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It's National Spam Week in Britain......(yes, it IS!)
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It's National Spam Week in Britain......(yes, it IS!) |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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It's National Spam Week in Britain! Yes! I heard it on the news! The whole country has been smitten By that meat one can't refuse! Though you may think it's silly They just don't give a damn. From Soho to Picadilly The Brits are saluting Spam!! It's National Spam Week in Britain! What a glorious event!! An honor most certainly fittin' For the food that's heaven-sent. Queen Mum is there eating it sittin' Upon her royal throne. It's National Spam Week in Britain It must be the Twilight Zone! It was all Monty Python, you see, my friends Whose Circus created this zoo And why - you may ask? Well, it all depends On who you're listening to. Although the idea may make you stagger And cause minds to crumble with stress From a country that gave us both Twiggy and Jagger Would you be expecting less? It's National Spam Week in Britain! Brits are digging in deep for their pence. Many puppies and kittens are missin' But I'm sure it's coincidence. This week of the year will be written As the Empire's most glorious hour. It's National Spam Week in Britain!! Take a big bite and FEEL THE POWER!!!!!  [This message has been edited by Balladeer (03-15-2002 09:09 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Can't wait to see what Mushy will have to say about this! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (giggles in delight) YAY!!! HAPPY SPAM DAY!!! (giggles) I used to eat Spam all the time, OK, I confess, I confess, are you happy now, I eat it in a boat, I eat it in an overcoat!!! (smiles) This is a wonderful salute to the authentic original canned meat, sweet friend, I LOVE IT!!! We all love you so much, sweet friend, you are a delight to us all! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (03-15-2002 09:14 PM).] |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
HAHAHAHA Oh you are crackin me up, I am falling off my chair, No one can lift my spirits like you Baladeer, Oh gosh, this is so funny, "Many puppies and kittens are missin' But I'm sure it's coincidence." What a hoot that is. I never tasted that stuff but my husband tells me it is really bad. good write, I loved it.Oh I will just bet the queen mum is eating this with her silverware and china, yeah, right. floria Floria |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Are you serious? I'm gonna ask my sister. I, too...am a fan of canned meat. And I'll put my corned beef up against your Spam, anytime. Don't ya love that key? |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Certainly you cannot be serious Michael! You are! I don't think I could swallow that stuff.... well, maybe with a jar of mustard on it and a great prize awaiting me. Good stuff....you are too much! Hugs. ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
When I was in Hawaii, our tour bus driver that took us to the Pearl Harbor Memorial said that Spam was so well loved there, they buy it by the case!! It's an international treat I think. Though I like it fried, I prefer it on Rye with mustard.  |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
hehe.... tooo funny!!!!!! did you know they have a book out called "Spamkus"... it's haikus about SPAM!!!! no kidding!! other poets write about spam, too!!!!! but.... not like you, sweet michael!!!! hehehe... this is toooo funny!!! i love it!!!  |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Michael, LOL! Well, it's nice to know Spam is appreciated  I enjoyed, ya made me laugh hehehe.  Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sunshine....me, neither! Noah..thank you you Seussian response! floria....obviously your hubby is not a connesseur of fine foods! If the Queen is eating it, you can be sure she's on the throne!! Duncan...true fact. It began with Monty Python's musical tribute to Spam. The key? I used to wear it on a chain around my neck!!! Nancy...sure you could! It's an aquired taste! DeVine...many WWII soldiers owe their lives to Spam....true fact!! Doreen...yep and a book Spamtoums, too! Behold the glory of Spam!!!! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
rosepetals...appreciated? It is IDOLIZED!!! LOL! Thank you.... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
LMBO, as this was very funny but I said it before and I will say it again, I would have to be starving before I would eat that stuff! Starving! You tell a mean Spam tale though Michael, that's for sure. The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
’Deer dearest heart, You have had me in stitches tonight thank you so very muchly. This is wonderful, and you knew I had to reply didn’t you It’s National Spam week in Britain? I heard according to dear ‘Deer Funny I haven’t seen it written The poster has yet to appear National Spam week you tell me Are you positively sure? You’re not trying to trick me So I’ll buy up half the store A whole week of Spam delightful You’re trying it on my friend You just want to get an eyeful When over the Spam I bend Did someone say they saw me? With my knife and fork Munching on it gleefully Wolfing down my pam and chalk A National week of British Spam No I don’t believe it’s so You want my little bit of ham Just hang on half a mo There’s never is such a feast Spread before my eyes Get off home you greedy beast Or you’ll get a slap surprise Marsha For anyone who doesn’t know in Britain we refer to Spam as chopped pam and chalk, Cockney Rhyming slang has a lot to answer for Thank you for the smiles dear ‘Deer I truly did need the giggles here tonight  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Many puppies and kittens are missin' But I'm sure it's coincidence. ======================================== oh you are soooo bad...and its soooo good maybe this Spam obession explains why jagger and twiggy look like they do  ONLY YOU could write this. waay cool.  |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
For those of you questioning it or those of you who live there and are oblivious to it (mushy), this is from today's Reuters... LONDON (Reuters) - Monty Python immortalised it, the Soviet Union went to war on it and fish can't resist it -- Spam, the processed ham and pork luncheon meat that started life in America and was wolfed down by war-time Britons, is 65 years old this year and has no plans to retire gracefully. For Spam-lovers, this is national Spam week, a chance to celebrate flabby pink memories of meals past and find modern converts to an old pantry standby. "We're trying to take it to a new audience," said Vicki McDonald, head of Britain's 2,000-strong Spam fan club. Retro-themed "Spam Glam nights" at universities tap into nostalgia for school dinners of old. As McDonald says: "There's a certain amount of Spam nostalgia out there." Marguerite Patten, a TV chef of the 1940s, told Reuters that Spam fritters in her cookery demonstrations at London's Imperial War Museum still produced gasps of "Ooh -- my favourite!" |
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Krissy Senior Member
since 2002-02-22
Posts 556kent England |
’Deer hi there this is sooooooooo funny, I really love this. I know you are a comedian I’ve read some very funny ones before in the archives. This is truly wonderful, had me laughing myself into tears. I like Spam, mum makes a dish called Lumberjack pie, which is wonderful. yes it is named because of Monty Python’s song I’m A Lumberjack This still has me giggling, and mum is crestfallen she missed the day, she’s even now preparing me a Lumberjack pie to take home with me tonight. THANK YOU for the laughs Love and warm stuff As always Krissy And while thy willing soul transpiers |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Indeed, Sir 'Deer...only you would find trivia and immortalize same... |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
funny one indeed..i was born in England you know so watch what you say haa..i also lived in Hawaii and like Poet Devine said..the locals love spam..i have tasted it..its ok fried i guess ha.. enjoyed Deery ~Victoria [This message has been edited by Victoria (03-16-2002 11:13 AM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL... I've got to admire a man who's so loyal... even as I question his loyalties! LOL. Being the kind and generous soul I am, I'll gladly give you my share... I'd rather feast on your poetry. *G* |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Deer, we are indeed from the lucky country...for we have experienced the delights of Turkey Spam...It tastes a little like boiled koala. ROFL on the images you paint and the the image of Krissy and Marsha having apoplexy. Being English by birth and inclination I feel the need to defend so... It's National Spam week in Britain I see you heard the news and all the POMS in their restraint are beaming in their shoes It's Spam week in Britain the forecast is for rain to celebrate the springtime Spam week comes round again. just because it's Spam week don't set your hopes to high for all the English gentlemen will probably pass it by they know of Yankee products a like they may disdain Spam edicts from her majesty I've heard them all complain so it's Spam week in Britain I shout hip-hip hurrah but remember Britain's also the home of the wonder bra. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Some of my best memories involve a can of Spam, some mac&cheese and a tall glass of really cold milk.... dogs and cats? they were lucky if they got to lick the plate!!! |
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