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Nary a Nibble

On the lake with expensive gear I troll On the bank is a kid with willow pole Much to my chagrin He's hauling them in I can't get a nibble to save my soul Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Placed No. 4 in John Freeman's "Limericks About Fishing" Contest - May 2011

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James Fraser

Date: 5/14/2011 7:58:00 AM

Many congratulations Robert on your win in John's fine Fisherman Limerick contest....:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/9/2011 11:28:00 AM

hahaha. I remember this one. Congrats. It deserved to be on the list.

Gautami Phookan

Date: 5/9/2011 10:52:00 AM

Congrats Robert on your fine win. Fabulous limerick!! gautami

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/9/2011 8:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Bob in John's Fishing contest. Love, Carol

Samual Ronthorpe

Date: 5/8/2011 8:43:00 PM

Good job, Master Sergent. Congrats

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/8/2011 6:13:00 PM

Congratulations on the fourth place win in the contest of John Freeman, Bob

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/8/2011 6:01:00 PM

grin, it's so odd what they will and won't bite on too! Congrad's Light & Love

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 5/8/2011 7:23:00 AM

Once again well written and funny story..ironic but true to life it seems, Rob. Congrats to you my firend

Tahera Mannan

Date: 5/7/2011 10:33:00 PM

I could so imagine your state Bob. Many congrats for this win.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 5/7/2011 9:43:00 PM

I thought this one very good. Good construction, great content. Copngratulations. Love, Joyce

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/7/2011 9:03:00 PM

your wit shines, robert.. my special cheers for the fine win! :) hugggs

John Freeman

Date: 5/7/2011 7:16:00 PM

Robert, you were close to a top three, a brilliant poem none the less. Great to see you near the top with this win. Congratulations on your poem's success. Agape, Moses

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/7/2011 3:14:00 PM

Yo ho ho congrats Bob on a big victory in the fishing Limerick contest and yo ho ho once again we are placement buddies..so honored am I that we are luv.. great smiles for this one luv..enjoy and H.M.D. to Mrs. Vera ...

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/7/2011 2:50:00 PM

Awesome win for you, Bob:) Congratulations! Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/28/2011 6:34:00 PM

Today we had super sized thunder storms and lots of lightening too .. torrents of rain .. then calm..it was kinda scary.. no wind ..so a nice weekend is predicted for us here... those poor folks in Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, even Georgia, Louisiana too.. all it so very hard ..mayors declaring shutdowns of nuclear plants to avoid complications.. what is happening? guess Bible truths are being viewed by believers..luv..

Ralph Taylor

Date: 4/28/2011 7:51:00 AM

Awesome entry, Sarge. You got a winner, Pal. Good luck. Ralphie

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/27/2011 1:48:00 PM

Really neat limerick. Just what he is looking for I would say.I was kind of up the creek with this one because I have never fished in my life. Thanks for the kind comments. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/27/2011 1:26:00 PM

Don't ya just luv the truth of the matter of fishing Bob? my Limerick is so true as we used to take four little boys on our boat often in Spring and Summer and one day the oldest forgot to drop anchor and we drifted and drifted till we realized we were.. your Limerick is so cute and funny too..know how frustrating to see others catching fish and own pole not moving nary a nibble..great title ..good luck in the contest luv..

Wilma Neels

Date: 4/27/2011 11:05:00 AM

Bob I missed your wit these last couple of days or is it weeks? I enjoyed this one, wishing you all the best for John's contest ;) hope you and Vera are having a great week ;)

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/27/2011 10:02:00 AM

Just stopping by today to thank you for all your kinds comments Bob. Hopefully they will get the site back up and running correctly for everyone soon. Love, Carol

Francine Roberts

Date: 4/26/2011 8:58:00 PM

I love it , good luck in the contest

Gwendolen Song

Date: 4/26/2011 8:08:00 PM

This can't be YOUR poem, Robt! I AM THE ONE WHO CANT CATCH A FISH! This is well-crafted and captures the essence around the lake. The title is unique and an eye-catcher! Gwendolen

James Foulk

Date: 4/26/2011 7:53:00 PM

a great a very funny Limerick, enjoyed reading it. thank you for commenting on Small Town Boy.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/26/2011 4:16:00 PM

Aw, Bob, the boy probably is trying to catch dinner for his family. Still, I enjoyed the humor so much. Maybe the lad will toss one of the fish your way! :) Great entry for John's contest! Sending winning wishes to you. Love, Carolyn

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 4/26/2011 3:49:00 PM

This is great! And it is really right on...How are you? BG