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Solace Behind a Tree

After guzzlin' beer Gus needed to pee. He sought solace behind a nearby tree. Before the judge he was fined, To which Gus gravely opined: "Where e'er you be let yer water flow free!" Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 3/1/2016 7:52:00 PM
Haha! I've done this many a time, Bob! When nature calls, no one stalls. Thanks for reading Flackmoth and Swiss Cheese. There is some truth to that write, you know. Next time you buy Swiss cheese, note the size of the holes on some chunks. / M
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Date: 2/27/2016 12:31:00 PM
ohh, the judge must have been taken aback!... so funny and true, bob... your sense of humor always shines!..huggs
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Date: 2/24/2016 9:19:00 AM
Cute one..Must have been reared on a farm..LOL..Sara
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Date: 2/22/2016 4:56:00 PM
Hello Bob ... a dam wall can only hold back so much water before the weakest point succumbs. That judge needs educating - thanks Bob - Lindsay
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Date: 2/22/2016 7:19:00 AM
Wonderful limerick Robert. Wherever you be..lol
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 2/22/2016 7:17:00 PM
Thank you Tim - yep! wherever you may be in an emergency! Great to hear from you - Bob
Date: 2/22/2016 5:02:00 AM
Brilliant limerick CMSgt Robert..
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Date: 2/21/2016 8:20:00 PM
cute one. That Gus is a "free" spirit
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Date: 2/21/2016 8:13:00 PM
Nice little gem there, there was one more line which captured it all for me, but its in my head. Nice write and so true.
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 2/22/2016 7:23:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed the write, Reggae and thx for taking time to comment - best always - bob h
Date: 2/21/2016 5:35:00 PM
worth every penny of the fine...when you gotta go, you gotta go......your a funny guy Hinshaw...BG
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Date: 2/21/2016 5:10:00 PM
Robert,..Excellent piece.. i love the last line
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