1. An epicure born in Amboise Fancied berries, preferring framboises. And as an esthete She avoided all meat, And she pondered what "Rack of Lamb" was.
Haberdasher
2. I grew up on a farm back in Amboise Where the ewes had such cute little Lamboys Mary took them to school Where they swam in the pool Till they grew to be much-too-big Ramboys
Haberdasher
3. I once had a girlfriend named Roz Who rented a flat in Amboise. In order to shower Squoze past a racked tower Where hung her vast DD-cup bras.
Bethree5
4. An astronomer lived in Amboise Spent his nights looking up counting stars He said if I may I will switch to the day And at night I’ll just visit the bars
Bob Hale
5. A crime wave was afoot in Amboise Where an itinerant Swede name of Lars Said on your washing line Your shirts will be fine I only steal knickers and bras
Bob Hale
6. It's tough to write verse on "Amboise" Without being improperly noisy. Should I rhyme it with "Boz" Or with "Boys"? Hard because Neither works if you come from New Joisey.
Haberdasher
7. I drove from Vendôme to Amboise To wine and dine lovely Françoise. My menu was bold Her shoulder was cold She ate naught but chilled vichyssoise.
Bethree5
8. My tour guide to charming Amboise Was Jean of the très énorme schnozz. Inside the Château He gave it a blow And nearly knocked over a vase.
Bethree5
9. Leonardo Di Vinci in Amboise Worked on models, designs and his man toys. His tomb is there now; To see it is - WOW! It gives you great pleasure and fan joys!
Kalleh
Will the real Amboise please stand up! Oh, wait, that's the wrong show. Please pick your favorite, or pick your nose, or teeth, or whatever.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Geoff,
September 13, 2023, 10:31
haberdasher
It's not easy to pick from what's here, and my preference isn't that clear. But from choices this great I shall pick Number EIGHT - makes me think of the late Edward Lear!
September 13, 2023, 10:36
haberdasher
...and Honorable Mention to Number Three.
September 13, 2023, 10:42
BobHale
I'm going with 6 and its "creative" pronunciationThis message has been edited. Last edited by: BobHale,
"No man but a blockhead ever wrote except for money." Samuel Johnson.
September 15, 2023, 08:40
Geoff
Not all have voted. Please do so!
September 17, 2023, 05:02
Geoff
I've added the names of the authors in the list above.
September 17, 2023, 05:11
Geoff
Only two of you voted, so Bob and Haberdasher, whichever of you comes up with a new location first gets to emcee the next round - IF you want to bother. I'm not casting a tie breaking vote because nearly all were superb.
Too bad there were so few contributing. There are some excellent limericks here on a difficult rhyme!
September 19, 2023, 05:38
Geoff
quote:
Originally posted by Geoff: Only two of you voted, so Bob and Haberdasher, whichever of you comes up with a new location first gets to emcee the next round - IF you want to bother. I'm not casting a tie breaking vote because nearly all were superb.
Too bad there were so few contributing. There are some excellent limericks here on a difficult rhyme!
OOOOPS!!! I can't count! It was Bethree5 whom Hab voted for, so it is she who should select a location if Hab doesn't. Ohhhh, if I only had a brane..."
September 25, 2023, 04:21
haberdasher
Actually, to be consistent Line 5 should have read
"...Neither woiks if you come from New Joisey." !
(But, as Ralph Waldo Emerson said - "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds...")
September 25, 2023, 05:45
Geoff
Since I was born in South Carolina y'all caint prove it bah me! Where shall we go next, Haberdingdongdandydasher?
Whooaa, youse guys are moving along at a fast clip these days! Thanks for kudos. My fave was obviously New Joisey-- 'woiks' is a good edit. Thanks for picking a new place. Had been racking my slowpoke brain in case I won, can never think of limericky locations.
October 05, 2023, 09:49
Geoff
IMO it was a toss up whether you won or not. Great stuff from you, as usual!