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It's a Blast

I dislike those modern hot air driers
Which blast your hands with air
They blow for twenty seconds
Then stop… it isn’t fair!

The air is warm, it is not hot
Hands are still damp, but still the driers stop
I put my hands back for a second time - even then they still aren't dry
Begin to get quite angry - damn those driers I do cry

Heading back into the toilets and grab some toilet paper
OOPS ... I take the very last sheet – someone will be cursing later!

26th May 2015

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Lindsay Laurie May 30, 2015 at 2:25 AM G'day Jan... this poem is certainly worth more than a giggle. Technology rarely beats hands on - Lindsay Jan Allison May 30, 2015 at 2:27 AM I agree Lindsay - we even have these driers in our staff loos at work - they also provide paper towels so I guess I am not the only one who detests them! Hugs jan xx

James Fraser May 29, 2015 at 6:35 PM I have no fear being the paper taker, for my needs are now, let alone await the next shaker. Yes those dryers can be a pain in the palm, simply use the paper without even a qualm, hugs, James xxx Jan Allison May 29, 2015 at 7:12 PM ha ha ha you should write a poem with these clever lines:-) Hugs jan xx

Funom Makama May 28, 2015 at 10:04 AM Great lines with majestic eloquence.. Your meandering of words still did not prevent your peice from giving out its message. This is an absolute 7! Jan Allison May 28, 2015 at 10:09 AM Thanks so much Funom - these new driers are my pet hate! :-) Hugs jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 27, 2015 at 7:33 PM Funny, I do the same thing! If there's no paper towels, I use the TP to open the door, too. Love it! Hugs, Rhonda Jan Allison May 28, 2015 at 2:34 AM Thanks Rhonda - sometimes new technology really isn't for the best:-( Hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick May 27, 2015 at 2:58 PM Got a chuckle...A few tissues in the pocket come in handy from time to time..Thanks for dropping by with congrats..Sara Jan Allison May 27, 2015 at 2:59 PM I keep some with me all the time Sara! :-) Hugs Jan xx

Aiyah Torres May 27, 2015 at 2:39 PM haha... you've mentioned all it's bad side so well... very well defined! :O) good job ,Jan ^_^ Jan Allison May 27, 2015 at 2:42 PM Thanks so much for dropping by AiyaH:-) Hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez May 27, 2015 at 12:18 PM LOL! Love your fun writes Jan, more so with the interesting and equally funny comments! HUgs! Kim Jan Allison May 27, 2015 at 2:03 PM The brilliant comments make writing so worthwhile Kim:-) Hugs Jan xx

Catherine Labeau May 27, 2015 at 5:08 AM do you put out or in when you put a new roll an all discussion as the are two schools ;+) love it Jan Allison May 27, 2015 at 7:14 AM in our house the loose end of the paper is at the back of the roll - each to their own ... as long as I have some that is the main thing!lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton May 27, 2015 at 3:05 AM I love your wicked sense of humour Jan hugs 7 Jan Allison May 27, 2015 at 7:13 AM Thanks Shadow:-) Hugs Jan xx

Vera Duggan May 26, 2015 at 11:54 PM This is brilliant Jan and you have said it to a tee, love it. SMail......Take care....... Vera. Jan Allison May 27, 2015 at 2:03 AM Thanks Vera - replied:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong May 26, 2015 at 11:39 PM This is so valid. I hate them too. I would rather just wipe my hands on my skirt. I enjoyed! Jan Allison May 27, 2015 at 2:03 AM ha ha ha Connie - I have never thought of that lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance May 26, 2015 at 6:05 PM Oh sheet! haha funny... thanks for the humor...hugs xx Jan Allison May 26, 2015 at 6:06 PM lol Thanks Cas:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich May 26, 2015 at 5:50 PM Reminds me of when my ESL students try to say the word Sheet but use the wrong pronunciation. Good one, Jan. Jan Allison May 26, 2015 at 5:54 PM lol Andrea:-) Hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. May 26, 2015 at 5:35 PM Funny stuff. I hate those dries too! :) Alexis Jan Allison May 26, 2015 at 5:54 PM Thanks Alexis:-) Hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith May 26, 2015 at 2:45 PM There are some good some bad...I like the Dyson ones.....It beats the big cloth roll they used to have at school. those were disastrous Jan Allison May 26, 2015 at 2:55 PM I hate them full stop but oh gosh i rember the ones you are talking about - they were disastrous:-( Hugs jan xx

Judy Konos May 26, 2015 at 2:44 PM So YOU are the one who removed the pooper scooper! Jan Allison May 26, 2015 at 2:54 PM LOL loo paper maybe - have to be honest I always carry some spare in my pocket these days lol - they have these horrendous loo roll dispensers at work where the paper is on a roll and is threaded through a tiny hole - it is always malfunctioning - grrrr don't get me started! :-) hugs jan xx

Catherine Labeau May 26, 2015 at 2:36 PM I am here with you nothing like a roll of paper as the almanack in out house didn't do his job Jan Allison May 26, 2015 at 2:51 PM Thanks Catherine:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus May 26, 2015 at 2:24 PM Hi Jan...you're not the only one who hates those machines!! They think they're being funny, but I'm not amused (by them); good thing you provide us with real humour, instead:) Hugs // paul Jan Allison May 26, 2015 at 2:35 PM I cant see the point of them when you have to revert to toilet paper to get them really dry! Hugs Jan xx

Kim Merryman May 26, 2015 at 1:53 PM Ha! Ha! I hate those driers too. Nice humorous write, Jan! Love, Kim Jan Allison May 26, 2015 at 1:56 PM They are useless Kim! Hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen May 26, 2015 at 1:52 PM - Yes, it is something "shit"...... both parts :))(7) - Well written, Jan ! - hugs // Anne-Lise Jan Allison May 26, 2015 at 1:55 PM ha ha ha Anne Lise:-) Hugs Jan xx