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Why is one sock missing when I open my washing machine? I’m totally bewildered, it's the strangest thing I've ever seen! I must have a gremlin that eats one sock from every pair So I’m resigned to wearing odd socks, it’s really so unfair! Unanswered Questions Contest Sponsored by Juli-Michelle 12-15-17

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/5/2018 7:00:00 PM

Belated congrats on this gold medal winner, Jan. I've finally gotten smart and buy multiple pairs of identical socks for both my husband and I... and kudos to me... I learned to do the same with earrings now.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/5/2018 7:01:00 PM

You are very wise Line!!!:-hugs jan xx

John Gondolf

Date: 2/2/2018 8:31:00 AM

Back to say congrats on your win. John

Jan Allison
Date: 2/2/2018 9:40:00 AM

Many thanks John I am delighted jul-Michelle enjoyed my poem:-) hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/1/2018 9:27:00 AM

A great choice for top placement. Hugs Rick.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/1/2018 12:30:00 PM

Thanks so much Rick I am delighted Juli-michelle liked the poem I wonder if she can relate to this enigma!:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/31/2018 3:58:00 PM

Love your humor as always, my friend. a big congrats for your top placement!!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/31/2018 4:04:00 PM

Thanks so much Andrea I wonder if Juli-Michelle could relate to it hence the high placement:-) hugs Jan xx

Anisha Dutta

Date: 1/30/2018 8:54:00 AM

EXCELLENT JAN. It is an eternal unanswerable question to me also. Where one sock from each pair can hide itself? Congrats to win top. Love

Jan Allison
Date: 1/30/2018 10:20:00 AM

Thanks so much Anisha it is a conundrum:-) I'm so glad Juli-Michelle could relate to the subject as it baffles so many people it is obviously a problem across the world lol !:-) hugs jan

John Lawless

Date: 1/30/2018 6:44:00 AM

Jan, if anyone asks why just tell them...."I have another pair just like this at home."

Jan Allison
Date: 1/30/2018 7:20:00 AM

Excellent reply john:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/29/2018 6:42:00 PM

Love this poem, Jan! This happens to me all the time! I now safety-pin them together and that solved it. Nicely done, and congratulations on your stand-alone First Place win! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 1/30/2018 7:19:00 AM

Thanks so much Sandra :-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 1/29/2018 4:07:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your win :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2018 4:15:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Mick Talbot

Date: 1/29/2018 3:52:00 PM

Haha, I have few unmatched pairs too, A well worthy winner, congratulations Jan... hugs.... Mick

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2018 3:53:00 PM

Thanks so much Mick I think it is a poem many can relate to:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/29/2018 3:49:00 PM

A little “odd” LOL! Love your sock poem! Congrats on top win!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2018 3:51:00 PM

Thanks Kim i am delighted with my top spot:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett

Date: 1/29/2018 2:30:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Jan, brilliant. :))

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2018 2:35:00 PM

Thanks so much Roy:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 1/29/2018 2:08:00 PM

Congrats on your TOP win!! Great poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2018 2:10:00 PM

Thanks Dale I'm delighted to place so well:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 1/29/2018 2:01:00 PM

Congrats on your win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2018 2:04:00 PM

Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/29/2018 1:38:00 PM

Brilliant Jan, well done. I used to have the same problem but I've now got one of them little net bags and to this day have never lost a sock. Regards Tom P.S. I've been told they are also gremlin proof.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2018 1:57:00 PM

ah ha you have solved the problem single handed Tom Bravo you never have to suffer the sock monster again:-) hugs jan xx

Mark Peterson

Date: 12/22/2017 12:43:00 AM

What splendid fun. I believe the mystery has been solved, however. Close-up pictures from NASA's Cassini mission have revealed that Saturn's rings are made of missing socks.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/22/2017 4:28:00 AM

ha ha ha Mark that is a superb answer and really made me giggle:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 12/20/2017 11:16:00 PM

the mystery of the day, Jan, it's so funny because I pick at my granddaughter that she must me color blind, she always mixes her sock not to match ... she is so funny she says she likes them that way...

Jan Allison
Date: 12/21/2017 9:21:00 AM

I am dumbfounded where the socks go to Eve but they do seem to go missing!:-( hugs jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/19/2017 9:27:00 AM

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS GOING TO DO - THE SOCK THING, But I got the impression they had to be serious writes. I also considered men's wayward hairs on brows, from nose and earlobes while head bald. So many funny ones to choose from. I enjoyed this, I mean, it was my idea. All the best all the days ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2017 9:34:00 AM

Lol you know me for taking notice of contests rules - I don't think I've placed with this sponsor and to me missing socks is VERY serious my toes get cold especially since I had to bin my penguin socks lol lol:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 12/17/2017 4:48:00 AM

I forgot to mention what I do with socks BEFORE putting them into the wash. I pin them together with safety pins. It works!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/17/2017 1:32:00 PM

Ok clever clogs you have the perfect solution!!!:-) hugs jan xx

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 12/16/2017 11:22:00 AM

Guess we all lose a sock or two in that washing machine. It found something to cuddle up with. ha ha. love phyl

Jan Allison
Date: 12/16/2017 12:05:00 PM

lol love that thought Phyllis:-) hugs jan xx

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 12/16/2017 8:16:00 AM

I cannot agree with you more on this unanswered question. I'd like to think its because women know how to "knock the socks" off their men and vise versa.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/16/2017 12:04:00 PM

ha ha ha great answer Rhoda:-) hugs jan xx

Viv Wigley

Date: 12/15/2017 11:20:00 PM

Somewhere out there, Jan, is a sock with a glove in it x

Jan Allison
Date: 12/16/2017 1:47:00 AM

ha ha ha Yes its it's beige leather with a penguin sock it is mine Lol ... Oh I do miss my leather original gloves I purchased them on a trip to Dublin with my parents and the gloves have sentimental value and I also vivid memories as Tony Blair was there on a book signing and there was almost a riot in the streets which were cordoned off and mum and I had to retreat hastily and had to go out shopping later!:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/15/2017 4:08:00 PM

Lol! For some reason I thought I was the only one that had this problem. Great humor like always. I wish the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 12/15/2017 4:19:00 PM

We need to come up with a solution Alexis makes me glad to know there are many of us who suffer from this phenomena:-) hugs jan xx

Barry Stebbings

Date: 12/15/2017 2:01:00 PM

The answer is, Jan, to buy two pairs of the same type but only put three of them in the machine at the same time. Then you will always have a matching pair. LOL. // Barry

Jan Allison
Date: 12/15/2017 2:07:00 PM

BRILLIANT Barry, you have cracked the enigma lol:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/15/2017 1:29:00 PM

- Washing machines love socks ... a hungry animal :) - Luck in the contest, Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/15/2017 1:40:00 PM

Thanks Anne Lise:-)I need to starve my machine then!!!:-) hugs jan xx

John Gondolf

Date: 12/15/2017 12:59:00 PM

Jan, you don't know how many times I've asked the same question, haha. A great, humorous couplet. Best of luck. John

Jan Allison
Date: 12/15/2017 1:16:00 PM

I am glad it's not just me it happens too!:-) hugs jan xx