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I was sad to read of the death of David Graham who passed away recently at the age of 99. He voiced the characters Parker, Brains, Gordon Tracey and Kyrano in the cult children's tv programme Thunderbirds. I couldnt resist writing a poem using the name Parker and using blunderbirds hopefully speaks for itself. 10/10/24

No Strings Attached



A Blunderbirds fan Knows E Parker
Had christened his yappy pup Harker
Neighbours caused a riot
Cos it’s never was quiet
With hindsight it's name should be Barker

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2024

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October 15, 2024 at 6:20 AM

Cute poem! Always fun to remember those old tv programs :) Hugs

October 15, 2024 at 10:35 AM

No, but I will have to look it up.

October 15, 2024 at 7:02 AM

Oh Did you see Thunderbirds Kim, my son also loved it when he was growing up:-) hugs Jan xx

James Peranteau

October 11, 2024 at 7:24 PM

though I never heard uv the favorite uv yours, I at least can tell you dear poet, you the poet caused the mutual thanks for the artist with your post... Eric Carmen also died...he sung the world famous, "all by myself"...much love

October 12, 2024 at 6:24 AM

oh gosh i hadnt heard about Eric Carmen passing away, and I do love that song. thanks for dropping by james:-) hugs Jan xx

October 11, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Used to love Thunderbirds… never watched the live action version… cos Thunderbirds without strings isn’t Thunderbirds. I only found out around seven or eight years ago that my uncle made Lady Penelope’s pink Rolls Royce (he’s a remote control whizz… alas my family dispersed many moons ago). Apparently Gerry Anderson (himself) wanted to sign him up for a lot more work but he inexplicably declined. Will never ever know why ;-( Oh… enjoyed your Limerick ;-)

October 11, 2024 at 4:48 PM

so glad you were a thunderbirds fan and how fascinating about your uncle and I never saw the strings - strings what strings lol, captain scarlet, stingray, Joe 90 and thunderbirds - classic tv and my son loved them too when he was growing up:-) hugs Jan xx

October 11, 2024 at 10:59 AM

Cute one Jan, never seen it before. Enjoyed reading. Blessings my friend

October 11, 2024 at 4:46 PM

I've just checked and both Gerry and Sylvia Anderson who created Thunderbirds were born in the uK, am surprised the tv series never got to the USA. hugs jan xx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

October 11, 2024 at 10:46 AM

Dear Jan, I love dogs and now my granddaughters are into Bluey. I loved your limerick and it gave me a chuckle. Autumn Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

October 11, 2024 at 4:44 PM

thanks so much Daniel:-) hugs Jan xx

October 10, 2024 at 10:34 PM

Will have to look this one up, can you believe there is something i do not know? You must be as shocked as I am! :)

October 11, 2024 at 4:44 PM

no way no way no way - you mean you never heard of Thunderbirds! hugs jan xx

October 10, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Jan you put a smile on my face. Really enjoyed this one. Thank you for posting... Hugs...

October 11, 2024 at 4:43 PM

thanks Michael:-) hugs Jan xx

Hilda Greenhough

October 10, 2024 at 5:39 PM

This poem makes me smile. All real people love a dog.

October 10, 2024 at 5:41 PM

thanks Hilda got to say I dont have any pets but i have an allergy to fur, if i could have anything it would be a cat - dont require walking lol or having their poop picked up lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith

October 10, 2024 at 1:40 PM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful tribute/write. Always great humor. Love reading your writes... Have a fun/blessed day..................

October 10, 2024 at 2:08 PM

aww thanks Paula its just nice to be able to share the video and its a fun tongue in cheek poem using blunderbirds:-) hugs Jan xx

October 10, 2024 at 1:26 PM

Lovely tribute Jan it was a must watch when I was growing up. Yes me lady. Tom

October 10, 2024 at 2:07 PM

"Fetch the Rolls Parker" lol classic kids tv :-) I didnt realise he had voiced the 4 characters! I wasnt fond of Kyrano he had evil eyes! hugs Jan xx

October 10, 2024 at 12:46 PM

Thunderbirds are still "GO" in my book. What a tribute to the late great Parker (DG)

October 10, 2024 at 2:05 PM

made me giggle as Parker is an ex convict with the first name of Aloysius which sounds so upper class. 5 4 3 2 1 thunderbirds are go!!ol hugs jan xx

October 10, 2024 at 12:39 PM

I had to stop laughing before I could write one word of a comment. I've absolutely no clue who this is all about, but enjoyed the video and the name wasn't changed to expose the guilty.

October 11, 2024 at 2:01 AM

I don't know Gerry Anderson. Do we live in the same world?

October 10, 2024 at 2:09 PM

Lady Penelope was modelled on Gerry Andersons' wife , she was called sylvia:-) hugs jan xx

October 10, 2024 at 2:04 PM

did you never see Thunderbirds in the usa - as a child you didnt even see the strings, it was a fabulous series:-) hugs jan xx

October 10, 2024 at 12:19 PM

You are always ever so thoughtful, Jan! Wonderful tribute to a man who contributed so much with his voice as you do with your voice! Enjoyed the "twilight bark!" Hugs and blessings.

October 10, 2024 at 2:03 PM

aww thanks Sam, many kids here grew up with the gerry Anderson animations, thunderbirds, sting ray, captain scarlet but thunderbirds is a classic, my son loved it when he was growing up! hugs jan xx

October 10, 2024 at 11:27 AM

The neighbours were extremely upset, by the noise from harker the pet, issuing a warning, first thing come morning, he'll be paying a visit to the vet.

October 10, 2024 at 2:19 PM

aww thanks John i do write the odd serious piece, but humour is definitely my favourite form and if we can raise a smile then it is such a great feeling:-) hugs Jan xx

October 10, 2024 at 12:19 PM

Jan you'll always be queen of humour in my book.

October 10, 2024 at 12:07 PM

I think his balls will be cut off lol

October 10, 2024 at 11:52 AM

ha ha ha John, I will be losing my crown - then again you can be limerick King and I will remain queen of poop on poetry soup - a title I am proud to hold lol - i even got gifted a diamante crown from a super souper friend! hugs Jan xx

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