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Absent-Minded Hank

Thar was once an old buckaroo named Hank, Who was very absent-minded and lank. He told his hoss to skedaddle, Fergittin' to mount the saddle. 'Twas not the first time old Hank drew a blank! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (c) 2015 All Rights Reserved

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George Schaefer
Date: 8/29/2021 2:59:00 PM
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good old fashion limerick. Nicely done.
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Date: 7/2/2015 7:46:00 PM
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Bob H., I miss reading limericks. Love this... LINDA
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 6/23/2015 12:02:00 PM
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- Unfortunate poor Hank, a good limerick :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/23/2015 7:06:00 PM
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Thank you for taking time to read this one, dear Anne Lise. Hope your summer is going well - hot and rainy here in Colorado USA
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Sara Kendrick
Date: 6/23/2015 9:41:00 AM
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Got a chuckle..That is absent-minded..I enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/23/2015 8:14:00 AM
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A fun one Robert!
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/23/2015 7:07:00 PM
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Thank you, Richard - glad you enjoyed old Hank's plight - take care and best always - bob h
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/20/2015 7:35:00 PM
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Good one Robert. Sounds like Old Hank makes a good talking point amongst his peers - catch you soon Robert - Lindsay
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 6/19/2015 11:44:00 PM
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downright heelarious, bob...i like the twang in this fun piece.. huggs
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 6/19/2015 8:08:00 PM
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ha! nice one, bob! i love the rhyme of "skedaddle" and "saddle!"
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Jan Allison
Date: 6/19/2015 5:56:00 PM
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ha ha ha great humour Bob:-) hugs Jan xx
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 6/19/2015 6:44:00 PM
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Thank you, Jan. Glad you enjoyed. Have a splendid weekend - bob h

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