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What colour shorts
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paulf0203
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What colour shorts
Can anyone advise me as to what colour our shorts have to be or can they be any colour?
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bustedflush
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Re: What colour shorts
paulf0203 wrote:Can anyone advise me as to what colour our shorts have to be or can they be any colour?
You are supposed to wear those provided, which will be the standard RM kit colour. Same for any other piece of uniform. If you have none, order them. Some DIMs get shitty if you don't wear approved kit, plus if you ever have an accident it will be used against you, as it's a question on the ERICA form concerning approved clothing and safety gear.
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doorstepped
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- Location: Somewhere west of London
Re: What colour shorts
I have always worn black cargo shorts.
the RM ones are so long they only just let your ankles get some air.
the RM ones are so long they only just let your ankles get some air.
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Straight4ward
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Re: What colour shorts
Black by all means - - - - - - but I don't think these would be a good idea.doorstepped wrote:I have always worn black cargo shorts.
"Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway."
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GT85
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- Location: ASDO
Re: What colour shorts
I've seen a postie who has shortened his shorts, thankfully not quite to daisy duke length, but still looks a bit odd. Only has half depth pockets now as well 
We're all here because we're not all there
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cobberwebb
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Re: What colour shorts
I had to start wearing my own grey ones, cause they wouldn't give me a new pair as I have lost weight. 
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datasaint
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Re: What colour shorts
I wear these. Well worth the price. Zip pockets keeps your phone save. Tough but lightweight material. Looks smarter than the boring grey RM shorts.

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HELIKON-URBAN ... 3f274a2202" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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paulf0203
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Re: What colour shorts
As I'm 6ft 5ins I find them a bit short and don't cover my knock knees!doorstepped wrote:I have always worn black cargo shorts.
the RM ones are so long they only just let your ankles get some air.
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korky
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Re: What colour shorts
reminded me of when i 1st started, warm spring leading to a hot summer, i used to wear anything having no uniform, 2 women stood giggling behind be, 1 says to me "what happens if it rains"
i said i'd get wet like the rest of us, she replied "well we can see your bum through them shorts already!"
i'd dare not turn around
i said i'd get wet like the rest of us, she replied "well we can see your bum through them shorts already!"
i'd dare not turn around
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paul1231
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Re: What colour shorts
korky wrote:reminded me of when i 1st started, warm spring leading to a hot summer, i used to wear anything having no uniform, 2 women stood giggling behind be, 1 says to me "what happens if it rains"
i said i'd get wet like the rest of us, she replied "well we can see your bum through them shorts already!"
i'd dare not turn around
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RedBagMan
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- Location: Behind the lens
Re: What colour shorts
Visions of an AOD and Management pull this stunt ...

"We're under model" - oh no we're not - stick your lapse elsewhere ...
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Dumpys Rusty Nuts
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Re: What colour shorts
yes, I don't tend to wear shorts. I prefer the pink see through speedo,s. I find it a major talking point in the southern county village I deliver to. I am thinking of putting a harassment case in against mrs smith at no 69 Oral Lane. Every time I mince down her drive she shouts rude things like, " PUT IT IN MY BOX NEXT TIME and ,SLAM MY BACK GATES TILL THEY ARE SHUT. 
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thecyclingexpostie
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Re: What colour shorts
someone in the do i used to work from used to wear england football shorts and seemed to get away with it… 
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5plusbonusball
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- Location: up north of watford
Re: What colour shorts
Just don't wear your speedos ! but the girls should use bikini bottoms! 
Why are lino's paid full-time ??