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Hot Tubs

Hot Tubs
Tin bathtubs were hung in backyards, it’s true They were brought in on bath night, right on cue Good old ma would fill the tub Then give us a soapy scrub Hot tubs ain’t new, had 'em in old days too.
3rd May 2021
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Babcock Avatar
May 8, 2021 at 10:44 AM
Thanks Belle that does bring back memories before we had running water. love phyl
Edmonds  Avatar
May 8, 2021 at 11:31 AM
Yes and it’s something that we now take for granted, till something goes wrong with the plumbing. Thank you Phyl… Belle
Ellison Avatar
May 4, 2021 at 7:43 AM
Love your lim Miss Elizabeth!!! How is you my sweet? Happy Jack XOXOXOXOX
Edmonds  Avatar
May 4, 2021 at 8:14 AM
Thank you very much Jack, all is well… Belle
Buhagiar Avatar
May 4, 2021 at 1:28 AM
Those were the days. Now I prefer showering.
Edmonds  Avatar
May 4, 2021 at 8:12 AM
So do I prefer a shower Victor they’re so refreshing. Thank you… Belle
Evans Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 5:50 PM
A funny one. Love your story on chewing gum....
Edmonds  Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 7:13 PM
Thank you Marilene. we often laugh about the chewing gum, it used to work, stopped the water seeping across the floor… Belle
Laurie Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 5:37 PM
Hello Belle ... brings back old memories Belle. Well written Belle - thank you - Lindsay
Edmonds  Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 5:41 PM
Hi Lindsay, it certainly brings back memories of the past, though life moves on we never forget where we come from. Thank you very much, Belle
Dietrich Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 3:07 PM
very fun poem. I like this a lot!
Edmonds  Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 4:50 PM
Thank you Andrea, pleased that you liked the Limerick… Belle
Kauffman Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 12:27 PM
Sudsy fun Belle! Can't say I experienced this original "hot tub" but I certainly did enjoy your bubbly limerick. Blessings of good clean fun to you!
Edmonds  Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 4:43 PM
Thank you Sam, this has brought some memories back, I remember when a hole appeared in the tin bath our mom had us chewing gum so that she could plug the holes up with it, she even had my future husband chewing it, he was lucky, they had a proper bathroom in his home. Hard but great times we had back then… Belle
Cunningham Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 10:35 AM
Lol, I remember them well Belle, brought in once a week, I don't think they changed the water for each person though. Hope you've had a nice bank holiday, been cold and wet here. Tom
Edmonds  Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 4:47 PM
Thank you Rico too, I don’t recall the parents using the same water as us kids, or even them taking a dip, must have had their baths when us kids were in bed… Belle
Cunningham Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 3:20 PM
At least you couldn't see it in the candle light lol
Leffanta Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 12:07 PM
babies first with no regard for sex, then youngest to eldest, grandma last, but why? The scum floats to the top, so whatever is scrubbed off clings to the skin when one rises! Yet once per week no matter what! Aloha! Rico
Edmonds  Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 11:27 AM
Hi Tom, they couldn’t possibly have kept changing the water, I remember my mom boiling pots of water on the stove. Had a nice May day, it’s been raining guys and gals though. Hope you’ve had a good day too... Belle
La France Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 10:03 AM
Belle, great limerick ,well done. My grandma told me about those, said she was lucky to be the first to go in, because they just added hot water after each kid, love _Constance
Edmonds  Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 11:23 AM
Thank you Constance, I was one of five kids, all girls I’m glad to say as girls are made of sugar and spice and all things nice... love, Belle
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