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Hand Washing Conundrum

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When our hands get mucky and covered in dirt We turn on a tap and give the soap pump a squirt So be sure to wash your hands thoroughly Removing all dirt and grime is the priority BUT… There is something that is puzzling me If we’ve washed our hands so fastidiously Then why do our hand towels get so dirty!!!!! 11-17-17

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 11/18/2017 12:54:00 PM

I never have this problem, Jan, not because I don't wash thoroughly, but because I use black hand towels! Out of sight, out of mind, as Goethe said. My new poem I've written for you. Many thanks for your support. /M

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2017 3:21:00 PM

Great idea Maurice, I commented to Maureen about hand towels being black - I think you could be have the solution to no more dirty towels!!! I'll drop by and read the poem you mentioned:-) hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/17/2017 1:20:00 PM

Ha ha, inquiring minds want to know. Great poem Jan!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2017 1:25:00 PM

Thanks Richard,I found your your recent poem was so moving I hope I interpreted it correctly:-) Give your mum a HUGE hug from me, she sent me the 'royal protocol' joke and i can't stop laughing!!! hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 11/17/2017 12:19:00 PM

Must be something in the water! very cute xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2017 12:23:00 PM

lol Mike:-) hugs jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 11/17/2017 10:23:00 AM

Very funny! How does it happen? I have no idea!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2017 12:22:00 PM

It's a mystery Dale :-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/17/2017 9:44:00 AM

That is a very serious conundrum indeed. Cute poem, Jan. Well written.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2017 9:49:00 AM

I wonder if anyone can solve the puzzle Line lol:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 11/17/2017 8:49:00 AM

Loving this one, Jan. A quick spritz and quicker rinse does not remove the dirt. And even if all that is done correctly, you have to touch the filthy door handle to get out!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2017 9:40:00 AM

That's true Lin and i do have some hand sanitizer especially for when we travel... but i can't remember where I've put it lol I need to put it somewhere more handy lol:-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 11/17/2017 8:36:00 AM

I throw in the towel Jan...I haven't the slightest...great fun

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2017 9:40:00 AM

ha ha ha love that comment Tim:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 11/17/2017 8:49:00 AM

lol Tim

Agnes Krampe

Date: 11/17/2017 8:23:00 AM

How DO you come up with your musings, Jan! Fun.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2017 9:42:00 AM

I have no idea where the poems come from Agnes, I just get a silly idea in my head and I have to get it down, I thought of the sock poem when we were out walking yesterday:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 11/17/2017 8:16:00 AM

As one perpetually covered in cooking/bike grease, paint or hair dye you'd think I wouldn't wonder too ;) Am reminded of the ex and the new set of towels, he just had to use a new one for his freshly bleached head... d'oh! Enjoyed dear xomo!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2017 8:20:00 AM

Oh dear Mo, no wonder he's an 'ex' :-( Maybe all hand towels should be black and then we wouldn't see the muck lol:-) hugs jan xx

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 11/17/2017 7:57:00 AM

Lady or the towel.Good fun.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2017 8:00:00 AM

thanks Rajat:-) hugs jan xx

Russell Sivey

Date: 11/17/2017 7:14:00 AM

This is an intriguing question, wish I had an answer to that...we must not wash our hands good enough, so all our grime goes on the towel! I really enjoyed reading your funny write, you are surely the queen of hilarious poetry my friend! I'm glad I got to read this poem this morning! Great Work Jan!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/17/2017 7:20:00 AM

Thanks Russell ... it is a conundrum and you must have been quick to read the poem as I tweaked the title only seconds after I posted it:-) I had fun with this silly poem:-) hugs jan xx

Russell Sivey
Date: 11/17/2017 7:16:00 AM

I like conundrum better than dilemma...great call!!