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Toerag
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0 posted 1999-08-11 09:30 AM


It was the Wheel of Fortune, with Vanna and Pat,
Spinning for dollars, and praying that,
It would stop on "big money" - pick the right letter,
Solve the damn puzzle, the sooner the better.

PoetWheel was hoping-for a quick victory,
He'd eaten his Wheaties, he should win this with ease.
He'd spun the big wheel, when it stopped he howled,
He'd hit the big money-said "I'll buy a vowel."
He said, "Give me an "N" - that's my choice"
Pat tried not to grin-and said in a low voice,
"PoetWheel yassee, there's no vowel that's an "N",
I'll give ya a break, let ya try it again."
PoetWheel seemed puzzled, a little confused,
And a little embarrassed of the letter he'd used,
So he tried another letter-this time an "A"
Vanna turned over four boxes, in her usual way,
Pat said, "PoetWheel, do ya want to take a guess?"
Poetwheel with composure...simply said "Yes."
So being careful not to error, no stuttering or stammering,
Blared out; "IT'S WHEATIES BY GOD! THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS!"


[This message has been edited by Toerag (edited 08-11-99).]

[This message has been edited by Toerag (edited 08-11-99).]

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Sue
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1 posted 1999-08-11 09:38 AM


Shouldn't that be:
IT'S WHEATIES BY GOD! THE BREKFAST OF CHMPIONS?

Toerag
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2 posted 1999-08-11 09:44 AM


Thank you Sue...and thanks to you, I've corrected my math.....now three 'stead of two!!
Toerag
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3 posted 1999-08-11 09:47 AM


LOL....Now I've gone back, and corrected once more...changed it again...it now reads "four"....Guess I should have had, some Wheaties too...or studied math harder, when I went to school!!!
Poetwheel
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4 posted 1999-08-11 09:51 AM


Curse you again ToeRag.

I was typing in a retort to condemn you lack of proficiency in math, spelling, humor, and personal hygiene and you've gone it fixed it. DAMN YOU!!!

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It may be true, I'll laugh at you, despite your rank, vile smell.
But I must content, to soon amend, the vowels N and L.

You may arise, to take the prize of this
"Wheel of Fortune" Fight.
But 'tis true, alas, I would kick your ass, on Bob Barker's Price is Right!

PW


[This message has been edited by Poetwheel (edited 08-11-99).]

Toerag
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5 posted 1999-08-11 09:56 AM


LOL....PW....the way my math was above.....I would have to agree with ya....hell, if I can't count to four....how could I ever be expected to price any damn thing?....
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