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| caissier | Sep 18 2012, 09:07 AM Post #1 |
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waiting4atickle Yesterday, 10:44 PM IP: 86.28.198.150 ยท Post #3467 Posts:6,484Group:MembersMember#12Joined:Jul 11, 2011 There was an old hero called Ajax who certainly lived life to the max His fighting was mythic His muscles terrythic From the years he'd spent building haystacks. Now they're gunning for poor old Brock Edited by caissier, Sep 18 2012, 09:08 AM.
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| Mobson | Nov 14 2013, 12:45 PM Post #1401 |
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The team travelled up hill and down dale To find an old yacht they could sail Went from Brighton to Hull From Hull to the Isle of Mull |
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| dai Cottomy | Nov 18 2013, 02:13 PM Post #1402 |
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The team travelled up hill and down dale To find an old yacht they could sail Went from Brighton to Hull From Hull to the Isle of Mull 'Til they encountered a force nine gale The waves were at least thirty feet high |
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| chocster | Nov 18 2013, 03:01 PM Post #1403 |
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The waves were at least thirty feet high They surely felt the end was nigh |
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| tafkaj | Nov 19 2013, 02:52 PM Post #1404 |
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The waves were at least thirty feet high They surely felt the end was nigh But luckily the Sirens |
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| dai Cottomy | Nov 19 2013, 03:25 PM Post #1405 |
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The waves were at least thirty feet high They surely felt the end was nigh But luckily the Sirens Sang some words of Byron's |
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| chocster | Nov 19 2013, 10:47 PM Post #1406 |
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The waves were at least thirty feet high They surely felt the end was nigh But luckily the Sirens Sang some words of Byron's The team's relief produced a collective sigh Fate then played one of its usual tricks Edited by chocster, Nov 19 2013, 10:48 PM.
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| Norm Deplume | Nov 21 2013, 07:06 PM Post #1407 |
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Fate then played one of its usual tricks The house collapsed in a heap of bricks |
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| chocster | Nov 22 2013, 12:27 AM Post #1408 |
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Fate then played one of its usual tricks The house collapsed in a heap of bricks The only thing left behind |
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| Norm Deplume | Nov 22 2013, 06:50 AM Post #1409 |
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Fate then played one of its usual tricks The house collapsed in a heap of bricks The only thing left behind At least, that we could find |
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| Mobson | Nov 22 2013, 11:39 AM Post #1410 |
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Fate then played one of its usual tricks The house collapsed in a heap of bricks The only thing left behind At least, that we could find Was a Grandfather clock that still ticks |
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| Mobson | Nov 22 2013, 11:40 AM Post #1411 |
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It was slaughter time at the Gabba
Edited by Mobson, Nov 22 2013, 11:45 AM.
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| tafkaj | Nov 23 2013, 12:38 PM Post #1412 |
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It was slaughter time at the Gabba, And I don't mean there was a stabber |
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| chocster | Nov 23 2013, 04:38 PM Post #1413 |
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It was slaughter time at the Gabba, And I don't mean there was a stabber Though there was blood spilled |
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| Norm Deplume | Nov 23 2013, 08:09 PM Post #1414 |
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It was slaughter time at the Gabba, And I don't mean there was a stabber Though there was blood spilled And I was not too thrilled |
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| tafkaj | Nov 25 2013, 12:36 PM Post #1415 |
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It was slaughter time at the Gabba, And I don't mean there was a stabber Though there was blood spilled And I was not too thrilled Those Aussies sure know how to jabber! ************************************** The reason I've not bought an XBox |
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| Mobson | Nov 25 2013, 12:59 PM Post #1416 |
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The reason I've not bought an XBox Even mentioning it makes me so cross Edited by Mobson, Nov 25 2013, 01:00 PM.
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| Norm Deplume | Nov 25 2013, 03:10 PM Post #1417 |
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The reason I've not bought an XBox Even mentioning it makes me so cross The price is so high |
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| Mobson | Nov 25 2013, 03:16 PM Post #1418 |
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The reason I've not bought an XBox Even mentioning it makes me so cross The price is so high Why is that I cry Edited by Mobson, Nov 25 2013, 03:18 PM.
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| chocster | Nov 25 2013, 07:35 PM Post #1419 |
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The reason I've not bought an XBox Even mentioning it makes me so cross The price is so high Why is that I cry I know why the price is like a kick in the bullocks I wish I knew the rhythm of limericks |
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| Norm Deplume | Nov 25 2013, 08:05 PM Post #1420 |
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The reason I've not bought an XBox Even mentioning it makes me so cross The price is so high Why is that I cry I know why the price is like a kick in the bullocks You still have not got it have you Chocs? Please note the 8 to 10 syllables in the first and second lines, there should then be 5 or6 in the 2nd and 3rd lines and then the finishing line with again 8 tp 10 syllables Edited by Norm Deplume, Nov 25 2013, 08:07 PM.
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| chocster | Nov 25 2013, 10:05 PM Post #1421 |
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It is good to know. Now game on... |
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| Norm Deplume | Nov 25 2013, 10:54 PM Post #1422 |
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She'd spent most of her life in South Wales |
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| chocster | Nov 26 2013, 12:42 AM Post #1423 |
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She'd spent most of her life in South Wales Past the valley and beyond the dales Please note the 8 to 10 syllables in the first and second lines, there should then be 5 or6 in the 2nd and 3rd lines and then the finishing line with again 8 tp 10 syllables |
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| tafkaj | Nov 26 2013, 03:23 PM Post #1424 |
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["Dales"? In Wales ... ? Your not a Brit, are you, choc ... ? ]She'd spent most of her life in South Wales Past the valley and beyond the dales; But, unlike the sheep, |
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| Norm Deplume | Nov 26 2013, 05:01 PM Post #1425 |
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She'd spent most of her life in South Wales Past the valley and beyond the dales; But, unlike the sheep, Who flock in a heap |
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| chocster | Nov 26 2013, 07:32 PM Post #1426 |
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She'd spent most of her life in South Wales Past the valley and beyond the dales; But, unlike the sheep, Who flock in a heap She knew how to send and receive emails. Which was more than could be said for the bull |
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| Mobson | Nov 27 2013, 08:50 AM Post #1427 |
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Which was more than could be said of the bull, The class bully who went to our school |
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| Norm Deplume | Nov 27 2013, 02:28 PM Post #1428 |
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Which was more than could be said of the bull, The class bully who went to our school His name was Greg Jones |
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| chocster | Nov 27 2013, 03:27 PM Post #1429 |
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Which was more than could be said of the bull, The class bully who went to our school His name was Greg Jones Used to nick mobile phones (what is going on?, just when I got a handle on the rules too, I am sure they are meant to rhyme 1 and 2 and 5, with line 2 and 3 rhyming too. |
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| Norm Deplume | Nov 27 2013, 04:19 PM Post #1430 |
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Which was more than could be said of the bull, The class bully who went to our school His name was Greg Jones Used to nick mobile phones Now he's paying his time...to the full The sweet sound of her voice caught my ear |
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| chocster | Nov 27 2013, 08:48 PM Post #1431 |
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The sweet sound of her voice caught my ear Her bringing the drinks raised a cheer |
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| dai Cottomy | Nov 28 2013, 03:08 PM Post #1432 |
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The sweet sound of her voice caught my ear Her bringing the drinks raised a cheer But what she did best |
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| Norm Deplume | Nov 28 2013, 04:53 PM Post #1433 |
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The sweet sound of her voice caught my ear Her bringing the drinks raised a cheer But what she did best With great strength and zest |
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| chocster | Nov 28 2013, 06:59 PM Post #1434 |
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I will sit this one out, I can think of anything but 'lavatorial' - I wouldn't be doing it justice if I wrote summat else. |
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| Norm Deplume | Nov 28 2013, 09:25 PM Post #1435 |
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The sweet sound of her voice caught my ear Her bringing the drinks raised a cheer But what she did best With great strength and zest Was to drink a whole yard of best beer Her prowess was seen to be believed |
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| Mobson | Nov 29 2013, 07:22 PM Post #1436 |
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...what does that mean? |
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| Norm Deplume | Nov 29 2013, 08:52 PM Post #1437 |
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She drank a yard of ale...not many people can do that. |
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| Mobson | Nov 30 2013, 08:59 AM Post #1438 |
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Her prowess was seen to be believed T'was then she spluttered and heaved Edited by Mobson, Nov 30 2013, 08:59 AM.
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| tafkaj | Nov 30 2013, 12:36 PM Post #1439 |
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Her prowess was seen to be believed T'was then she spluttered and heaved A truck up the hill |
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| Norm Deplume | Nov 30 2013, 02:28 PM Post #1440 |
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Her prowess was seen to be believed T'was then she spluttered and heaved A truck up the hill To the amazement of Bill |
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| chocster | Nov 30 2013, 04:09 PM Post #1441 |
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Her prowess was seen to be believed T'was then she spluttered and heaved A truck up the hill To the amazement of Bill Because all this happened as she conceived The child was born about nine months later |
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| Mobson | Dec 2 2013, 05:27 PM Post #1442 |
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The child was born about nine months later 'bout the size of a premature 'gator Edited by Mobson, Dec 2 2013, 05:28 PM.
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| chocster | Dec 2 2013, 06:21 PM Post #1443 |
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The child was born about nine months later 'bout the size of a premature 'gator All teeth and hair Edited by chocster, Dec 2 2013, 06:47 PM.
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| dai Cottomy | Dec 2 2013, 06:28 PM Post #1444 |
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The child was born about nine months later 'bout the size of a premature 'gator All teeth and hair And claws like a bear |
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| Norm Deplume | Dec 2 2013, 08:49 PM Post #1445 |
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The child was born about nine months later 'bout the size of a premature 'gator All teeth and hair And claws like a bear So I dropped him like a hot potater This Christmas I'm going on a trip |
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| waiting4atickle | Dec 2 2013, 11:59 PM Post #1446 |
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This Christmas I'm going on a trip To sunny climes on a big cruise ship |
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| chocster | Dec 3 2013, 02:03 AM Post #1447 |
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This Christmas I'm going on a trip To sunny climes on a big cruise ship Tour the carribean |
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| dai Cottomy | Dec 3 2013, 12:26 PM Post #1448 |
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This Christmas I'm going on a trip To sunny climes on a big cruise ship Tour the carribean With my flat mate, Leanne |
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| tafkaj | Dec 3 2013, 02:49 PM Post #1449 |
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This Christmas I'm going on a trip To sunny climes on a big cruise ship Tour the carribean With my flat mate, Leanne - No cameras, though - we're gonna strip! ************************************ I'll be glad when all this is done |
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| chocster | Dec 3 2013, 04:23 PM Post #1450 |
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I'll be glad when all this is done Really, you would miss out on all the fun |
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| Norm Deplume | Dec 3 2013, 08:09 PM Post #1451 |
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I'll be glad when all this is done Really, you would miss out on all the fun It would be a shame |
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| chocster | Dec 4 2013, 01:34 AM Post #1452 |
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I'll be glad when all this is done Really, you would miss out on all the fun It would be a shame Because I'll get the blame |
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| Norm Deplume | Dec 7 2013, 11:11 AM Post #1453 |
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I'll be glad when all this is done Really, you would miss out on all the fun It would be a shame Because I'll get the blame So I think I'll go on the run When the time comes, you'll know what to do |
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| tafkaj | Dec 7 2013, 01:07 PM Post #1454 |
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When the time comes, you'll know what to do With the left-over bracket and screw |
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| waiting4atickle | Dec 9 2013, 10:57 AM Post #1455 |
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When the time comes, you'll know what to do With the left-over bracket and screw If I had a hammer |
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| tafkaj | Dec 9 2013, 12:44 PM Post #1456 |
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When the time comes, you'll know what to do With the left-over bracket and screw If I had a hammer And the help of Franz Klammer |
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| chocster | Dec 9 2013, 01:33 PM Post #1457 |
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When the time comes, you'll know what to do With the left-over bracket and screw If I had a hammer And the help of Franz Klammer We'll turn him into a wardrobe using Kung- Fu My speed is quicker than the human eye |
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| dai Cottomy | Dec 9 2013, 03:33 PM Post #1458 |
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My speed is quicker than the human eye Look at the time! I really must fly |
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| chocster | Dec 9 2013, 10:40 PM Post #1459 |
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My speed is quicker than the human eye Look at the time! I really must fly Got to catch a bus |
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| waiting4atickle | Dec 10 2013, 01:06 AM Post #1460 |
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My speed is quicker than the human eye Look at the time! I really must fly Got to catch a bus (And it's free, that's a plus) |
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| dai Cottomy | Dec 10 2013, 12:46 PM Post #1461 |
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My speed is quicker than the human eye Look at the time! I really must fly Got to catch a bus (And it's free, that's a plus) I've got things to do before I die Our time on earth is so very short |
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| tafkaj | Dec 10 2013, 02:10 PM Post #1462 |
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Our time on earth is so very short, But look at the junk that I've bought |
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| Mobson | Dec 11 2013, 03:06 PM Post #1463 |
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Our time on earth is so very short, But look at the junk that I've bought I really didn't need it |
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| chocster | Dec 11 2013, 04:19 PM Post #1464 |
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Our time on earth is so very short, But look at the junk that I've bought I really didn't need it Most is shh!..quiet |
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| Norm Deplume | Dec 11 2013, 05:08 PM Post #1465 |
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Our time on earth is so very short, But look at the junk that I've bought I really didn't need it Most is shh!..quiet On reflection, I think I was caught! At the checkout at Tesco's today |
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| chocster | Dec 11 2013, 07:35 PM Post #1466 |
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At the checkout at Tesco's today Three pounds fifty I had to pay |
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| Mobson | Dec 12 2013, 09:50 AM Post #1467 |
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At the checkout at Tesco's today Three pounds fifty I had to pay No money had I |
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| chocster | Dec 12 2013, 11:59 AM Post #1468 |
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At the checkout at Tesco's today Three pounds fifty I had to pay No money had I So I told a lie |
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| dai Cottomy | Dec 12 2013, 03:49 PM Post #1469 |
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At the checkout at Tesco's today Three pounds fifty I had to pay No money had I So I told a lie And then I made a quick getaway My case comes up sometime next year |
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| chocster | Dec 12 2013, 04:13 PM Post #1470 |
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At the checkout at Tesco's today Three pounds fifty I had to pay No money had I So I told a lie And then I made a quick getaway My case comes up sometime next year But let me first make something clear |
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| Norm Deplume | Dec 13 2013, 04:51 PM Post #1471 |
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My case comes up sometime next year But let me first make something clear Crime is not for me |
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| Mobson | Dec 14 2013, 06:05 AM Post #1472 |
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My case comes up sometime next year But let me first make something clear Crime is not for me Hope the Judges agree |
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| chocster | Dec 14 2013, 11:13 AM Post #1473 |
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My case comes up sometime next year But let me first make something clear Crime is not for me Hope the Judges agree All I need is a good kick up the rear Decided to stay strong on the straight path |
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| Norm Deplume | Dec 14 2013, 12:04 PM Post #1474 |
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Decided to stay strong on the straight path I wish that you'd stayed wet in your bath |
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| tafkaj | Dec 14 2013, 12:44 PM Post #1475 |
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Decided to stay strong on the straight path I wish that you'd stayed wet in your bath, 'Cos I've got a telescope |
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| Mobson | Dec 14 2013, 03:32 PM Post #1476 |
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Decided to stay strong on the straight path I wish that you'd stayed wet in your bath, 'Cos I've got a telescope And I really, really hope |
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| Norm Deplume | Dec 14 2013, 03:47 PM Post #1477 |
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Decided to stay strong on the straight path I wish that you'd stayed wet in your bath, 'Cos I've got a telescope And I really, really hope That you get out and stand near the hearth The time for the speeches had arrived |
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| chocster | Dec 15 2013, 02:04 AM Post #1478 |
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The time for the speeches had arrive Walking up, giving all a high-five |
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| Norm Deplume | Dec 15 2013, 11:56 AM Post #1479 |
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You are still learning aren't you Chocs. You can't take a letter off my first line just to match up your bit |
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| chocster | Dec 15 2013, 07:32 PM Post #1480 |
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Teach me Norm, I don't understands what you mean? What letter? oh Now I see, sorry norm, simple copy/paste error (human) lol I might be learning but .... The time for the speeches had arrived My photo on the wall I high-fived |
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| Mobson | Dec 17 2013, 04:50 AM Post #1481 |
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The time for the speeches had arrived My photo on the wall I high-fived The audience went wild |
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| chocster | Dec 17 2013, 10:15 AM Post #1482 |
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The time for the speeches had arrived My photo on the wall I high-fived The audience went wild It got to my head so much, I stage-dived |
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| Norm Deplume | Dec 17 2013, 12:13 PM Post #1483 |
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FOR CHOCSTER: http://www.gigglepoetry.com/poetryclass/limerickcontesthelp.html |
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| dai Cottomy | Dec 17 2013, 01:53 PM Post #1484 |
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The time for the speeches had arrived My photo on the wall I high-fived The audience went wild By my features beguiled It got to my head so much, I stage-dived 'Selfies' are my current obsession |
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| tafkaj | Dec 17 2013, 02:10 PM Post #1485 |
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'Selfies' are my current obsession - In fact, I'm about t'take a fresh 'un |
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| chocster | Dec 17 2013, 03:49 PM Post #1486 |
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'Selfies' are my current obsession - In fact, I'm about t'take a fresh 'un With my duck face on |
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| Norm Deplume | Dec 17 2013, 04:35 PM Post #1487 |
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'Selfies' are my current obsession - In fact, I'm about t'take a fresh 'un With my duck face on Look like Disney's Don |
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| Mobson | Dec 17 2013, 05:38 PM Post #1488 |
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Selfies' are my current obsession - In fact, I'm about t'take a fresh 'un With my duck face on Look like Disney's Don Attending his first screen audition Edited by Mobson, Dec 17 2013, 05:39 PM.
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| Mobson | Dec 17 2013, 07:18 PM Post #1489 |
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Loving my new leopard print onesie
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| Norm Deplume | Dec 17 2013, 08:11 PM Post #1490 |
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Loving my new leopard print onesie And wearing it really is fun see |
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| waiting4atickle | Dec 18 2013, 02:57 AM Post #1491 |
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Loving my new leopard print onesie And wearing it really is fun see But out on the street |
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| Mobson | Dec 18 2013, 03:08 AM Post #1492 |
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Loving my new leopard print onesie And wearing it really is fun see But out on the street Everyone that I greet |
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| waiting4atickle | Dec 18 2013, 03:23 AM Post #1493 |
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Loving my new leopard print onesie And wearing it really is fun see But out on the street Everyone that I greet Says I look even cooler than Fonzie. When the jukebox won't work, what to do? |
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| Mobson | Dec 18 2013, 06:07 AM Post #1494 |
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When the jukebox won't work, what to do? Can't play Buddy Holly's Peggy Sue Edited by Mobson, Dec 18 2013, 06:08 AM.
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| dai Cottomy | Dec 18 2013, 10:59 AM Post #1495 |
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When the jukebox won't work, what to do? Can't play Buddy Holly's Peggy Sue Just whistle or sing |
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| chocster | Dec 18 2013, 11:28 AM Post #1496 |
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When the jukebox won't work, what to do? Can't play Buddy Holly's Peggy Sue Just whistle or sing Or do something |
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| waiting4atickle | Dec 18 2013, 01:36 PM Post #1497 |
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When the jukebox won't work, what to do? Can't play Buddy Holly's Peggy Sue Just whistle or sing Or do something Like give it a kick with your shoe. A dancer from downtown Detroit |
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| rumbaba | Dec 18 2013, 01:51 PM Post #1498 |
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A dancer from downtown Detroit Saw a chance that she had to exploit |
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| Norm Deplume | Dec 18 2013, 02:05 PM Post #1499 |
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A dancer from downtown Detroit Saw a chance that she had to exploit With a swift soft-shoe-shuffle |
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| waiting4atickle | Dec 18 2013, 08:02 PM Post #1500 |
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A dancer from downtown Detroit Saw a chance that she had to exploit With a swift soft-shoe-shuffle Which caused quite a kerfuffle |
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