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Thread: Circus: Knockout Quiz 2005
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Barnabas62
Shipmate
# 9110
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Posted
Barnabas62 states
that he likes almost all the Shipmates
The argumentations
from several nations
Show just why a Great Judgement awaits!
(shiver, shiver)
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Who is it that you seek? How then shall we live? How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?
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Gremlin
Ship's Cryptanalyst
# 129
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Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Pânts:
Did I miss something? What was that for Sir Kev?
He's already posted one about himself near the top of the thread. I'm guessing he's posted this here 'cos we don't have a current Limerick thread.
Gremlin
p.s. Before anyone asks... No!
[ 17. August 2005, 20:38: Message edited by: Gremlin ]
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Too many freaks, not enough circuses.
Ahhh...I see the screw-up fairy has visited us again...
Oh I get it... like humour... but different.
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Paul Mason
Shipmate
# 7562
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A shipmate by the name of Paul Mason,
cut his hair with the aid of a basin,
shaved the back of his head,
drew a smile there instead,
now you can't tell which way he's facing.
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Now posting as LatePaul
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Paul Mason
Shipmate
# 7562
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Posted
A Mason whose first name was Paul,
would worry his thing was too small,
he tried pills, pumps and creams,
to get the schlong of his dreams,
but now he's got nothing at all!
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Now posting as LatePaul
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Chorister
Completely Frocked
# 473
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Posted
Phew, gasp, only just made this thread, I've been busy preparing for my holiday (which means I'll probably have to miss the next round).....
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When Chorister sang in the choir,
The Church roof jumped 10 metres higher.
The stained glass got smashed,
The acolytes crashed
And their candles set her surplice on fire!
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Retired, sitting back and watching others for a change.
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Jonah the Whale
Ship's pet cetacean
# 1244
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Posted
A large cetacean called Jonah
Decided to test the Quizmaster
By seeing if a non-
Rhyming or scanning ode
Could still be considered a limerick.
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Anselm
Shipmate
# 4499
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Posted
When Anselm posted on this thread
He really should have been in bed.
But seeing the quiz
thought he'd give it a wizz.
Who needs sleep when there's coffee instead?
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carpe diem domini
...seize the day to play dominoes?
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Dave the Bass
Shipmate
# 155
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"A new knockout quiz - that's great,"
Thought Dave, the bass-playing shipmate,
But he found it so tricky
To write something limeriky
That he ended up going to bed late.
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Sir Kevin
Ship's Gaffer
# 3492
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Posted
My name is Sir Kevin
I'm not from Devon
Nor do I hail from Hell
And that is just as well
Fuzzy bunnies: Heaven
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If you board the wrong train, it is no use running along the corridor in the other direction Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Writing is currently my hobby, not yet my profession.
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Flausa
Mad Woman
# 3466
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Posted
Flausa went totally mad
when she fell for a strange English lad.
So she dyed her hair blonde
Then moved 'cross the pond
and now both the nutters are glad.
![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Sir Kevin
Ship's Gaffer
# 3492
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Posted
![[Overused]](graemlins/notworthy.gif) ![[Killing me]](graemlins/killingme.gif)
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If you board the wrong train, it is no use running along the corridor in the other direction Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Writing is currently my hobby, not yet my profession.
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welsh dragon
Shipmate
# 3249
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Posted
A welsh dragon frequents this place
whose post count fell off to a trace.
It used to be higher,
has she lost her fire,
or are her interests increasingly base?
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Procrastinus
Ship's Fortean
# 9915
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Posted
Procrastinus was most throughly confused
Didn't want to be wrongly accused
Can we post many ?
Want to be like Kenny
With excitement completely enthused !
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Dare to be wise; begin.
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Dubitante
Shipmate
# 10015
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Posted
Wasn't sure if multiple entries are allowed, but here goes:
Dubitante got into a fight,
With a vicar over who's right,
He believes in God
That Clerical clod;
It's clear his theology's shite.
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"The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity."
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Pânts*
Ship's underwear
# 4487
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Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Gremlin:
quote:
Originally posted by Pânts:
Did I miss something? What was that for Sir Kev?
He's already posted one about himself near the top of the thread. I'm guessing he's posted this here 'cos we don't have a current Limerick thread.
Gremlin
p.s. Before anyone asks... No!
Exactly. Pointless.
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I'm not here any more. Dial 999 to get me. (No. Please don't really. Bit you could PM me on my new number cos I never get PMs!)
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Moth
Shipmate
# 2589
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A limerick based on my name?
A fine way to open a game!
I did well last time,
And the challenge of rhyme
Has drawn me, a Moth to a flame!
I said I wouldn't do this quiz again! Just don't make me play "gemsters", OK? ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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"There are governments that burn books, and then there are those that sell the libraries and shut the universities to anyone who can't pay for a key." Laurie Penny.
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Quizmaster
Quick quipper
# 1435
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Just to remind you that if you let this slip onto page two I may have to start the quiz.
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The more questions I ask the more I ask fewer questions.
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The wise person does not know all the answers, but always asks the right questions.
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sharkshooter
Not your average shark
# 1589
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Posted
There once was a family of sharkshooters.
The mother had a nice pair of hooters,
While the son watched a cartoon,
Father sharpened his harpoon,
And the daughter’s too young to have suiters.
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Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. [Psalm 19:14]
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The Rogue
Shipmate
# 2275
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Posted
Rather than spell out my name
Or giving a clue to the same
Going on in mystery
Under cover of this tree
Ending my one chance of fame
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If everyone starts thinking outside the box does outside the box come back inside?
Posts: 2507 | From: Toton | Registered: Feb 2002
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christianjimmy
Shipmate
# 1820
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Posted
christianjimmy was sad
cos he thought his limerick was bad
but to his surprise
it won him a prize
and quizmaster's made him quite glad
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[on discovering that 'Happy Birthday' was composed in 1924]
Alan Davies: What did people sing in 1923, for goodness' sake? They got the cake out and everyone just stood about in a slightly awkward silence?
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welsh dragon
Shipmate
# 3249
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Posted
The Rogue has a poetical gene. O!
he played round with what the forms mean. So
Telling no lies,
He won the prize
For an original ode in the Beano.
(Apologies if it was the Dandy. I couldn't quite remember...)
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Pânts*
Ship's underwear
# 4487
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Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Quizmaster:
Just to remind you that if you let this slip onto page two I may have to start the quiz.
So this post being halfway down page two means...??
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I'm not here any more. Dial 999 to get me. (No. Please don't really. Bit you could PM me on my new number cos I never get PMs!)
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sharkshooter
Not your average shark
# 1589
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Posted
He is referring to the thread being listed on page two of the Circus board. At least, that is the way I interpreted it.
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Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. [Psalm 19:14]
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Pânts*
Ship's underwear
# 4487
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Posted
Ahhha!! Gottcha. So I got ta stop waffling and bringing it to the top then!?!? ![[Snigger]](graemlins/snigger.gif)
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I'm not here any more. Dial 999 to get me. (No. Please don't really. Bit you could PM me on my new number cos I never get PMs!)
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Hazey*Jane
Ship's Biscuit Crumbs
# 8754
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A pixie-eared shipmate called Hazey
Was often considered quite crazy
For entering games
When unsure of the aims.
Her dimness suggests she is lazy.
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Sir Kevin
Ship's Gaffer
# 3492
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Posted
A board surfer named Kevin
At sea with bunnies from Heav'n
Climbed off of his board
And into the Accorde
Saying 'Let's race to Devon'
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If you board the wrong train, it is no use running along the corridor in the other direction Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Writing is currently my hobby, not yet my profession.
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Procrastinus
Ship's Fortean
# 9915
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Posted
Procrastinus was quite curious
Is this the biz ?
Is there more to the quiz ?
Without info the folks will be furious
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Dare to be wise; begin.
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Quizmaster
Quick quipper
# 1435
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Posted
Procrastinus,
Sharkshooter being a past performer, and a good one, picked up 2 points for his post.
Being Smart he has interpreted my comment about page 2 accurately and being Helpful he has informed you all.
Trust me - all will become clear.
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The more questions I ask the more I ask fewer questions.
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The wise person does not know all the answers, but always asks the right questions.
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Hazey*Jane
Ship's Biscuit Crumbs
# 8754
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Posted
So does this mean that you won't actually explicitly state the rules/guidelines, but it is up to us to pick up on the hints and convey them to our fellow shipmates?
And do I get any points for this insightful observation? ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
Or do I get points deducted for being cheeky to the Quizmaster?
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Quizmaster
Quick quipper
# 1435
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Posted
2 Points to Hazey Jane for being both NEW and SMART. Get the idea?
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The more questions I ask the more I ask fewer questions.
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The wise person does not know all the answers, but always asks the right questions.
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Wet Kipper
Circus Runaway
# 1654
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Posted
I'm not usually one to go looking for points ![[Two face]](graemlins/scot_twoface.gif) , but what about my hint in the "top 10" thread ?
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- insert randomly chosen, potentially Deep and Meaningful™ song lyrics here -
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Anselm
Shipmate
# 4499
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Posted
If I admit that I have absolutely NO idea what's going on - and thereby give others an opportunity to earn points by explaining what IS going on - will I earn any points?
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carpe diem domini
...seize the day to play dominoes?
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Hazey*Jane
Ship's Biscuit Crumbs
# 8754
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Posted
Thank you Quizmaster. Is that a new signature also designed to help us in this game?
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Little Miss Methodist*
Ship's Diplomat
# 4367
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Posted
So, Quizmaster, will you start the next round when this thread slips onto page two of the circus?
If thats the case, then I guess we should all just stop posting...
LMM
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Past the point of no return,
The final threshold.
The bridge is crossed, so stand and watch it burn.
We've passed the point of no return.
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Quizmaster
Quick quipper
# 1435
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Posted
PRELIMINARY ROUND : TOWNS & CITIES
Rather than keep the newcomers in suspense for too long - an example round while we wait for any more competitors to materialise seems like a good idea.
You must name a town or city in the world that has since the year 2000 had a population over 500,000. When you have all named your town or city the two who are closest together in terms of distance will be eliminated (although as this is a preliminary round the knocking out will not take place).
If anyone can prove that the population of your named place is less than 500,000 you will also be knocked out (although not in this round).
N.B. Newcomers to the contest should produce a limerick with their ship name in as well as a place for this preliminary round.
This is a good chance to practice.
P.S. I am off on holiday for a week so expect no responses until I return.
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The more questions I ask the more I ask fewer questions.
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The wise person does not know all the answers, but always asks the right questions.
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da_musicman
Shipmate
# 1018
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Posted
There once was a man from Nantucket
who employed a pheasant to pluck it
It squawked for a day
and then he said "I've left off my name,Oh Have intercourse with it"
Lets try again.
They saw the man and did shout
Whenever he was about about.
They'd call out his name again and again
"da_musicman you've forgotten your trout"
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sharkshooter
Not your average shark
# 1589
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Posted
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. [Psalm 19:14]
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Grits
Compassionate fundamentalist
# 4169
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Posted
New Delhi, India
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Lord, fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff, and shut it when I've said enough. Amen.
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Carex
Shipmate
# 9643
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Posted
A gardening woman named Anna
was talking with her garden planna:
"Over here plant a sedge
with a pale yellow edge
like carex ehrenbergiana."
Honolulu, Hawaii
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Tabby Cat
Shipmate
# 4561
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Posted
Perth, Western Australia
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MrSponge2U
Ship’s scrub
# 3076
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Posted
Denver, Colorado, USA
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sig? what sig?
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Pânts*
Ship's underwear
# 4487
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Posted
Auckland, NZ
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I'm not here any more. Dial 999 to get me. (No. Please don't really. Bit you could PM me on my new number cos I never get PMs!)
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sharkshooter
Not your average shark
# 1589
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Posted
Note to fellow players:
It is important to read the rules for each round. The opening for the first round said: quote:
WRITE A 5 LINE LIMERICK CONTAINING YOUR SHIP NAME as displayed in this thread
so if your limerick is not 5 lines and/or does not contain your ship name, perhaps you might like to take a mulligan.
Also, in some rounds, it will be better to post near the end of the round (they will likely have a deadline attached) since the object in any round is not usually to win, but to avoid being last. So, for example, if you are asked to post the most expensive perfume* (least expensive being eliminated) if 25 people have already posted, all you have to do is beat one of them.
* Since this was used before, I doubt it will be used again.
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Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. [Psalm 19:14]
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Ann
Curious
# 94
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Posted
"My sister was driving her Ford
To a city of millions," I averred,
"Right down by the water"
And he said, "Jakarta?"
"No, she went of her own accord."
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Ann
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Tom Day
Ship's revolutionary
# 3630
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Posted
There once was a young Circus Host
Who went swimming off devon's fine coast.
Said Tom to his wife
tis colder than Fife
Please get me some warm buttered toast.
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My allotment blog
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Hazey*Jane
Ship's Biscuit Crumbs
# 8754
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Posted
quote:
Originally posted by sharkshooter:
so if your limerick is not 5 lines and/or does not contain your ship name, perhaps you might like to take a mulligan...
Does it need to contain your entire ship name?
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Procrastinus
Ship's Fortean
# 9915
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Posted
Kathmandu, Nepal
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Dare to be wise; begin.
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