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This encore performance of lovely Bianca in early 1970's

Viennaline glasses brings back sweet memories of my days

as a student. I spent most of my time at the main library of

the university because it had several advantages over my own

room. One advantage was space - studying physical geography

requires the use of big maps. Another advantage was that it

forced me to keep concentrated - no inclination to grab my

guitar and write a song, or other diversions. Last but not least,

the library was situated in the centre of Amsterdam. When the

weather was fine, I used to sit on the steps of the entrance, a

big mug of coffee in my hands, a newspaper at hand, but mainly

watching the colourful crowds passing by, including many gorgeous

girls and ladies in glasses with big frames. The only problem was

that some of the female students in the library looked so stunning

that it was hard to concentrate on my maps and books. One of

them was a beautiful blonde in exactly the same pair of Viennaline

glasses shown here by Bianca.

One of my favourite songwriters of all time, Ray Davies, wrote a

song that sprang to my mind when I saw this great series of portraits:

"I see the lines across your face

Time has come and nothing ever can replace

those great, so great

young and innocent days"

Thank you Ray, for the song, and thank you, Bianca, for bringing back

the sweet memories!