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Garage

I work each day in CBDDrive there in my carAt end of day I drive back home(Also in my car….) Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 7, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:car, CBD, garage, humour, poetry4 Comments on Garage

Alarm

I often have a tendencyTo call a false alarmDespite no sudden dangerWhy cannot I stay calm?…. I gotta give a warning just in case……. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 6, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:fire alarm, humour, poetry2 Comments on Alarm

Stan Designs the Furniture

Stan we asked (our architect)For things to open wideWe cannot fault his workmanshipPlease come and look inside…. A wonderful job Stan. Thankyou…… Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 4, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:builder, humour, poetry3 Comments on Stan Designs the Furniture

Stan Installs Another Toilet

I just installed a toiletWas pushed for bit of spaceBut colour matching I did chooseIt was it’s saving grace…. Yes boss?…… The customer asks how he’s going to piss when drunk?…… Also why he didn’t get a brown seat?…… Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 2, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, poetry, stan, toilet12 Comments on Stan Installs Another Toilet

Stan the Expert Difficult Bathroom Installer

Stan we knew is expertAt bathrooms in tight spotsHe really did excel himselfGave all what he has got…. Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 1, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:bathroom, humour, plumber, poetry, stan5 Comments on Stan the Expert Difficult Bathroom Installer

Stan Jumps at an Advertising Challenge

The local Chinese restaurantWished to advertiseSo Stan jumped at the challengeFor all the passing eyes….. Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 23, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:advertising, chinese restaurant, design fail, humour, poetry, rubbish bin5 Comments on Stan Jumps at an Advertising Challenge

Stan Builds Another Throne

Stan’s into building royal thronesOn which to sit, to thinkDeciding colour carefullyThis one he’s chosen pink…. We love it Stan. Thankyou…. We have nominated Stan for Toilet Builder of the Year Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 21, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, poetry, toilet4 Comments on Stan Builds Another Throne

Stan the Architect

We wanted kitchen (different)Not the normal thingHired top Stan the architectRing-a-ding-a-ding…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 20, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humpur, kitchen build, poetry7 Comments on Stan the Architect

Blue Cheese

We’ve always had an issueWith blue cheese dropping outSo thought we’d mask the problemIn top and in the grout…. Do you like our faux mold kitchen counter?We particularly like the grout….. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 19, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:cheese, humour, poetry, tiles6 Comments on Blue Cheese

I Made a Little Comfy….

I made a little comfyCushion for my bumNow nice and warm, no longer coldDum-de-dum-de-dum Best I could do. Sorry…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 17, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, poetry, toiletLeave a comment on I Made a Little Comfy….

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