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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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
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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
Date: 11/17/2017 1:20:00 PM
Ha ha, inquiring minds want to know. Great poem Jan!!
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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
Date: 11/17/2017 12:19:00 PM
Must be something in the water! very cute xxoo
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Date: 11/17/2017 12:23:00 PM
lol Mike:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 11/17/2017 10:23:00 AM
Very funny! How does it happen? I have no idea!
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Date: 11/17/2017 12:22:00 PM
It's a mystery Dale :-) hugs jan xx
Date: 11/17/2017 9:44:00 AM
That is a very serious conundrum indeed. Cute poem, Jan. Well written.
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Date: 11/17/2017 9:49:00 AM
I wonder if anyone can solve the puzzle Line lol:-) hugs jan xx
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!
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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
Date: 11/17/2017 8:36:00 AM
I throw in the towel Jan...I haven't the slightest...great fun
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Date: 11/17/2017 9:40:00 AM
ha ha ha love that comment Tim:-) hugs jan xx
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/17/2017 8:49:00 AM
lol Tim
Date: 11/17/2017 8:23:00 AM
How DO you come up with your musings, Jan! Fun.
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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
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!
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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
Date: 11/17/2017 7:57:00 AM
Lady or the towel.Good fun.
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Date: 11/17/2017 8:00:00 AM
thanks Rajat:-) hugs jan xx
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!!
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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
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Russell Sivey
Date: 11/17/2017 7:16:00 AM
I like conundrum better than dilemma...great call!!
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