Free Spirits continues to grow
with a steady flow
Of like minded souls
with different goals
and an ethos of get-up-and-go

An outspoken oarsman from Oban

Some of us are rather too cynical
because we think we have seen it all
we do more moaning with age
which can also increase the rage
and frustration, and so we get physical

A slithery snake named Sylvester

Training can often be hard
Six pints put you right off your guard

A curious curate named Clive
could get himself laid in each dive
When quizzed by the vicar

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Thanks for all your kind comments, guys. I shall be in a new age bracket for the event next year, so there will be further challenges ahead :!: I've enjoyed reading the reports on the racing at BIRC; it appears that you all had a marvellous time and you put in some excellent performances. The team s...

Thanks, Paul. I was going to rectify matters this morning, but you've saved me the trouble.

Sorry, that was not intended!

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Hazel & I had the pleasure of meeting Nick and Kate Wakeford for the first time at the Australian IRC held in Melbourne on Saturday 18th October. They travelled all the way from Perth; Kate wasn't rowing - she was Nick's ardent supporter. I have taken the liberty of cherry picking from the resul...

A barber once based in Seville
refused to pay his bar bill
So the barman said "Joe
your future's opera you know
and Glyndebourne will get a real thrill"

A curious curate named Clive

When I was just a lad
my behaviour was ever so bad
I would go out each night
oh gosh - what a sight!
I terrified even my dad

A barber once based in Seville

October's here: change for us all
For some it's spring: others - the fall
But whatever the season
Disregard all that wheezin'
Get a grip on those handles ....and haul

October's here: change for us all
For some it's spring: others - the fall
But whatever the weather
Let's all pull together
To answer the CTC call.

The economy's a bit of a mess
The bankers are under duress
But never despair

Now, I don’t wish to needlessly bore ya
But I’m not in a state of euphoria.
For a bad throat infection
Has caused my defection
From today’s IRC in Victoria

I was hoping it would clear up this week, but it didn't, it got worse. I have now lost my voice, so things are very quiet around the house.

A young tennis player named Andy
played the game dressed as a dandy
but on grand final day
his excuse would say
"At changeover, I swigged too much brandy"

Donald, the dastardly duck

A vivacious young girl named Victoria
Told her chap ' I want to see more of ya'
So they went to L.A.
To make some hay
And took off on a cloud of euphoria

An inter-galactic spacemaster

Now I don't wish to sound too pedantic
Or dwell upon matters semantic.........but

When composing a limerick, one needs to
Rhyme line number five with the first two
But not three or four
(Yawn, doze off or snore)
Which rhyme with each other (or ought to)

A vivacious young girl named Victoria

Summer's done and now Autumn is here
All the wine's gone, so bring on the beer

Take your seats, folks, for the all-inclusive "Zodiac" 2K r24. Let me explain: Now, Capricorn, Libra and Virgo Don’t hold back, simply jump on the ergo. With Pisces and Gemini All pulling in harmony Backed up by the power of young Leo “What of the rest?” you may chorus. No worries, Look! A...

When preparing to row at your peak...
and your ergo develops a squeak
Don't panic or curse
Things could be worse
Like being stuck in the mire up a creek

A timid young thing from Torquay

When preparing to row at your peak...
and your ergo develops a squeak
Don't panic or curse

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Stan wrote

Just 2 ladies required to float 2 more boats. For those who do not wish to sprint this there is nothing to stop you using the first 500 of a longer piece. Philips moggy is expecting

Bit difficult that, Stan, because Topaze (French spelling) is a neutered Tom