Flashback: Christmas 1978 with Mom & Dad

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Christmas in Chicago

This must be after Christmas Day since my Christmas gift, AFX Speed Steer, is already open. I was 12 years old and in 6th grade. Thanks for the shot Joy. There must be one of you somewhere in one of our albums or boxes.

December 1978. Warren Barr Tower, Apt 1202 in Chicago, IL.
Location: 856 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

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