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Snake Bite

Did you hear about the hapless Australian bloke? 'Twas on the evenin' news and folks this ain't no joke! He was astride the commode and a snake bit his Vienna sausage! Oh! The very thought of such! And if I may create an adage: "Mates, afore you sit, carefully lift the lid and peer into yer commode, Or you could be stunned to see a snake, alligator or a grinnin' toad!"

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 8/18/2021 3:42:00 AM

Oh dear! I will take your advice, Robert, on this one. I wouldn't want my "vienna sausage" bitten! Maurice

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/10/2021 3:49:00 PM

G'day Bob ... a lot of truth in this verse Bob. In Queensland, pythons are often found in the bowl, also cane toads. Pythons are very common and keep snake catchers busy, but watch your cat or dog. They make a great dinner - thank you Bob - Lindsay

Kathryn Collins

Date: 7/10/2021 7:03:00 PM

This is hilariously poetic, Robert.

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/9/2021 1:03:00 PM

Lol! Robert, This is hilarious! But I do feel sorry for that poor fella. I enjoyed the read. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/9/2021 4:53:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. Sorta disgusting. Don't think I will ever eat another Vienna sausage! Best to you - Bob H

Jan Allison

Date: 7/9/2021 12:05:00 PM

ha ha ha hilarious in so many ways and the title is perfection Bob:-) hugs jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/9/2021 12:10:00 PM

Thank you, Jan - so happy it gave you a laff. That poor feller ain't too happy I suspect. Thanks for your continued support and encouragement - Bob

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/9/2021 11:59:00 AM

You kill me, Bob....

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/10/2021 7:44:00 AM

I wonder if the Jews laughed on their way to death? The USA sure is,

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/9/2021 12:02:00 PM

I guess we all need a laff these days but I suspect that poor bloke is not too happy. Thanks, Pangie - Bob

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/9/2021 11:57:00 AM

Yikes better suck out the poison, he'll find out who his true friends are lol. Hope you're well Bob. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 7/9/2021 12:06:00 PM

behave tom lol:-)

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/9/2021 12:01:00 PM

True story, Tom! I had a hearty laff at the poor guy's expense. I don't suppose he was laffing but it will become family lore and maybe he can laff about it later! Take great care - Bob H

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/9/2021 11:45:00 AM

Ha! Great advice, Bob, told in wonderfully poetic fashion!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/9/2021 11:47:00 AM

Thank you Ilene. Kinda silly but factual and on the newscast the guy used the term 'vienna sausage' which I though rather novel. Bob