LIMERICKS (Apr ‘25)

Our kids have all travelled around
Some wonderful places they've found
But sad as it seems
We admire their schemes

Our kids have all travelled around
Some wonderful places they've found
But sad as it seems
We admire their schemes
We miss them but plans are so sound

So we'll do some travelling ourselves

So we’ll do some travelling ourselves
We might find Santa’s Christmas elves

So we’ll do some travelling ourselves
We might find Santa’s Christmas elves
We’ll put him on notice

So we'll do some travelling ourselves
We might find Santa's Christmas elves
We'll put him on notice
Buy him a Lotus

So we'll do some travelling ourselves
We might find Santa's Christmas elves
We'll put him on notice
Buy him a Lotus
So he'll fill up our toyshelves

It's time we booked a new trip

It's time we booked a new trip
One that's good for my dodgy hip

It's time we booked a new trip
One that's good for my dodgy hip
Full catered of course

It's time we booked a new trip
One that's good for my dodgy hip
Full catered of course
And no riding a horse

It's time we booked a new trip
One that's good for my dodgy hip
Full catered of course
And no riding a horse
Just travelling far on a ship

There's so many places to see

There's so many places to see
I'll find one that's just right for me

There's so many places to see
I'll find one that's just right for me
Mexico’ll be good

There's so many places to see
I'll find one that's just right for me
Mexico'll be good
With interesting food

There's so many places to see
I'll find one that's just right for me
Mexico'll be good
With interesting food
And someone to cook it for me

No doubt Ill put on some weight

No doubt I'll put on some weight
But my appetite I will sate

No doubt I will put on some weight
But my appetite I will state
I’ll have what I please

No doubt I will put on some weight
But my appetite I will state
I’ll have what I please
Tastebuds I will tease

No doubt I will put on some weight
But my appetite I will sate
I'll have what I please
Tastebuds I will tease
And drink all night long with my mate

Moderation isn't for me

Moderation isn't for me
Neither at breakfast or at tea

Moderation isn't for me
Neither at breakfast or tea
I snack all the time

Moderation isn't for me
Neither at breakfast or tea
I snack all the time
My food tastes sublime

Moderation isn't for me
Neither at breakfast or tea
I snack all the time
My food tastes sublime
Dont care about weight, you can see

Really don’t want to die hungry

Really don't want to die hungry
Or worse end up as a junkie

Really don't want to die hungry
Or worse end up as a junkie
So I'll keep working hard

Really don't want to die hungry
Or worse end up as a junkie
So I'll keep working hard
Put on lots of lard