...and there I was thinking my mother was the only person who sang that song! She grew up in South Africa (as did I) although her mother (who died when my mom was 9 years old) hails from Cornwall.

My brothers and I grew up with only one verse (which is in a few places above). Funny how the version we hear as children seems to be the "right" version.

Oh Jemima, look at your uncle Jim.
He's in the duck pond, learning how to swim.
First he does the breast stroke, then he does the side.
Now he's under the water, swimming against the tide.

About 2 years ago, at an extended family reunion, I heard my mom's half brother's father-in-law (did I say extended family gathering?) sing another verse. My cousins, brothers and I al cracked up laughing. We had all thought our mother/father was the only person to ever sing such a funny song.

Fantastic to see so many others have also grown up with one of the most "sticky" songs I know. Never ever have trouble remembering the lyrics!!