Apparently I'm not the only one sucked into wasting time over Oriens'
tempting nonsense!
KW
Martin Howley wrote:
>
> The voracious old abbot of Campi,
> When he spilt wine all over his scampi,
> Unabashed did essay to
> Down the fish and potato,
> Though he did draw the line at a damp pea.
>
> Cheers,
> Martin
>
> Martin Howley, Humanities Librarian, Tel: (709) 737-8514
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>
> On Wed, 29 Mar 2000, [iso-8859-1] Bill East wrote:
> >
> > I am showing my impartiality and fair-mindedness by awarding the prize
> > to myself. I doubt if I shall be able to do so in the present case, as
> > I can think of no other rhyme for "Campi" than "Scampi". I may have to
> > repeat the first line rather lamely (as Edward Lear always did):
> >
> > "That remarkable Abbot of Campi"
> >
> > or
> >
> > "Which upset the dear Abbot of Campi."
> >
> > But perhaps you can do better . . .
> >
> > Doctor Poeticus.
> >
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