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Feb 16Liked by Patrick Fellows

Never thought of that before but so true, hating something as a kid felt smart. Look at me I have an opinion. And, bonus, it's negative.

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Feb 8Liked by Patrick Fellows

Nothing like a Slushpuppy and sneaking in an extra pump or two of syrup. Like we needed the extra sugar, right? Great memories!

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Feb 7Liked by Patrick Fellows

At least two characters in that post are no longer with us, RIP Ronnie Engel and Ron Engel. Otherwise perfect!

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I know, I think Ron Sr. had passed by the first time I wrote this. Sadly Ron Jr. Is also gone! Mr. Engel was without a doubt my favorite teacher from HS.

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Feb 7·edited Feb 7

We had so many good ones. I still remember Mr Moran in history or civics or whatever it was — always 2 lessons: 1) Russia always needs a warm water port; and 2) Uncle Sugar will always take your money and give it to someone else.

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Feb 7·edited Feb 7Author

Mr. Moran: "Yeah, so we got the Iroquois indians, you know they did the indian things, slept in Teepee's, smoked their peace pipes."

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deletedFeb 8
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Wasn't Kevin. It was his cousin Jason.

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Feb 8Liked by Patrick Fellows

ah yeah.. you're right. sorry Kevin!

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