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WONDERFUL TOWN Dear Harry, Tell ya bout this here town Cornfield Junction Man! This here be a clean town I mean clean! Got a fine old church Minister a preachin’ hell’s fire Aint no bars in Cornfield Junction No siree – nary a one Sun goes down – town closes down Evreebody know evreebody Like…….. “Mornin’ Jim. How ya be?” “I be jist fine. Hows bout ye?” “What’s new, old Jim?” “Nuthin’ Hows bout you?” “Nuthin too.” Aint no loose wimen in this here town Back in “36 Mayor Hook put ‘em down Gamblin? No! No! Jist bingo ‘n dominoes Got a small clean station in Cornfield Junction That’s where I’m a headed now, old Harry I’m clearin’ outa this damn town! Yers Trooly, Elmer

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 1/23/2011 5:33:00 PM
Ah, this is really cute, a fun read! Thanks for a great comment- keep a handle on them squirrels! :) hugs, Kris
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Date: 1/23/2011 9:03:00 AM
Yeah, you had to be joking with me! So I'll joke back. From how you describe this town, I give it a 0. heeheehee
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Date: 1/23/2011 8:48:00 AM
luv football much Dave.. and my four sons bowl in leagues all around N.J. and are super good ... one has a 230 average..luv.. thankxx for your sweet comments on my contest entry... appreciate and happy Sunday.. onto football playoffs shortly..
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Date: 1/23/2011 8:13:00 AM
gosh, DAver, maybe I better stop telling people when I give them highest rating. Did you know about the rating box right here above our comments, it goes from 0 to 7. NOw I am worried people don't know about it! Were you funnin' with me? Luv, andrea
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Date: 1/22/2011 5:07:00 PM
Very funny Dave .. a great dialogue to enhance the piece my friend.. reminds me of the time I lived in Dalzell, South Carolina and everyone met at the general store each morning..haha.. luv it ..
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Date: 1/22/2011 3:17:00 PM
hahaha, Clever clever, Daver. LOVE IT. Thanks for posting a new one. a 7!
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Date: 1/22/2011 12:56:00 PM
Thanks for making my day Daver. Lainie
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Date: 1/22/2011 12:15:00 PM
Hey, Daver, never heard of the author you mentioned, but I might be interested in reading those books if you enjoy them. Let me know, okay? Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/22/2011 11:53:00 AM
No gambling or loose women? Heck, I don't blame Elmer for heading out of town. I'd flee from any town where bingo and dominoes where the main attractions! Funny portrait of Cornfield Junction, Daver! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/22/2011 11:46:00 AM
well you can't please em all daver, so you'll have to make do with me.! enjoyed.
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