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from Baxter Monday, October 31, 2005 - 02:48 (Agree/Disagree?) Were you at the farm? if so, what years? (reply to this comment)

From live_fast-die_young Monday, October 31, 2005, 03:42 (Agree/Disagree?) Was born on the farm; my family was there from '81 till '87. Left when I was 5. You? You ever stationed in Armagh by any chance?(reply to this comment)

From Baxter Monday, October 31, 2005, 04:21 (Agree/Disagree?) I was at the farm from about '89 to '91. As a matter of fact I was. I was stationed in Forkhill, South Armagh between '99 and '00, around Drumintee and just on the border with Dundalk. Why?(reply to this comment)

From live_fast-die_young Wednesday, November 02, 2005, 19:05 (Agree/Disagree?) We crossed paths in 89, just before my fam pulled out of that ticking disaster, you'd have met my older brother Patrick who was closer to you in age. Was curious when I saw ur picture in N. Ireland. I lived in Armagh in '94, the year the Queen came and made it an official "city". Good times. :-)(reply to this comment)

From Baxter Thursday, November 03, 2005, 05:48 (Agree/Disagree?) OMG!! Patrick was your elder brother? I have many fond memories of Patrick's supercharged Irish humour. In fact, he's probably one of my fondest memories of that fucking wack nightmare of a place. I was never in Armagh city though (drove through it on the way to Drumcree more than once, but never bunked there- more fond memories.) So did you join in the festivities? How are your parents? Where's Patrick now?(reply to this comment)

From live_fast-die_young Thursday, November 10, 2005, 19:06 (Agree/Disagree?) Poor Pat always getting in trouble for "foolishness"...he was good fun. He's in China now (still in TF) with his wife & 5 kiddods!! Got married at 19. My parents are well, hope u don't mind I mentioned "bumping into" you last i spoke with them--they remembered you fondly; they're living in Macau once again, this time on their own, putting the little ones through school. (reply to this comment)

From live_fast-die_young Thursday, November 10, 2005, 19:28 (Agree/Disagree?) My memories of the farm are rather twisted--lots of animals & grumpy adults to avoid; I was afraid alot of the time. Thing I feared most was becoming a "teen" because I saw the beatings and punishments and chores they were subjected to. Remember Fi-fi & Gi-gi, the evil monkeys? Another source of fear for me as a little 4yr old. Ha. (reply to this comment)

From Baxter Friday, November 11, 2005, 05:37 (Agree/Disagree?) I vaguely remember the monkeys. I remember michael and his fucking animal fetish. And the Ho boys (that has a nice ring to it) and that fucking crazy donkey. And the Goddamn rabbits. I have contradictory memories of the Farm. I learned how to ride a horse there (the only useful thing I learned there) but than I remember all the crazy fanatical crap that started when the teachers came over from the HCS. They were always telling me to get off the sidelines and dedicate myself fully- brainwashing fucks. I hated being forced to sleep nude in a room full of other kids. But I loved having fresh bread, that was cool. Say hi to your parents for me. (reply to this comment)

from vixen Friday, October 28, 2005 - 12:32 (Agree/Disagree?) You are a beautiful woman, and you are fortunate to have a beautiful mind as well. I love this poem. (reply to this comment)

From live_fast-die_young Monday, October 31, 2005, 03:42 (Agree/Disagree?) Thank you so much. (reply to this comment)

from mia1 Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 20:08 (Agree/Disagree?) i like it.... (reply to this comment)