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A Smidgeon Too Much Rum

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shhhh...please don't tell Jan I tattled on her. Did you hear 'bout Jan's custard a-la-plum While making it she drank far too much rum while on her wobbly legs put mustard in the eggs It was wretched and tasted like pond scum Her hubby asked her for a large serving But the rum made Jan wiggle while swerving 'Twas a messy mishap She dropped it on his lap Jan laughed but hubby found it unnerving He asked why she thought that was so funny Jan sipped more rum then said, "Sorry, honey" She sat upon the floor and drank a few gulps more then slurred, "It wath a smidgeon too runny"

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Date: 2/2/2018 4:07:00 PM
Talking about drinking while cooking i noticed your poem when looking.Then that me think of the dishes in the sink so I downed the whole bottle and now I'm a wobble what will my neighbours think...
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Date: 1/11/2018 7:00:00 PM
LOL - this is awesome ... Limericks I find tricky to do with good rhythm, but this is wonderful, and I'm still chuckling, (and I just discovered a new rum that I love! It's called Plantation - yum!). But now I'm feeling it's time for a little eggnog, haha! ;-) Wonderfully fun write!
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Date: 1/5/2018 4:55:00 AM
Thank you for a hearty triple laugh, Lin:):) I have missed what inspired this, though I can imagine since it's Jan-originated. ~ Hope you and the new year greeted each other with a smile:) Regards // paul
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Date: 1/2/2018 5:54:00 PM
very funny, lin! i'm sure jan will crack up when she reads this...
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Date: 1/2/2018 5:28:00 PM
ha ha ha thanks so much Lin, you've discovered my secret lol - i am honoured you have continued the story lol:-) son didn't make it off the ground so i have him home for one more night!:-):-) into my faves lol:-) hugs jan x
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Date: 1/2/2018 5:09:00 PM
That was funny Lin. I too have had a few cooking missteps while drinking but I didn't care...hey, even burnt bbq is ok. :)
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Date: 1/2/2018 12:33:00 PM
Maybe a little more than a wee dram had Jan, Funny stuff Lin, great Limerick...
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Date: 1/2/2018 12:25:00 PM
Very funny. I read Jan's so I'm completely up to sped and I love it! All the best ... CayCay
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