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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

Date: 5/30/2015 2:25:00 AM

G'day Jan... this poem is certainly worth more than a giggle. Technology rarely beats hands on - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 5/30/2015 2:27:00 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

Date: 5/29/2015 6:35:00 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
Date: 5/29/2015 7:12:00 PM

ha ha ha you should write a poem with these clever lines:-) Hugs jan xx

Funom Makama

Date: 5/28/2015 10:04:00 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
Date: 5/28/2015 10:09:00 AM

Thanks so much Funom - these new driers are my pet hate! :-) Hugs jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/27/2015 7:33:00 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
Date: 5/28/2015 2:34:00 AM

Thanks Rhonda - sometimes new technology really isn't for the best:-( Hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/27/2015 2:58:00 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
Date: 5/27/2015 2:59:00 PM

I keep some with me all the time Sara! :-) Hugs Jan xx

Aiyah Torres

Date: 5/27/2015 2:39:00 PM

haha... you've mentioned all it's bad side so well... very well defined! :O) good job ,Jan ^_^

Jan Allison
Date: 5/27/2015 2:42:00 PM

Thanks so much for dropping by AiyaH:-) Hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez

Date: 5/27/2015 12:18:00 PM

LOL! Love your fun writes Jan, more so with the interesting and equally funny comments! HUgs! Kim

Jan Allison
Date: 5/27/2015 2:03:00 PM

The brilliant comments make writing so worthwhile Kim:-) Hugs Jan xx

Catherine Labeau

Date: 5/27/2015 5:08:00 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
Date: 5/27/2015 7:14:00 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

Date: 5/27/2015 3:05:00 AM

I love your wicked sense of humour Jan hugs 7

Jan Allison
Date: 5/27/2015 7:13:00 AM

Thanks Shadow:-) Hugs Jan xx

Vera Duggan

Date: 5/26/2015 11:54:00 PM

This is brilliant Jan and you have said it to a tee, love it. SMail......Take care....... Vera.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/27/2015 2:03:00 AM

Thanks Vera - replied:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/26/2015 11:39:00 PM

This is so valid. I hate them too. I would rather just wipe my hands on my skirt. I enjoyed!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/27/2015 2:03:00 AM

ha ha ha Connie - I have never thought of that lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance

Date: 5/26/2015 6:05:00 PM

Oh sheet! haha funny... thanks for the humor...hugs xx

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2015 6:06:00 PM

lol Thanks Cas:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/26/2015 5:50:00 PM

Reminds me of when my ESL students try to say the word Sheet but use the wrong pronunciation. Good one, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2015 5:54:00 PM

lol Andrea:-) Hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/26/2015 5:35:00 PM

Funny stuff. I hate those dries too! :) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2015 5:54:00 PM

Thanks Alexis:-) Hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 5/26/2015 2:45:00 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
Date: 5/26/2015 2:55:00 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

Date: 5/26/2015 2:44:00 PM

So YOU are the one who removed the pooper scooper!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2015 2:54:00 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

Date: 5/26/2015 2:36:00 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
Date: 5/26/2015 2:51:00 PM

Thanks Catherine:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 5/26/2015 2:24:00 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
Date: 5/26/2015 2:35:00 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

Date: 5/26/2015 1:53:00 PM

Ha! Ha! I hate those driers too. Nice humorous write, Jan! Love, Kim

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2015 1:56:00 PM

They are useless Kim! Hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/26/2015 1:52:00 PM

- Yes, it is something "shit"...... both parts :))(7) - Well written, Jan ! - hugs // Anne-Lise

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2015 1:55:00 PM

ha ha ha Anne Lise:-) Hugs Jan xx