The Return of Tom Turkey's Great Cranberry Caper

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Nan

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0 posted 2003-11-25 08:44 AM

'Twas fall of sixteen-twenty-one and crops had thrived that year,
The pilgrims and the natives thought they'd all enjoy a feast.
They toiled in preparation, all those folks from far and near;
Before the winter snows set in, they joined in autumn fest.

There was a Turkey, named Sir Tom when given his invite,
Was told he should come dressed to kill - He'd be the honored guest.
Tom Turkey was the plumpest bird, so pilgrims set their sites.
Tom proudly primped his motley plumes and donned his festive best.

But Tom emerging from the woods at Massachusetts Bay
Was met by pilgrims' shotguns hunting turkey on detail.
Tom Turkey turned and fled back to the forest in a fray;
He ran and ran but still he had John Carver on his tail.

Tom Turkey was the greatest Cape-on of the neighborhood,
He knew that he must then set forth a Great EsCape Cod plan.
Those pilgrims wouldn't rest until they'd roasted him for good.
To Carver, Tom said, "Stuff it," and his Turkey Trot began.

Tom hid amongst the cranberries, who camouflaged his plume.
In turn he freed them from their bogs and showed them Ocean's Spray.
The cranberries were grateful as they'd only known their flume,
For now they could roll with the tides of lovely Cape Cod Bay.

But Tom reminded them that they'd be pilgrim dinner too.
Escape they must lest they be plucked and then they would be sauced.
Lo and Behold, there on the shore stood stately Mayflower Two.
Tom and the berries climbed aboard and portside anchor tossed.

From that day forth this saga's told Tom's sailed the seas o'er time.
Thanksgiving pirates to this day, so goes the story's lore
Out saving turkeys from their fate - The Great Cranberry Crime
Tom Turkey and his friends aren't ours to Gobble any more.



Happy Thanksgiving Day Everyone

Sunshine

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1 posted 2003-11-25 08:55 AM

Happy Thanksgiving Nan!!!

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2 posted 2003-11-25 09:40 AM

Hi Nan ... Ah, you've brought a smile to a true New Englander who understands and loves every word!

This is just sheer delight dear lady.

Now, where have you been? I've missed you.
Hugs and have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Marti

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PEACE!!!
Indira Gandhi

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3 posted 2003-11-25 09:40 AM

Ah, we are graced by Nan -- I was hoping we'd see one of your beauties for the holiday!

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4 posted 2003-11-25 02:05 PM

ROFL... I knew the history books were leaving something out! LOL

This is a treat, Nan. *S*

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5 posted 2003-11-25 02:27 PM

Hi Nan, liked this one very much.

Happy holiday dear friend.

Titia

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6 posted 2003-11-25 02:35 PM

Hi Nan! I love this one!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~

~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before~

Nan

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7 posted 2003-11-26 11:31 AM

Thank you my kind friends... Have a wonderful holiday weekend...

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8 posted 2003-11-27 07:38 AM

very cute play on words...

Have a pleasant weekend

M

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9 posted 2003-11-27 07:44 AM

Nan,
My love, the happiest of holiday to you and yours.

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10 posted 2003-11-27 08:11 AM

A delightful poem to start the day.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Deb

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11 posted 2003-11-27 08:52 AM

Nan,
A delight, once again. I don't know what I thinking when I posted a similar title, however, I was able to edit it in time to "Cranberry Saused". Happy Thanksgiving to you.
Doc

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12 posted 2003-11-27 04:38 PM

(does happy dance) Yay for Tom Turkey and his Gobble Gang! (smiles) This is a delightful traditional post, sweet friend, they'd better think twice before they go beyond the cranberry grove, hehehe, God Bless You and I wish you and your loved ones the most happiest Thanksgiving, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Nan, thank you for sharing!