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How I launched 3 consoles (and found true love) at Babbage's store no. 9

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How I launched 3 consoles (and found true love) at Babbage's store no. 9

A minimum wage gig in the 1990s turns into pretty much the Best Job Ever.

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This was a great read. Gaming was great in the 90s!

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