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Let’s get this straight, they are not green, they’re just like us instead, So, let me introduce you to, the Alien called Fred. He’s from the planet Zod, a trillion miles away And when he passed the planet Earth, he didn’t plan to stay. He simply needed some supplies, to see his journey through, So, he planted his big alien craft on some land just near a zoo. His technology located, the nearest place with life, A little place called Helmsley, where the Yorkshire accents rife. The alien could read minds, so the lingo he could copy, But had to ditch his alien suit, for that would just be sloppy. He first encountered PC Plod, with a mind of Yorkshire thrift, The alien just laughed and said, ‘need grub lad, get me drift?’ ‘I’d recommend the cafe at end of t’high street, see, If you merely mention my good name, you’ll get a scone for free.’ He soon settled here in Helmsley, but his name would see him dead. He couldn't use Yosolat so he chose to be called Fred. No one would ever fathom, Fred was never of this Planet, As he runs the local hardware store, beside his wife called Janet. I dare not even consider, without thinking ‘oh my god,’ Of the Helmsley migration, from the distant planet Zod. So, if you’re daughter’s marrying, a Helmsley bloke called Fred, Just have a quiet word and say, ‘pick someone else instead!’ **PC Plod is slang for policeman.

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Date: 8/4/2019 6:48:00 PM
sooo...alien costumes are space suits of a different sort? : )
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Ronald D Thompson
Date: 8/6/2019 2:26:00 PM
Just a stock photo. Nothing particular to read into it.
Date: 7/30/2019 7:57:00 PM
Ronald, you have just done did out-dooded yourself with this romp. Loved every word of it. I would say that you should exercise your 'unalienable' right to pen more of these. Just great!! Best wishes, gw
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Date: 7/31/2019 12:38:00 PM
Unalienable - very goos Sir!! Glad you liked it. RT
Date: 7/30/2019 6:20:00 PM
what a hilarious rhyme Ronald i will be careful if we ever visit Yorkshire in the future - I do adore the area especially Bronte country:-) hugs jan xx
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Ronald D Thompson
Date: 7/31/2019 12:41:00 PM
So kind Jan. I was in Howarth only the other week. You are right - adorable. Best wishes as always RT xx

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