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Call the Midwife

T’was her ninth month and early summer, My wife said she’d heard nothing dumber, After she had spoken, Her water had broken... And me ringing up for a plumber.

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Jack Clark

Date: 11/16/2020 5:16:00 AM

It will probably take more than a week for the smile to disappear from my face! Great read ... keep 'em comin'!

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 11/20/2020 9:35:00 PM

G'day Jack ... you know Jack, in certain circumstances it pays to be ignorant but then it pays to be prepared - thanks again Jack - Lindsay

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 7/28/2015 1:47:00 PM

Ha ha the plumber better have a good mop and the number for a doc. A gem of a write. love phyl

Paul Schneiter

Date: 5/10/2015 11:39:00 PM

Rib-cracking hilarious and classically apropos on this Mother's Day in the States. You know what, Lindsay? You're very, very good, which—the two adverbs notwithstanding—is an understatement.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/16/2015 10:36:00 PM

G'day Paul... thanks for the compliments Paul. I've got a liking for limericks now - Lindsay

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/30/2015 9:25:00 PM

hahaha. This one is VERY good!!!

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/5/2015 2:14:00 AM

G'day Andrea... but isn't it what you'd expect from a man... thank you Andrea - Lindsay

Jan Allison

Date: 4/29/2015 2:46:00 AM

ha ha ha - had this been in my contest it would have got a first for sure - brilliant humour Lindsay! hugs jan xx 7 xx

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 4/29/2015 10:29:00 PM

G'day Jan... its a good indication Jan that there are events that us men need educating in. Thanks Jan - Lindsay

Tim Smith

Date: 4/28/2015 11:32:00 PM

Lol...good one Lindsay

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 4/29/2015 10:27:00 PM

Thank you Tim... us blokes are rarely up to speed when a situation like this arises. Catch you soon - Lindsay