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Old 12-06-2006, 04:52 PM   #1
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Some here have said they intend to go back to school after retiring and learn something new. In case you think you may be too old to return to the halls of academia as a student, maybe this will change your mind. This guy is 86...and in the 3rd grade.


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Re: Back to school after retirement
Old 12-06-2006, 05:13 PM   #2
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Old 12-06-2006, 05:15 PM   #3
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This guy is 86...and in the 3rd grade.
Geez, those "No Child Left Behind" people are getting a bit too zealous...
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Old 12-06-2006, 07:47 PM   #6
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Old 12-07-2006, 11:08 AM   #7
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