it!

10-30-2009 9:32 PM

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