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Poetic Gus

Gus sipped a few brews and went on a spree, And in public piddled on a prized tree. When the cops nabbed him that day, Poet Gus had this to say: "Where'er you be, let your water flow free!" Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (c) 2015 All Rights Reserved

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Carol Eastman

Date: 8/17/2015 7:35:00 PM

My Hubby loved this... I'm still chuckling at it... You should stop by Jack Ellison and John Wulf... When they get to sparing it's Hilarious.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/17/2015 7:37:00 PM

Carol - glad you and your hubby enjoyed. this is based on a true incident when I was stationed with the Air Force in Bermuda!

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 7/28/2015 3:32:00 PM

Hahaha! We have a few here in town who follow this advice, Bob! I'm in a dry spell at the moment, but should be back with some humor. The heat and humidity is killing here in New England, and tomorrow it's going to be in the 90s! Thanks for posting your work, always look forward to reading you. Best to you. / C.L. (alias M)

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/28/2015 7:57:00 PM

Thank you, CL. Based on true story when I was in Bermuda with the AF.Gus, his real name, was nabbed by the constables for peeing in a park. He paid a fine of 5 pounds. Gus was the squadron drunk who always ran out of funds towards the end of the month & would hit me up for a loan but he always paid back promptly. Hurry back with more of your delightful humor - always enjoy your writes as well.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/28/2015 3:18:00 PM

so funny, bob...all guilty except the tree... good one!.. huggs

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/27/2015 7:51:00 PM

G'day Robert... What! Did the cops get a statement from the tree? If not, where's the proof - thank you Robert - Lindsay

Jan Allison

Date: 7/27/2015 5:20:00 PM

ha ha ha - i think the cops were simply 'taking the P' Robert lol:-) hugs jan xx