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fish farmer · 20th April 2009, 11:56 PM

An Englishman’s Shed

If an Englishman’s home is his castle,
Then his shed is his country retreat,
Where he can escape the rigours of modern day life,
‘Ave a fag and put up his feet.

He can build model ships out of matchsticks,
Read the papers on Sunday in peace,
Breed lop-eared rabbits and gerbils
And hide stolen goods from the police.

He can dib-out his half-hardy annuals,
Store compost and packets of seeds,
He can sharpen the blades on his mower
And mix cocktails for murdering weeds.

He can brew barrels of flat cloudy beer,
Or make wine from berries and grains
And invite all his mates for a tasting,
Or use it to clear out the drains.

He can use it as temporary shelter
To escape from the wintry breeze
When he comes home from the pub on a Friday
And finds he’s forgotten his keys.

Yes an Englishman’s shed is a haven
Where he can dream and reflect on his life,
Avoid mother-in-law visitations
And keep well away from his wife.

Copyright Phil Walters

Oneabung · 21st April 2009, 12:07 PM

Yes very good chap! Is that all your own work?

worms · 21st April 2009, 12:37 PM

nice one matey

cheers worms

fish farmer · 21st April 2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Oneabung

Yes very good chap! Is that all your own work?

yes simon, another hobby of mine.

I wrote a lengthy song based on the many things that can go wrong when you go fishing.... I'll post it when I finish typing it up and then just wait for the recording contract, lol. One problem tho.... I can't sing. It can be sung to Elvis Presley's 'did ya ever' from G I Blues. I wrote it many moons ago, but I reckon it's better than Nuddy's 'maggots in me catapult' !!!

And thanks worms, glad ya like it

justin case · 21st April 2009, 03:24 PM

Love it FF

Although my shed is my castle and my home is just somewhere to sleep

Activ8 · 21st April 2009, 10:55 PM

Excellent, you clever git lol !!!

fish farmer · 22nd April 2009, 07:50 AM

Why thank you Activ8. If only it could make me money! I could write and fish all day, lol

carpcrazy · 22nd April 2009, 12:17 PM

there was a young from phuket.....i ay sayin no more lol
nice 1 ff
i was goin to say your not just a preety face until i saw ya lol
only jokin m8 i doe want ya to ban me from cobhouse.....

fish farmer · 22nd April 2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpcrazy

there was a young from phuket.....i ay sayin no more lol
nice 1 ff
i was goin to say your not just a preety face until i saw ya lol
only jokin m8 i doe want ya to ban me from cobhouse.....

lmao. Not even a pretty face I think. I can't believe you type in a Walsall accent!!!