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Vacation Slumber

I booked a vacation with a friend We found a beach haven – sun and sand The journey by train cost a song We slept as the miles went along Woke up at the end in no man’s land. ----------------------------------------------- Paul Callus ~ 22nd July 2014 Contest: Vacation Humour Sponsor: Carolyn Devonshire Placing: 3rd

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Cherl Dunn

Date: 2/25/2015 6:10:00 PM

Dear Paul, I think I've read this one before but that's ok, beecause I like this one, it reminds me of a vacation me of a camping trip me and my kids went on once. So I've never been real camping in the wilderness before, it was a for real experience let me tell you my friend lol. Love the lines and your storytelling my friend. Glad you liked my souper poem so much I appreicated your comment alot, thanks my friend, I'm glad I put the reciepe right lol

Paul Callus
Date: 2/26/2015 8:50:00 AM

Hi Cherl! Coming back for a second read is a good sign! I went camping a couple of times when I was much younger!! Also slept on the sand by the sea for a few days when I went to Sicily in my student days cos I was short of money:) All the best my friend. // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/29/2014 12:51:00 PM

Paul, Sweet smiles to you, sweet smiles to all.. Congratulations, on making Carolyn's Vacation Humor contest list. LOVE LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 7/29/2014 4:33:00 PM

Many thanks, Linda....we had quite a few smiles on this contest:) Can't understand how people still insist on going on holiday, after all these mishaps! // paul

Mohan Chutani

Date: 7/27/2014 10:57:00 AM

Paul, u did seem to get a return ticket.....good fun & win. Mohan

Paul Callus
Date: 7/27/2014 3:57:00 PM

Oh well, Mohan, it wasn't all doom and gloom...far from it! I have a habit of meeting with happy endings...sometimes:) // paul

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/27/2014 8:22:00 AM

Grats on your win Paul, and I love your comment responses your wit makes me smile :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/27/2014 3:54:00 PM

Hi Casarah! Lovely comments on my comments:) If I can pass on a smile, then it's my pleasure to do so. Take care. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/27/2014 8:03:00 AM

Great wit n humour Paul ! Landing nowhere must hv been aweful,, trust not a reality,, congrats on huge win!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/27/2014 3:51:00 PM

Thank you Upma! No, in real life I plan my holidays well; I hate unpleasant surprises. (I used to go on adventure ones, but that was in my carefree youth!) // paul

Roy Jerden

Date: 7/27/2014 6:26:00 AM

And it looked so nice in the brochure... Well done! Congratulations!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/27/2014 3:47:00 PM

Ahhh! Brochures are all the same! But it must have been the couple of drinks at the start of the journey that ruined it for us! Thanks for stopping by. // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 7/27/2014 12:54:00 AM

Great Limerick, congrats on the win, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 7/27/2014 3:44:00 PM

Many thanks Dr. I enjoyed your vacation humour, too! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 7/26/2014 9:09:00 PM

Congratulations dearie PAul.. :D! so my treat this time huh. :D!!!! ;)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/27/2014 3:42:00 PM

Thank you Olive_eloi!! Sorry I did not turn up for the treat...been extremely busy; but if you're still available we can meet for a nice tea:) // paul

Joyce Johnson

Date: 7/26/2014 4:22:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this fine limerick. Love, Joyce

Paul Callus
Date: 7/27/2014 3:36:00 PM

Thank you, Joyce!! I'm still smiling while thinking about your unplanned holiday:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/26/2014 1:49:00 PM

I am glad to see this on the winners' list. A well deserved win and congrats to you.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/27/2014 3:23:00 PM

Glad you took a liking to this limerick, Andrea. Thanks for the nice remarks! // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/26/2014 1:36:00 PM

Way to go with this great winning work..Congrats...Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 7/27/2014 3:14:00 PM

Thank you Sara; so glad you enjoyed this. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/26/2014 11:43:00 AM

Dear Paul, I love your limerick! Sometimes I'm afraid to sleep for fear of waking up "in no man's land." LOL Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 7/26/2014 4:16:00 PM

Hi Carolyn! Thank you so much for having me on the winners' list. It was fun participating; hope you got some good laughs out of the several witty entries that I have had the pleasure to read. Love and peace.........paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/25/2014 8:01:00 PM

Ha I enjoyed this Paul, lol... can you please tell us what happened next.. LOL

Paul Callus
Date: 7/26/2014 6:32:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed Linda! Luckily we were not the only ones to over-sleep; two gorgeous ladies were in the same predicament...so we consoled each other and made the most of the situation:) / paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/25/2014 6:43:00 PM

Got a chuckle..Way to go for the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 7/26/2014 6:28:00 AM

Glad it put a smile on your face, Sara..so it's already a winner as far as humour is concerned! Tank you for the faith you show in it:) // paul

Robert Nehls

Date: 7/24/2014 3:36:00 AM

After living in remote villages in Alaska I pretty much understand what it's like to wake up in no mans land. Nice limerick Paul, enjoyed it..... Robert.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/24/2014 4:10:00 AM

Thank you Robert. I often wonder what it's like living in Alaska; I'm not at all sure if I would stick it out, not after living in a warm Mediterranean climate. Have a nice day. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 7/22/2014 7:16:00 PM

:D hahahahah PAul.. that will remind me not to sleep so tight on the bus when i go home.. :D

Paul Callus
Date: 7/23/2014 10:07:00 AM

You can always carry a small alarm clock (or on mobile) and time it to ring a stop or two before yours...just in case!! // paul

Tim Smith

Date: 7/22/2014 6:42:00 PM

I nod off on the train ride home from work Paul....Haven't missed my stop yet..lol..nice one Tim

Paul Callus
Date: 7/23/2014 10:05:00 AM

You've got yourself into a routine, so the mind keeps itself alert....but there is always a first time:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/22/2014 5:56:00 PM

this reminds me of the plot of a scary movie in which they oversleep and end up in a terrifying place. YIKES!!! Good entry.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/23/2014 10:02:00 AM

Thank you for the 'like' (now that we're dealing with FG as well). I find that writing a limerick or something funny from time to time helps the mind to relax and take a break. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 7/22/2014 3:59:00 PM

That would be a nightmare journey Paul! Good luck in the contest. hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 7/23/2014 9:58:00 AM

Something similar happened to me the first time I travelled alone by train, but luckily somebody alerted me in time. Thanks for stopping by and for the support you offer. /x/ paul