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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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| May-Cee | Apr 30 2017, 11:25 PM Post #3101 |
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Though Irish, I've never been fond of stew I'd much rather have some strong brew Who's been telling these tales? And airing my fondness for ales? Hard to admit it but I reckon it's true In Belfast, "on the brew" means "on the dole" |
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| dai Cottomy | May 1 2017, 03:40 PM Post #3102 |
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In Belfast, "on the brew" means "on the dole" Financially, you're in a black hole |
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| Caro | May 4 2017, 02:24 AM Post #3103 |
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In Belfast, "on the brew" means "on the dole" Financially, you're in a black hole You've got not much dough |
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| Douglas | May 4 2017, 11:41 PM Post #3104 |
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In Belfast, "on the brew" means "on the dole" Financially, you're in a black hole You've got not much dough And your spirits are low |
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| May-Cee | May 6 2017, 04:13 PM Post #3105 |
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In Belfast, "on the brew" means "on the dole" Financially, you're in a black hole You've got not much dough And your spirits are low I guess it's back to me dancing round that pole Actually, words-wise, "brew" really means Bureau |
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| waiting4atickle | May 6 2017, 07:08 PM Post #3106 |
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Actually, words-wise, "brew" really means Bureau That seems a trifle obscure, no? |
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| May-Cee | May 6 2017, 07:41 PM Post #3107 |
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Actually, words-wise, "brew" really means Bureau That seems a trifle obscure, no? Not in Ireland and Scotland |
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| May-Cee | May 7 2017, 03:04 AM Post #3108 |
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Actually, words-wise, "brew" really means Bureau That seems a trifle obscure, no? Not in Ireland and Scotland With a different shorthand It's the way we pronounce the word, don't you know? A pricey new collar, my cat won't wear the bell |
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| dai Cottomy | May 7 2017, 05:56 PM Post #3109 |
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A pricey new collar, my cat won't wear the bell If I put it upon her, she miaows like hell |
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| May-Cee | May 8 2017, 02:06 PM Post #3110 |
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A pricey new collar, my cat won't wear the bell If I put it upon her, she miaows like hell Nica says "bells are so last year" |
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| dai Cottomy | May 9 2017, 10:50 AM Post #3111 |
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A pricey new collar, my cat won't wear the bell If I put it upon her, she miaows like hell Nica says "bells are so last year, Choose another bit of gear" |
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| May-Cee | May 9 2017, 02:56 PM Post #3112 |
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A pricey new collar, my cat won't wear the bell If I put it upon her, she miaows like hell Nica says "bells are so last year, Choose another bit of gear" Any youse wanna fussy cat, I'm here to sell I see your election is up on the go |
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| Caro | May 11 2017, 09:59 PM Post #3113 |
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I see your election is up on the go The prospects for lost Labour are low |
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| May-Cee | May 12 2017, 12:13 AM Post #3114 |
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I see your election is up on the go The prospects for lost Labour are low Best leave it to the Brits |
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| waiting4atickle | May 12 2017, 12:15 AM Post #3115 |
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I see your election is up on the go The prospects for lost Labour are low Best leave it to the Brits To make of themselves tits |
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| dai Cottomy | May 12 2017, 01:25 PM Post #3116 |
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I see your election is up on the go The prospects for lost Labour are low Best leave it to the Brits To make of themselves tits They prefer to go with the flow A lady doctor from Prestatyn |
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| Douglas | May 12 2017, 02:33 PM Post #3117 |
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A lady doctor from Prestatyn Would address her patients in Latin |
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| Caro | May 14 2017, 09:35 PM Post #3118 |
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A lady doctor from Prestatyn Would address her patients in Latin They'd look so bemused |
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| dai Cottomy | May 15 2017, 02:12 PM Post #3119 |
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A lady doctor from Prestatyn Would address her patients in Latin They'd look so bemused At the language she used |
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| May-Cee | May 15 2017, 03:55 PM Post #3120 |
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A lady doctor from Prestatyn Would address her patients in Latin They'd look so bemused At the language she used With her bills she always adds the VAT in Yesterday a rare day when sport gives pleasure |
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| Douglas | May 15 2017, 05:29 PM Post #3121 |
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Yesterday a rare day when sport gives pleasure To one and all, in equal measure |
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| May-Cee | May 15 2017, 07:22 PM Post #3122 |
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Yesterday a rare day when sport gives pleasure To one and all, in equal measure I wouldn't say that to a Hull fan |
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| Caro | May 15 2017, 11:31 PM Post #3123 |
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Yesterday a rare day when sport gives pleasure To one and all, in equal measure I wouldn't say that to a Hull fan He might be a dull man |
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| May-Cee | May 16 2017, 12:24 PM Post #3124 |
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Yesterday a rare day when sport gives pleasure To one and all, in equal measure I wouldn't say that to a Hull fan He might be a dull man He can enjoy the second league at his leisure Pros and cons, this working from home lark |
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| dai Cottomy | May 16 2017, 12:29 PM Post #3125 |
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Pros and cons, this working from home lark Isn't exactly a walk in the park Edited by dai Cottomy, May 16 2017, 12:39 PM.
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| waiting4atickle | May 16 2017, 12:43 PM Post #3126 |
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Pros and cons, this working from home lark Isn't exactly a walk in the park So many distractions |
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| Douglas | May 16 2017, 02:29 PM Post #3127 |
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Pros and cons, this working from home lark Isn't exactly a walk in the park So many distractions And other attractions |
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| dai Cottomy | May 16 2017, 05:50 PM Post #3128 |
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Pros and cons, this working from home lark Isn't exactly a walk in the park So many distractions And other attractions To prevent you from leaving your mark I'm not too keen on the human race |
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| Douglas | May 16 2017, 06:10 PM Post #3129 |
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I'm not too keen on the human race. It doesn't seem to know its place |
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| dai Cottomy | May 16 2017, 06:36 PM Post #3130 |
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I'm not too keen on the human race. It doesn't seem to know its place They get everywhere |
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| Caro | May 16 2017, 09:52 PM Post #3131 |
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I'm not too keen on the human race. It doesn't seem to know its place They get everywhere And don't seem to care |
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| dai Cottomy | May 17 2017, 02:41 AM Post #3132 |
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I'm not too keen on the human race. It doesn't seem to know its place They get everywhere And don't seem to care There goes one now - what a disgrace! A deep sea diver called Bertie |
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| Caro | May 17 2017, 04:03 AM Post #3133 |
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A deep sea diver called Bertie Felt old when he reached nearly thirty |
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| dai Cottomy | May 17 2017, 12:25 PM Post #3134 |
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A deep sea diver called Bertie Felt old when he reached nearly thirty His wife said "Hey, Bert" |
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| May-Cee | May 17 2017, 07:28 PM Post #3135 |
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A deep sea diver called Bertie Felt old when he reached nearly thirty His wife said "Hey, Bert" "Surely my bum is still pert?" So it's obvious they got down and dirty Sorry - I'm after doing it again! The gift of the gab can often be a curse |
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| dai Cottomy | May 18 2017, 07:21 PM Post #3136 |
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The gift of the gab can often be a curse Stony silence is probably worse |
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| waiting4atickle | May 18 2017, 09:45 PM Post #3137 |
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The gift of the gab can often be a curse Stony silence is probably worse Somewhere in between |
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| Caro | May 18 2017, 10:26 PM Post #3138 |
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The gift of the gab can often be a curse Stony silence is probably worse Somewhere in between It's all quite serene |
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| dai Cottomy | May 19 2017, 12:19 PM Post #3139 |
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The gift of the gab can often be a curse Stony silence is probably worse Somewhere in between It's all quite serene When it's put into Petrarchian verse The once was a man from Devises Edited by dai Cottomy, May 19 2017, 12:31 PM.
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| Douglas | May 19 2017, 02:12 PM Post #3140 |
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The once was a man from Devises Who was charged at the local assizes |
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| May-Cee | May 19 2017, 03:22 PM Post #3141 |
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There once was a man from Devises Who was charged at the local assizes He pleaded mild derangement |
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| dai Cottomy | May 19 2017, 11:27 PM Post #3142 |
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There once was a man from Devizes Who was charged at the local assizes He pleaded mild derangement Counsel made an arrangement |
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| May-Cee | May 20 2017, 07:09 PM Post #3143 |
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There once was a man from Devizes Who was charged at the local assizes He pleaded mild derangement Counsel made an arrangement In truth he's as compos mentis as I is First time ever, I've just hired a chimney sweep |
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| Douglas | May 21 2017, 10:14 AM Post #3144 |
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First time ever, I've just hired a chimney sweep Though his prices do seem very steep |
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| May-Cee | May 21 2017, 10:44 AM Post #3145 |
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First time ever, I've just hired a chimney sweep Though his prices do seem very steep New house, pricey shock |
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| Douglas | May 21 2017, 11:31 AM Post #3146 |
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First time ever, I've just hired a chimney sweep Though his prices do seem very steep New house, pricey shock But the chimney's a-block |
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| dai Cottomy | May 21 2017, 12:42 PM Post #3147 |
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First time ever, I've just hired a chimney sweep Though his prices do seem very steep New house, pricey shock But the chimney's a-block It's enough to make anyone weep I've taken to painting the house Edited by dai Cottomy, May 21 2017, 12:54 PM.
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| waiting4atickle | May 21 2017, 07:18 PM Post #3148 |
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I've taken to painting the house While listening to waltzes by Strauss |
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| Douglas | May 21 2017, 10:11 PM Post #3149 |
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I've taken to painting the house While listening to waltzes by Strauss I keep time with my brush |
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| dai Cottomy | May 22 2017, 06:57 AM Post #3150 |
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I've taken to painting the house While listening to waltzes by Strauss I keep time with my brush There's no need to rush |
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| Douglas | May 22 2017, 11:25 AM Post #3151 |
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I've taken to painting the house While listening to waltzes by Strauss I keep time with my brush There's no need to rush It gets me away from my spouse. One day, as I walked down the lane |
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| dai Cottomy | May 22 2017, 12:54 PM Post #3152 |
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One day, as I walked down the lane I suddenly fell down a drain |
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| May-Cee | May 22 2017, 01:44 PM Post #3153 |
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One day, as I walked down the lane I suddenly fell down a drain Luckily the CCTV |
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| Douglas | May 22 2017, 05:31 PM Post #3154 |
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One day, as I walked down the lane I suddenly fell down a drain Luckily the CCTV Got a recording of me |
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| Caro | May 22 2017, 11:11 PM Post #3155 |
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One day, as I walked down the lane I suddenly fell down a drain Luckily the CCTV Got a recording of me And helped by way of a chain. I once saw a fox on the road |
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| dai Cottomy | May 22 2017, 11:40 PM Post #3156 |
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I once saw a fox on the road It was trying to swallow a toad |
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| Douglas | May 23 2017, 12:11 PM Post #3157 |
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I once saw a fox on the road It was trying to swallow a toad It stuck in his throat |
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| dai Cottomy | May 23 2017, 12:36 PM Post #3158 |
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I once saw a fox on the road It was trying to swallow a toad It stuck in his throat Then along came a stoat |
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| Douglas | May 23 2017, 02:30 PM Post #3159 |
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I once saw a fox on the road It was trying to swallow a toad It stuck in his throat Then along came a stoat And relieved the fox of his load. A fox and her cubs live next door |
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| dai Cottomy | May 23 2017, 02:43 PM Post #3160 |
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A fox and her cubs live next door They set up house under the floor |
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| Douglas | May 23 2017, 02:57 PM Post #3161 |
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A fox and her cubs live next door They set up house under the floor Of my neighbour's shed |
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| waiting4atickle | May 25 2017, 10:52 PM Post #3162 |
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A fox and her cubs live next door They set up house under the floor Of my neighbour's shed While he was in bed |
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| dai Cottomy | May 27 2017, 01:22 PM Post #3163 |
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A fox and her cubs live next door They set up house under the floor Of my neighbour's shed While he was in bed Unaware of the stoat in the drawer A rent collector from Harrow Edited by dai Cottomy, May 27 2017, 01:23 PM.
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| May-Cee | May 28 2017, 01:16 PM Post #3164 |
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A rent collector from Harrow Missed her old life back in Jarrow |
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| dai Cottomy | May 28 2017, 09:57 PM Post #3165 |
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A rent collector from Harrow Missed her old life back in Jarrow She went back one day |
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| waiting4atickle | May 29 2017, 12:52 AM Post #3166 |
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A rent collector from Harrow Missed her old life back in Jarrow She went back one day And decided to stay |
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| dai Cottomy | May 29 2017, 11:24 AM Post #3167 |
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A rent collector from Harrow Missed her old life back in Jarrow She went back one day And decided to stay And stick to the straight and narrow A driving instructor from Cheam |
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| waiting4atickle | May 29 2017, 09:26 PM Post #3168 |
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A driving instructor from Cheam Awoke from a terrible dream |
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| Mobson | May 30 2017, 02:10 PM Post #3169 |
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A driving instructor from Cheam Awoke from a terrible dream On an F1 track |
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| dai Cottomy | May 30 2017, 02:17 PM Post #3170 |
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A driving instructor from Cheam Awoke from a terrible dream On an F1 track He heard a loud crack Edited by dai Cottomy, May 30 2017, 02:21 PM.
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| May-Cee | Jun 2 2017, 08:29 PM Post #3171 |
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A driving instructor from Cheam Awoke from a terrible dream On an F1 track He heard a loud crack Before bed, no more crackers and cream Before slumber I like a good romance |
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| dai Cottomy | Jun 4 2017, 11:56 AM Post #3172 |
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Before slumber I like a good romance But before that, I like to dance |
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| May-Cee | Jun 4 2017, 05:25 PM Post #3173 |
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Before slumber I like a good romance But before that, I like to dance I was thinking of books |
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| waiting4atickle | Jun 6 2017, 12:18 AM Post #3174 |
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Before slumber I like a good romance But before that, I like to dance I was thinking of books Like ones by Helen Brooks |
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| May-Cee | Jun 6 2017, 10:56 AM Post #3175 |
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Before slumber I like a good romance But before that, I like to dance I was thinking of books Like ones by Helen Brooks But I won't say no to a man with no pants That was saucy, I'll confess to my Priest |
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| Douglas | Jun 6 2017, 12:35 PM Post #3176 |
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That was saucy, I'll confess to my Priest But I'll just tell him the least |
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| dai Cottomy | Jun 6 2017, 12:48 PM Post #3177 |
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That was saucy, I'll confess to my Priest But I'll just tell him the least Don't want to bare my soul |
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| May-Cee | Jun 6 2017, 03:23 PM Post #3178 |
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That was saucy, I'll confess to my Priest But I'll just tell him the least Don't want to bare my soul For religious folderol |
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| dai Cottomy | Jun 6 2017, 04:49 PM Post #3179 |
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That was saucy, I'll confess to my Priest But I'll just tell him the least Don't want to bare my soul For religious folderol A taste is as good as a feast Cleopatra was Queen of the Nile |
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| Douglas | Jun 7 2017, 04:23 PM Post #3180 |
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Cleopatra was Queen of the Nile. She dressed in the greatest of style |
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| dai Cottomy | Jun 7 2017, 05:18 PM Post #3181 |
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Cleopatra was Queen of the Nile. She dressed in the greatest of style Mark Antony said: |
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| Douglas | Jun 7 2017, 05:24 PM Post #3182 |
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Cleopatra was Queen of the Nile. She dressed in the greatest of style Mark Antony said: "Let's get into bed." |
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| waiting4atickle | Jun 7 2017, 11:40 PM Post #3183 |
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Cleopatra was Queen of the Nile. She dressed in the greatest of style Mark Antony said: "Let's get into bed." "I've a snake that will make you smile." A wily snake charmer from Cairo |
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| dai Cottomy | Jun 8 2017, 01:03 PM Post #3184 |
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A neat conclusion, Tick A wily snake charmer from Cairo Had an asp that looked like a Biro |
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| Douglas | Jun 8 2017, 05:43 PM Post #3185 |
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A wily snake charmer from Cairo Had an asp that looked like a Biro When picked up to write |
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| waiting4atickle | Jun 8 2017, 06:27 PM Post #3186 |
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A wily snake charmer from Cairo Had an asp that looked like a Biro When picked up to write It didn't half bite (Thanks for your kind words, Dai. I'm all there with my cough drops.) |
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| dai Cottomy | Jun 8 2017, 11:07 PM Post #3187 |
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A wily snake charmer from Cairo Had an asp that looked like a Biro When picked up to write It didn't half bite His chances of survival were zero Two jolly dustmen from Dorking |
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| waiting4atickle | Jun 9 2017, 01:49 PM Post #3188 |
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Two jolly dustmen from Dorking Got all the residents talking |
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| Douglas | Jun 9 2017, 05:52 PM Post #3189 |
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Two jolly dustmen from Dorking Got all the residents talking. When they came for the bins |
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| waiting4atickle | Jun 10 2017, 01:25 AM Post #3190 |
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Two jolly dustmen from Dorking Got all the residents talking. When they came for the bins In fishnets and sequins |
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| Douglas | Jun 10 2017, 02:05 AM Post #3191 |
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Two jolly dustmen from Dorking Got all the residents talking. When they came for the bins In fishnets and sequins. What a curious way of working ! The election result's a surprise |
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| waiting4atickle | Jun 11 2017, 01:23 AM Post #3192 |
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The election result's a surprise And May lead to some compromise |
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| May-Cee | Jun 11 2017, 01:21 PM Post #3193 |
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The election result's a surprise And May lead to some compromise But the DUP! |
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| Douglas | Jun 11 2017, 03:32 PM Post #3194 |
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The election result's a surprise And May lead to some compromise But the DUP! As you will see |
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| May-Cee | Jun 11 2017, 09:39 PM Post #3195 |
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The election result's a surprise And May lead to some compromise But the DUP! As you will see She's so desperate she'll try on for size Just written my first notes for an album sleeve |
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| Douglas | Jun 12 2017, 03:17 PM Post #3196 |
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Just written my first notes for an album sleeve You'll find that my comments are hard to believe |
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| May-Cee | Jun 12 2017, 06:25 PM Post #3197 |
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Just written my first notes for an album sleeve You'll find that my comments are hard to believe It's Euros in the bank |
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| Douglas | Jun 12 2017, 10:35 PM Post #3198 |
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Just written my first notes for an album sleeve You'll find that my comments are hard to believe It's Euros in the bank And I know who to thank |
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| waiting4atickle | Jun 12 2017, 11:16 PM Post #3199 |
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Just written my first notes for an album sleeve You'll find that my comments are hard to believe It's Euros in the bank And I know who to thank Ah, the magic a few words can weave. A limerick writer from Cork |
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| Douglas | Jun 13 2017, 11:48 AM Post #3200 |
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A limerick writer from Cork One day was stalking a stork |
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