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Ol' Sea Snake's Carriage Ride

Ol' Sea Snake's Carriage Ride Cobblestones wobble and rock the carriage, as I circle these streets with Blue Bits and Derby Boy on this vibrant morning. With the sun on my back and a salty gale brushing by, my spirits soar as I imagine what the day will bring. People come from all over to tour this city, and soak up it's history and scenic views. Why not climb aboard my carriage and take a brisk ride with me on this beautiful day? As we trot through the historic district, I'll tell you some of our most scandalous folklores and show you their shocking locations, like Copper Moon Ridge, where pirates once dressed as dames to steal their first good swig of America's finest moonshine. It's still pretty darn good! You'll see the towering cliff views of our granite lighthouse, whose menacing design has weathered decades of the ocean's pounding tides. We'll squeeze in time to feed the beached seals basking in the sun or catch a rare glimpse of the orca whales playing in our bay. If romance is your desire, I'll tool you around in the moonlight, to our brightest vistas that magnify the star's diamond twinkles. ...Perfect for capturing your lover's passion-heart. I'll even take a long stroll, just to assure you of your privacy. ...Gentleman's honor, I won't take a peek! If it's fish and chips you seek, we'll head over to Smacky-Bud's Mackerel Shack for the tastiest fish around. But I'll be up front with you, don't feed any to Derby n' Bits or it'll be a long ride back. So jump aboard and take a ride with this Ol' Sea Snake, while there's still time. I'm not getting any younger! You day-trippers spend too much of your weekly grind in your lackluster cars. Come, sit back and unwind for a short time. I'll sweep you back to the golden age of enchantment, when hearts would mysteriously merge on a slow-trotting carriage ride. Memories like these could last you a lifetime!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 8/2/2010 10:50:00 AM
Congratulations to you on your win Marie in Tirzah Conway's contest "A Horse Is A Horse Of Course". Love, Carol
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Date: 7/31/2010 12:18:00 AM
Nice one, congrats on your win!
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Date: 7/30/2010 8:20:00 PM
Congrats, Marie. Nice going. Ralph
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Date: 7/30/2010 4:05:00 PM
Congrats on the HM win, Marie
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Date: 7/30/2010 12:08:00 PM
Congrats Marie on your HM in the Horses contest ...this is a brilliant write my friend.. so please enjoy your special honor on the winners list... happy weekend ..with luv..
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Date: 7/30/2010 10:46:00 AM
congrats on your HM in the contest with this lovely piece of poetry
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Date: 7/27/2010 4:06:00 PM
Way to go Marie.. a grand write tonight.. if for any contest it would be a super entry... good luck if so.. what a masterpiece.. my friend.. enjoyed.. with luv..
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