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biglouis Thu 27-May-21 21:26:59

I stopped to admire a lovely seaside view
Stood there undecided, contemplating as you do

A seagull swooped down and pooped on my head

crazyH Tue 06-Jul-21 22:43:02

But no money can replace the pain of the loss
Of my lovely blue carpet with tiny pink flowers

The heavens have opened and my roof’s sprung a leak

Mollygo Tue 06-Jul-21 23:56:49

The heavens have opened and my roof’s sprung a leak
I’m having a baby-and it’s due next week!

I can’t get insurance for those breaking waters

crazyH Wed 07-Jul-21 00:10:11

I can’t get insurance for those breaking waters
Goodness me ! Have you spoken to the Doctors?

I hope baby holds back till it’s all in order

nanna8 Wed 07-Jul-21 00:23:05

I hope baby holds back till it’s all in order
Being roofless and homeless could be a bother

Or we could go to a fancy hotel

BrightandBreezy Wed 07-Jul-21 00:28:44

Or we could go to a fancy hotel
can't afford that, must make do with a motel

Until we achieve a new home of our own

biglouis Wed 07-Jul-21 13:26:11

Until we achieve a new home of our own
In this situation I just sit and moan

In meantime with family we must decamp

threexnanny Wed 07-Jul-21 19:52:17

In the meantime with family we must decamp
Including the hamsters, cat, and puppy, Scamp

Finding somewhere to house us all

Mollygo Wed 07-Jul-21 21:05:16

Finding somewhere to house us all
Old houses need fixing, new houses too small

So what would I choose if I’d access to cash?

biglouis Thu 08-Jul-21 16:25:29

So what would I choose if I’d access to cash?
A big country mansion if Id plenty to flash

Along with the staff to go with it of course

MrsTagain Thu 08-Jul-21 18:18:51

Along with the staff to go with it of course
And paddocks with stables to house my race horse.

A quaint gypsy caravan might be good fun

biglouis Thu 08-Jul-21 21:01:31

A quaint gypsy caravan might be good fun
Or a merry go round for the kids to play on

Or maybe a hot tub placed discreetly away

henetha Fri 09-Jul-21 10:27:10

Or maybe a hot tub placed discreetly away
So I can just wallow for most of the day.

While the staff prepare meals fit for a king.

Mollygo Fri 09-Jul-21 14:38:05

While the staff prepare meals, fit for a king
If you invite me to dinner, promise I won’t sing.

Some soft subtle jazz would be good, while we eat

biglouis Fri 09-Jul-21 23:43:39

Some soft subtle jazz would be good, while we eat
Or maybe a sole pianist singing something sweet

To be served on bone china is ever so fine

crazyH Sat 10-Jul-21 00:02:51

To be served on bone china is ever so fine
Unlike a buffet, where we stand in a line

All these dreams are blowing my mind

Mollygo Sat 10-Jul-21 08:38:32

All these dreams are blowing my mind
But still, entertainment I find

In picturing me in a grand situation

Lovetopaint037 Sat 10-Jul-21 10:04:12

So I dipped my head in the sea instead.

henetha Sat 10-Jul-21 11:44:48

Sorry? Lovetopaint037.

In picturing me in a grand situation
Like being a celebrity or leader of my nation.

But then I awake and it's just humble old me

Mollygo Sat 10-Jul-21 12:31:36

But then I awake and it’s just humble old me.
So I have to go down, make my own cup of tea

And think, well it’s exercise, just what I need!

crazyH Sat 10-Jul-21 15:29:57

And think, well it’s exercise, just what I need!
In the last few years I’ve been going to seed

I need to perk up so I’ve joined a gym

BrightandBreezy Sat 10-Jul-21 18:38:20

I need to perk up so I've joined a gym
But I gave up after a week with a broken limb

When it's fixed I'll give line dancing a try

Grany Sat 10-Jul-21 19:08:45

When it's fixed I'll give line dancing a try
It's something I've always fancied oh my

I'm pretty nimble on my feet

Mollygo Sat 10-Jul-21 22:24:35

I’m pretty nimble on my feet
It’s fun and it’s easy, new people I’ll meet.

I’ll practise the steps in my kitchen at home

biglouis Sun 11-Jul-21 00:56:57

I’ll practise the steps in my kitchen at home
No need to feel shy when Im on my own

Or perhaps I will join a line dancing class

henetha Sun 11-Jul-21 11:09:28

Or perhaps I will join a line dancing class
And try very hard not to fall on my ass.

Secretly, I've always wanted to try some ballet