Rewrite this paragraph completing the description with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses:
My grandfather was a forestry commissioner, which meant he (1) ___________(be) responsible for managing forests. I think he originally (2) ________________ (intend) to be a biologist, but then he (3) ___________ (get) a job looking after forests. He (4) ________ (retire) now, but he’s still fascinated by trees and plants. I guess his job was a way of life for him because it (5) __________ (occupy) all his time and he (6) __________ (spend) so much of his life living in or around forests. Over the years, I (7) __________________(often / think) about working outdoors too, but I don’t think I (8)_________________ (follow) in his footsteps.