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Choose Wisely

I learned when camping in the damn bush,
a dead motor is worse than an ambush.
If your battery goes flat
it should remind you that,
to never buy a car you can't push.

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Frances Byrne

August 16, 2019 at 12:16 AM

Hilarious

Lindsay Laurie

August 19, 2019 at 9:01 PM

G'day Frances … it seems like you've heard a story from someone in this position - thanks very much Francis - Lindsay

Ann Foster

August 14, 2019 at 8:58 AM

Lol...Oh yes, I have been there more than once mind you. Some lessons take longer to sink in than others. hehe. Blessings on your trip. Angels sent to help with the heavy lifting. Hugs. Ann

Lindsay Laurie

August 15, 2019 at 1:06 AM

Hi there Ann … stuck in the middle of nowhere is no laughing matter at all. Like you, I have suffered the indignity of it - thanks Ann - Lindsay

Pat Adams

August 6, 2019 at 3:57 PM

Funny if it's not happening to you!....If only I could fit in a smart car. Damn all that pasta!.............Later, Pat

Lindsay Laurie

August 7, 2019 at 1:19 AM

G'day PAT … don't give up the pasta for a smart car. It could be the biggest mistake you ever make - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf

August 2, 2019 at 4:52 PM

Can certainly sympathize with the message in this one! Nothing worse! (Yup, it's happened to me once: Stuck in the middle of absolute nowhere). Best wishes, Gershon

Lindsay Laurie

August 7, 2019 at 1:17 AM

G'day Gershon … it's a great way to ruin a weekend when camping where there is no phone service - catch you soon Gershon - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos

August 2, 2019 at 1:35 PM

Your imagery sure works in this write as always Lindsay - it always happens in the bush! Happened to us on a Christmas Day on our way to a function, dressed in our best, we had to change a tyre, fortunately no pushing involved! Great Limerick Lindsay! Hugs, Jennifer. Hugs, Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie

August 7, 2019 at 1:13 AM

Never had this problem myself Jennifer, but getting bogged is common, so a winch is an absolute necessity. Thank you once again Jennifer - Lindsay

Kim Rodrigues

August 1, 2019 at 6:08 AM

Have a great visual in my head! Fun limerick!

Lindsay Laurie

August 7, 2019 at 1:10 AM

Hello Kim … I'd call it a nightmare Kim. Stuck in the middle of nowhere and no way to kick start the car - grrrr - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham

August 1, 2019 at 1:21 AM

Great advice though I'd ring the breakdown truck and let them boys sort it out.

Lindsay Laurie

August 7, 2019 at 1:04 AM

G'day Tom … I'm thinking of the high country here. First you wouldn't get phone service and second, the breakdown boys would quote a price that could mean selling your house - thank you Tom - Lindsay