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Why are some digger drivers unkempt looking?

22 replies

Rhubarb · 29/01/2008 21:35

There really is no need! They should be made to smarten up - after all we have to look at their scruffy, oil-stained clothes as they dig the middle of the road. It can put you right off!

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2shoes · 29/01/2008 21:36

don't get me started.. have you seen their hair

Rhubarb · 29/01/2008 21:37

These polish drivers are always smartly dressed.

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SugaryBits · 29/01/2008 21:39

My Dh drives a digger so I am very offended by this thread. He is very unkempt and has no lovely hair.

tamarto · 29/01/2008 21:40

Yes Rhubarb it's just our lot who aren't

Quattrocento · 29/01/2008 21:41

Not diggers too!

Rhubarb · 29/01/2008 21:42

They really should make an effort when they are out and about in public. There is no excuse for trousers held up with string in this day and age.

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SugaryBits · 29/01/2008 21:43

LOL Dh has also been known to use bailing twine in the absence of a belt! Oh the shame.

2shoes · 29/01/2008 21:44

oh of cause blame the poor old brits..

Rhubarb · 29/01/2008 21:47

These Polish and Turkish drivers are always respectful and very neat and tidy in their appearance! Whereas the Brits wear scruffy jumpers with holes in, too-short trousers held up with string, lanky greasy baseball caps, fag hanging out of their mouths and a copy of The Sun on the dashboard. Disgraceful!

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StripeyMamaSpanx · 29/01/2008 21:49

And they have the audacity to wolfwhistle at me!!

The decently turned out Polish ones who I wouldn't kick out of bed are far too polite.

2shoes · 29/01/2008 21:50

now your just being annoying rhubarb

Rhubarb · 29/01/2008 21:51

Shall I tell you what dh does for a living then?

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S1ur · 29/01/2008 21:53

No no, our Yorkshire digger drivers always wear tails and bow-tie to work

You are clearly all southern scruffs

2shoes · 29/01/2008 21:53

i know what he does:i I stalk you and have done for a couple of years... i remeber you had loads of cheese once.
not telling you what dh does otherwise you will start a thread.

Rhubarb · 29/01/2008 21:54

2shoes - your memory is far far too good!

That cheese fiasco scarred me! For the record, that doesn't describe dh at all, but lots of other digger drivers just let the side down.

Now then 2shoes - spill.

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2shoes · 29/01/2008 21:59

well seeing as he is out of work at the moment(why the comment about brits annoyed me) i don't have too(and if custy tells you i will pull her hair|)

Rhubarb · 29/01/2008 22:00

Custy tells me everything!

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2shoes · 29/01/2008 22:03

she won't cos i will pull her hair and not lend her my lighter

Rhubarb · 29/01/2008 22:04

I'll send her a lighter and if you pull her hair she'll just give you a Glaswegian kiss!

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2shoes · 29/01/2008 22:06

pmsl

S1ur · 29/01/2008 22:17

For the panicked mners who are now looking desperately for the hidden cameras

you?re not alone

at all?

arrgh!

the only truly obnoxious OP

Rhubarb · 29/01/2008 22:18

wrong one slur!

This is strictly blue collar.

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