Plumbers

They make plenty of money, sure enough, 
but you sure need them when times get tough - 
halfway to the moon with a plumbing problem,
headline news couldn't be more solemn.
So, now whenever I sit on my tooter, 
I send a prayer to Roto-Rooter.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 5:38 PM
ha, you a clever guy
Crandall Avatar
April 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Thanks, Sara!
Jones Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Hilarious! Thanks for the laugh David!
Crandall Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Thanks, Karen - glad you got a laugh!
Allison Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
lets hope they have a huge splash down in a few days time and are flushed with success when they finally land on earth:-) hugs Jan xx
Crandall Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 7:38 PM
haha, yeah, a great splash down - thanks Jan!
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