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Waiting On a Tradesman

I'm waiting on a tradesman I've been waiting now for months The place is falling down around me While I'm down in the dumps The plumbings making noises The lightings on the blink Can someone fix the cupboards And replace the laundry sink Please fluff up the insulation A paint job wouldn't go amiss All of this I can't do myself Because my skill set is remiss My job is pushing pen and paper And its only now I realise That in hindsight my career choice Was perhaps somewhat unwise I could be making the big bucks And raking in lots of dough - Oh, if only l'd been a tradesmen I wouldn't have this tale of woe!

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Date: 12/17/2022 9:55:00 PM
A wonderful poem Julie. My hubby was a tradie and quite honestly, for love or money couldn't get him to work on OUR house, when he came home from work. All the best for Chrstmas .. Wendy from au.
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Julie Draper
Date: 12/17/2022 11:27:00 PM
Thanks Wendy :) I know exactly what you mean, my partner is a tradie too! Merry Christmas to you :)
Date: 10/12/2022 11:56:00 AM
Ah, but check out all the tradesmen declaring bankruptcy! Enjoyed your poem! Aloha!
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Julie Draper
Date: 10/12/2022 12:01:00 PM
Can't get them for love nor money in NZ! Thanks Rico :)

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