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Meat of the Matter- a conversation between Balladeer and Long John.
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Meat of the Matter- a conversation between Balladeer and Long John. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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Balladeer and Long John, were talking late one night When Balladeer said boldly, John your halitosis breath's a fright You'll have to ask your Lorelei, to talk about your diet May I recommend something, that has a little bite? Long John said I'm listening, but turned his face away "That's good though" Balladeer did state "or I'd probably faint this day" Lorelei should be in this discussion, her opinion could we sway What I suggest is innovative, but would take your breath away. Then Balladeer asked Long John. "What is your eating plan?" Long John stated simply, "vegetarian " 'Deer he said, "this will not do, come on eat like a man" how can you expect to have sweet breath, if you've never eaten Spam "Meat it is, the answer clear," suggested vocal Balladeer "So meat it is and morn and night, each meal you eat it right and tight" Long John thought about it "Meat you say, that's cock and bull" Then Balladeer reminded him of the mighty Hannibal And roamed the alps with elephants, those elephants were trainable Who just ate meat, "well better yet, become a savage cannibal!" "Meat" screeched poor Long John, "how would this meet my needs?" "human meat" he shrieked again it goes against my creeds "are you suggesting Balladeer, I can use advice you seeds, unless I'm the type of cannibal that's only eating Swedes." "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Oh, yes, Kethry - Once you and I were allies, but now I see through your scheming ways. Well, I have preempted your strike with one of my own, and, though not as crafted as yours, I think it will do. Oh yes, you are a dreadfully nawwwwty nawwwwty girl! *spank spank* |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Very, very cryptic...I'm gonna read those last two lines until I understand 'em. See you around January  |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
so LJA why ya called LONG John? Is that like in the old west when the fat guys were called SLIM????? and 'Deer, if too I were to break your name down it could be misconstrued....ball-a-deer? hmmmm now that is the cani-ball-istic food for thought....... *sly merciless grin* ~H |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Oh, yeah, yuh bully?! What happens when you take the G out of Angel? |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Well darlin...according to Websters nothing...ANEL is not a word.. SO THERE PLLLLLRTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT *<8oP~* |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
'Deer, It means 1) he ain't taking your advice 2) Swedes = white, round, vegetable somwhat sweet. 3) Swedes = Residents of Sweden. Sheesh it's a bit hard when you have to explain the punch line. I should have more front than Myers and just lie doggo on you. Kethry"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I do so love Saturday morning chuckles... |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
Hey, I get it...and after only reading it once... Dragging LJA off to see what I can do about his breath... Cute story |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Kethry likes to pick on John and Balladeer it reminds me of being adolescent, my dear, we taunted boys that we liked the best, when we'd rather be kissing them, while ignoring all the (pimply) rest. XAngel doesn't get it, what sounds and rhymes with banal is exactly what "deer" said when you take the "g" out of angel. And the "LONG" in John may not be related to height, but something else that women long for in the night (oops, that was naughty!). Heh heh, couldn't resist! Corinne |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sunshine, Thank you for your comment, glad you got a chuckle out of it. Lorelei, Thanks for the warning, you take care of more than Long John's breath. You Hear. Corinne, I've been told my humor's juvenile or asisine or something, but as for liking Long John and Balladeer, eeewwwwwwww.  Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
I rest my case (just kiddin' with ya). Corinne |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sorry there, Kethry. Swedes being vegetables is a new one on me...have to broaden my Australian vocabulary, I guess. You can lie doggo on me anytime, though!!!!!  |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
'Deer, I will lie doggo on you and you will be able to hear the zzzzzz from the next room. I actually wrote a doggo poem about LJ I can't post it though.  It's a bit risk-eh and I don't have a stamp.  Corinne thanks for the insightful comment. I am actually passionately in love with both of them. I'm thinking of using them as breeding stock. Could be a bit of money in that. If I can sneak them past Severn. *laughs* "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sudhir, thanks for the succinct smile, Be well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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