Past Simple or Past Continuous, as in the example. He had had (have) the same computer for 5 years before he decided (decide) to change it. 1. Andy (not/be) able to open the front door because it (snow) heavily all night. 2. While our children (sleep) in the car, we (cross) the border with Estonia. 3. When we (arrive) at the airport, we (remember) that we (leave) our passports in the car. 4. Polly (look) frightened. She (tell) us that she (see) a big rat in the basement. 5. When a famous actress (get) out of the car, everyone (wave) at her. 6. We 7. They (not/move) until we (redecorate) our new flat. (walk) along the beach for two hours before they (get) dark and then they (decide) to (notice) that it go back. 8. He (feel) thrilled. He (travel) through the jungle. (work) for that company for thirty years before he 9. Michael (resign 10. After Sue (try) on a lot of shoes, she (decide) to buy dark blue ones.​