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Caught Red-Handed

A questionable young lad from the county Went searching for a well-known burglar’s bounty Found an empty croaker sack With a handy auto jack Ere he was suddenly stopped by a Mountie. May 17, 2021

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Date: 5/18/2021 12:10:00 AM
I am going to have to look up "croaker sack" now and I hope I can fin d it!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/18/2021 9:14:00 AM
I just hope I spelled it correctly. That's what the southerners used to carry stuff in.
Date: 5/17/2021 4:48:00 PM
I love great lims, Milton, and this is a GREAT one! Bob H
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/17/2021 7:00:00 PM
Bob, you are too kind, but thanks anyway!
Date: 5/17/2021 2:57:00 PM
Great Limerick . :) Well done!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/17/2021 7:00:00 PM
Thanks, Heidi, for the read.
Date: 5/17/2021 1:46:00 PM
Fun ML! Indeed, crime doesn't pay with the Mountie's! Love your tongue in cheek limerick!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/17/2021 7:00:00 PM
Thanks, Sam. I had some time on my hands!

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