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Not a good idea, a drive down to the beach Grandpa's eyes hurt because of the light Some passers by looked and nearly died of fright Eddie responded' with a blood curdling screech They get to the beach Eddie wants ice cream Herman goes to pay the girl let's out a scream Not a good idea, a drive down to the beach. Written 7th October 2019. For make it seven poetry contest Picture number 3 Sponsored by Joseph May.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/22/2019 5:09:00 PM

I remember this one. A well deserved win, my friend. Congratulations

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/23/2019 9:57:00 AM

Thank you very much Andrea, Tom.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/21/2019 9:20:00 AM

Lol...even such simple plans can go wrong, Tom! Enjoyed your witty take on the prompt picture, and congratulations on a merited high placement. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/21/2019 9:45:00 AM

Thanks very much Paul, one of the old time classics'. Hope you're well. Tom.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/21/2019 5:29:00 AM

You sure made me smile Tom, :-) congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/21/2019 9:44:00 AM

Thanks very much Jan, they don't make shows like that anymore. Tom

Joseph May

Date: 10/20/2019 6:48:00 PM

Loved that show, Congrats on your win Tom..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/21/2019 3:04:00 AM

Thanks very much Joseph, one of the old time greats for sure. Thanks also for hosting the contest. Regards. Tom

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/20/2019 6:37:00 PM

lol this was funny...i remember the show well...congratulations on your win :) hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/21/2019 3:00:00 AM

Thank you Sandra, I was only young when it was out, scary but funny too. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/17/2019 3:30:00 PM

A great and memory driven poem Tom - a fun read - I tend to agree with Rick - Grandpa is my fav. also! Best of luck in the contest, Blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/18/2019 9:44:00 AM

Thanks Jennifer, used to love that show when I was a kid. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/17/2019 10:59:00 AM

LOL! Love the antifun of the beach!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/17/2019 11:49:00 AM

Thanks Kim, A shame they don't make shows like that anymore. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/16/2019 12:13:00 PM

More than a chuckle elicited here, my friend. Familiarity breeds laughter, in this case. Thanks! Warm wishes, Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/16/2019 12:22:00 PM

Thanks very much Gershon, hope you're well, you been away ? Tom

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/16/2019 7:56:00 AM

Ha ha, brings back memories. My favourite was the grandfather. Good luck in the contest.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/16/2019 8:26:00 AM

Thanks Richard, when I saw the pic Joseph had put on it took me back over fifty years, frightening for sure. Tom.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/15/2019 5:55:00 PM

what a fun, charming piece, tom... love the scene... huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/16/2019 7:23:00 AM

Thanks Nette, welcome back , you've been missed. Tom

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/15/2019 4:45:00 PM

Hi Tom, I like to watch re runs of "The Monsters" . Good one for the contest theme. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/16/2019 7:22:00 AM

Thanks Alexis, I used to love it when I was young, many years ago. Hope alls well. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/15/2019 3:18:00 PM

ha, I had not noticed the driver until just after I read the poem. My eyes are so bad, I never picked it up at the contest page!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/16/2019 7:20:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, Don't worry If I didn't wear my specs I'd fall over. Tom

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/15/2019 10:08:00 AM

Bad idea... Adorable. Love it. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/15/2019 11:42:00 AM

Thank you very much Regina, happy you liked it. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/15/2019 6:44:00 AM

It did not work out well..memories many can relate to..you said it well Tom. All the best!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/15/2019 7:00:00 AM

Thanks Vijay, used to love that show on tv. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/15/2019 4:29:00 AM

- No, it was a bad idea ... a bit of a car :) - Great written, Tom - Good luck in the contest ... I'm bad at AbbaccA rhymes ... not a contest for me :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/15/2019 4:42:00 AM

Thanks Anne, brought.back memories, the Munster's. Hope you're well. Tom