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And for those who appreciate the ***anese art of Haiku.

Warm is the water
The rod pumped with vigor
Now the bore sparkles

That's hilarious. The system blocks J-a-p. It's a sad state of touchy-feely.

For those unfamiliar with Haiku, it's a poem of 5-7-5 syllables that evokes an image.

And I though that I was one with words!! You 2 are a hoot!!!!
I am not worthy, I am not worthy!!!! :hail::hail:

Now that was a fun reading thread. And it wasn't even off topic! Van and Dave my hats off to you for putting a smile on my face.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Semisane (Post 3977430)

And for those who appreciate the ***anese art of Haiku.

Warm is the water
The rod pumped with vigor
Now the bore sparkles

Who says BP shooters are not sophisticated.

Hey Semi how about this?

Test my steady aim
Seek the bucket and patch
Fire my rifle true

Quote:

Originally Posted by cayugad (Post 3977413)

There once was an old man
That lived in the woods
He shot this old flintlock
And they say he was good

But because he would load
From the muzzle each time
He knew he must clean it
And with that he was fine.

He’d gather his patches
His rod and his bucket.
He fill it with water
Where the barrel, he’d chuck it.

With patience and love
He’d clean that old rifle
Using patches and ramrods
He’d push and he shove

Til finally the patches
All came out so clean
He’d then dry it and oil it
Getting just the right sheen

Then the old man would carefully
Place the gun back, where it laid
Admiring the wood
And the steel it displayed

And he’d sit in his house
This silly old coot
Knowing full well tomorrow
Again, he would shoot

I really like this. Did you write it?