Limerick Contest - Okanagan Theme

Thank you to everyone who wrote in with an Okanagan limerick. You can enjoy more of them on our web page, seniorschoice.com Several of those were written by staff members of our paper, so they were not in the running for the prize, but we enjoyed them and wanted to share them with our readers. The winner: E.M. of Vernon A handsome young lad from Armstrong Slipped his right foot into his thong. When a toad pinched his toe The lad hollered, "Let go!" But the toad croaked, "I'm coming along." Honorable mention for confidence: G.P. Peachland Peachland's great-the weather-the view People are friendly, there's plenty to do. Now come on you guys, The Choice promised a prize. This is the winner - send dinner for two! Honorable mention for atmosphere: J.B. Summerland There is a young lass from the valley Who says, "Summer's right up my alley." Her eyes become dreamy When the temperature's steamy, And she longs for a beach house in Bali. We'll continue to add limericks to the web page as they come in, so keep checking. There was a young lass from the lake Whose tanning routine was to bake. She had a great notion To leave off the lotion, Until her skin started to flake. Limerick #1 The Reverend Avery Clock in his dark frock Preached to the people in his flock. He never owned an alarm clock He was awakened by the crowing of his cock Then he knew it was time to tend to his flock. #2 A Kelowna girl named Henrietta Loved to wear a tight sweater Three reasons she had To keep warm wasn't bad, But her other two reasons were better. R.K. Vernon #3 I heard her call him Panda The bear upon my veranda He danced and he grinned As my dahlia he pinned In the hair of my sweet Miranda. L.C. Quesnel #4 Said a rowing club member named Lynn, Whose life was devoid of all sin. When my virtue must go I will know where to row, 'cross the lake, to the bin at Finn's Inn. Kelowna #5 There once was a fellow named Snidge On the left side of the lake, on a ridge, Who just laughed at the fuss Created by us Over couplets, and traffic,and bridge. Kelowna #6 In the valley where hockey is king From Fall into Winter and Spring, The greens have gone still Because of the chill And golfers have nowhere to swing. #7 There was a young man who was Dutch He didn't speak English too much He begged and beseeched me, "Please, please - Would you teach me?" And now, he speaks English, not Dutch! M.S. Kelowna #8 Penticton, as everyone knows Is a city where everything grows Throw a seed in the dirt And give it a squirt And the plant is the height of your nose. #9 There was a brave sailor of note Who was paid for the prose that he wrote. But when he had time He wrote pages of rhyme To quote when afloat on his boat. #11 The is a young lass from the valley Who says,"Summer's right up my alley." Her eyes become dreamy When the temperature's steamy, And she longs for a beach house in Bali. J.B. Summerland #12 There was a young lad from Kelowna Who said, "Ogopogo's bologna! But, just in case He swims by my place I promise I'll hurry to phone ya." #13 Penticton's where the action is at Sandy beaches, golf, wine and all that If you don't have a boat There's the channel to float, Just put on some lotion and do wear a hat. #14 Peachland's great - the weather - the view People are friendly, there's plenty to do Now come on you guys The Choice promised a prize This is the winner - send dinner for two! #15 When he came to visit Winfield His fate was horribly sealed He thought it was funny When they said, "It's too sunny!" So he slept on the beach, and he peeled! -by G.H.P. Peachland #16 A pretty young lady, and tall Took a lesson in golf at Spall The pro was so taken He ended up shaken And the girl learned nothin' at all. -E.M. Vernon #17 It's a valley that seldom gets rain Not that the tourists complain And the vintners keep grinning As their products keep winning But it's going to be hard to maintain. The scientists can't tell us why Each summer's increasingly dry But if people and plants keep on drinking The lake water's sure to keep sinking Conservation is sure worth a try. D.L. Vernon #18 A young lass from OK Centre Wouldn't pay back the money they lent her. So they towed off her car, Cut her off at the bar, I think they rather resent her. - G.P. Peachland #19 There was a young lad in Oliver, Whose dog was a cute little ball of fur. But she wasn't too happy And soon became yappy When he scrubbed soapsuds over all of her. - G.P. Peachland #21 There was a young woman of Dover Who sat in a field of sweet clover When a rabbit arrived Quite cool and alive, Said, "Move over, this spot is my clover." -M.F. Kelowna #22 An old Westbank man named Fentley Had a dip in Johnson-Bentley. Then after his swim He went to the gym Where he exercised, very gently. -G.P. Peachland #23 There was a young lad from Oyama Who was always sassing his grandma. She said, "That's enough! I'm going to get tough." And went to the shed for a hammah. -G.P. Peachland #24 All Okanagan valley will be after you Here's what I think that you'll have to do. Tell Gord, that's enough Of that horrible stuff! Award him dinner with a draft or two. -G.P. Peachland

 

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