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Earlier today, I found an old camcorder tape. Well, when I say camcorder, it was a battered Amstrad affair from the days before the word 'camcorder' even existed. A camera that was powered by my dad's car-battery charger.

Anyway, the tape was one of those that goes into a standard size VHS cassette so you can watch the tapes on a normal VCR. Who said Alan Sugar produces shite?

I'd given up hope and that the tape was gone for good, but I found it in the VHS 'caddy' in an old VCR in the loft. I rigged it up and played the tape.

A few seconds of that snow and the picture came on. Still of good quality.

It was footage my mother had recorded in 1993 of my eldest brother (who passed away nearly 7 years ago of some diabetes-related complication) helping my first-born learn to walk.

I cried a little. and then some more.
( sandettie light vessel automatic New Twitter - @bollocksreally, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 14:44, 5 replies)

That's lovely.
I'm sure I'm not the only one to admit I was expecting you to find filth, but that one is truly wonderful.

*click*
( Mike Fishcake teamfishcake.co.uk - better than your mum's face, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:01, closed)

Had to click on that one!
(cmouse is pondering about life in other jobs, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:07, closed)

Awwww
A good find.

Perhaps get it transferred to your computer or dvd at some point
( LemonEntryMyDearWatson This time, Moriarty, the hand is on the other foot, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 15:24, closed)

Are your parents living?
They'd love to see that. If you could get it onto a DVD, as suggested, it'd make the best xmas gift ever.
(Juan Quar is clinging to her front teeth on, Tue 11 Nov 2008, 19:32, closed)

^
I agree. That would make a fantastic gift.
( flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Tue 11 Nov 2008, 19:34, closed)