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Man, 98, uses Skype to keep in touch
Posted: 09.29.2011 at 7:10 AM
Brody O'Connell

Brody O'Connell is the Anchor for 7&4 News Today. You can catch his work from 6-7 am.

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John Robson, 98, enjoys Skyping with friends and family.
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TRAVERSE CITY, MI -- Here is a story that proves age should never hold you back from trying something new.

John Robson, 98, lives in Traverse City.

In order to keep in touch with his family, he has turned to new technology. last year, he bought a new lap-top computer which he now uses to Skype.

"I keep in touch two-three times a week with people that are away form the local...in Indiana or Hilton Head, South Carolina or something. It is just nice to get in touch with people that are friendly with you and you don't see very much," Robson said.

Robson has five great grand children that he enjoys Skyping with.

John joined us live on 7&4 News Today Thursday.  Check out the interview below.


 

 

 

 

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