The Fish That Wasn'T

Ha, ha! Fooled you. … This one's about a fish.
Well, ... almost, ... not really ... It's about a whale ...

They say a whale's a mammal; if so, I'm a fish
Then again, we Mr. Limpets should take care what we wish

Here's a fact: Cape Cod-type whale watches usually fail
While onlookers consume an ocean of lager and ale

So, remember when speaking of a neo-mammal like a whale
The larger the creature, the longer its tale

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 7/5/2018 8:46:00 AM
Ummm.. I remember the incredible Mr. Limpet!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/5/2018 10:37:00 AM
Knotts to him... Thanks for checking this one out and for your long-term remembrance, L.M! ~ Gershon
Date: 7/5/2018 5:29:00 AM
Giggles! I love the way your brain works my friend. Cheers to a lovely day! xomo
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 7/6/2018 7:54:00 AM
Gershon, I am sure, that is a favour you have returned ;) xomo <3
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/5/2018 10:37:00 AM
Maureen, you have breathed new life into me this morning. I mean, what you've written implies that my brain actually works!!! ... So, if I ever have to undergo brain surgery, I imagine the surgeon will find something! G-d bless you. Peace, Joy, and Intelligence ~ Gershon
Date: 7/5/2018 2:16:00 AM
haha enjoyed this. Just looked at a post on fb where a right whale is poking up right haha in front of our parliament building - called the beehive. ( whale is in the harbour) It just looks like the whale is giving the finger to parliament!!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/5/2018 10:39:00 AM
Of course he did, Virginia. He did it on porpoise! ... Thank you for the laugh and for the encouragement. Appreciated. ~ Gershon
Date: 7/4/2018 10:49:00 PM
This is quite a fishy tale, Gershon. Besides the fact that I love fishing and fishy tales...you have hooked me on this one! Love it...Well done my good friend...Charlie
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/4/2018 10:53:00 PM
Aw, Charlie, you stumbled on this one by accident, didn't you? Certainly not on porpoise... Thank you for brightening my 4th of July, sir! Best wishes, Gershon
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