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A Bugman's Advice.....
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A Bugman's Advice..... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Last week I sat home with my boy Who is only three And saw an evil German cockroach Run in front of me! So, with the patience of a saint I put down cockroach baits With hopes the thing would have his fill And take some to his mates. My son said,"Whatcha doing, dad?" I said, "You want to kill a pest You don't kill the creatures one by one - You've got to find the nest." Yesterday we watched the news.. New York engulfed in flame. We watched it all, emotions felt Too terrible to name. "who did that, dad?", my son asked me. "Vile creatures, son!", I cried. "We going to go and find their nest?" "I hope so", I replied. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
here is hoping!!! Wonderful my 'deer  hugs to you |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Bug of course! Make sure you get the Queen and King.... |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Such infestations should indeed be squashed!! Isis *The greatest warrior is one that does not need to fight* ~Isis~ |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
great analogy, michael........ i just hope there's never another attempt at extermi-NATION remember when they made their own nests and then burned up all the bluish bugs?... *sighohgod*.... anyway..... great analogy... if i wasn't so freaked out over here, i'd try to make a more clever or more complimentary reply.... such a fine Poet you are |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You, my Deer, certainly know of the malevolent force of those nasty bugs... You speak with wisdom, indeed.. |
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Topheth Member
since 2001-09-08
Posts 297Texas |
Most wonderful, sir. |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
A good analogy, but perhaps not to offend those who no longer our adversary's you perhaps might want to change this line "And saw an evil German cockroach" I do not have to know the species to hate a cockroach. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Terminex, Raid, Balladeer! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ I so understand this one ... and concur whole-heartedly~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
Me tooo........ Bernie A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Balladeer- Very well said, sir. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
SEA...big hugs right back atcha! My best to you and that lucky hubby of yours  Sunshine...don't worry. They will get the royal shaft!  Isis...attagirl! I like the way you think! :thunbsup: doreen...your replies are always complimentary because it is you making them. Our hopes are the same...Nan...they only breed and overrun you if they get the chance...it's their nature  Topheth...and thank you very much for reading and replying Songbird..LOL! No intention to be politically incorrect. Here in S. Florida German cockroaches are a breed apart because they breed much faster, lay more eggs at a time than others, and when you see one, you know you have a REAL infestation! I wouldn't expect a German to be offended any more that I would a fellow from Lisbon if I referred to a Portuguese Man O' War or someone in Paris if I said I got sick from eating French fries....but I'll try to be more careful in the future Thanks for your input Duncan..allow me to raise the Black Flag for ya!  I thank you! Marge..I came....I saw....I concurred. Thank you, my Seminole lady  bslicker..thank you, sir vicky...call me sir again I'm gonna spank you!  (but thank you for the hugs) |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Sir Balladeer... you've summed it up most poetically. May we squash this bug and all its followers where ever it may live. Peace to you and your's. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
WOW, this could only have been written by your hand Balladeer, thank you so much. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yes, I'm sure now we will root out every nest and obliterate them for good. Well stated, Michael. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Very cleverly done, Deer. Yep, think you're right on this. Corinne |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mike, Just wondering what you would as bait? Enjoyed. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Yup, gotta get that nest and the "King Roach", let's cover one of the terrorists in Spam as bait, whatca thing? Great analogy Michael. ~*Be Kind To Your Fellow Man, Lend Him A Helping Hand, Put A Little Love In Your Heart*~ |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
your fighting spirit makes me feel good |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
yes, crush them like cockroaches!! |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
this one made me smile..a little .. i have a 3 yr old..she doesnt understand..i dont know how to explain it to her..in 3 yr old terms..there didnt seem any way to put such violence, such hatred into "3 yr old wording.." this is a good explanation... heres hoping we find their nest soon..and out them like the roaches they must be.. (thank you, to a dear kind friend who sent me this link, as i havent tried to read much in pip lately..just cant find the time to sit and cry..  enjoyed this one 'deer man.. hugs, g ~dgvarner/fallen rain~ "no man was ever so much deceived by another than by himself, you see..." ~corey hart [This message has been edited by dgvarner (edited 09-15-2001).] |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
to the top again... may it comfort more hearts |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Only you could produce such a comforting and wise image from such a gross object. The nest is being fed daily by the foot soldiers of their species. I hope they become corrupted and carry it to the center of their alien breeding spot and implode within their hiding places. Thank you always.Sincerely, Regina |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
Another gem, Bal. My 4y/o son barely understands what has happened and he cries for those in that concrete giant that fell. What a wonderful thing it would be if we could end the threat of terrorism once and for all so that he doesn't have to grow up in fear, or witness his loved-ones die, or serve in the US military himself in some god-forsaken place dispensing "justice" for yet another violent crime. Pray for your children, America. |
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