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An Ode to Baskin Robbins
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An Ode to Baskin Robbins |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
An Ode to Baskin Robbins by bboog When the craving for sanity hits A taste of ice cream is the reward There's a place I recommend. Do I need to say much more? The awning is pink-striped like candy and the air-conditioner always works dandy. They serve you standing straight up In a pink-n-brown polka dotted cup (Or a dark or light colored sugar cone) I'll have a scoop of mint-n-chocolate chip Followed by Jamocha almond fudge. I'll try a peanut-butter n chocolate dip, Could you put a "taste" of monkey mash on my lip? What's the latest flavor for June? They'll let you try it. With a pink teeny-tiny taster plastic spoon. Mmmmm! Oreo cookies n cream make you hum? Does a hot fudge sundae make you holler? They sell low-fat and they have yogurt- And prepacked quarts- 2 for five dollars. So here's to summer and hot weather. Baggy shorts and baseball caps To scorched souls seeking refuge To grandkids who took their naps. You'll find them all at Baskin Robbins, With a common attitude. Eating luscious creamy sweetness, With a joyful look of gratitude. (B&R is enjoyed the world over! This poem was written without official permission and after sampling several flavors for "research". [This message has been edited by bboog (edited 05-07-2000).] |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
LOL - Boog and then there is a part of the world that ne'er goes to baskin and Robbins --- all treats land on their tummy and kinda stays there just for keeps --) cute netswan |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
Net~ Wow! I just pressed the "post" button and looked up and noticed your reply. (Must still have a brain-freeze from all the ice cream I ate.) glad you liked the poem. bboog |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Cute poem but I hate to burst this B&R bubble...I can take it or leave it. I'm not an ice cream aholic..though some of my friends are!  |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
PdeVine~ Surrender to a B&R binge. I dare you. (Just kidding) thanks for reading. bboog |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
LOL  Very flavorful poem, Bob! So many flavors, so little time.....hehehe....I should have partaken of some of this frozen delight when babysitting for my grandson Christian the other day. Boy, that was a perfect opportunity missed!!  Denise |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Your research must have been yummy for this poetic treat! I loved the "To grandkids who took their naps" line, bboog. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
D~ Thanks for your delicious reply. Isn't Mother's Day around the corner? (A perfect place to head on a hot afternoon.) Claire~ Yes, the sacrifices we make for the sake of art. It's a dirty job, but...etc. etc. Thanks for reading and responding. best regards to both of you, bboog |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Mmm... A delicious poem.  You know I may just have to call the Husband for some ice cream (any at this point since my tastebuds are tingling) before he gets home from work. Geesh..Teasing..thats what this is! I wonder if you can do one about snowballs. Another favorite summertime treat. Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
P.S. I thought I should cut out what I previously wrote about my blood sugar, etc. Who wants to hear that! (I wrote that too late at night, if you know what I mean.) Hey, I'll just stick to the delicious subject at hand! Thank you, bboog, for your reply to what I wrote before. ~ ~ ~ Ah, sweet Baskins and Robbins - what a love affair I had with you - e'en though we ne'er see each other again ... ! ~ ~ ~ < !signature--> The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. [This message has been edited by Rosemary J. Gwaltney (edited 05-09-2000).] |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
Temptress~ Call the husband, phone the neighbors get that B&R fix, NOW! lol Hey, thanks for reading and responding. Rosemary~ Thanks for your response(s). I too have to watch my girlish figure (even though I'm not a girl) but I've got one 6 year old who is a raging ice cream fanatic so I'm the one nibbling on his sundae when he's distracted. Thanks for reading and responding. best regards to both of you, bboog [This message has been edited by bboog (edited 05-10-2000).] |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
MMMMM ;Þ~* This was one YUMMY poem! ~X~ |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
X~ thanks for reading/responding. (I liked your little face ~ resembled somebody with one of those little pink taster spoons.) best regards, bboog |
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