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Subject: Re: So.... who went to Borstal and are now workers or business men?

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Iain Ogilvie

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Date Posted: 12:26:41 07/15/07 Sun
In reply to: KP 's message, "So.... who went to Borstal and are now workers or business men?" on 14:22:46 08/01/06 Tue

Hi, I was in Polmont in 1970 then onto Cushy Cornton vale til late 1971. First 10 weeks were a nightmare and remember getting a thumping for not calling "The General" SIR. (the governor). Also remember "GOD" the PE freak who had a problem with guys form Maryhill. and a weak- chinned, chicken-livered plonker screw called Shepherd. There was a time when this one was not safe crossing the road...... BUT something happened that changed me. I am happy that I am well out of the system. I am now a businessman and a church minister. I educated myself and currently doing a masters degree. So Raspp to the man!! Anyone remember "The wee man" from Cornton Vale?

>Just wondered how many of us that were sent to Borstal
>are now out and working hard?
>I spent all my years till I was 27 inside but since
>then have worked hard and now would never do anything
>wrong.. well I wouldnt steal or fight!
>It wasnt Borstal that changed me, it was my wife and
>children and the town that I moved to to. I realised
>it all meant more to me than anything, is that the
>same with you?

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Re: So.... who went to Borstal and are now workers or business men?	Ian Butterfield	13:35:07 08/23/08 Sat