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15th June 2018, 06:50 AM
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Off like prawns in the sun
now is the Winter of Australian times made glorious summer then by warmer climes.
And all the clouds that cool the sky, in the warmth of sun be gone.
For the deep bosom of the ocean doth call out again,
and stir within the man those needs so long forgotten,
call to once more venture forth unto the oceans wide and wild.
For no man once taken by the sea can then deny the call to once more go.
And so I must, for deep within there stirs the monster that calls me back,
Like a drugged man I heed the call .and go in inocense to where I know not.
And so I must myself aboard, to later then with happy heart, this happy tale relate.
Monday at 2100 hours we will depart from Tulla airport for J Pan, from Tokyo to Yokaham by train and after a nights rest board the Diamond Porincess for a two week cruise of South Korea and Japan.
Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
John Strange R737787
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15th June 2018, 07:01 AM
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Re: Off like prawns in the sun
May i and Irene wish you and Terry a fabulous Trip,once agan John i know you both love your Travel so enjoy as usual,sounds like another great trip mate!
I love your Poem!
Cheers
Bon Voyage
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15th June 2018, 04:24 PM
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Re: Off like prawns in the sun
Have a great trip Johnno, Here's hopeing D.J. Trump can keep his big mouth shut and he keeps his current love affair with the Yung Phat Won on the front burner while your cruising in Phat Won's back yard.
Have a good un. Rodders
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16th June 2018, 06:20 AM
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Thanks guys, if I see Trump or rocket man I will pass on your best wishes.
That is of course if WW3 over trade sanctions does not start.
Vernon, if you read the opening lines of Richard 3rd by Shakespear you may see a similarity in the poem.
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Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
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18th June 2018, 05:38 AM
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Re: Off like prawns in the sun
I am going off for a while now John (No not like a Prawn LOL) so will say Hasta Lavista for now see you on your return!
Have Fun!
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