Is it the right thing to learn with old paper?

I concur with most responses here. If I started on old paper, and I like printing on old paper, I would be nuts. Put it away in a cool spot and come back to it later.

Dear Matt,

Always happy to help when I can, please send your address to my private APUG e.mail and I will send you a copy of the manual...especially since Canada looked after my Dad 1941 to 1944 .... least I can do...

Simon.