"I'm from 1982. Born in San Diego, if you wanna get specific about it. I'm a long way from where Cricket's from. Only 'bout sixty years apart, we're from the same century, but machines in my time are pretty different." Palmer shows Forrest his Walkman as an example of what he means.

He smiles when Forrest mentions visiting Kinner. "Kinner's a great guy. He'd have some great recipes to teach you if you talk to him, and he makes some great fish. I'm guessing he gave you his address?"