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Relief Behind a Tree

After guzzlin' beer Gus needed to pee He sought relief behind a nearby tree Before the judge he was fined To which Gus gravely opined: "Where e'er you be let yer water flow free!" Entry for Andrea Dietrich's "A Limerick, Old Or New" Contest Placed No. 4 in the contest

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 9/12/2019 1:14:00 PM

True enough, and I've done it many times to my much needed relief! Thank you so much, Robert, for stopping by to read me. My health is not great but I'm still alive and writing. Best to you. / M

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/19/2019 9:38:00 PM

Old Gus sure made me laugh, Robert. He's a real prize!! … Congrats on your placement in Andrea's contest. Best wishes, Gershon

Jan Allison

Date: 8/19/2019 3:15:00 PM

Great to read this again Bob, many congratulations on your win :-) Hugs Jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/19/2019 4:21:00 PM

Thank you Jan for your continued support of my nonsense! bob

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/19/2019 2:06:00 PM

Good one, Robert! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/18/2019 8:27:00 PM

great job, Robert!! It's so nice to see one of your limericks in my contest. Congrats.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/19/2019 10:40:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea, for considering my entry in your contest worthy of a win! - Bob H

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/17/2019 2:02:00 AM

A funny limerick and well thought out. I wish you tons of luck in the contest, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/14/2019 1:50:00 AM

G'day Bob … a fine limerick Bob. He should have asked the judge what he was supposed to do. I mean, surely the tree didn't mind - thanks Bob - Lindsay

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/14/2019 11:21:00 AM

Thks for commenting on my latest nonsense. Relief is a true tale. When I was assigned with the USAF in Bermuda Gus was our squadron boozer! He'd tap me towards the end of each month for funds to quench his thirst but always paid me back on pay day! Carry on, Old Mate