Unluckie Chuckie

There once was a hot gambler named Chuckie

    Who played lotto to make a fast buckie

        Much to his chagrin

            He never did win

                Alas, Chuckie was just plain unluckie

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 9 in Susan Burch's "Lottery Ticket Limerick" Contest - Jan 2012
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Taylor Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 8:31 PM
Congrats, Sarge. Excellent limerick. Great job. Best to you and Vera. Ralphie
Merryman Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Congrats on your win, Robert! Love, Kim
Brown Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Congratulations on your win in Susan Burch's "Lottery Ticket Limerick" contest Bob. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 7:56 AM
Bob, congrats on your win..David
Bunton Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 7:07 AM
congratulations
Onclaud Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 5:56 AM
way to go, funny bob... sweet congrats! :) huggs
Dietrich Avatar
January 15, 2012 at 4:30 PM
I really like yours, Robert. Great meter, rhyme and fun. Congratulations.
Sweetheart Avatar
January 15, 2012 at 12:17 PM
congrats Bob on a winner here luv.. but.. I saw the massacre of the Broncos yesterdayvia Satellite TV..oh.. wnat a whippin'..now the sportscasters are blasting poor Tebow.. well I think they have great chance next season.. now if only my GMEN take it to the Packers.. I can smile..
Song Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 7:18 PM
You are welcome, Bob. It was soo enjoyable (the judging) I wish u could have been a fly on the wall...off to Spend Your Mother's Social Security Check...ha ha. what a funny title for you! Gwendolen
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January 7, 2012 at 5:06 PM
Enjoyed the Limerick here Bob..) thanks for the comment back to me..! I had checked out wikipedia as to the battle plans concerning the non combatants in the Indian camp,yet i only got a (general theme) ha ha " just noticed that....! i know i'd heard different things, and guessed you would know more being as you were in the forces..)
Song Avatar
January 7, 2012 at 11:24 AM
I am laughing sooo terribly hard I think I peeeed my pants!!!! ha haha ha. This is a HOOT! Congrats ahead of time! Gwendolen
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January 6, 2012 at 7:53 PM
Years ago, the Pennsylvania Lottery had posted ads on a number of billboards with the caption: "No tickee, no money". People of Chinese background must have complained about it. Within a few months, the captioned was changed to "No ticket, no money". Nearly all people are unluckie when they play the lottery (hey, that rhymes!) You have another great limerick here, Sarge!
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January 5, 2012 at 11:20 PM
From your gifted pen comes this Limerick that many can relate to as Tim B said below, Bob! I've heard terrible stories of past lottery winners, so maybe chuckie ain't "unluckie" after all. lol Best of luck in the contest and I enjoyed this one! Love, Annalise
B Avatar
January 5, 2012 at 9:20 PM
I must be related! DOH! Nice little limerick sir, catchy and oh so easy to empathize with.
Treetop Avatar
January 5, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Oh dear Robert you do have the January blues! Let Chuckie buy another ticket! You've got to be in it to win it! Hugs Lizzie
Smith Avatar
January 5, 2012 at 10:09 AM
lmao cute
Sweetheart Avatar
January 4, 2012 at 10:21 PM
good luck Bob.. getting to s.m. shortly.. Ron is helping me catch up.. late at night.. enjoyed your wit as always my friend..be patient..will get to s.m. soon.. as I can.. not able to type on my own yet.. just bits at a time luv.. hi to Vera..
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January 4, 2012 at 10:51 AM
poor Chuckie....never lucky...I like the limerick Robert. OXOX love Anne-Lise
Smith Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 11:14 PM
Got a chuckle out of Chuckie: "I might win; count me in."
Dietrich Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 10:24 PM
This is really cute, Robert. And for your sake AND mine, I hope the years slow down too!!!
Sivey Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 8:29 PM
What a wonderful poem, Bob! I know Susan will love this entry! I know I do! You are quite good with the Limericks! Excellent Work!!
Poet Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 8:24 PM
An enjoyable Limerick here Bob.Best wishes for the contest.
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