Ordering Groceries On Line

And...

I need 24 quarts of 2% milk;
Okay, "6 gallons of milk!"
No, sir, I want 24 quarts, it stays fresher that way!
But lady we only have that in Silk.

Then I want twenty four plastic containers,
Will you pick them up all in blue;
And then divide up those six gallons,
Just like I want you to do.

Well, I must ask my supervisor,
For I am very confused,
We don't usually offer that service,
I must ask and get back to you.

[I can put quarts up in my freezer;
Those big gallons just don't fit.
Then I can feed my kittens one at a time;
It just takes a little bit.

How many kittens do I have?
I thought you would never ask.
I have 48 on my property;
I'm known of the lady of cats.

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Date: 3/18/2019 4:05:00 PM
I love this one Sunlite. I see the shoppers in Walmart a lot. (Most of the time in the way!) I wondered what that would be like, and figured it would be something like that. I haven't seen this addressed before. New original and very funny in deed! Well done! (A FAV for me)
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Date: 3/17/2019 7:23:00 AM
Hilarious! Here, we cannot call in to order!Grrr! I miss those days, even though at times, you bet. It was a hassle.)) I always worry for those folks with no PC or tablet. Some people do not want them which is their right. I prefer human contact, feels warm and cozy. Not a sin at all! Love, Panagiota
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Date: 3/12/2019 10:43:00 AM
Enjoyed your surprise ending. Where there's more milk, you can always use more cats.
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Date: 3/11/2019 12:29:00 PM
I love this very witty write, Sunlite! My kind of poetry. Thank you for your kind comments re A Poets Prayer - Bob
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Date: 3/10/2019 11:39:00 AM
I enjoyed the poem. Very nice
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Date: 3/10/2019 11:31:00 AM
Is this about you? You really have all those cats? Made me smile..
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/10/2019 12:10:00 PM
Oh, no!!! It's fiction - I have one little 13 lb. dog.
Date: 3/9/2019 3:37:00 PM
Too funny. This really made me giggle. I could see the man on the other end of the line trying to take this unreal order and be nice. Great job. God Bless, JB
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Date: 3/9/2019 12:25:00 PM
I had a good laugh when reading your poem SW - she was trying her best to be polite, as you were the customer and had to be right but she was one confused lady!LOL. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 3/9/2019 12:10:00 PM
- 48 cats to feed ... far too many, Sunlite "the lady of cats" :))) ... a fun poem :) - I have three dogs ... sometimes I feel I buy more food for the dogs than for my husband and me :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/9/2019 12:27:00 PM
I have one little onery newly adopted dog. I ordered her food online in the only size they offered. She has enough to eat until forever!
Date: 3/8/2019 12:05:00 PM
Haha, the customer is ALWAYS right. Tom
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/17/2019 7:27:00 AM
I totally agree. It also brings me back to the store. Have had great experiences at Nordstoms. Love,Panagiota
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