Dino

There once lived a gambler named Dino who was terribly fond of vino. Since he’d drink and play bad, and lose all that he had, he was loved at every casino. But drunk as a skunk, that guy Dino wreaked havoc one evening in Reno. Now his vices he’s licked after being drop-kicked by a mafia guy named Gino. Written June 18, 2011 For Francine Robert's "Bottle of Wine" Contest

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Maurice Yvonne

Date: 2/11/2015 12:05:00 PM

This has to be one of my favorite sets of limericks ever. You should repost this one day. Or at least put a link to it in a new post for fun.

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/19/2012 5:21:00 AM

another gem... Soup mail

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/27/2011 11:48:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Francine's "Bottle Of Wine" contest Andrea. Love, Carol

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 6/27/2011 8:40:00 AM

ha ha this is so funny Andrea. Poor Dino kicked by Gino for his gamblin ways. love phyl

Rebekah Awesomesauce

Date: 6/26/2011 6:46:00 PM

haha :)

Jack Horne

Date: 6/26/2011 10:24:00 AM

LOL, love this one. Many congrats on your three wins, aNDREA : )

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/26/2011 7:20:00 AM

Congrats Andrea on your great big win with this great write my friend..win the wine contest.. enjoy great success once again luv...

James Fraser

Date: 6/26/2011 5:12:00 AM

Oh my, is this about the wonderful Dean Martin. Fine Limerick Andrea, many congrats in Francine's contest. Have a lovely weekend :) smiles 4 U

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 6/26/2011 4:41:00 AM

This one is well written and tickles my Limerickal funny bone, Andrea. Enjoyed it. congrats to you on your win

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/25/2011 5:05:00 PM

Congrats..Sara

Francine Roberts

Date: 6/25/2011 4:23:00 PM

congrats Andrea on your 10th place win in the contest with this cool entry

Sidney Beck

Date: 6/25/2011 8:39:00 AM

great, fast moving, funny ..I liked it so much I wanted there to be more of these excellent stanzas........best wishes .....Syd

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer

Date: 6/25/2011 8:01:00 AM

Dino reminds me of many of my relatives :) Congrats. on your win!!!

Gert W. Knop

Date: 6/25/2011 2:42:00 AM

Hahaha, Andrea, only good that I'm not gambling so I don't have to fear the mafia, but you must know that different kind of mafias are active in Germany and worst is the Russian Mafia. Wish you good luck in Francine's contest! Sorry to say that my right hand and arm haven't improved and I'll have physotherapie for my left shoulder soon. I hope that at least that one will help. Love, Gert

Judy Ball

Date: 6/23/2011 6:44:00 AM

Oh Good Stuff. Great rhytem and rhyme. Good imagery. Funny story line. It has it all. Great job. God Bless, JB

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/21/2011 3:10:00 PM

I don't know Andrea..tut tut, and i had you pegged as the quiet type..shock horror..writing about ''mafia types''..and on first names.., this has got to stop.! you have even infected poor Carolyn..!i can see below...oh! my look at her comment.! anyway best for the contest..!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/21/2011 1:50:00 PM

LOL Very funny, Andrea. Especially enjoyed the drop-kicking by Gino. Best wishes in Francine's fun contest. Love, Carolyn

Jack Horne

Date: 6/21/2011 1:15:00 PM

LOL, love it!

Daver Austin

Date: 6/21/2011 12:51:00 PM

Hey! Whassa matta you, Dino? Thees guy lucky he only got drop-kicked by the mafioso. Good imagination. Love, daver

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/21/2011 3:25:00 AM

Humor brings the best to the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Good luck..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara

Don Johnson

Date: 6/21/2011 12:05:00 AM

Looks very good to me, Jerry Lewis's offsider I see, drop=kicked hey, here in Aus the ball hits the ground and you kick the bouncing ball, in rugby, over the rail tween the posts....maybe... xo, Don

Joyce Johnson

Date: 6/20/2011 10:02:00 PM

Oh this is a great entry. I couldn't think of anythinI could write about wine so I haven't entere. The contests have been coming so fast I just have to pick and chose. I wish they would slow up a bit. Love, joyce

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 6/20/2011 7:07:00 PM

this is the very style of poetry that got me interested WaaaaaY back in the day! I believe I was in 7th grade when the Limericks started flyin'. Very Cool!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 6/20/2011 3:48:00 PM

LOL nailed that meter sweetie and funny TOO! A winner for me...Light & Love

Bill Lindenmuth

Date: 6/20/2011 12:03:00 PM

was a bad day for dino to be drinking his vino would have safer at home with coffee and po ke no it was a very cute poem, you cant mess with dem guyz