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Fuel Consumption

'Bee' put on a bar-be-que for bringing up the past, and of course he added drinking. Now the die was caste for stories bringing laughter from dubious glory days, when our oats were being sown while living single ways. Naturally it wasn't long before the 'art of studery' had died, and leaving all the juicy stamina that our minds provide for the love of every man’s desire that lasts until the brain, dissolves into memory loss and cars are not thought of again. Ah! Those Holdens flashing FJ and the Fords called 'Customline', that prowled the streets for 'pick ups' who gave a 'come on' sign, brought back the memories to all that only 'Hilly' could correct, when mentioning the better Ford - was his beloved Prefect! But did that bring on laughter and a scowl on 'Hilly's dial, who set an argument in motion amid comparison and style. "Customlines" 'Hilly' said "Might lure girls with the V8, but guzzling 'carby's' kept you broke and always on the slate". "Hilly's' right" 'Bee' mentioned, and then he added reasons why. Of course owners of the 'kingmobiles' sed "Yeah nice try!" But 'Bee' wouldn't let old 'Hilly' down, saying "It was just by chance, that I realized a Prefect's perfect when we went to a dance". "And as it happened two sisters were at the dance this night, and 'Hilly' with his silken style had set their hearts alight. The rotten 'bugger' took advantage by herding them up there, and mentioning his stamina would satisfy the pair". "When they seen his Prefect it's enough to make them swoon. Of course they let him take them home. But they lived near the ‘moon!’ And if 'Hilly' owned a 'Customline' he would have been a fool, 'cause halfway home he would have found, he'd run out of fuel". "Later 'Hilly' then convinced me of the Prefect's fuel consumption. They mustn't cost a thing to run. If I believe in his assumption. 'Hilly' said he'd drove a hundred miles, but I think that he's bluffing! Because he tried to tell me - he'd driven all that way for 'nuffing".

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Date: 2/16/2020 12:40:00 PM
You are a brilliant story teller, love the humour lindsay:-) thanks for the smile:-) hugs Jan xx
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 2/18/2020 5:19:00 PM
Hello Jan … thank you for reading and writing a comment Jan. I'm pleased you enjoy my attempts at humour, but remember, I get quite a lot of giggles from yours too - Lindsay
Date: 2/14/2020 8:25:00 PM
this was a fun read... enjoyed it Lindsay … Happy Valentine's Day to you! hugs
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Date: 2/18/2020 5:16:00 PM
Thank you Sandra. I trust you also had a great Valentines Day too. I'm pleased that you enjoyed this verse - Lindsay
Date: 2/14/2020 1:27:00 PM
Thank you for the laughter on this Valentine's Day my friend. I hope you have a great day! xxoo
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 2/18/2020 5:07:00 PM
Hello Connie … thanks for writing a comment Connie. I think 'Hilly's' adoration was for something not resembling a rose. I trust you are having great days too Connie - Lindsay
Date: 2/13/2020 1:22:00 PM
Oh this is great, what fun! Enjoyed.
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 2/18/2020 5:04:00 PM
Hello M. L. … I'm pleased you enjoyed this silly little tale M. L. - Lindsay
Date: 2/13/2020 2:55:00 AM
Your poems are not only funny, great stories and wonderful punchlines that end all your poems but your rhyming and rhythm are are always spot on. A talented poet you are Lindsay. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 2/18/2020 5:02:00 PM
Hello Jennifer … thank you for your kind comment Jennifer. From my perspective, I really enjoy most of the many styles of poetry, and have now got a feel for non rhyming poetry. It's the poets thoughts and stories that I enjoy - thanks Jennifer - Lindsay
Date: 2/11/2020 5:13:00 AM
Nuffing better than an awesome rhyming poem to start my morning off. Thank you, Lindsay. -Charlie
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Date: 2/18/2020 4:55:00 PM
Hello Charles … it's a pleasure to be able to kick start your morning Charles. I trust you might know a 'Hilly' somewhere around your way - thanks Charles - Lindsay
Date: 2/10/2020 8:44:00 AM
So much fun! Well done.
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 2/18/2020 4:44:00 PM
Hello Richard … pleased you enjoyed this little scenario Richard - Lindsay
Date: 2/9/2020 5:47:00 PM
Well captured and reported! Love your way with words! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 2/18/2020 4:42:00 PM
Thank you Rico … you make sure that you keep putting out your witty limericks too - thank you Rico - Lindsay
Date: 2/9/2020 4:39:00 PM
Keep 'em coming, Lindsay! Your splendid wit is immeasurable and keeps us all laffin" Good on ye, Mate - Bob
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Date: 2/18/2020 4:39:00 PM
G'day Bob … I'll keep trying to keep you laffin' Bob. Much better to offer a smile than a frown - catch you soon Bob - Lindsay
Date: 2/8/2020 9:57:00 PM
Poor Hilly! LOL. That ending sure has him looking silly!! ~ Smiles, Wee Willie :) Winkler
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 2/18/2020 4:37:00 PM
Hello Gershon … I suppose if you smoke loco weed you tend to do loco things for others amusement - thank you Gershon - Lindsay

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