From: the guppy<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

eric...thanks for the kind words...i've been awed by more than a few of your works myself<BR>
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there have been so many good poems on here this month...seems like everyone is in tune with their voices...cept me...i'm just tired and sunburned...not much romance found there...unless you really look hard...and i'm too tired to look hard...ha...great work everybody<BR>
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i'd like to take this little amount of space to pour out some serious "hope you feel betters" to my friends gala and dee...*hugs*<BR>
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later folks,<BR>
gup
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From: the guppy<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

eric---wow...honored to be honored with your poem...i'm not really that good of a writer...i just get lucky sometimes...thanks for allowing the inspiration though<BR>
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gup
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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Ok Alexander...apparently, I am going to have to catch up on the subs a little bit quicker than anticipated...a new voice that everyone is raving about, and I have yet to get to yours, only because I am extreme neurotic perfectionist, who refuses to read out of order...someone please slap me..but not too hard...<BR>
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Everyone else, I swear I am getting to them...really...and I'll try not to write anymore sad stuff....did I mention that I'm not really sad?  That I am dealing well with my decison for the time being?  I do expect however, to get kicked upside the head after the letter actually gets read...~sigh~<BR>
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back in a bit, with more comments on new stuff (or old stuff that is still new to me)...nikki
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From: Misti                             [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Terry and HMS~<BR>
      Thanks for the compliments on *Reconstruction*!<BR>
Nikki~<BR>
      Thanks for the compliment on *A Much Sweeter Wet*...I'm here for you if you ever need someone to talk to.<BR>
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Saturday will be mine and Chris's four month anniversary! We go by the first e-mail I ever sent him, which was on February 24. Two more months til Vegas!!!<BR>
:))))))) &lt;bLiSs&gt; :))))))))
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From: the guppy<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

poetry is cathartic...like writing out the conversations you have with yourself...just be careful...you might be more easily offended than you thought...always be polite when talking to yourself<BR>
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and props to whomever mentioned the "animals" album by pink floyd...it's an underrated work of art inspired heavily by orwell's "animal farm"...so much to say...so few chords to say it with...my fav floyd albums are:  "obscured by clouds", "meddle", "animals", "wish you were here", "dark side of the moon"...not necessarily in that order...i actually just burned a cd of phish doing the entire "dark side of the moon" album live in concert...in between sets of their own stuff...just for kicks...i'm amazed by that band<BR>
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enough from me,<BR>
gup
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From: Nikki (madly absorbing good stuff)<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Angel--Snake...I really like that, and thinking back to my childhood, I agree that that would have scared the shit out of me too.."Letting Go" is exactly what I needed just now..Thank you<BR>
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Alexander--(Better late than never, I think) "There Are No Free Lobster Dinners" is quite a marvel.  I can feel your sadness, and now I know why everyone else commented on it.  Welcome to the Blender, by the way.  :)  ~sigh~  "You're Still Here"...maybe I'm not as ok as I thought I was....<BR>
'Buy Me a Drink'  Bravo!  Although Ihave to agree with HMS on this one, just a little....and contradict myself by saying that she got what she deserved...<BR>
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Smoldering--'View'..I think I've been there...<BR>
'Snippets of Conversation' "Trying to be everything for everyone just gets you tired"....exhausted is more like it<BR>
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Michael--'Expiration Date' well said, my friend, and I admire you..and 'Make it Real' is very well said also.<BR>
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Ashley--I don't usually say aything about yours..they are very good though, and touch my heart greatly..<BR>
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Eric--'With Eyes shut'..I don't know about rambling or babbling, but the cautionary note was not necessary, as far as I could see.  You did a greast job on it..and I'm awfully glad I double clicked on the worst poem ever written...and Boomerang is exquisite..and I jsut don't have words to comment on your others...<BR>
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Hank--Lust vs. Love--two thumbs up...<BR>
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Kevin--as always, your words leave me in awe..<BR>
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Misti--Reconstruction makes me feel like I'mlooking in a mirror<BR>
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Chris--Your new ones are amazing,and Misti is sooooo lucky to have you....or maybe you are lucky to have each other..<BR>
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Terry--you just get better everyday, seemingly having the words to ease my mind...love you, bro<BR>
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ZoE--your work amazes me too...you are so very articulate, even when I don't feel like thinking and you make me when I read your pieces...<BR>
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If I forgot to mention anyone, it's not meant as a slight...I have just finally finished all of the new subs, and I feel so much better for having read them...great work everyone!!!<BR>
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g'night lovebugs...it's late and my bed is calling me...nikki 
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From: Nikki...sheepish<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Kirk, I just wanted to say sorry for posting such a long one...I will try not to get so behind again...:)
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From: chris<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Ashley--<BR>
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Regarding 'High'... You go! Love the sentiment. 
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From: Crystevin<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Guppy-<BR>
I don't comment as much as i should but after reading "Watermarked"  and some of your other subs, i just need to expound on what other's from the board have consistently told you...<BR>
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You are Very talented and have the gift of humor and wit, so as an old guy who lectures all, heed this from me:<BR>
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If you are NOT submitting to various publications with the intent on getting published...GET OFF YOUR BUTT and find your market.  It's out there.<BR>
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-Crystevin
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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Quick comment b4 I have to dash for work...<BR>
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Terry and Deevaa-<BR>
I checked out the collaborative site Terry set up (had to hunt for the address a little, but I made it).  I felt a little like an intruder, so private was the feel of some of the poetry, but I did enjoy it!  I can't wait for 'the rest of the story.'  You guys rock!<BR>
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Dee-<BR>
within the context of the collaboration, it is not lost on me how wonderfully expressive your art has become.  It seems at once more minimalist and yet more impressively subtle.  I am in awe not only at your talent as an artist, but at being allowed to witness the continuing growth of that talent.  The way you depict two affectionate and loving people makes me feel more beautiful for having shared the moment with you.  Thank you for the experience...<BR>
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I've been trying to keep up with the poetry, but also keep my head above water workwise...  ugh...  will comment when I have some TIME...  gotta run...<BR>
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k
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From: Crystevin<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Dee-<BR>
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Everything Kev just said about you and your art, I HOPE you realize the talent you possess. YOU are a TRUE Artist in every sense of the definition.<BR>
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-Crystevin
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From: mad dog<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

alexander... your latest was both prescient and profound. you're a force of nature. guys like us will never be understood by most people. but that's ok, 'cause chica locas exist out there who do understand! grab yourself one and treat 'em right!
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From: Laurel Ahlfeld<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

*~HMS~* thanx a bundle! I just got the greatest feeling in the world from reading your message. If a work can touch even one person, it is truly a success. It's nice to know I can do something right! ;0)<BR>
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*~terry~* I love "let me be..."! It's very touching. Here's the information you wanted on the magic pen<BR>
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To all interested in THE MAGIC PEN:<BR>
My father had two friends who were promised to each other.  She was saving herself for the one she was going to marry. She assumed it would be the one she was promised to. He agreed that he would save himself for her too. He went to a big college and started messing up his life with drugs and parties. She went to a smaller school close to home. He eventually broke the promise. When he came home during the summer, there were no drugs available to him and he became depressed. He drank himself into unconciousness. She came to his side at the hospital. She didn't even suspect he'd broken the promise. He told her all he'd done while he was away. He was still too groggy to realize how much she was dying inside. She helped him recover because she did love him even though he broke the promise. He asked her to marry him a few months later. She turned him down because she was waiting for the one who saved their love for her.<BR>
My dad wrote this to my mother to let her know he would never make the same mistake.
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From: Christopher Lake<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Misti,<BR>
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For my recent poetic directness and honesty I have you to thank. You've brought out the absolute best in me--in so many areas of my life. These four months have been the best ones of my entire 27 years. I've felt more for someone than I ever have before. I KNOW as surely as I know anything that we've got Austin nights and Southwest road trips and Vegas margaritas and Central Park walks stretchin' out before us. We've got a whole world of great things to explore and experience. I love you, my baby darlin'...
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From: Jenna Holland ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Alexander Newfield~~~ "Buy Me a Drink" That hit me hard!  Very Nice.  I am happy you submit here, keep writing so I can keep reading!<BR>
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Ashley- "High" You always were the strong one in every situation!  <BR>
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On a general note, everyone is being sooo strong.  I had some inspiration at one point I just dont know where it went!  I always tend to write more when Im in an unhappy or confusing situation (relationship) then when in a content one.  I guess that is why I have nothing to write about.  Am I the only one? <BR>
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*running off to see if she can spill ANYTHING onto some paper*<BR>
-Jenna-<BR>
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From: d<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

to christopher lake.. concerning all of your work i've seen so far.. one word: um, wow.  (okay, so that was two!) :)<BR>
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(and to mvr.. you're listed on my website as one of my favorite authors.. just thought that it might brighten your day to know that you're famous in my little world.. www.dev0n.com if you're interested)
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From: d<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

you know what's funny?  i had no idea that chris and misti were an item when i made that last post. it was just chance that i mentioned them both. :) <BR>
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i should read the board before i post next time! *smiles*
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From: Michael (overblown)<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Nikki, HMS, Terry, Jenna ~ thanks for reading. Its the fact that you guys are reading that makes me post. And thanks for all the work you've put up also.
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From: Michael (running one)<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Crystevin ~ "Frenzy" is so true.<BR>
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Chris ~ Man I hope I get into something as hopelessly passionate and accepting and not quite simple but not quite impossible as you and Misti have. You guys seem good together, and the poetry is breathtaking.
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From: Chris Wharton<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Just wanted to say that I am new to the Blender and I enjoy the work I've read.  I'm fairly new to poetry as well, so it's nice to be able to glean ideas from the work of you great poets.  
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Nikki~ I'm glad you got something from *Reconstruction*!<BR>
d~ Just checked out your site and signed your guestbook. What an incredible honor, being named as one of your favorite writers! Thank you. I took that temperament test and it reveals that I'm an Idealist like Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Cool. :)))<BR>
Chris~ I'm going to send you a really mushy, lovesick e-mail now. I love you so much, baby. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Um...Chris Lake, that is. Ha!<BR>

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From: Chris Wharton<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Uh oh...<BR>
Hope I cause no confusion on the board.<BR>
And by the way, if anyone is so inclined, please feel free to bombard me with criticisms (constructive of course).<BR>

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From: erin<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

nikki,<BR>
maybe you're finding my poems confusing b/c i'm in the middle of a big confusing mess of a relationship!! oh well...i liked Dear Love (and empire records is my fave movie too!)<BR>
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~erin
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

d - seeing as you are one of MY favourite poets I followed Misti on over to your site... good giggles!<BR>
I still have one of your poems saved at home... I think it was called 'jump' Mmmm....mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.<BR>
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Crys and Kev -- thankyou for your kindness... working on Terry's images are really eating up my creative muse though... I've not had a poem come since I started on them.... but its a wonderful extenuation to me, I'm enjoying the process very much.<BR>
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Terry -- thankyou for the chance.<BR>
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guppy, thankyou for the warmth.... its pretty tough when someone drops something like that on you but won't go into detail.... (for those of you who I've not told, which is pretty much everyone except gup and gala....My dad told me Tuesday (my time) that he is had some tests, he has cancer but doesn't know what form or how extensive at this stage... basically other than the fact that he has had tests he won't tell me anything more.)<BR>
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Gala seems to be getting back her spirit, I got several emails from her this morning.<BR>
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My paintings are down from the cafe and I've had some prints taken from 4 of them, they look amazing.<BR>
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dee<BR>
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From: deevaa  ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

OH MY god ... what was I thinking!!!! (damn spell check!)<BR>
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that was NOT meant to read ".... but its a wonderful extenuation to me"  ... extension!! extension!!! extension of me.... extension!!! <BR>
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dee<BR>

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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

My dear Deevaa-<BR>
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You create visual poetry, hon.  You've surely heard the aphorism that "a picture is worth a thousande words," yes?  Well, your visually poetic artistry is ALL that, and more...<BR>
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k
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From: nikki...furtively typing at work<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Chris W.--I like your style...and I don't think I have sen you here before, so welcome to the Blender...<BR>
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and Laurel--I love 'My Life as a Typo'<BR>
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And Chris(mojave)--'You Fuel...'is gorgeous.  I really don't have another word for it.  Keep inspiring him, Misti!<BR>
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Kev--loved 'Resurected'  (I know, my spelling sucks right now...)<BR>
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and Slowdance...I liked 'Another PPromise' a whole lot.  Makes me want to cry, actually.<BR>
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Dee--thanks for the updates on Gala...I was worried about her...and I'm glad you got some good prints from your showing.<BR>
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Talk to you later lovebugs...<BR>
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nikki....rushing off to pretend I'm working... :)<BR>
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From: Chris Wharton<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

nikki...<BR>
thanks for the welcome.<BR>
i too am writing at work, and it's when i get these little breaks that i throw something on the new submissions page.<BR>
uh oh, time to go toy with minute amounts of toxic chemicals again...jeez i love my job.<BR>

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From: chris wharton<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

to the other chris...i loved your line referring to an april sun in a winter sky.<BR>
i hope you don't mind, but i referenced (without directly quoting)it in something i submitted this evening.  <BR>
 
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From: d<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

deevaa: thank you SO much.. i'm shocked and amazed that someone considers me one of their favorite *anythings* :D<BR>
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maybe that's because the man in my life is being a complete and total jerk to me right now.  oh well. :)<BR>
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misti: thanks for signing my guestbook!  *smiles*
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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Dee--Watching...I know the style,and it seems to suit you greatly...excellent job...<BR>
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Chris W.--'Filled/Unfilled'Very touching...you write beautifully...<BR>
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Gup--I don't remember if I said that your writing almost brings me to tears or not...you are so exquisite in your descriptions...keep 'em coming...<BR>
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aiya!  I have a thought...be back in a bit!<BR>
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nikki
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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 22 June 2000<P>

Ok, so I really don't know how to spell....<BR>
On 'Storm Watch'  the comment should read "around"...not "arouns"...and in the poem itself, viscious=vicious....~sigh~  Kirk, is there anyway to save me from my own stupidity, all emotional decisions aside?  <BR>
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Love you guys & gals!<BR>
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Nikki
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Date: 22 June 2000<P>

DARYL S KELLY BOY FRIEND IN VICTORIA FOR EVER <BR>
 REALY HIM SO MUCH NICE PERSON DATING LOVE KISSING <BR>
HAVE SEX TO GETTHER WE GO TO MOVIES CANDLE LIGHT DINNER<BR>
LOOK AT THE SUNSET TO GETTHER I LOVE YOU A LOT <BR>
DO YOU LOVE ME WE GO THE BEACH WE TO THE BEACON HILLS PARK<BR>
NEVER LOST YOU IN PERSON 
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