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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

Stan Designs the Newmarket Health Centre

Knowing of my expertiseIn drawing up of plansI drew up something workableAnd with my plan, they ran…. Did I view it from the air?…… Why boss?…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 8, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:architect, fail, humour, poetry, stan3 Comments on Stan Designs the Newmarket Health Centre

Stan Does a Forklift Job

Went to top-rate forklift schoolKnow just what to doWatch, I’ll do a demonstrateOf forklift skills for you…. Water? Now you tell me……. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 8, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:fail, forklift, humour, poetry, stan2 Comments on Stan Does a Forklift Job

Stan, Signmaker to the Traffic Board

Been asked to make a sign upFor drivers in the farLane and don’t know where to goFrom there in the car…. Got it. Crystal clear boss……. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 4, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, poetry, road sign, safety fail, stan3 Comments on Stan, Signmaker to the Traffic Board

Stan Solves a Bin Burglary Problem

Was called to solve a problemOf someone burgling binsSo built a gate to stop themStop them getting in….. Boss?…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 3, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:burglary, garbage bin, gate, humour, poetry, stan3 Comments on Stan Solves a Bin Burglary Problem

Stan’s Top Award Toaster

While attending trade schoolI made this thing for toastWent on to win great top awards(Despite not liking toast) ….. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 2, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, poetry, stan, toaster2 Comments on Stan’s Top Award Toaster

Stan’s Houspainting Company Pty Ltd

I’ve studied every colour cardAll the subtle huesPeople always like my workFrom whichever view…. We love it Stan. The door is so subtle…….. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 2, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:house painting, humour, poetry, stan5 Comments on Stan’s Houspainting Company Pty Ltd

Stan Wires Up an Elevator

In trade school I learnt how to wire upElevators (got me Pass A)Scroll down for the first lift I wired upMy very first lift on display…. I also wire up lights…… Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 1, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:electrician, elevator, humour, poetry, stan6 Comments on Stan Wires Up an Elevator

Stan Tows a Car out of Trouble

I am a tow truck driverBeen driving trucks for yearsCan do this one with eyes closed (Have checked, the car’s in gear)…. I’m sure the car was in gear?……. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 31, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:fail, humour, poetry, stan, tow truck3 Comments on Stan Tows a Car out of Trouble

Stan Wins Lounge of the Year Award

Every lounge I look at’sOld same old same oldI wanted something differentExciting, different, bold…. What have you to say to the media Stan?……. It was nothing….. There you are listenersHumble words from a toilet installer….. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 29, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, lounge design, poetry, stanLeave a comment on Stan Wins Lounge of the Year Award

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