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Termites are flying (for Balladeer)
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Termites are flying (for Balladeer) |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Termites are flying Termites are flying all through the air they crawl up the walls then they land in my hair I can here them chewing when I’m trying to sleep then when I get up they make not a peep They climb from the corners they leave quite a mess the plaster is crumbling so am I from the stress I called on dear Ortho to come take a look he shook his head sadly and wrote in his book He brought out his poison and he hooked up his drill and he filled up all chambers with stuff that could kill and now that I thought I was done with this louse I found out the hard way they held up the house. Balladeer help me my story’s so grim what are my chances are they really slim? for a peaceful nights sleep in a chew free abode you are the expert or so I am told. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
OH, Martie, I'm so sad to hear This happening to you. Those termites are an evil lot. They only live to chew. They love to eat all kinds of wood. It's what they're born to do. You should have seen Pinocchio by The time that they were through! In Africa it's different. On termites, natives munch So maybe you could grab a plate And have a few for lunch. There is no answer, I'm afraid. They ARE creatures of God, Though, why he made such ugly ones, I do find rather odd. There's only one thing to be done, To just turn on the gas And, as the house fills up with smoke, Scream, "Shove THAT up your a--!" |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
laughing at your poem and Balladeers response, good echos you two  |
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Martie
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Posts 28049California |
Okay I tried the one plan I’m good at what I do I prepared a special sauce to make that termite stew I simmered it and stirred all day and added fresh picked herbs then garlic and an onion and the carrots from the yard. I thickened it with corn starch and flavored with a cube of bullion beef or chicken I added both for you What kind of wine I’m not quite sure if red meat or the white a dry white one or robust red? maybe both will be the brew Now, dinners almost ready and honey's almost home As I set the table I’m grateful I’m alone For underneath the table I have this feeling still abides a hungry termite and to eat wood is his thrill. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
That termite stew sounds pretty good And, if you got some more, May I suggest a termite roast Or termite thermidor? Termite burgers are quite good With termite onion rings Termites steamed are great but it's SO hard to peel those things! Wash it down with termite tea Or maybe termite wine And termite baked Alaskan for dessert Makes it devine. Just follow these great recipes My grandma passed to me And you'll run out of termites In no time. Just try and see! |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
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Okay, now what should I do I'm afraid I've ruined my termite stew, while I was waiting for the wine to chill while all was quiet and all was still the table lurched and the floor caved in and my termite stew... well you can just imagine the mess it got all over my best dress and to top it off my husband called and said eat without me I've a late night call. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
ROFL...Martie and Balladeer....This has been a delight to read!! You both are wonderful together here.....! As you can see, I've really enjoyed the read......'S'.... |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
lmao...you two are making my tummy hurt! |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Well gees....I don't know what brought this on, but am so tickled I stumbled onto it !! hehehe Um...sounds like a personal problem to me.  I use Raid on critters - kills everything, even the grass ! Might want to invest in a few cans! LMAO ------------------ ~~ Lift your head high - spread your "words" and fly - - poetFemmeFatale |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, Martie, not much more to say I really am perplexed Your woes can only be undone By God or Terminex. Head north, my girl, Alaska way, And pack long underwear. Build a nice, cold igloo, 'cause They don't have termites there! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie - Great humor all the way through. Balladeer - Great recipe for termite stew. You two both have me laughing at the very idea of it. ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
What a team the two of you make! Great and entertaining! Too good, keep em coming.... |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Geez, first toilet paper, now termite stew!! What are we going to do with the two of you! ROTFLMRO |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
another post (and replies) that has me ROTFLMAOPRDML |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You two are both a little "buggy!" I did have to read this before going to bed didn't I? LOL, you are both wonderful! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wow! I had forgotten about this one! That WAS fun. Thanks for bringing it back, Sharon  What a difference a few years makes. Today it wouldn't be allowed because i ended the first response with a--. Progress? Guess so... |
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Fee Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 381Melbourne, Australia |
Thanks for the giggles. You guys have amazing gifts, I love reading your work and learning from you. Big Hugs, Fee Expressions, |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Recalling how fun this one...seems such a long time ago. Happy Birthday, Deer!!  |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Seems like decades ago, Martie! That was a lot of fun, wasn't it? |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So duet again, you two! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed this poem, i say what suinshine says lol ARCTIC WIND |
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