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The Ford That Roared

My first car was a thirty-seven Ford It would do all of forty-five when floored The horn played Little Bo Peep Had straight pipes on the old heap Cops not amused as about town I roared Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Placed No. 1 in Carol Brown's "My First Car" Contest - March 2012

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Date: 3/14/2012 8:40:00 PM
I sure remember this one, Robert. A MUCH deserved big win.
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Date: 3/13/2012 6:58:00 PM
Bet you were on everyone's list. Cute poem. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 3/13/2012 2:59:00 PM
first car = first place. Not a bad combination Bob. Mike
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Date: 3/13/2012 1:44:00 PM
Congratulations Bob, well done xx
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Date: 3/13/2012 12:34:00 PM
congrats Bob on a grand first place win luv for an rip roaring entry luv..
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Date: 3/13/2012 11:12:00 AM
Robert HInshaw!! You better be obeying the speed limit now young man! ha ha. I am tickled pink that this one hit the top! Are u sure you weren't driving the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car?...ha ha. Hugs, Gwendolen ps...love the horn!!!
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Date: 3/13/2012 6:55:00 AM
Congratulations on your win and thank you for supporting "My First Car" contest Bob. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/2/2012 3:29:00 PM
Nice one Robert, good luck in the contest. harry
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Date: 3/1/2012 1:38:00 PM
downright winsome and playful, bob... i bet you had a great time with your ford.. winning bet and huggs! :)
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Date: 3/1/2012 12:40:00 PM
LOL, I know I'll always get a chuckle with your writes, Bob. Thanks for all the laughs
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Date: 3/1/2012 10:45:00 AM
Nice one Robert I have only ever had three fords and all three broke down boo hoo xx
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Date: 3/1/2012 4:13:00 AM
Funny poem Bob, my first car was also a Ford (17M)....bæææp....bæææp... have a lovely day - oxox Anne-Lise
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Date: 3/1/2012 1:13:00 AM
Very good Limerick Bob.Enjoyed the humour.Best wishes for the contest.
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Date: 2/29/2012 10:35:00 PM
GREAT JOB< BOB
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Date: 2/29/2012 9:58:00 PM
What a fantastic write you have written! I have really enjoyed all of these lines you have brought to me. You laid onto me a little chuckle within this poem! This is an incredible write of which I have read this evening Bob! Thank you for sharing this poem...Good luck in the contest! Great Work!!
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Date: 2/29/2012 9:08:00 PM
Bob, a funny limerick and far better title than "My First Love". Thanks for your kind comments today and best wishes in the contest. I predict a winner, here! Blessings, Rhonda
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