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Annemiek (77) and Jasper’s (88) flower shop turns 90, but they aren’t thinking of retiring

Annemiek (77) and Jasper’s (88) flower shop turns 90, but they aren’t thinking of retiring

Jasper (88) and Annemiek (77) are celebrating the 90th anniversary of their Amsterdam flower shop, De Lelie, which has been in the family for generations. The couple, who took over the business in 1985, have no plans to retire and have not taken a vacation in over 40 years to ensure the shop's plants are well-maintained.

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