Although I am a Jew, and should really be ignoring this time of year, I do still dwell upon the fact that I have some good friends of mine that are banged up in jail right now. I know that it is their own fault, I know that hey chose to kill, to rob and to deal in illicit substances (and in one rather amusing case, rip off the Metropolitan Police for £100k) and are suffering the requisite punishment but they are still my friends.
I spoke today with one of them, he is in a different jail now, but in 2008 we were on the same wing, as were all the other friends. This friend in particular is doing alright, has moved from London jails to try and keep himself out of trouble. That’s easier said than done when you’re a master hooch brewer, but when you’re on a 17 stretch, you have to have some skills! He’s doing well and has another 4 years before he can apply for parole. He’ll get it, of that I am sure, but to hear him talk of his daughter and of friends we both know, breaks my heart.
He’s a good guy, despite his crime.
Lax, Si, Tip, Porno and Judge, you’ll always be in my heart and on my mind. One day we will be able to drink the New Year in. One day we’ll all be able to hang out together as free men. Until then, A.S.A.B!
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