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Post by papipeguy on Sept 27, 2017 8:10:40 GMT -5
Esteemed member Lady Margaret approached us about doing something special to commemorate her first year as a pipe smoker this coming October. Lady M wants to have a fun event and offer a prize of one of her customized cobs.
So, after some discussion, we thought that a limerick contest focusing on pipes and/or pipe smoking would be entertaining. Lady M will decide the winners and all submissions should be made by October 15.
We all look forward to the offerings from the Bards of the Briar. BTW, any mention of Nantucket will result in immediate disqualification.
Have fun with this and a big thank you to Lady Margaret for the idea and the generous prize.
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Post by crapgame on Sept 27, 2017 8:19:03 GMT -5
Great Contest! Let the pens hit the paper and have some fun!
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Post by crapgame on Sept 27, 2017 8:22:23 GMT -5
To my friend,the latakia leaf
whose time in my bowl is so very brief.
Your smoke will billow and roll
around me and my bowl
Now here comes my wife to give me some grief!
For the Record I am here for the fun and this is not a submission!
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Post by Lady Margaret on Sept 27, 2017 8:48:58 GMT -5
lol!
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Post by trailboss on Sept 27, 2017 11:23:44 GMT -5
Should we follow these guidelines? examples.yourdictionary.com/limerick-examples.html"A limerick is a humorous poem consisting of five lines. The first, second, and fifth lines must have seven to ten syllables while rhyming and having the same verbal rhythm. The third and fourth lines only have to have five to seven syllables, and have to rhyme with each other and have the same rhythm." Or is it freehand Limericking? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2017 11:33:21 GMT -5
A pretty young girl named McEenis
Went to a party dressed as Venus
The guests thought she was rude
For coming in nude
So they gave he a leaf from the green'ous
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Post by Lady Margaret on Sept 27, 2017 11:35:36 GMT -5
lol!
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Post by Lady Margaret on Sept 27, 2017 11:42:38 GMT -5
Should we follow these guidelines? examples.yourdictionary.com/limerick-examples.html"A limerick is a humorous poem consisting of five lines. The first, second, and fifth lines must have seven to ten syllables while rhyming and having the same verbal rhythm. The third and fourth lines only have to have five to seven syllables, and have to rhyme with each other and have the same rhythm." Or is it freehand Limericking?
not sure if i am supposed to answer this or not, but i'm strongly in favor of the above definition, lol. but if you just can't seem to pull it off I certainly won't disqualify freehand limericks.
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Post by crapgame on Sept 27, 2017 11:44:36 GMT -5
Should we follow these guidelines? examples.yourdictionary.com/limerick-examples.html"A limerick is a humorous poem consisting of five lines. The first, second, and fifth lines must have seven to ten syllables while rhyming and having the same verbal rhythm. The third and fourth lines only have to have five to seven syllables, and have to rhyme with each other and have the same rhythm." Or is it freehand Limericking? Use the guidelines. |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 27, 2017 12:31:12 GMT -5
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Post by That Falls Guy on Sept 27, 2017 13:22:49 GMT -5
A wonderful bird is the Pelican,
His bill can hold more than his belly can.
He can take in his beak
Food enough for the week
But I'm damned if I see how the hell he can!
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Post by peteguy on Sept 27, 2017 13:22:55 GMT -5
There once was a man from Nantucket
Whose pipe bowl was so large it was a bucket
He smoked a pound at a time
And was charged with pollution crime
So eventually just told the judge to suck it
READ ABOVE RULES!!!!
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Post by Lady Margaret on Sept 27, 2017 13:26:21 GMT -5
lol!
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Post by trailboss on Sept 27, 2017 13:51:49 GMT -5
There once was a man from Nantucket Whose pipe bowl was so large it was a bucket He smoked a pound at a time And was charged with pollution crime So eventually just told the judge to suck it READ ABOVE RULES!!!!  |
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Post by sparks on Sept 27, 2017 13:52:47 GMT -5
I am not entering... as I'm part of management... but I couldn't resist participating. My apologies if someone was going to post this very thing and I beat them to it  Mix Burley, Virginia, Perique, Not meant for one who is meek, The blend gets stuffed in your pipe, Once it is perfectly ripe, Oh how I could smoke it all week. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Sept 27, 2017 14:12:43 GMT -5
lol! this is a great thread  |
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Post by That Falls Guy on Sept 27, 2017 14:12:51 GMT -5
There once was an old country parson,
whose favorite pipes were by Larsen;
While smoking at prayer,
he burned off his hair--
now surely that's no case of arson.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Sept 27, 2017 14:15:18 GMT -5
lol
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Post by That Falls Guy on Sept 27, 2017 14:19:58 GMT -5
Any resemblance to Charlie is purely Coincidental!  There was a pipesmoker named Chuck Who retired from driving a truck The Petersons loved him They sent a him pipe clear from Dublin Now that's what I call Irish Luck |
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Post by That Falls Guy on Sept 27, 2017 14:25:42 GMT -5
Remembering our old Uncle Art
Who always took his pipes apart
He so mixed up the bowls
The stems didn't fit the holes
Now his pipes they don't smoke worth a fart.
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Post by sparks on Sept 27, 2017 14:26:15 GMT -5
Might I suggest another rule? If you are going to submit more than once, I think one should be picked for your actual contest entry.
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Post by peteguy on Sept 27, 2017 14:56:22 GMT -5
Rules are for fools - I set trends not follow them - Keep me in a box and you will lose your socks.
My contribution stands. If it violates a rule then I am disqualified and I am good with that.
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Post by sparks on Sept 27, 2017 15:04:22 GMT -5
Rules are for fools - I set trends not follow them - Keep me in a box and you will lose your socks. For the record, that's not a limerick. LOL |
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Post by peteguy on Sept 27, 2017 15:05:51 GMT -5
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Post by crapgame on Sept 27, 2017 15:10:54 GMT -5
It is not even Dr Seuss!
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Post by crapgame on Sept 27, 2017 15:13:41 GMT -5
I am not entering... as I'm part of management... but I couldn't resist participating. My apologies if someone was going to post this very thing and I beat them to it Mix Burley, Virginia, Perique, Not meant for one who is meek, The blend gets stuffed in your pipe, Once it is perfectly ripe, Oh how I could smoke it all week. Thanks for the reminder that I am unable to enter except for fun! |
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Post by crapgame on Sept 27, 2017 15:14:58 GMT -5
Might I suggest another rule? If you are going to submit more than once, I think one should be picked for your actual contest entry. i agree as well! |
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Post by That Falls Guy on Sept 27, 2017 15:57:38 GMT -5
Might I suggest another rule? If you are going to submit more than once, I think one should be picked for your actual contest entry. Speaking for myself, I'm only in this for the entertainment value to the members. I'm not trying to win a prize. If Lady Margaret were to pick one of mine, she is free to give to the Prize to whomever she sees fit. I'm sure that another member could use the pipe more than I. Perhaps one our new members and/or beginning pipe smokers! Fair Enough? Otherwise, I may have a few more to post, and you may consider me to be a non-entrant in the Contest. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Sept 27, 2017 16:21:19 GMT -5
i am quite amused |
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Post by papipeguy on Sept 27, 2017 16:49:51 GMT -5
Some great stuff here. I knew this crew would come through.
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