tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post6869738111888174367..comments2024-03-13T04:34:44.504-07:00Comments on Being Me: Evidence that even familiar, cosy little nursery rhymes can be mangled to perditionFran Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-68831656595040286252012-08-25T02:51:39.632-07:002012-08-25T02:51:39.632-07:00You might also like to read them my alternative fa...You might also like to read them my alternative fairy tales, Mel, in the 'Me adapting famous stories' section of the blog. I sincerely hope they don't turn into aliens as a result. Aliens are notorious for not eating their greens and, heavens, do we need any MORE problems with raising a new generation?Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-83653230757873989002012-08-25T02:48:13.037-07:002012-08-25T02:48:13.037-07:00I think we should collaborate on the book. I love...I think we should collaborate on the book. I love your use of the hyphen here. I like punctuation almost as much as I like writing silly poems.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-18548962571175024752012-08-25T02:47:18.172-07:002012-08-25T02:47:18.172-07:00As long as you didn't shout, 'I like you i...As long as you didn't shout, 'I like you in the field, but I prefer you in the OVEN.' Sheep are very sensitive to this kind of thing.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-42225568266378559502012-08-25T02:46:03.545-07:002012-08-25T02:46:03.545-07:00Giggles are essential. I prescribe at least 3 a d...Giggles are essential. I prescribe at least 3 a day.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-69841333469636816322012-08-25T02:45:27.563-07:002012-08-25T02:45:27.563-07:00You are very kind. Glad you liked the post.You are very kind. Glad you liked the post.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-87400486657711463862012-08-23T15:01:59.257-07:002012-08-23T15:01:59.257-07:00Hahahaha, Oh Gosh! Forget the original. If I ever ...Hahahaha, Oh Gosh! Forget the original. If I ever have kids, they will be hearing these instead! I hope they don't turn into aliens! Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15403974620767557210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-63057067839481254632012-08-19T09:48:41.789-07:002012-08-19T09:48:41.789-07:00These are fine nonsense rhymes, Fran. I bet you co...These are fine nonsense rhymes, Fran. I bet you could write a small book of them. <br /><br />I can't resist joining in:<br /><br />Mary had a little lamb-<br />-orghini which she used<br />To drive her favourite ram<br />To whatever field he'd choose.Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386875624025404452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-8963732483603039752012-08-19T09:32:31.145-07:002012-08-19T09:32:31.145-07:00Thought of you as I cycled through fields full of ...Thought of you as I cycled through fields full of mini-ewes , today . And then I thought of mint sauce ....SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-67234985593776025012012-08-18T00:37:29.125-07:002012-08-18T00:37:29.125-07:00What a giggle xWhat a giggle xBadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-32234014818887426952012-08-17T02:24:06.107-07:002012-08-17T02:24:06.107-07:00Funny AND clever.Funny AND clever.hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311075972682014843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-72836159812559355152012-08-16T03:57:51.265-07:002012-08-16T03:57:51.265-07:00You're welcome! Thanks for popping over.You're welcome! Thanks for popping over. Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-75607661811871493402012-08-16T03:23:32.021-07:002012-08-16T03:23:32.021-07:00Well, once they've won your attention, which t...Well, once they've won your attention, which they surely will, as being silly is irresistible, feel free to come back and post them!Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-39721110862611695452012-08-16T03:09:11.177-07:002012-08-16T03:09:11.177-07:00Loved them. Thanks for cheering me up.Loved them. Thanks for cheering me up.Colette McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383068332228040704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-58209119920050753472012-08-16T00:55:32.151-07:002012-08-16T00:55:32.151-07:00I do love it when you're silly... the only dow...I do love it when you're silly... the only downside is that my own variations on your theme will now be demanding attention all day long!Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-44964094841890874882012-08-16T00:39:44.394-07:002012-08-16T00:39:44.394-07:00I prefer her crazy than just wandering around bein...I prefer her crazy than just wandering around being cute, followed by a lamb.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-65438566290850657162012-08-16T00:39:07.683-07:002012-08-16T00:39:07.683-07:00That rhyme is a little study in social history all...That rhyme is a little study in social history all by itself, is it not? The human milks the cow. Milk in cans. Shillings and tanners. Oh, how things change ...Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-42316022659144188752012-08-15T17:18:59.873-07:002012-08-15T17:18:59.873-07:00Wonderfully funny! That crazy Mary.
Love,
JanieWonderfully funny! That crazy Mary.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-48172256131017281772012-08-15T14:28:28.487-07:002012-08-15T14:28:28.487-07:00Brilliant! Reminds me of a variation I was told at...Brilliant! Reminds me of a variation I was told at primary school.<br /><br />Mary had a metal cow,<br />She milked it with a spanner.<br />Large cans for a shilling,<br />Small ones for a tanner.<br /><br />Oh, those innocent days!Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-55921659766807434112012-08-15T14:18:21.617-07:002012-08-15T14:18:21.617-07:00Cover your ears, Lambsy!!Cover your ears, Lambsy!!Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-59038586005034014762012-08-15T14:18:05.423-07:002012-08-15T14:18:05.423-07:00Even the originals seem to have some nasty little ...Even the originals seem to have some nasty little stories behind them!Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-61682262780596383112012-08-15T14:17:45.972-07:002012-08-15T14:17:45.972-07:00Thanks, fishducky. One day my prints will come, a...Thanks, fishducky. One day my prints will come, as they say.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-63704518024408807442012-08-15T11:24:26.009-07:002012-08-15T11:24:26.009-07:00You've updated this nursery rhyme perfectly. V...You've updated this nursery rhyme perfectly. Very funny, and you've made my mouth water for lamb chops.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-90558464261879003862012-08-15T10:08:46.750-07:002012-08-15T10:08:46.750-07:00Perfectly un-PC. Like all the very best nursery rh...Perfectly un-PC. Like all the very best nursery rhymes.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-87724778829766913902012-08-15T07:52:10.750-07:002012-08-15T07:52:10.750-07:00I love your reworked nursery rhymes & fairy ta...I love your reworked nursery rhymes & fairy tales! You should put them in a book!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-63277782186171186222012-08-15T07:40:46.155-07:002012-08-15T07:40:46.155-07:00That famous baaaaaaaard, Sheepspeare?That famous baaaaaaaard, Sheepspeare?Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.com