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Last Of The Summer...

Reminisce about days gone by in the job.How it used to be what you miss and how things have changed.This is an open forum.
Ogg
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Joined: 02 Jun 2007, 13:40
Gender: Male
Location: Cornwall

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Post by Ogg »

Is it sad to admit to enjoying reading the numerous posts here?
I don't know about the 'good old days' having only ten years service myself but a new recruit was surprised at some of my fondest recollections.
Anyone remember when we used to be given blue fingerless gloves to help combat the harsh winter? I'm sure I still have a mug or two and a complimentary pen somewhere :) Do you remember we when we used to begin delivery at 7am but it could be so dark that the little red torches (that clipped onto your coat) were a godsend? Second deliveries on a bloody pushbike, two and half hour walks with maybe three packets per bag... :)
k979aaa
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Joined: 03 Sep 2007, 19:14
Gender: Male
Location: THE NORTH

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Post by k979aaa »

I would hang on to that torch if i were you we may well need them for the late evening delivery spec royalmail have envisaged for us all in the near future!.
norbert
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Joined: 15 Jan 2008, 01:46

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Post by norbert »

k979aaa wrote:I would hang on to that torch if i were you we may well need them for the late evening delivery spec royalmail have envisaged for us all in the near future!.
talk of a PT Evenings Mum's army from a propaganda plant on the fluffy site's partner site at one time -cynical managed decline of a once proud service . :evil/mad :arrrghhh :oops:
LDV 350
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Joined: 04 Oct 2007, 18:47
Location: hiding behind my couch

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Post by LDV 350 »

We still get issued the blue fingerless gloves in northern Scotland, ten year man myself, like yourself seen/experienced a lot of upheaval