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Tim
Senior Member

since 1999-06-08

Posts 1794

0 posted 2011-07-28 08:42 PM

I remember way back when,
A real hot summer, when I was but ten,
Farmers fed chickens, shaved ice every day,
'Cause if'n they didn't, hard boiled eggs they would lay,
Corn started poppin', out in the field,
Cattle thought it was snowin', they froze and was killed,
Folks ate Jalapenos, so they could cool down,
Car tires started meltin', all over town,
Fire hydrants were fightin', over my poor dog Spot,
As I was sayin', that summer was hot,
So don't be a whinin', 'bout how hot it is now,
Unless you're a seein', a popcorn covered dead cow.

Only up to 106 today, a cold front must of came through.

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

1 posted 2011-07-28 08:49 PM

lol. Yup, it's HOT, but it has been hotter. Lucky for me, I was born in '67 though. Missed out on the '62 heatwave.

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2011-07-28 10:02 PM

Summertime. Hot. Every year. Some hotter than others. Still hot. Summertime. Quityerbellaching everybody.

~ Money can't buy happiness, but broke can't buy anything. ~

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

3 posted 2011-07-29 12:49 PM

I don't know how you all live in the heat, but you do seem to retain your senses of humor. I like this one, Tim.

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ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

4 posted 2011-07-29 04:07 PM

Enjoyed your poem.
ebonygirl

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2011-07-29 08:52 PM

Sir...we were a moderate 84 with clouds...and much welcomed, with the Leadsled folk in town!

So good to see you....

threadbear
Senior Member

since 2008-07-10

Posts 817
Indy

6 posted 2011-07-29 09:37 PM

clever penning, Tim!
oh, what the heat inspires....

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

7 posted 2011-08-04 09:22 PM

Down to 101 at 6:30 pm here... *sizzle* LOL

Marilyn
Member Elite

since 1999-09-26

Posts 2621
Ontario, Canada

8 posted 2011-08-04 09:44 PM

I'd trade ya the heat of summer for my Canadian winters any day. Only good reason for frigid temperatures is the excuse to cuddle for body heat.

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