Anyone Game

Guess who the mad gab is all about It's us, a well known pack of old geezers Old grandpas that are in trouble no doubt Now most of us are coughers and weezers It was a risk to be cool and not hide Drawn to the taboo tobacco, that's right While John and Paul sang ticket to ride We would smoke that tobacco all night! Some warned against it when sales began Others would speak out and say balderdash We are just cool like the Marlboro man And for cigs, kerplunk, put down their cash Our life has gone up in smoke it's true Now we need oxygen close to our heads But don't feel bad for this old sorry crew We do have some fancy hospital beds! 3/11/2019 For Anyone Game? contest By Carol Connell

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/1/2019 5:44:00 PM

Hello Pat Adams, I am glad I do not smoke any more. have a nice evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/2/2019 5:46:00 PM

Oh... it cpuld have been.

Pat Adams
Date: 4/2/2019 3:52:00 PM

Thank you, and you as well Darlene! Hey, wait a minute, was that an April Fools joke??.........80)

Jan Allison

Date: 3/14/2019 4:08:00 PM

lol Pat adding this gem to my faves - I see many schoolkids trying to look cool and smoking:-( my dad was a heavy smoker eventually gave up but the smell of mints on his breath was a clue he was still having a crafty fag - he died of bowel and lung cancer. and no matter what they do to try and stop people smoking they still have massive cigarette and tobacco sales, putting them behind roller shutter doors doesn't fool anyone and no one heeds warnings on the packets. hugs jan xx

Pat Adams
Date: 3/15/2019 4:51:00 PM

Thank you so much Jan! Yes, it's a touchy subject as it should be. I quit about 23 years ago, much to the ribbing derision of my fellow crew mates. Even so, I feel bad for the few that are left that kept saying they could quit, "If they wanted to"......pat

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/11/2019 10:19:00 PM

G'day Pat … bloody terrific mate and nothing truer could be writ. The ciggies do take their toll by crikey, but when young and foolish, they make you look cool - or use to - thanks Pat, really enjoyed this piece - Lindsay

Pat Adams
Date: 3/12/2019 4:40:00 PM

Thanks Lindsay! It took me a while to shake the habit!.....pat

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/11/2019 10:05:00 AM

Love it, Pat! Made me smile.

Pat Adams
Date: 3/11/2019 10:09:00 AM

Thank you Kim. Wow! I can see the smile in your avatar! HUH!.................80)