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They Thought I was Nuts

d’Arenberg Cube Restaurant . Mc Laren Vale, South Australia, Chester Osborn I built a model (cube it was)They said ridiculousChester it’s a no-goThey thought that I was nuts It will not ever happen sonMy father said to meReplied I, yes it will dadJust you wait and see My dad he is still coming to GripsContinue reading “They Thought I was Nuts”

Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Favourite

Write something incorporating the word ‘favourite’. Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO FAVOURITE Was sitting on edge of my seat (yep)Biting my nails poised in waitWaiting for Fan’s favourite word (yep)Didn’t arrive due time date You sleep in Fan?…… Sorry, it’s Sunday. You’re forgiven…… DM Fan’s responseContinue reading “Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Favourite”

Me, Ice and Edgar

Edges cuttingIce goes flyingWind is whistlingPast my facing Whistle whistle…… Swishing icingWhistling facingI am onnaSki slope racing Alta, Utah…… Wind is whistlingSki slope racingEdgar he isHappy clapping Clap clap clap…… Push on lad…… You show great promise…… Thankyou Edgar…… Don MatthewsNovember 2022 G’day My drinking buddy Skip

Linonophobia

Do you know what linonophobia is?Billy does I am linonophobicPhobic ’bout this thingWhat is this thing I’m phobic ’bout ?Ring-a-ding-a-ding Linono which doth frighten me(Linono with an L)Is any kind of thing of stringRing-a-ding-da-bell Ding ding ding…… I cannot do no sewingI cannot tie my shoesI’m linononphobic(I drown my fear in booze) Glug glug glug……Continue reading “Linonophobia”