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Stan Gets the Car Serviced

Guided by the guy in frontI mounted service rampWhen in place my foot I putOn brake, and hard did stamp…. Don MatthewsDecember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryDecember 8, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:accident, car, humour, poetry, stan1 Comment on Stan Gets the Car Serviced

Stan. Big Machine Expert

Have had a lot of practice withRepairing big machinesSafety is my first concernFrom video is seen…. Don MatthewsNovember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 29, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:machine repair, stan2 Comments on Stan. Big Machine Expert

Stan and Perc Negotiate the Road Ahead

Had a bit of rain last nightLeft the road bit wetI’m expert driving in the rainHere we go you bet….. Don’t panic Perc, all under control…… Don MatthewsNovember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 26, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:humour, poetry, river, stan, van2 Comments on Stan and Perc Negotiate the Road Ahead

Stan the Professional Erector

I am a trained erectorService round the clockMy work stands straight, does not fall downSolid as a rock…. I need your services Stan…… Don MatthewsNovember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 23, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:erections, humour, poetry, scaffolding, stan9 Comments on Stan the Professional Erector

Stan’s Sideline – Building Fountains

I’m very good with toiletFlush, where water goesLikewise with my fountainsWhere the water flows…. It’s very different Stan. We like it…… Don MatthewsNovember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 19, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:fountain, humour, poetry, stanLeave a comment on Stan’s Sideline – Building Fountains

Stan Does an Electrics Job

I went to universityStudied all the rulesFully safety conscious nowApplying all the rules…. Call Stan for your next electrical job…… Don MatthewsNovember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 18, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:electrician, humour, poetry, stan2 Comments on Stan Does an Electrics Job

Stan Gets His Train Licence

Assisted by stoker Perc I’ve just received my licenceThis is my first train driveWhere do I find the brake Perc?When station I arrive?…. Was this the last station Perc?…… Don MatthewsNovember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 6, 2021Posted inRandom verse reveal, SAFETY FAILSTags:accident, humour, poetry, stan, train4 Comments on Stan Gets His Train Licence

Stan Has a Leftover of Bricks

Ordered 1,000 bricks for job300 in excessDidn’t want to waste them(But think it looks a mess)…. We love it Stan…… Don MatthewsNovember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 5, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:bricks, fireplace, humour, poetry, stan7 Comments on Stan Has a Leftover of Bricks

Stan Lays More Bricks

Stan’s not always uselessWhen comes to laying bricksJust because I script himDoes not mean that he’s thick Always….. Well done Stan…… Don MatthewsNovember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 4, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:bricks, humour, poetry, stan, wall2 Comments on Stan Lays More Bricks

Stan Does His Weights and Measures

I did the weights and measuresTrigonometryShould have worked no problemEmbarrassing to see…. Please empathise with StanHe is trying…… Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 3, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:forklift, humour, poetry, stan2 Comments on Stan Does His Weights and Measures

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