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Sir Francis Drake

Playing bowls, Sir Francis Drake on Plymouth Hoe did ages take for the game proved that much harder than beating the Armada For competition 'Cleri-who?' ,sponsored by Kim Merriman

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Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/22/2015 9:59:00 PM

Not knowin' what a clerihew is I'll give you top marks 'cos YOU probably do! I love the harder/Armada rhyme, or, come to think of it, there really isn't another rhyme for Armada is there? BRILL Viv!! Keith

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/22/2015 11:55:00 PM

Check out the Clerihew style and have a go, Keith- I'm pretty sure that you'd be good at it, and it pops up so infrequently. Regards, Viv

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/20/2015 8:02:00 PM

History lesson in 4 lines! great write!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/5/2015 12:32:00 PM

Interesting way to go with the contest..Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Viv Wigley
Date: 6/5/2015 11:30:00 PM

Thanks, Sara, a fun competition to enter. Love 'n hugs, Viv x

Paul Callus

Date: 6/3/2015 5:04:00 PM

Back with deserved congrats, Viv. Had no doubt this would be up there with the best! // paul

Viv Wigley
Date: 6/3/2015 10:50:00 PM

Thanks, Paul, all of the entries have been great. very educational. Regards, Viv

Sandra Haight

Date: 6/3/2015 3:54:00 PM

Congrats to you, Viv, on your win for your creative Clerihew about Sir Francis Drake! I learned something about him I didn't know before! Sandra

Viv Wigley
Date: 6/3/2015 10:49:00 PM

Thanks, Sandra, I must admit I've learned more from this competition this week than in the last six months. Viv x

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/3/2015 2:19:00 PM

Congats on your creative winning work..Way to go..Thanks for dropping by..Sara

Viv Wigley
Date: 6/3/2015 10:48:00 PM

Likewise, Sara. Love 'n hugs, Viv x

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/3/2015 12:00:00 PM

sweet congrats, viv..

Viv Wigley
Date: 6/3/2015 10:47:00 PM

Thanks, nette, very kind. Viv x

Julia Ward

Date: 6/3/2015 8:13:00 AM

Hoe Hum // Well done // for your winning entry, Viv; Julia, xx

Viv Wigley
Date: 6/3/2015 10:46:00 PM

Thanks, Julia. Viv x

Joseph May

Date: 6/3/2015 6:37:00 AM

I didn't know he played bowls...Congrats on a fine win Viv

Viv Wigley
Date: 6/3/2015 10:45:00 PM

Thanks, Joseph, appreciate you dropping by. Viv

Skat A

Date: 6/2/2015 10:26:00 PM

Viv, congrats on your Cleri-who :) WIN.... SKAT

Viv Wigley
Date: 6/3/2015 12:14:00 AM

Thanks, SKAT, fun and educational. Enjoyed it. Viv x

Eve Roper

Date: 6/2/2015 6:07:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. :~)Hugs Eve

Viv Wigley
Date: 6/3/2015 12:14:00 AM

Thanks Eve, all of the entries were great, don't you think? Viv x

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/2/2015 5:32:00 PM

Viv, it is so fun to see all the winners now. Glad yours scored high. Congratulations.

Viv Wigley
Date: 6/3/2015 12:15:00 AM

Kim was very kind, I was above some terrific entries. Viv x

Jan Allison

Date: 6/2/2015 4:28:00 PM

Dropping back with my congratulations Mr Viv:-) Hugs jan xx

Viv Wigley
Date: 6/3/2015 12:15:00 AM

Thanks Jan, you too . Viv x

Kim Merryman

Date: 6/2/2015 4:10:00 PM

Viv, congrats on your placement in my contest! A clever and witty clerihew! Love, Kim

Viv Wigley
Date: 6/3/2015 12:16:00 AM

Thanks Kim, really enjoyed this one. Educational and amusing. Viv x

Judy Konos

Date: 5/30/2015 9:18:00 AM

TOSS UP! I likey me boat of dem!....Singing and Fightin....oh Yeah....

Viv Wigley
Date: 5/31/2015 10:55:00 PM

Thanks, Judy. I can envision you doing some Changa Tuki steps whilst typing that... Thanks for dropping by, Viv x

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/28/2015 3:21:00 PM

very clever ending on this one, Viv!

Viv Wigley
Date: 5/28/2015 4:00:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. This comp should prove to be an interesting one to watch. Have a nice weekend, Viv x

Paul Callus

Date: 5/28/2015 9:59:00 AM

A good clerihew written with wit. In bowls he had to fend for himself, in battle he had others to fend for him! // paul

Viv Wigley
Date: 5/28/2015 3:58:00 PM

Cheers, Paul. This style reminds me of the classic- " And the Lord said unto Moses, all the Jews shall have crooked noses, except for Aaron- he shall have a square 'un. " Interesting form that makes a change. Regards, Viv

Jan Allison

Date: 5/28/2015 6:58:00 AM

great humour here Mr Viv - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley
Date: 5/28/2015 3:56:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. This is a great form of verse, I can see it being well patronised. Love and hugs, Viv x

Laura Leiser

Date: 5/28/2015 12:27:00 AM

Great Clerihew poem, Viv! I liked it very much :) Good luck in the contest.

Viv Wigley
Date: 5/28/2015 3:53:00 PM

Thanks, Laura, much love, Viv xx