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You know i am inspired by a Master Po called Don

He gives me reason to get up and put my trousers on

Most days i read his poems and they really make me happy

i sometimes reply in jest but my contributions are quite crappy

He has a lovely little dog we know that she's called Midge

A Motorhome that's really cool and it even has a fridge

Sometimes they go on journeys to places far and wide

We love his pic's and travelogues our delight you can not hide

Anyway the only reason that i am writing this little ditty

Is to pay tribute to a dear old chum who alleviates days that are s***y

I think probably it's because i have consumed far too much wine

But i think we must all agree that he makes our days just fine

I know he will be embarrassed by his grasshoppers display

But what the hell,when school is done all the children play

Ski's and Scruff's xx

Or Ski's who should have gone to bed and Scruff's already sleeping on it. :)

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Yatzy profile image
Yatzy

I agree that Don’s a good chap

Who makes us all feel right hap**

Go to bed now Skis n Scruffs

And prepare to face more days of puffs!

Sorry, don’t have the genius but have had a couple of complementary after dinner scotches at this hotel on my hols. Lovely!

Night night Skis n Scruffs ;-/ xx

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skischool in reply toYatzy

Ti's morning now dear Pennzy and i hope that your head is clear after perhaps one to many scotches,enjoy that mini break as you certainly deserve it. :) xxx

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Yatzy in reply toskischool

I confess to a bit of a headache....! But the lovely breakfast seeing it off, with a couple of paracetamol. Thanks, Mikeski. I’d be feeling happier if we’d beaten Wolves, but can’t have everything :-) xx

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Katinka46

Yes, yes, yes. Love it. Just woken up in our currently hectic household. Nine family members in the Guide Cottage just down the road. Elder son now resident here, younger son just arrived here from Inverness with wife pregnant with twins. Probably accounts for my patchy participation here. Much to tell about a squabbling William of Ockham and Zebra...

Don’t know whether I’m coming or going..

love from a discombobulated Kate xxx

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Katinka46 in reply toKatinka46

Correction: there are now twelve in the Guide Cottage. 🙃

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I find it difficult to imagine your quiet, peaceful, not so little, cottage being so busy. Big changes then 😀xx

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Izb1 in reply toKatinka46

You must be having a ball Katinka, enjoy the hulabaloo x

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skischool in reply toKatinka46

Sounds like you have a very happy house in Holmfirth(try saying that with your teeth in).lovely to hear from you Kate and enjoy that family chaos. :) xx

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mellyme

magic!

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skischool in reply tomellyme

Abracadabra,and for my next trick mrmelley i pull a hat out of a rabbit. :) x

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mellyme in reply toskischool

You'll be wealthy, famous, and running from animal humane society. :)

Strewth Mike, i’m sitting here on the side of my bed crying at five o’clock in the morning. How the hell did this happen. You have no idea how much I appreciated that. Don & Snoring Midge xx

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Katinka46 in reply to

Dear Don

How can you be surprised? Did you not know how much we love you and so appreciate your rhymes? Doh... Silly chump. Look into Midge’s adoring eyes and know that it’s replicated by all of us here.

Love and hugs

Kate xxxxx 🐕🦓👵🏻💕

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Izb1 in reply toKatinka46

Couldnt have put it better myself Katinka, Don is adored by us all x

in reply toKatinka46

I was in shock Kate. I’ve been called a sheepdog out of control in one man and his dog, drug fuelled and the group bully. So seeing that heading I expected the mother of all put downs! 😅

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Magpuss in reply toKatinka46

So true!

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skischool in reply to

Sorry Master Po,i know it wasn't up to your standards but i didn't intend to make you cry?it would appear that for you laughter isn't the best medicine. :) x

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It was the shock, you shouldn't do that to the elderly. Now I am really am embarrassed. (Well okay, it was very very funny as well.) (And well written as well) 🙄

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HungryHufflepuff

There are some people here who really make me smile

When I'm having a bad day they make things feel worthwhile

If I'm overwhelmed by sadness, health or gloom

I'm always comforted by my friends in the next room.

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skischool in reply toHungryHufflepuff

And of course some 4 legged hairy friends who would follow you to the ends of the earth HH :) x

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Izb1

What have you done to us this morning Skis. I woke feeling really sorry for myself. The last week I have been suffering with a torn tendon in my shoulder and it has been agony to say the least but your poem has put me back on track and couldnt agree with you more, Don's poems always cheer us up x oh! Love the picture, just how I imagined you ha!

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Sorry to hear you are in pain and hope it soon passes. You reckon Skis might be my doppelgänger? 😀

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Izb1 in reply to

Def not your doppleganger Don, think your picture shows a much more handsome chap ha! Thank you for your good wishes x you both have quite a fan club on here.

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skischool in reply to

I will google that before i give you a like Master Po? :)

in reply toskischool

Not sure whether you are telling or asking there Grasshopper. 🤔

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skischool in reply toIzb1

Irene,you seem to be a recipe for mishaps and horrid ailments at the moment but i am glad i managed to put a smile on your face. :) get better very quickly and btw the picture is of the Master not his grasshopper. xx

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Izb1 in reply toskischool

Ha! trust me to get it wrong. Yes ailments are a nuisance at the moment, should have had this op last year but backed out as its a long recovery and like you I dont have anybody to look after me for that long and the pain subsided so thought I was ok until I washed the kitchen floor on hands and knees last week, that will teach me x

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skischool in reply toIzb1

Daft bat have you never heard of mops and other cleaning apparatus designed to make life a little easier. :)xx

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Izb1 in reply toskischool

I know, have a range of steamers, mops etc but they dont get it really clean, looks like I am going to have to change and pronto, must be my army training eh!

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skischool in reply toIzb1

Ha ha i can just see you on wash house duties :) x

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knitter in reply toIzb1

Snap, I was cleaning on my hands and knees this morning....while steamer, 2 different mops , two vacuum cleaners reside in the cupboard.

My late mother was in the army so maybe I learnt from her.

Lost my breath though.

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Izb1 in reply toknitter

Ha! so glad it isnt just me Knitter. Yes the army has alot to answer for, they used to inspect our quarters on handover and woe and betide if things weren't just right, hubbies used to get called in and given a dressing down so always kept on top of things and think that has stayed with me. Although if I had known my shoulder problem hadnt healed the floor could have stayed dirty. We must be barmy ha! x

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sassy59

Don, Don you are the one,

Who always brings a smile,

We all get up to face each day and you help make that worthwhile.

Fun, fun that’s what you bring

Each and every day

With happy hearts, ready to sing,

You can never go away.

Thank you Don. 😘😀👍 xxxx

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skischool in reply tosassy59

Cassy you are getting far too good at this but in your own way you bring happiness to a lot of people. :) xx

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sassy59 in reply toskischool

I do try skis, thank you. Xx 😘

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Gingerapple

GREAT ditty. 😄😄👍Really excellent.

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skischool in reply toGingerapple

Pity about the ditty

it wasn't very pretty

But glad it bought Spicy fruit a smile

That should keep you going for a little while. :) x

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Gingerapple in reply toskischool

Oh by George, I think you've got it! 😁👍You're getting better by the minute😊🎊😁

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SquirrelsHolt

Oh here she comes,letting the side down as she's (me) totally rubbish at rhyming. However,I still want to agree with skischool and all the other members who've posted in reply about @Don-rhymer ... Mr.D. is worth his weight in gold for the number of people he cheers up at the beginning of each day! Mr. D. you have served us well with your cheeky rhymes,your cheerful outlook on life and letting us get to know the 3 women in your life .... Midge,Scarecrow Sally and Dolly!

So no slacking,where's today's rhyme? xx

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skischool in reply toSquirrelsHolt

Squirrels your writings are always funny

When i see you've posted my nose goes runny

In fact i think you are just totally nuts

And that's a fact no if's or buts. :) xx

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SquirrelsHolt in reply toskischool

Dear skischool , I will very happily take your message as a compliment from a Master of whit and character who embraces everything that comes his way .... In other words my dear friend,you may get a Christmas card from me this year, but no promises depending on whether the postage has gone up!

Seriously, we need more folk with your outlook on life,even when things look down,you are seeming to be able to rise above it all !! All power to you my friend.

Must go now as my nuts need to be collected else next doors red squirrel(pest) will steal them,lol. xx

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chubby2x22

Blimey skis, the vino must be of a very strong rhyming kind up north. I think your both amazing. Look forward to more. Jane

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skischool in reply tochubby2x22

It's a one off Jane,i am sober now.Scruffy just threw up,i am not sure if it's the dodgy meat i fed her or she has just learned to read my posts lol. :) x

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Kittykat2

Ah skis you captured how we all feel.

We love to see Dons little Scribbles and writing he is much loved as you are too.💕 X

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skischool in reply toKittykat2

Kittykat you have it to a tee and the Master Po brings joy to all. :) x

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Hacienda

Carino Mio, y Scruffita tambien. Siempre con un Corazon muy Grande. You Both have a Big Heart. Along With Mr. D, Midge, Dolly, Scarecrow & Sally. Forever making us all smile and Feeling the Love, The Forum should be Renamed after you Both. "What makes you Laugh, Does you Good" so, come and Join in the "The Love Train to happiness" all pets welcome. Muchos Besos xxxxx

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skischool in reply toHacienda

Carino,cleaning up Scruff's mess after projectile vomiting of out of date turkey breast slices means i have had to disembark from your 'Love train' but you carry on your roller coaster journey of life and don't forget the lippy. :) xxx

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Lyd12

"It's the thought that counts" is what they say

It helps to start another day.

We share our highs, and all our woes

And once again fight off those foes.

A group of folk who struggle on -

Especially with the help of Don!

Love Iris x

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skischool in reply toLyd12

Iris you show a touch of class

Everything you write is just first class

Don's little dittys are not too bad

Some say to read them makes them glad

But the fact so many put pen to paper

Means we are not too old for this kind of caper. :) x

Of all the things I'm pleased with Skis

I think the greatest one

Is stopping you from running around

Without your trousers on.

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Katinka46 in reply to

Scallywag!

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skischool in reply to

Still in my jim jams Master cleaning up after a cat i just poisoned with out of date turkey breast slices. :( x

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Oh dear, how is Scruffy? Gone to see her lawyer I expect. 😮

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skischool in reply to

Like all good cats she was ready for a better meal 5 mins later. :) x

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Magpuss in reply to

😂😂😂

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soul-123

Cat protection are on there way haha x

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skischool in reply tosoul-123

Please.please pretty please they can take her now and clean up the mess. :) x

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Hacienda in reply toskischool

I Hope she is ok now, no more out of date compressed meat. Stay with the Tuna, My Princess has Chicken most days, Cooked with Love from me or Hubby, few carrots in , no Peas she hates them. Big Cuddle for Scruffita , is she still talking to you? It could take a few days of Sulking Carino., XXX

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skischool in reply toHacienda

She is fine Carino,cats have an uncanny way of ejecting food that they know is not good for them within minutes of eating it,so treats and alternatives were offered and consumed and she is now happily sat behind my back as my lap is only available during the evenings lol :) xx

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Hacienda in reply toskischool

She's a canny Lass for sure, Your Back is the Warmest place during the Day, Your Lap more so in the evening. I can see a smile on her little face, as I can see yours Carino. Besitos. C. XXXX

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hypercat54

There was a young poet called Don

Who took his dog Midge to the john

He said to da loo

As he finished his poo

But in actual fact he did none!

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skischool in reply tohypercat54

My friend Hypercat drinks vodka and coke

It sort of replaces the fags she did smoke

But sometimes she has just one too many

And spends half of the night spending a penny. :) x

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hypercat54 in reply toskischool

My friend skis is a fellow Manc

That is why he gets so tanked

That's why when he drinks too many

He spends his own pennies on the jenny! :D xx

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skischool in reply tohypercat54

Please i am not a Manc i am a cockney by birth and i hate both Oasis and Man Untd lol :) xx

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hypercat54 in reply toskischool

My friend skis is an acknowledged Cockney

Which explains why he is under lock and key

He has the gift of the gab

Which explains why he is fab

But I still think he is Babbacome lee! :) x

Look up Babbacombe Lee who they tried to hang 3 times!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_...

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skischool in reply tohypercat54

Well if i really was Babbacombe Lee

You wouldn't invite me home for tea

Although i wasn't guilty of the commited crime

I managed to dodge the noose in time

Also by now i would be 165yrs old

And be somewhat smelly and rather cold. :) xx

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hypercat54 in reply toskischool

Ha ha well he was found guilty and when they couldn't hang him commuted his sentence to imprisonment instead. He served around 20 years then emigrated to the USA. xx

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hypercat54 in reply toskischool

Don't you mean 165? x

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skischool in reply tohypercat54

So you spotted my deliberate error now corrected lol :) xx

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Caspiana

Bravo! I agree whole heartedly! xx 🎶

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skischool in reply toCaspiana

I haven't written a little tribute to my dear Cas yet as it would crash the site with replies and possibly cause internet chaos around the world. :) xx

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Caspiana in reply toskischool

Best not to risk it. 😂😂😂😂

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Jazzkady

That was a lovely poem skischoo!

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skischool in reply toJazzkady

Thank you Jazz,i thought our old trooper deserved a bit of praise. :)

Well done!

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skischool in reply to

A one off,never to be repeated until the next overindulgence in vino. :)

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Shirleyj

Fantastic, your master has taught you well 👍x

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skischool in reply toShirleyj

Schhhh,don't let him know or he will get too big for his camper van. :) x

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