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Its Just a Load of Old Balls

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Jen loves to go to bingo Knows all the caller’s ‘lingo’ Her numbers come out She gives a loud shout Lose - she howls like a dingo 25th February 2015

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Sean Kelly

Date: 3/15/2015 8:14:00 AM

"Someone said it's a load of old balls : As the Caller roared out numbered calls:Didn't know what to do: When he said 22: As the ladies 'Quack-Quack' in the halls . Yes Jan you got their Number , Clever , clever ..

Jan Allison
Date: 3/15/2015 8:35:00 AM

Thanks Sean for your witty comment:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 2/28/2015 10:08:00 AM

Like this one, Jan. Years ago I used to organize bingo at the local club to make some money that went towards the village feast. Otherwise I never went o a bingo hall...except when I first went to England and stayed at my penfriend's....we went every day! hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 2/28/2015 10:25:00 AM

Its a fun way to raise money - going every day...gosh they must have been addicted lol:-) Hugs

James Fraser

Date: 2/27/2015 1:43:00 PM

I can just picture the scene, not that I have ever been in a Bingo Hall, hugs, James :) :)

Jan Allison
Date: 2/27/2015 1:47:00 PM

I have lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/27/2015 7:24:00 AM

Cute one..Enjoyed reading your work..Jen does seem excited with the win..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 2/27/2015 9:19:00 AM

Its written about a friend of mine lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

James Peranteau

Date: 2/26/2015 8:16:00 PM

Not what I thought it would be...yet, not time consuming and got me undah dah gun as to when I'll be hang'n out with the Bingo callers ! LOL Great write dear poet.....much love, james

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2015 8:19:00 PM

Thanks James your comment made me smile again:-) Hugs jan xxx

Daver Austin

Date: 2/26/2015 10:52:00 AM

I didn't know what a dingo is. Very instructive piece and very funny. Love, daver

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2015 6:07:00 PM

A dingo is a wild dog - but we dont have any here on the Isle of Man lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Kp Nunez

Date: 2/26/2015 7:32:00 AM

LOL. Hey Jan, how about holding a class together with Jack E and Rajat on Limerick 101. Love this Jan. Hugs and smiles. :D Kim

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2015 7:36:00 AM

a limerickathon lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/26/2015 6:22:00 AM

this is a good one to start the day off Jan, love your sense of humour,,i'l have to watch out for those I O M Dingoes .

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2015 6:27:00 AM

I wouldn't know what one even looked like Harry lol:-) Hugs jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 2/26/2015 6:07:00 AM

Jan, a fun poem, my Mom was a big bingo player so your description is right on, well done limerick and thanks for visiting my tarot poem . . .

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2015 6:26:00 AM

It is a great way for people to keep their brain active Broken Wings - they play it at the day center mum goes to:-) Hugs jan xx

Janet Eaton

Date: 2/26/2015 6:04:00 AM

LOL Love this Jan. Hugs Janet

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2015 6:25:00 AM

Thanks Janet:-) Hugs jan xx

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 2/26/2015 4:36:00 AM

HaHaHa liked it Jan..smile smile Love>rajat

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2015 6:25:00 AM

Thanks Rajat:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shane Cooper

Date: 2/26/2015 1:33:00 AM

Another great Limerick Jan, the form I think just suits your sense of humour. Keep your chin up girl, you are able to make so many people smile leave a little for yourself. Love Shane xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2015 1:48:00 AM

Thanks Shane:-) Hugs Jan xx

A. H. Sewell

Date: 2/25/2015 9:05:00 PM

Fun read, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2015 1:47:00 AM

Thanks so much AH:-) Hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/25/2015 8:39:00 PM

My old balls haven't gotten lucky in over a week!

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2015 1:46:00 AM

You make me smile my friend:-) Hugs Jan xx

David Meade

Date: 2/25/2015 7:22:00 PM

Ha! When I saw the title I was thinking of something else -- what? I am male, old, and well . . . well lets just forget it! So let me see if I got this right . . . Jen is a lover of old balls!! 7

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2015 1:44:00 AM

I do try and pull people in with my titles David - despite everything i still have a sense of humour:-) Hugs Jan xx