Time for a Limerick!!!
Hi there!
Thanks for popping in. Was thinking about this old blog on the way home this afternoon, what to do… and LIMERICK! popped into my head! I mean, Over on Clarity Matters, on the other lovely blog written by our young Clarity team, there is a cool Youtube-How-to by myself, using the brick stencil, a Gelpress, and a fabulous Springy beautiful Fresh Cut die drawn by Mel…CLICK HERE TO INVESTIGATE
Then Grace, that lovely girl of ours has written a very touching blog from the heart over there too, today, which did make me cry. But then you probably know by now, I do cry. CLICK HERE TO READ
So I thought to myself, I thought… they’ve got the art covered, they’ve got the heart covered, so I shall inject a little levity into this day with a limerick. They are always such fun – and you do come out with some serious howlers….
Right. You know the drill. I shall give you the first two lines of the limerick. You will then copy and paste those first two lines below and finish the limerick. Then on Friday, we will read them all and pick one which makes us laugh out loud. The author of that one will receive a £20 Clarity Gift Voucher by way of blog candy. How does that sound?
Alrighty then. Ready? Here are the first two lines….
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick.
La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la la la la.
I just creased up with my own filthy version. I’ll give you a clue: he used something else to stir the paint, which rhymes with Rick too….
I have a feeling this could get funny. Come on! We need a good laugh. What has this got to do with crafting? Depends. How do YOU stir YOUR paint ?!
Love and Hugs,
Barb xxxx
56 thoughts on “Time for a Limerick!!!”
😂😂😂ok will give it a think but my head is right where yours was at the moment…🙊
There once was a painter called Rick
Who always stirred paint with a stick
When it snapped,he was bitter
And proclaimed ‘I’m no quitter”
Though he did feel a bit of a prick
Don’t usually enter these competitions, and my mind immediately went in the same direction as yours, but here is my clean ‘Clarity’ version
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick.
He added some gel paste
what a terrible waste!
He really was horribly thick.
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick. He felt rather silly, when it spilt on his willy, leaving him with a large spotted dick.
Brilliant!!😂
That’s so good I’m not sure I’ll bother now LOL!!! I’ve got hubby on the job now ! X
Don’t think we can beat that!
Brilliant!
Pmsl
brilliant!
Barb….as you know, I / We are painting the new Offices and Factory right now !!! Not a stick in sight ! x
No limerick from me, as I can’t compete with Sarah!
I read Grace’s blog and cried with you. How amazing it must feel to have your daughter write like that about you. You did a great job there. Hugs. Annette X
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick.
He added pva glue
A landscape or two
And said that’s a room with view
Barbara your daughter is a credit to you. A beautiful touching blog . A young lass to be very proud of . Can’t think of a limerick as think Sarah’s is brilliant and says it all! Xxx
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick.
He got a good hue,
A nice shade of blue,
One he knew his girlfriend would pick.
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick.
Mixing ink with a whisk
Was more of a risk
But you sure cover cards at a lick
There once was a painter called Rick,
Who always stirred paint with a stick,
But his stick broke in two….
Now what shall I do?
I’ll use ‘THIS’ stick in my hand….
It will have to do!!
Lovely blog from Grace today – no wonder it made you cry. It’s true though you are an amazing woman and you’re not my mum so I’m not biased!
Now for the limerick:
There once was a painter called Rick,
Who always stirred paint with a stick,
He painted whilst nude,
Which some thought quite rude,
But he got on with the job mighty quick!
Very good.
There once was a painter called Rick. Who always stirred paint with a stick. He called on Barb’s Dave. How terribly brave! Who said “Man your taking the mick”. The clean version🤣
Lovely, heart felt blog from Grace. Just sending best wishes for your mother tomorrow. Also some for you and the family xxx
There once was a painter called Rick
Who always stirred paint with a stick
Oh Bugger, Rick cried,
as it spilled down the side
and he had to clear it up quick.
Grace’s blog was a lovely tribute to you today.
OK, I’m keeping it clean for first attempt:
There once was a painter called Rick
Who always stirred paint with a stick
He got fed up with that
Turned round to the cat
Who promptly made if off very quick !
There once was a painter called Rick
Who always stirred paint with a stick
He called out Hey Dick!
Go and get Mick
Before this paints get too thick!
I’m going to love reading all these ! X
There once was a painter called Rick
Who always stirred paint with a stick
Till one day he got a splinter
Declared he was quite a good sprinter
When the nurse said, “Don’t worry, you’ll only feel a small prick”
That one from Sarah is a right cracker and poor Dave hasn’t any sticks & now I’ve got to explain to hubby why I’m howling with laughter lol! Thank you lovely ladies I’ve had a rough day but this blog has had me in tears from laughing again xx
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick.
He tried a new tool
And felt quite a fool
When the paint wouldn’t stick to a brick.
Just a few attempts. Trying to keep it clean!
There once was a painter called Rick,
Who always stirred paint with a stick,
But his dog, with a bark,
Took it off in the dark,
So he had to find another one quick!
There once was a painter called Rick,
Who always stirred paint with a stick,
But when he picked up a shoe,
And stuck it into the blue,
He ended up feeling a dick!
There once was a painter called Rick,
Who always stirred paint with a stick,
But when he picked up a spoon,
Stuck it in the maroon,
He started to feel a bit sick!
There once was a painter called Rick,
Who always stirred paint with a stick,
When it was lost in the brown,
He said with a frown,
Surely someone is playing a trick?
You are blessed with a wise daughter. She has a wonderful mum! Xx
And the not so clean!
There once was a painter called Rick,
Who always stirred paint with a stick,
When all nice and runny
They thought it was funny
When he painted the wall with his prick!
There once was a painter called Rick,
Who always stirred paint with a stick.
One day the stick broke,
And the next bit’s no joke,
He ate it, just for the kick!
Hi Barbara. What a heartfelt blog from Grace. She definitely takes after you.
I have been laughing out load at the limericks. Lots of brilliant entries.
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick.
He changed to a dibber
He’s all of a quivver
And his wife has learnt a new trick
Hilarious 🤣🤣🤣
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick.
But he slopped on the floor,
And slipped through the door,
And got stuck like a dog with a tick!
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick.
but when his stick broke
he said it’s no joke
Now I will have to use Mick
Read Grace’s blog, what a chip off the old block she is too. Had me close to tears reading it. You have a wonderful caring family and it’s so wonderful to see.
Sorry can’t compete with all those limerick entries they are so good. Good luck everyone.xxx
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick.
He looked first at his pallet
And then at his wallet ….
So ended a clean limerick (phew!) 😬
I can’t think of anything for the limerick but wanted to give my best wishes to your Mom for tomorrow’s operation. Will be thinking of you all & will be watching for an update in due course. Loved Grace’s blog today as well, following in Mom’s footsteps !!
Hello Barb, oh you are so right there are some howlers out there, and very apt, as we are doing some painting too. Grace’s blog is lovely. Here is my attempt to be funny.
“There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick.
The colour was called Sweet Candy,
He thought that’s quite dandy,
Then realised his mistake when he took a quick lick”
Take care all. Bx
There once was a painter called Rick
Who always stirred paint with a stick
He started the gloss
Whilst doing The Floss
My goodness that coat went on quick
There once was a painter called Rick
Who always stirred paint with a stick
Gave a flamboyant twist
And fractured his wrist
While his Pals started taking the mick
I didn’t realise that your Mum’s operation was today. Sending love and hoping that she makes a speedy recovery. X
There once was a painter called Rick
Who always stirred paint with a stick
He changed his brush to a broom,
Then went into the room,
And finished the job very quick!
There once was a painter called Rick
Who always stirred paint with a stick.
But his stick broke in half, and he started to laugh
when his wife said, “well just dip your wick”!
Lovely blog from Grace, Barbara. She obviously fully appreciates her lovely, talented and empathetic Mum.
Love it !
Barbara, Grace is definitely your daughter, what a lovely blog. What a lovely family. Now for my attempt at the limerick:
There once was a painter called Rick,
Who always stirred paint with a stick,
While swinging from the rafters,
He lost his pyjamas,
So had a paint covered stick and a paint covered dick!
Hi Barbara
I’ve had a good laugh at all the limericks, you do know how to cheer us up don’t you! Might haves go later but you’ve already got some crackers there. Just read Graces blog, she’s a smashing girl isn’t she. Hope all goes well for your mums operation today, will be thinking of her and you and dad too.
Love Diane xxx
Thinking of you, your mum and your dad today. Hope all goes well. Hx
There once was a painter called Rick, Who always stirred paint with a stick …..
His artistic talents were many but he’s not on the telly…….cos he likes to paint with his dick.
There once was a painter called Rick
Who always stirred his paint with a stick
Much to his cost
His stick got lost
So now he uses his dick!
There once was a painter called Rick
Who always stirred his paint with a stick
Much to his cost
His stick got lost
So now he uses his dick!
There once was a painter called Rick
Who always stirred his paint with a stick
He loved it a lot
And quite lost the plot
When he decided to call it….. Mick!!
There once was a painter named Rick
Who always stirred his paint with a stick
Once his mate, for a joke,
Used it to give him a poke
Now Dave, that’s taking the mick!
There once was a painter called Rick
Who always stirred his paint with a stick
His mate gave him a hand
Which was more than he’d planned
It wasn’t only the paint that went thick!!
Hi, here is my little limerick offering….
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick,
One day he used a pencil,
Rolled it over a CLARITY stencil…
Now that’s a neat little trick!
Hi, wishing your Mum a speedy recovery 💞
Ok, here goes
There once was a painter called Rick,
Who always stirred paint with a stick,
He was that fussy,
About getting mucky,
So just gave that stick a good lick….
There once was a painter called Rick,
Who always stirred paint with a stick,
His legs turned to jelly,
Cos it’s really smelly,
And soon became really sick.
Smile often
Jane 🌴
First time writing one of these but here goes!
Beware some content may offend!!!
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick.
Today he did lose it,
So now he must choose it.
Us a stick with a prick,
or stir with his dick?
His partner is Lucy
And she’s very choosy,
I’m sure we know what she’d pick!
What happens next in the picture I paint,
the strongest of us may vey well faint.
Because out of the blue a scream Rick did sayer,
“You should’ve used your blending mat and brayer!”
“Now look what has happened,
the paint is too thick,
those loose bristles, acting like thistles, are starting to stick.
Bringing a tear to the eye it’s all very scary,
for now Rick’s balls are really quite hairy!😳
Well done Viv, that’s kur laugh sorted for Wednesday, I’ll bet even Margaret or Bev couldn’t do better!!😂😂
Oops sorry. I’ve just googled what a limerick is and I’m afraid mine is too long.
morning all. some brilliant offerings in here. Not sure I can compete, so have gone a bit alternative…
There once was a painter called Rick
who always stirred paint with a stick
He could use a pencil
No use for a stencil
But if all else fails could use his …… spoon!
Sorry!! 🙂
There once was a painter called Rick,
who always stirred paint with a stick.
With roller in hand,
He struck up the band
And perfected his Barbara Gray flick!
How do I stir my paint? Well, that depends on the paint.
Thick buttery paint which I use with palette knives
and such, they don’t get stirred.
More liquid paint… I just shake the bottle.
Is there any paint in need of a stir – happens very seldom – I use a popsicle stick or the back end of a paint brush or a knife or whatever lies around.