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Refurbished Nursery Rhymes: The Family Spratt

Mrs. Spratt was exceedingly fat, Hubby Jack was as lean as a bone. They both relished each meal With a great deal of zeal And even licked platters clean When the eating was done. Though not frugal with rations, They still took lovely vacations With the money they saved on dish detergent alone.

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Date: 7/26/2024 4:46:00 PM
ha ha ha this is fun thanks Jim:-) hugs jan xx
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 7/27/2024 10:20:00 AM
Much appreciated, Jan. Thanks.
Date: 7/26/2024 11:14:00 AM
Very cute Jim!! Debx
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 7/27/2024 10:19:00 AM
Many thanks, Deb.
Date: 7/24/2024 11:03:00 PM
I like this cute poem. Vacations are good cause someone else does the dishes.
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 7/26/2024 10:36:00 AM
Righto, Hilda. Thank goodness for hotel kitchen staff.
Date: 7/24/2024 11:52:00 AM
Great last line, Jim. Clever and very funny with a marvelous twist at the end! What an imagination you have! Enjoyed! Blessings!
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 7/26/2024 10:35:00 AM
Thank you, Sam.
Date: 7/20/2024 2:35:00 PM
ha! very clever, jim!
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 7/21/2024 10:13:00 AM
Thanks, Ilene. I don't suppose you're a "platter licker"?

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