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Posted by Mouthansar Posts 122 Registered at 2009-12-25 22:49:08	2011-01-28 16:18:48 - Poetry Saved for Posterity
	These limericks saved from IMOCA-race chat during the endless journey to Cape Town. On being a married SoL'er There was a young man from York Who thought he could do without work Then the punter was married He soon looked quite harried And on SOL he does nothing but lurk Following a discussion on the 2.nd law of thermodynamics The SOL laws of chaos and thermos Are made with the purpose to firm us Against urges to win and evils of sin But a rolling stone skipper will stir moss Foncia broke her mast I'm rooting for Anna Corbella and Caffari, I've got to tell ya They may not be first But I have a thirst For a woman who sails like a fella Celebrating Agage's prominent position There was a strong sailor named Agage Who kept all his plans on a closed page He sailed East then South But still kept his mouth And emerged as personified sail-sage On Gilles in 2nd place Off the Cape of Good Hope we find Gilles Who is filled to the gills with the thrill of chasing this fella known as Donatella and he's waiting for 'tella to spill Ode to theviking71 There was a strong fellow named Viking Who to winning had taken a liking He read the winds well How? No one can tell Now in fourth it looks like he's fighting Note to self For a Dane he did not do so badly Although East he did go rather sadly The forecast had lied The winds they all died But Mouthansar sailed on rather madly
Posted by kalle Posts 413 Registered at 2007-06-01 09:58:04	2011-01-28 16:20:59 - Re: Poetry Saved for Posterity
	Haha, absolutely awesome!!!
Posted by Mouthansar Posts 122 Registered at 2009-12-25 22:49:08	2011-01-28 16:35:18 - Re: Poetry Saved for Posterity
	To Calamity reconoitering the NW Passage Calamity searched the North West Where a South East course was the best She lurked in a corner Though not a Cape Horner She did put the map to the test --- Last Edited by Mouthansar at 2011-01-28 17:10:21 ---
Posted by puchisland Posts 1 Registered at 2010-04-22 21:41:42	2011-01-28 16:48:21 - Re: Poetry Saved for Posterity
	Removed due to split Personality! --- Last Edited by puchisland at 2011-01-28 16:49:51 ---
Posted by stoertebaeker Posts 78 Registered at 2009-06-27 20:10:15	2011-01-28 16:53:51 - Re: Poetry Saved for Posterity
	From the same race: (Maybe a bit too vogon..) Sebensa 15:43: There was a guy called Mouth Mouthansar 15:44: who tried desperately to sail on South. stoertebaeker 15:49: Chased from highs, his boat stopps and not flys Capetown to reach he's about! ybwlopud 16:01: There was a young sailor called Mouthansar who sailed to the cape from afar he took a big chance and sailed to the east though he wasnt the first in the bar <<DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION>>
Posted by Mouthansar Posts 122 Registered at 2009-12-25 22:49:08	2011-01-28 16:58:33 - Re: Poetry Saved for Posterity
	Ode to Kalle and his Cigarette Boat Beer&BBQ, bat out of hell Doing 40 knots with beer to sell Here's a regular speedster But not a compet'ster Just a friend with a story to tell
Posted by Calamity Posts 25 Registered at 2008-11-15 19:50:28	2011-01-28 17:09:11 - Re: Poetry Saved for Posterity
	Mouthansar said @ 2011-01-28 16:35:18: To Calamity reconoitering the NW Passage Calamity searched the North West Where a South East course was the best He lurked in a corner Though not a Cape Horner He did put the map to the test LOLOL this is great! But you know i am a "she" like most calamities?!
Posted by Mouthansar Posts 122 Registered at 2009-12-25 22:49:08	2011-01-28 17:14:07 - Re: Poetry Saved for Posterity
	Sorry, Cal. I was unaware of that - or perhaps it was Alzheimer Light. I have edited the limerick accordingly. And here's an image of Kalle's boat.
Posted by theviking71 Posts 15 Registered at 2008-12-09 23:09:24	2011-01-28 17:36:28 - Re: Poetry Saved for Posterity
	I am honored to be dedicated a limerick by the great poet. I bow and take my sailinghat off. I also hope I can live up to the poetry and be the first boat to arrive the port of Cape Town. The first cold beer, is going to be marked with your name on it, Mouthansar! Cheers, V71
Posted by Mouthansar Posts 122 Registered at 2009-12-25 22:49:08	2011-01-28 17:54:38 - Re: Poetry Saved for Posterity
	In recognition of theviking71's offer For a beer and a chaser I'd chase ya Though my finish is unsure to daze ya I'll take my beer warm And keep up my form And continue to drink and to race ya.

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