Childhood Memories

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When we visited our folks about four months ago, I took home several video tapes that my father recorded when we were kids. Those memories included birthdays, graduations, Christmas parties, awarding ceremonies, and a lot more.

The problem right now is that it’s stored in tapes. Some of these already have molds, but I’ve tested them and they’re still playable. Before these are permanently damaged, I converted them into digital copies. I got a digital/analog converter which helped me convert the three tapes that I personally liked. I’ll be working on the others this coming weekend.

It’s quite amazing that my dad was able to keep these, and we’re very grateful for that.

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