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The ski jump was over ninety foot high A Sumo wrestler thought he'd like to try Ski's didn't fit right Both came off in flight And he landed on some folks passing by. Written on 30th December 2020. Winter Snow or Ice Limerick Contest. Sponsored by Tania Kitchin. 10.10.5.5.10. syllable count.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/27/2021 1:48:00 AM

And what a splash that must have been ~

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/27/2021 2:07:00 AM

Thank you Line, I bet the ground shook lol. Tom

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/11/2021 1:47:00 PM

Not so good for the crowd. Interesting way to go for the contest. Congrats on this winner. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/11/2021 2:02:00 PM

Thank you very much Sara, im pleased that you enjoyed it. I hope you are keeping well. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2021 12:09:00 PM

good and funny one, Tom. Congrats on the win.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/10/2021 1:02:00 PM

Thank you very much Andrea, hope alls well. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/9/2021 7:54:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a landing that was. A fun write with a fun picture. Enjoy your win and weekend with blessings.....................

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/9/2021 8:02:00 AM

Thank you very much Paula, I hope you are keeping well Enjoy your weekend Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 1/8/2021 3:50:00 PM

Dropping back with many congrats Tom:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/9/2021 3:34:00 AM

Thank you very much for your return visit Jan, hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Jo Chamberlain

Date: 1/8/2021 11:45:00 AM

Oh no raining sumo's. Congratulations on your winning placement.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2021 1:15:00 PM

Lol dive for cover, Thanks Joanna. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/8/2021 9:33:00 AM

What a picture Tom! Your humor just "soars!" Congratulations on your win! Over Fork Over!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2021 10:25:00 AM

Thank you very much Sam, the picture inspired me, wouldn't fancy him landing on me lol Over Fork Over. Tom

Mark Koplin

Date: 1/8/2021 7:30:00 AM

Back with Congrats Sir Tom!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2021 7:36:00 AM

Thank you very much Mark, hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/8/2021 6:01:00 AM

Hi Tom. Back to say congratulations on the win! Linda

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2021 6:05:00 AM

Thank you very much for your return visit Linda. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/8/2021 4:15:00 AM

Tom, congratulations on your winning placement with your funny limerick!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2021 4:24:00 AM

Thank you very much Tania, also for hosting the contest. Hope your new year off to a good start. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/7/2021 8:58:00 PM

May those poor folks 'wrest in peace!' lol. Good one, T.C! Laughter and Joy, Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2021 4:01:00 AM

Thank you very much Gershon, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/4/2021 3:55:00 PM

A fun ride, all...the...way...down! Ouch!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2021 4:01:00 AM

Thank you kim, at least he had a soft landing. Tom

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/4/2021 8:29:00 AM

Tom, This is hysterical ! ...and I love the accompanying photo! Visualizing the aftermath !! Susan:)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/4/2021 8:37:00 AM

Thank you very much Susan, im happy you enjoyed it. Happy New year to you. Tom

Terry Flood

Date: 1/4/2021 1:25:00 AM

That must have been messy... yuk. He he... Terry

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/4/2021 2:37:00 AM

Thank you Terry, they wouldn't have known anything lol. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/3/2021 6:04:00 AM

Omph! Terrific accompanying photo Tom. I think Tania will love this! Linda

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/8/2021 6:02:00 AM

Well, it's perfect - good job! Linda

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/3/2021 6:27:00 AM

Thank you Linda, I was looking for a pic to accompany it and that one caught my eye and had to change the limerick accordingly. Tom Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/2/2021 10:10:00 PM

G’day Tom … when is their funerals? Thanks Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/2/2021 11:27:00 PM

Its snow joke lol, but I know their coffins were flat. Happy New year Lindsay. Tom

Jenna Logan

Date: 1/2/2021 5:37:00 PM

First, I have to tell you I gasped when I saw the accompanying photo. For real??? A guy that size would scramble folks like egg yolks...That's a really funny limerick, Tom. Hope you make Tania smile with it.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/2/2021 11:31:00 PM

Thank you Jenna, my original character was fat boy Rufus but changed it when I saw the picture, it looks genuine to me but who knows, travelling at that speed he'd vaporise them, Tom

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 1/2/2021 2:34:00 PM

What a fall it was my countryman! - quote from William Shakespeares Julius Ceaser! Lovely limerick! you are so good at these!! Lovely picture in your profile! Is that wales?

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/2/2021 11:34:00 PM

Thank you very much Krish, it would be a fall and a half, the pic was taken in the lake district, Wordsworth country. Hope your new year off to a good start. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 1/2/2021 12:07:00 PM

ha ha ha I have just recently watched a film on Eddie the eagle so this gave me a huge smile!:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/2/2021 1:47:00 PM

Thank you Jan, saw that a while back, brilliant film, got to admire him, he never gave up. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 1/2/2021 10:26:00 AM

Great image, Tom, I can just see the spectators hollering and running either. way. Hugs Eve

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/2/2021 12:01:00 PM

Thank you Eve, hope you are better now. A very happy new year to you. Tom

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 1/2/2021 6:59:00 AM

Lol... wonderful limerick Tom.. Thanks for the laughter.. God bless. Best wishes for the contest..Happy New Year.. ~ Ani

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/2/2021 8:11:00 AM

Thank you very much Anitha, hope your new year getting off to a good start. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Michael Tor

Date: 1/1/2021 5:59:00 PM

Those are airplane water landing ski he s on, lol. Tom I can picture him trying out for Japans Ski jump team. Who would have the b-lls to tell him he can't join the team. You will see him at the next Olympics on Japans team. You can't miss him lol.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/2/2021 2:38:00 AM

Lol, I wouldn't like to get on the wrong side of one of them. Tom

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 1/1/2021 2:09:00 PM

Glad I wasn’t passing by at the time Tom. A fantastic Limerick and a good contender for the contest. Happy New Year ~ Belle

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/2/2021 2:33:00 AM

Thank you very much Belle and to you too. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/1/2021 12:32:00 PM

- :) ... luck in the contest, Tom :) - My best wishes for the new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/1/2021 12:53:00 PM

Thank you very much Anne, hope you had a lovely Christmas and best wishes for 2021 Tom

Mark Koplin

Date: 1/1/2021 10:33:00 AM

That's awesome!! I love that picture, lol well done Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/1/2021 11:48:00 AM

Thank you very much Mark, im happy you enjoyed it. When I saw that pic I had to change it a bit. Tom