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A storm had rolled in off the Sierra Nevada and hit Milton Creek Townsfolk were dashing all about town for shelter they did seek Freak storms like this were a rarity and puddles were everywhere Some folks had never seen the like and all they could do was stare. Most of the men took shelter and headed for Jan's Manx Saloon Many were secretly wishing the blustery storm wouldn't end soon It wasn't till nearly noon when the bad weather had finally abated By then it was getting noisy, for it seems their thirst had been sated. The clouds soon cleared, and there was a beautiful clear blue sky With the sun's heat bearing down, Main Street started to dry It looked quite eerie with patches of mist rising like fog everywhere Some properties had been badly damaged, and they needed repair. Mayor Tom organized some menfolk to help with property repairs Some work-shy folks just walked on by without any worries or cares Sheriff Koplin stood before them and said, "A bit of help, if you please. One day you might be needing a hand when down on your knees." A bit of guilt set in and there were grumbles that I shouldn't repeat But soon the work was done, and everything was looking quite neat Tom and the sheriff headed for the saloon for an emergency meeting When they arrived, Caren and Anne-Lise were still busy cleaning. Lin, Jan, Tania, Deb, Deputy Terry, and Ranger David were all inside Talking about how up in the hills, the storm had caused a mudslide Tom told everyone, "Duke, Mike, and Judge Horne are running late They're busy at the courthouse trying to decide some lowlife's fate. Tom added, "We'll free up some money for those affected by the storm It will help them get back on their feet so they can return to norm The Bakers had to leave town, so I propose the bakery's Tania's to run She blushed when everyone looked at her and said, "I'll get the job done." Everyone agreed and the vote was passed when Tania said she was game Lin spoke up, "Congratulations, Tania. Have you yet thought of a name?" Tania sighed and then said, "Give me a chance, I've only just been asked Then said, "Kitchin's Kitchen, and yes, I'm up for what I've been tasked!" Everyone started clapping then Jan came in with champagne for a toast Raised her glass saying , "Tania is one hell of a baker, that's no idle boast!" Then Duke, Mike and Judge Horne arrived and joined in the celebrations. And they too offered Tania their heartfelt congratulations. Anne-Lise and Caren came in for a drink and offered their good wishes Caren added, "It's been a long day. We've only just finished the dishes" Tania said, "Well, it's an early night for me because I'll be up at dawn There's whiskey whoopie pies and bread to bake, all ready for the morn." For the others it was still early so they went downstairs to the saloon They stayed till gone midnight and in the sky there was a full moon Sheriff Koplin said, "Well, that's a good sign that tomorrow will be dry And I want to be the first to Kitchin's Kitchen for a whisky whoopie pie." Written 2nd July 2024

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Date: 8/31/2024 10:33:00 AM
Perfectly crafted, you're a wonderful storyteller and I loved that last line.
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/31/2024 10:44:00 AM
Thank you very much Alesia, I love westerns and of course a bit of humour too I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 8/3/2024 1:42:00 PM
Hi Tom, Some familiar town folk at Milton Creek I see. Very creative penning Tom. Enjoy your weekend. P.S. How long have you been their Mayor?
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Date: 8/3/2024 10:09:00 PM
Thank you very much Nancy, it started off as Soup Creek but I changed the name to Milton Creek as a way to remember Milton Hankins. Been mayor for about two years I think. I think I'm pretty safe for another two anyway lol. Tom
Date: 8/2/2024 11:43:00 AM
And so the saga of Milton Creek continues. Enjoyed this latest episode, Tom. Thanks for the mention ;-)
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Date: 8/2/2024 12:47:00 PM
Thank you Terry, bit of rain and wind won't dampen our spirits. You'll always be part of Milton Creek. Tom
Date: 7/26/2024 4:35:00 AM
'Tom, I'm feeling that this installment is one of the best and I enjoyed every word of it! As I sip my coffee and test my own "sweets" that I am imagining came from Kitchin's kitchen!! A happy Weekend to you sir!!
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Date: 7/26/2024 1:08:00 PM
Thank you very much Mike, I'm happy you enjoyed it, I hope you are settling in to 'creek' life okay. Hope you too have a lovely weekend. Tom
Date: 7/25/2024 6:11:00 AM
Interesting tale, Tom:) hope you are well:)
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Date: 7/25/2024 7:12:00 AM
Thank you very much Joanna, glad you enjoyed it, I've been travelling a lot this year so haven't been at home much, I thought it was game over before my op but it has given me a new lease of life so going for it while I can. Hope you and yours are well too. Tom
Date: 7/25/2024 5:49:00 AM
Lovely write Tom very interesting piece reminds me of Roy Roger's Rifle man or even Rawhide my favorite I totally enjoy westerns many blessings to you have a great day.
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Date: 7/25/2024 7:15:00 AM
Thank you very much Yolanda, a girl after my own heart because I too love westerns, Rawhide, Bonanza, lone Ranger, I couldn't get enough of them, I must have read every book Louis Amour ever wrote. I hope you are keeping well. Tom
Date: 7/24/2024 6:15:00 PM
Sounds like you know this town like the back of your hand Tom, loved it, very entertaining.
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Date: 7/24/2024 9:18:00 PM
Thank you very much Vie, I'm happy you enjoyed it. The old American West fascinates me and have read many books over the years, I must have read every book Louis Amour ever wrote. Hope your week is going well. Tom
Date: 7/24/2024 1:36:00 AM
No new poem! Pity I can't return your steadfast friendship.
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Date: 7/24/2024 1:47:00 AM
Thank you Victor, I've been busy travelling of late, my op has given me a second chance so doing it while my health allows. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Date: 7/23/2024 1:46:00 PM
The ever changing landscape of Milton Creek Tom, but our alternative reality and escape haven stays the same, as indeed does your poetry prowess, a wonderfully crafted piece of storytelling, with just the right amount of tongue and cheek wordplays throughout, cheers David
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Date: 7/23/2024 2:38:00 PM
I seen the highlights Tom, and was delighted Clare won, Cork thought they only had to turn up to win, was a knife edge game for sure! Up the Banner county! :)
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Date: 7/23/2024 2:16:00 PM
Thank you very much David, I thought many would get tired of it but it seems not. Never a dull moment though, there's always something going on, I hope I don't run out of steam re ideas. Did you see the match on Sunday? , fierce excitement all the way through. My cousins were partying until the early hours in Ennis. Tom
Date: 7/22/2024 1:31:00 PM
Surprise! It's me believe it or not! lol Great last line! Cheers my friend!
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Date: 7/22/2024 1:47:00 PM
Lol, thanks Jack, you'd be most welcome in Milton Creek. Jan runs the saloon and as I'm Mayor, the drinks are on me. Tom
Date: 7/21/2024 7:27:00 AM
Quite a story and quite a storm and cleverly the men found the excuse to shelter in the saloon, well all's well that ends well with the weather clearing up. We are good this side, hope you and the family are too Mayor Tom! Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 7/21/2024 10:41:00 AM
Thank you very much Jennifer, im pleased that you enjoyed it. All good here and I hope you and yours are too. Been travelling a lot this year, having my op has given me a new lease of life. Tom
Date: 7/21/2024 5:08:00 AM
Another fine Milton's Creek poem, Tom. I wish the Bakers Fair Winds and Following Seas. I hope your summer has been lovely, sounds like it with all your travels. Blessings to you and your family. :)
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Date: 7/21/2024 5:39:00 AM
Thank you very much Regina, I'm happy you enjoyed the continuing story of Milton Creek. It was a shame about the Bakers, I too wish them well. Since I had my op I'm hardly at home lol. I hope you are keeping well. Enjoy your weekend Tom
Date: 7/19/2024 10:29:00 PM
Kitchin's Kitchin. So cute! And Jan with a Manx Salon. Funny, Tom!
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Date: 7/20/2024 12:20:00 AM
Thank you very much Andrea, I'm happy you enjoyed it. A bit of humour never goes amiss. Lol. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom
Date: 7/18/2024 10:44:00 AM
Have been waiting for another installment, Tom, and this one didn't disappoint! The reaction to the storm, and it's aftermath, by Milton Creek is so reflective of a "pitch in and do what needs to be done" attitude with everyone doing what they can. It's an attitude I have experienced growing up in the west. Thank you for these poetic ballads set in the old west keeping "Milton" Creek alive! Blessings to you. Over Fork Over!
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Date: 7/18/2024 8:25:00 PM
Thank you very much Sam, I haven't been too active of late, I've been doing a lot of travelling, having my op has given me a new lease of life. I'm happy that you enjoyed it. More will follow, over fork over. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
Date: 7/6/2024 2:44:00 PM
Another episode i ponder, there might be other Towns like this.? I suppose it might not be A wonder.? For there are people everwhere who Like to live in peace; I've noticed from afar this Place called (milton creek) i don't suppose i'll Enter in? Yet i'll ride the hills around..And if I Notice baddies close? They'll be aquainted with The ground' its good to fertilse the soil, I like to See things grow I'll not intrude' i'm not that rude Yet listen for if dangers near warning shots Will be let go!
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Date: 7/6/2024 10:43:00 PM
Thank you very much Joe, everyone is welcome in Milton Creek, you're right, it is a peaceful town, anyone entering has to hand in their six shooters. The way things are going today I can see places like this springing up, I know they have them in South Africa because of the high crime rate. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Date: 7/6/2024 9:18:00 AM
Another great saga on Milton Creek. Good job of bringing everyone together, Tom.
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Date: 7/6/2024 10:19:00 AM
Thank you for your return visit Mark, hope you're having a lovely weekend. Tom
Date: 7/5/2024 6:57:00 PM
Another wonderful edition to the Milton Creek Saga. Sorry to hear about the Bakers.
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Date: 7/5/2024 9:50:00 PM
Thank you very much Jerry, glad you enjoyed it. I think we all are, they are a lovely couple. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
Date: 7/5/2024 7:59:00 AM
Sad that the Bakers left town. Hugs ~ Kim
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Date: 7/5/2024 8:09:00 AM
Thank you Kim, it is, they are a lovely couple. Tom
Date: 7/5/2024 5:21:00 AM
Awesome job here Mr Mayor! Once again you had me on the edge of my seat. It’s truly an honor to see my name added to such a wonderful and unique gathering of words and rhymes. Thank you my friend! I love it!!
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Date: 7/5/2024 7:24:00 AM
Thank you very much Mark, I'm happy you enjoyed the continuing story of Milton Creek and continue it will, seems many enjoy them. Hope you're keeping okay. Tom
Date: 7/3/2024 11:21:00 PM
Hi Tom, this ditty has a crisp story-telling effect with a cast of soupers in board ...like it! blessings
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Date: 7/3/2024 11:43:00 PM
Thank you very much Nette, I'm happy you enjoyed it. My first one in a long time, I've been busy travelling. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom
Date: 7/3/2024 12:55:00 PM
Tom, just so cute as usual. I suspect we'll be having unusual weather more and more often. Hopefully, everyone will be able to deal with it. However, you have such a knack for having things work out wonderfully. It's a testament to your common sense attitude on life. We should be able to get along. Glad you are feeling well!!!
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Date: 7/3/2024 1:06:00 PM
Thank you very much Duke, I'd only written a couple and many said looking forward to the next one, so I just keep going with it. Since my op I haven't stopped travelling its given me a fresh start, you never know what's around the corner. Hope retirement is treating you well. Tom
Date: 7/3/2024 12:42:00 PM
Interesting occupations you have given everyone. Way to go. Thanks for sharing you town with the spirit with us. Sara K
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Date: 7/3/2024 1:02:00 PM
Thank you very much Sara, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. There will be more to come, got to get my thinking cap on lol. Tom
Date: 7/3/2024 5:35:00 AM
Once again Milton Creek is on news. Sad it got hit by a storm. Though nothing happened to Milton Creek, a lot of damage was incurred by the towns folk. But the Mayor with his team rises to quick action. Sad that the Bakers have left the town. I still wonder what has happened to them. I sadly miss them. As usual, your story runs beautifully, dear Tom.
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Date: 7/3/2024 6:02:00 AM
Thank you very much Valsa, I haven't been about much as I've been doing a lot of travelling. Having my op has given me a new lease of life, there's no stopping me now lol. Enjoy your day. Tom
Date: 7/2/2024 11:24:00 PM
Great poem, glad you wrote a sequel. It is always a pleasure to follow the characters taken from the soup.
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Date: 7/2/2024 11:59:00 PM
Thank you very much Victor, im happy you enjoyed the continuing story of Milton Creek. My first in a long time as I've been travelling a lot. Tom
Date: 7/2/2024 6:35:00 PM
Enjoyed reading this new chapter in the saga of Milton Creek Tom. Pleased that the raging storm subsided, and do like the sound of Kichin’s Kitchen whisky whoopie pie…… Beryl
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Date: 7/2/2024 8:38:00 PM
Thank you very much Beryl, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Get there early, because they go like hot cakes lol. Tom
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