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Well, I declare!
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Well, I declare! |
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Mary Parry Junior Member
since 2004-10-12
Posts 45Felixstowe, England |
Heathrow Airport has a shop Crammed with duty free Toffees for Nancy, whisky for Laur For John some HBC Why don't they remind you as you browse With so many choices to make That although there's plenty on offer There's a limit to what you can take? With my carry-on (now more a drag-on) Stowed above my seat The air hostess gave me a customs form She said I should complete I'd three full litres of alcohol In case and carry-on But read with ever-increasing dread That I only should have one I struggled through Toronto Pearson Incriminating form in hand To meet up with my suitcase And declare my contraband I looked for 'items to declare' - I'm an honest soul, aren't you? But everyone else just stood in line So I meekly joined the queue My turn was coming nearer As they slowly checked each card And when I handed mine to them They looked at me quite hard They double-checked my confession Of guilt, then waved me by With a grunt and a sigh and a look that said They'd bigger fish to fry Well, Nancy loved her toffees And John his HBC And Laur deserved his whisky He and Barb were good to me But if I return I'll be forewarned - If they'd opened my bags, woe betide me! I'll still bring along my British good cheer Only this time I'll stash it inside me. [This message has been edited by Mary Parry (10-20-2004 11:07 AM).] |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
lol  good one loved it |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Delightful read Mary! Sounds like you had quite the time of it! The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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Mary Parry Junior Member
since 2004-10-12
Posts 45Felixstowe, England |
Thanks a lot. The last line should read Only next time I'll stash IT inside me. Apologies. (I get my new glasses tomorrow.) |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Mary! You never told me about this happening!  Oh my...and I wondered how you were producing these goodies from what seemed like 'thin air' Thought perhaps you had learned a few tricks I didn't know yet.  My gosh woman..I could have had to bail you out of jail! Cute write though and had me laughing. ~Hugs and miss you, Nancy~ ~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Very cute write gal.....I take it that wasn't Irish Whiskey?... |
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Mary Parry Junior Member
since 2004-10-12
Posts 45Felixstowe, England |
Toerag. No, it was Scottish whisky. I might not drink it but I can spell it! Mary |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
So you speak English? Must be nice to have such an education. (I'll bet if you had a few sips of that aged brew you couldn't spell it or type it!!!) LOL [This message has been edited by Toerag (10-20-2004 12:11 PM).] |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
I enjoyed reading about your exploits with Canada Customs! It's always an adventure dealing with that agency. I'm glad you managed to get all the contraband into the country. ( I checked the Webster dictionary and you can spell whisky with an "e" (whiskey). No matter how you spell it, one should never spill it!!) believe in what your heart feels... |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
It's a devil when you are honest but try not to come into Heathrow when a Jamican flight is due in. The Customs are lined up on the nothing to declare. I liked the words and I can picture the same as you have. Dave |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mary, A delight to read. LOL enjoyed |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hi Mary ... A giggle from a person who has done the same thing many times! A delightful read. Hugs, Marti A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Mary, you wit is charming! Thank goodness they don't levy a tax on hilarity! |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
A belated welcome to PIP, lovely write |
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J.Samm Member
since 2004-01-12
Posts 415Iloilo City, Philippines |
a good one...it's light and fun, and funny too...write on, Mary |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
This was very cute Mary!! I want to come to England. *pout*"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a precious write! |
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Mary Parry Junior Member
since 2004-10-12
Posts 45Felixstowe, England |
Thank you very much for being kind about my humble offering. I do so envy those of you who can write deeply and from the heart. Maybe one day...... Susan - Not right now, it's raining! Mary |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Mary, I think we all can write deeply from our heart, it is just a matter of how much we want to share. This poem is very cute, brought back memories of times when I went through customs, always nervous about the baggage check...and lucky me, I never had to stash the goods inside me...whewwww! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well, I do declare that you delighted me with this poetic and humorous treat! I really enjoy hearing real life stories put to verse. I'm like you! Honest as a babe! I cannot do anything that is not above board without it showing on my face and my ending up being caught. I cannot get away with anything! ~ I mean anything! lol You cracked me up with your ending!  Loves 'n Laughs, Linda |
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