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Category Archives: CONSTRUCTION FAILS

Granite Countertops Company

We are proud kitchen makers ofGranite tops (with sheen)All our details are now up onYour computer screen….. Shit Stan! I thought you’d checked everything…. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 9, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:humour, kitchen, poetry, spider10 Comments on Granite Countertops Company

Piledriver

We’ve got a big pileTo drive in the groundSo hired a big driverThe biggest around….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 9, 2021March 9, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:piledriver, poetryLeave a comment on Piledriver

Disabled Toilet

I am in need of toiletAm also in wheelchairPlease tell me waiter, where it is?Certainly, up there….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 7, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:disabled toilet, poetry, wheelchair2 Comments on Disabled Toilet

Janitor

I am a happy janitor Of this modern towerI have a window with a view(And also have a shower)….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 6, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:apartment tower, janitor, poetry8 Comments on Janitor

Next Best Seats

I’m sorry all the good seatsHave been taken sirNext best I can offer youIs these….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 5, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:poetry, seats1 Comment on Next Best Seats

Stan Installs Another Toilet

I wanted a new toiletCall Stan they said, top manI left him to his business butGot problems with the pan….. Customer asks where to put his right leg?…. Pushed for space boss…. Want’s to know where’s the brown seat?…. Also sees a problem pissing when he’s drunk….. Jeez boss. Talk about fussy…. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 5, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:poetry, toilet2 Comments on Stan Installs Another Toilet

Rails

The inners did get worn outBut rails were still OKAnd as we’re on a budgetRecycled them hey hey….. Actually the innersFrom maker were delayedSo had to put some steps inSteps were put in, laid Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 3, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:escalator, poetry, steps1 Comment on Rails

Blind

Up top we built a windowThen went to look for blindWe found the just right one we didWe’re pleased with what we find….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 3, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:blind, chimney, poetry4 Comments on Blind

Balcony With a View

By law we had to build theseSo people could get airAlthough a bit too crowdedNo-one seems to care….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 2, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:building, fail, poetry3 Comments on Balcony With a View

Stan Called In For A Stair Connection Job

We had a little problemConnecting level oneAnd level two togetherStan solved it, got job done…… We are very happy with Stan’s workmanship…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 17, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:poetry, stairs7 Comments on Stan Called In For A Stair Connection Job

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