FOOD CHAIN
- Maureen K Clifford
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FOOD CHAIN
Last night the news here also showed the Japanese whaling fleet mercilessly killing whales - their ship had 6 big whales on board.
So who is the predator?
FOOD CHAIN
We read the news with great dismay, saw pictures on the screen
where seeing is believing and ‘twas not another dream.
The setting was idyllic, surf and sand and clear blue sky
A typical Aussie beach day but one bloke heard the cry.
His mates were all outstanding, fearless buggers one and all
who ignored not the problem, but responded to the call
perhaps the sharks were circling, or were they just dolphin fins?
No time to think about it – one man down, just bring him in.
At Diamond Head – warm waters lured the predators as well.
No warning lights were flashing and nobody rang a bell.
Breaching the terms of conduct – the big fish just took a bite
breakfasting on some fingers, a mere snack, a fish delight.
No cup of coffee prior to this instant fishy feast
the bait was simply human – attractive to the beast
though the line attached was to a board, no sign of rod or reel
an automated service. To the shark this did appeal.
This bloke was one that got away, not filleted but battered.
He lived to swim another day and that is all that mattered.
The shark? He lives to tell the tale. The due date duly noted.
His comments in the Fishtail news have all been read and quoted.
And once again a line is crossed ‘tween animals and men .
Be wary, do not show contempt, be respectful to them.
For we can live together interact with harmony,
but if we think they're OK to eat – Fair’s fair, don’t you agree?
Maureen Clifford © 12/12
So who is the predator?
FOOD CHAIN
We read the news with great dismay, saw pictures on the screen
where seeing is believing and ‘twas not another dream.
The setting was idyllic, surf and sand and clear blue sky
A typical Aussie beach day but one bloke heard the cry.
His mates were all outstanding, fearless buggers one and all
who ignored not the problem, but responded to the call
perhaps the sharks were circling, or were they just dolphin fins?
No time to think about it – one man down, just bring him in.
At Diamond Head – warm waters lured the predators as well.
No warning lights were flashing and nobody rang a bell.
Breaching the terms of conduct – the big fish just took a bite
breakfasting on some fingers, a mere snack, a fish delight.
No cup of coffee prior to this instant fishy feast
the bait was simply human – attractive to the beast
though the line attached was to a board, no sign of rod or reel
an automated service. To the shark this did appeal.
This bloke was one that got away, not filleted but battered.
He lived to swim another day and that is all that mattered.
The shark? He lives to tell the tale. The due date duly noted.
His comments in the Fishtail news have all been read and quoted.
And once again a line is crossed ‘tween animals and men .
Be wary, do not show contempt, be respectful to them.
For we can live together interact with harmony,
but if we think they're OK to eat – Fair’s fair, don’t you agree?
Maureen Clifford © 12/12
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Re: FOOD CHAIN
Maureen I don't go in the water with them and they don't come onto the land with me.
Our agreemant seems to work well.
Althought I did spend two hours today in water waist deep trying to catch dinner !
Bob
The result tea for tonight.
Our agreemant seems to work well.
Althought I did spend two hours today in water waist deep trying to catch dinner !
Bob
The result tea for tonight.
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Re: FOOD CHAIN
Hark the Bull Shark,
coming round just on dark,
and he'll pick as his mark
juicy fingers for tea.
Don't think it a lark
to be met by this shark
'cause his bite is much worse
than his bark.
You will see !
coming round just on dark,
and he'll pick as his mark
juicy fingers for tea.
Don't think it a lark
to be met by this shark
'cause his bite is much worse
than his bark.
You will see !
Neville
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Re: FOOD CHAIN
Nice size fish Bob. Why is he on your cricket bat??? 

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I stay out of the water Neville - so should be safe from any kind of watery shark - although during the floods here one was seen swimming through the Goodna shopping centre car park so you can never really be sure that even on land you are safe from them 

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- Bob Pacey
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Re: FOOD CHAIN
oh God help me that is a cleaning board Maureen.
Not a fisherperson i presume ????
Tasted beautiful .
Bob
Not a fisherperson i presume ????



Tasted beautiful .
Bob
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Re: FOOD CHAIN
Why would you want to eat your cleaning board, Bob?
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Each to his own, I guess.
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