Measure twice Cut yourself

I once worked with two carpenters
who could never agree on anything.  
One would measure the length
The other would intentionally cut it wrong.  
The end result was
they never accomplished anything
left their “problem” to be resolved
by those who replaced them.
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Tor Avatar
January 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Lol John sick they were...
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January 20, 2025 at 6:31 AM
I feel like I know them lol
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