Midwest Windscreens took care of our crack,
They lent us a car to get around and back.
We stocked up on tins, wine, steak and beer,
We don’t want to run short in our Pootling year.
Standing Out at Aldi!
The Murchison River was a beautiful spot,
Before Billabong Roadhouse which was awfully hot.
No jolly swagman or coolibah tree,
But showers and toilets were laid on for free.
It’s off season now so we’ve timed it just right,
To visit Shark Bay a World Heritage site,
Three nights for two at this Caravan Park,
For Monkey Mia it’s up with the lark.
“What is Monkey Mia?”, I hear you ask?
“It’s where bottlenosed dolphins come in to bask.”
“What about monkeys, do they come too?”.
“No, no monkeys, they’re kept at the zoo.”.
Pelican and Dolphins at Monkey Mia
Six dolphins came, three with their calves,
Pelican and turtles joined too for a laugh.
Irrabuga’s the dolphins Aboriginal name,
It means “bad breath”. Really. What a shame!
Trillions of cockle shells stand ten metres deep,
There’s no sand at all in this gigantic white heap.
Then on to Hamelin to see stromalites,
They pre-date dinosaurs but thankfully don’t bite!
So there you have it this week in rhyme,
You can tell I’ve had a lot of spare time.
Carnarvon and Quobba are next on the list,
No poetry there unless I am … !!
You’re a poet…. Did you know it?
Xxx
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Must have been all that Poet’s Corner I drank. Hadn’t realised that the word you use for greeners up your nose (buga) is Aboriginal for “smells bad”. Irra means mouth. Learn something new every day – hey 😊
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Ha, ha, Sheila…no end to your talents! xx
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A few suspect rhythms but all statements true! It’s been educational and truly fascinating. X
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Love it! Can’t wait to see what you can get to rhyme with Quobba!
I’ve written an ode that I’ll put on our blog at the end of the trip – this country must bring out the muse! x
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😂 Yup did think about Quobba and nothing springs to mind – blow holes could be taken the wrong way!
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There is agreat deal I could say
Now that your crack has been mended
And your Shopping has all been replenished.
You can get on your way without further delay
with plenty of money in your pocket.
Stopping off to see the sights
is always a delight
Viewing Dolphins and Monkeys on the way
Taking photo’s for the memories is good for the sole
and can be instantly posted on line
As you go on your way there’s no more to say
Other than have a good day…Sheila
There’s no mention of Mike
Has he been on his bike?
Or has he been on the sauce
and taken the wrong course?
(Worried from West Sussex)
Drinking your way around Oz
is becoming second nature to some i’ve heard
so off you go tootling so keep on Pootlingggggg
Remember to stay safe on those roads..
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Good effort lol 😂 Mike’s face was a picture when I read out this limerick-ish poem 😕
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Love it-my favourite post so far!
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Oh no, what a goon
I’ve gone and peaked too soon! 🤩
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you really have a way with words… so interesting to read about my own country
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Round every bend there are fascinating new things to see and experience. Shark Bay is so deserving of the World Heritage status though. What a place!
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G’day Sheila and Bruce. Love the rhyme time, very clever. Lol xx
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Did consider doing it Rabbie Burns stylie but didn’t think the wider audience wid ken wit a wis sayin’ xx
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