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Category Archives: CONSTRUCTION FAILS

We Wanted Something Different

We wanted something differentDifferent from the restSomething architecturalFunctional at best…. Shit love I’ve fallen through a gap…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 18, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:humour, poetry, stairs2 Comments on We Wanted Something Different

Stan the Emergency Worker

Was called out for emergencyPacked my bag of tricksFixed the problem (easy)Problem sorted, fixed…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 17, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:construction, emergency, humour, poetry, stan2 Comments on Stan the Emergency Worker

Won’t Take Very Long

Hold me while I finish guysWon’t take very longDon’t worry with the safety gearWon’t take very long…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 16, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:construction workers, humour, poetry, safety fail6 Comments on Won’t Take Very Long

Stan the Brickie Cum Toilet Installer

Stan put in the brick wall(He’s always there on call)So impressed we called him backTo toilet-match the wall….. We seem to have a leak somewhere Stan?…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 15, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:brickie, humour, poetry, stan, toilet4 Comments on Stan the Brickie Cum Toilet Installer

Stan builds a Fire Escape

I’ve built a lot of fire escapesOrders just don’t stopSolved a really tricky oneHow to get up top…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 15, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:fire escape, humour, poetry, stan2 Comments on Stan builds a Fire Escape

Dad I Need the Toilet

Dad I need the toiletDon’t wanna do a pissWhich door do we go throughThat door, or is it this?…. After you miss…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 14, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:humour, poetry, toilet6 Comments on Dad I Need the Toilet

Stan Installs Another Toilet

We asked the best installerOf toilets that we knowTo put one in our bathroomWhich flushed real nice and low…. He did. And we are really happy with it Thankyou Stan…….. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 22, 2021August 22, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:bathroom, stan, toilet1 Comment on Stan Installs Another Toilet

Stan the Traffic Controller

I’m trained in traffic ‘trollingWhere to, and not to driveI know which way is up and down(My knock-off time is five)…. Boss? I can’t find my boot?……. Don MatthewsAugust 2021 (Latest reports say he is still unable to locate his boot)

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 10, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:construction site, humour, poetry, stan, traffic control2 Comments on Stan the Traffic Controller

Stan Finds Space for the Toilet

We were bit squashed for spaceSo had to put it thereThe Board of Health OK’d itDon’t think they really care…. We like it Stan. Quick pop-up in-between cooking the peas…… Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 8, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:humour, kitchen, poetry, stan, toilet4 Comments on Stan Finds Space for the Toilet

Hey Ethel Come Help Me

Hey Ethel come help me I’ve finishedJust three sheets should do me OKWe should call the builder to fix itHow come it was done first this way?…. We were recommended him by our neighbours. Dan (or someone) can be relied on they said……… Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 1, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:humour, poetry, stan, toilet5 Comments on Hey Ethel Come Help Me

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