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Old 21 July 2021, 08:05 AM   #1
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Happy Anniversary, Apollo 11 :-)

Doesn't seem like 52 years since I sat on the living room floor as a little boy in Fowler's Mill and watched the astonishing sight of American astronauts bouncing around on the surface of Earth's moon. Where were you when it happened?

Wearing my Speedmaster Pro to celebrate the occasion, and I hope you are, too!

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Old 21 July 2021, 08:52 AM   #2
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I remember it well, should of worn my 20th anniversary Apollo 11 today. Was driving around in my 65 Buick Special listening to the landing on Am radio....:)
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Old 21 July 2021, 09:06 AM   #3
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What an amazing day in US history indeed. Having a toast tonight to the heroes that showcased humanity's potential.
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Old 21 July 2021, 10:34 AM   #4
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Old 21 July 2021, 11:41 AM   #5
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52 years ago aliens invaded the moon.

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Old 21 July 2021, 12:01 PM   #6
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Wearing my Speedmaster and thinking back to a trip my son and I took to DC a few years ago.
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Old 21 July 2021, 12:10 PM   #7
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I wasn't born then, but I'm wearing my Speedmaster anyway.
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Old 21 July 2021, 07:53 PM   #8
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I was in my mother's belly. Born later that year but technically "alive" for the moon landing. Must have been amazing to be watching that live.
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Old 21 July 2021, 09:26 PM   #10
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I remember watching this. Those were interesting times.
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Old 21 July 2021, 10:16 PM   #11
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A great day in history!
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Old 21 July 2021, 10:50 PM   #12
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I was a kid back then, but remember sitting in front of the TV with my sister and parents watching. Amazed and wide eyed. Had to have "Tang" to drink after that.
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Old 22 July 2021, 03:11 PM   #13
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I was approximately -18 years old when that amazing event took place, so I missed seeing it by a smidge. I still love my Speedmasters though!


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Old 25 July 2021, 11:29 AM   #14
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Doesn't seem like 52 years since I sat on the living room floor as a little boy in Fowler's Mill and watched the astonishing sight of American astronauts bouncing around on the surface of Earth's moon. Where were you when it happened?

Wearing my Speedmaster Pro to celebrate the occasion, and I hope you are, too!

I was driving up Seneca Street in West Seneca on my way to my girlfriend's house. The streets were empty at the time. Everybody was at home watching TV.
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Old 25 July 2021, 11:59 AM   #15
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I was driving up Seneca Street in West Seneca on my way to my girlfriend's house. The streets were empty at the time. Everybody was at home watching TV.
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