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An Historical Fact Not Well Known
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An Historical Fact Not Well Known |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion 
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An endearing chapter from our colonial history, Has survived into the current century. A Governor fought collusion with common sense, And the help of relatives with good intents. The bakers of Philly had increased the price, Of the pies they baked by more than thrice. The colonials protested and sought relief, From William Penn, their Commander in Chief. Bill sought the advice of aunts Sarah and Jane, “The bakers are ruining our city’s good name.” The women conferred to devise resolution, To end the attempted baker’s collusion. Bill’s aunts decided that they would bake, One hundred pies for a bake sale date. They’d sell the pies at the original cost, Which would force the bakeries to bear the loss. The sale was a success, they sold their pies, The bakeries responded by reducing their price. An opera was written to celebrate with dance, I’m sure you’ve seen it, “The Pie Rates of Penn’s Aunts.” |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
smiling huge here LJ... so nice to read you again, what a delight. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
I'm betting that somebody is going to click on that pesky "Inaapropriate Content" box before this thread expires. Thankfully, Karilea has granted me clemency (for a little while). I didn't want to write this "true" story, but somebody had to do it. If it had been Toe, it wouldn't have rhymed; and if it had been 'Deer, it would have had 17 verses. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
laughing at your response ... and poem  M ps nice to read you again |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Careful, you and the Pillsbury Doughboy might collide, and one of you will get hurt! Good job LJ, pretty sharp! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
One would need to be Elastic Man to stretch as far as you did for that punchline. Good Grief! Now I know why I've missed you here...you make the rest of us look SO good!  Waiting for Toe, the pie-eyed guy to show up... |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
LOL! I enjoyed reading this. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Thi wasn't a good bed time story, because I will be giggling all night now:supersmile: Good to see and read you again Sailor, your replies make me laugh even more. Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Very clever, Long John! It's great to read you again! miscellanea |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
You jelly roll you...look what you've done...you've brought out the old farts from retirement......this is very well done....okay...Let's get ready to rumble!!! |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Haha, very funny!  ~sky I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.... |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
fun stuff---love it---thanks for the smiles |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Hehehe....wonderfully punny, LJA! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
LngJhnAg It is good to see you have been keeping that funny bone as sharp a ever. Enjoyed, martyjo |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
*groannnnnnnnnnn*  It was good for me! Thanks!!! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hey LngJhn!! Thanks for the smiles! |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
((((LongJohn)))) It sure is good to see you and read you too!! Hugs, Ethel |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I loved Michael's response - you did sure reach far for that punchline - it was great! Loved this - and great to read you again. |
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