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[reppy007]

ever notice the guys coming back to the shop,service center after a good long storm,well Ive been known to be about the muddiest guy around,wet an muddy,sure I sprayed off my rubber boots sometimes...........you never think about this,but even the custodian knows who brings that dirt and mud inside,that clean floor that he or she just cleaned is now pretty much muddy,they give you a funny stare.Some guys can work in the mud all day and come out clean,i couldnt. I cant count how many times Ive went into the supervisors,foremans ,or linemans room or office and heard someone say that they knew that Ive been there.Some guys just hate urd,I on the other hand dont even notice it,when it rains and you have lots of customer meters,it just means 3 or 4 days in the mud.............theres nothing like it,being all caked with mud.

[BigClive]

It's certainly surprising the amount of mud that can get caked in the treads of work boots. You do your best to clean it off and then leave a trail of dirt behind you anyway.

[Pootnaigle]

Years ago I worked with 2 guys that came to work in starched and pressed levis and shirts. At the end of the day they never broke a crease. But both of em were right in the thick of things all day long. I could look at a greasy pole n get dirty but those 2 could hump em all day long n never get a smudge.They could work right alongside of me in the mud and at days end they looked fresh as a daisy. One of em told me his wife made him do his own laundry n that was the secret.

[T-Man]

Years ago I worked with 2 guys that came to work in starched and pressed levis and shirts. At the end of the day they never broke a crease. But both of em were right in the thick of things all day long. I could look at a greasy pole n get dirty but those 2 could hump em all day long n never get a smudge.They could work right alongside of me in the mud and at days end they looked fresh as a daisy. One of em told me his wife made him do his own laundry n that was the secret.

They was probably positively charged and you was negatively charged. So the stuff is going stay away from them and stick to you Poot. Electrical theroy. . . . . LOL:nightmare:

[LostArt]

One of em told me his wife made him do his own laundry n that was the secret.

LOL! How true! :D Just the other night my husband mentioned for me to light somewhere. I went from coming inside the door from work to the bedroom for clothes to wash, then to the kitchen, then start cooking. Then it's folding clothes, putting another load on, etc. etc., etc. I told him, "If you had to do this stuff I know of three things right off the top of my head you would do different."

1. Wouldn't use all the pots and pans to cook with.
2. Wouldn't use two to three towels every day.
3. Take your boots and socks off outside.

He has gotten better with #3. He doesn't like sand on his bare feet. :D


It's true I don't get dirty at work. But, every now and again I am asked what is the black eye all about. I was told once, "I see you would rather fight than switch." Why you ask? From changing the toner on the copier. I've yet to change that without getting all that black powder all over me. I can paint a room and not have a drop of paint on me or anywhere else, but give me a simple task as changing the toner, and I have black smut all over me.

Yes T-Man, my husband comes home with mud on his pants legs. And those....what are they called? They are not spurs. It's those other sticky little things. Can't think of what they are called at the moment.

[reppy007]

Its actually funny how those guys can stay so clean,and its true,was there a section in apprentice school that I missed,on staying clean.........these Mr.Cleans are usually the ones that make a point of telling a foreman or sup. how much they have worked.........once we had to re-hab a pedestal that was in the water and mud,the headlineman stood 15 or twenty feet away........guess he thought he would be my fetcher and hand me the things that I needed....I informed him that it was his job and it might be best if he joined the fun ,if the job was going to get done,he quickly changed his mind.

[BigClive]

1. Wouldn't use all the pots and pans to cook with.
2. Wouldn't use two to three towels every day.
3. Take your boots and socks off outside.



Well as someone who is an EXPERT in solo life I can confirm that one handtowel will last a few days before needing washed, one microwaveable bowl (glass or plastic) is all you need for a whole meal. (You rinse it between courses). Shoes and boots off outside? I do check 'em before I come in and take them off if there's a lot of mud or stiff on them. Other than that, I'll get it with the vacuum if I'm expecting guests. :rolleyes:

[LostArt]

Well as someone who is an EXPERT in solo life I can confirm that one handtowel will last a few days before needing washed, one microwaveable bowl (glass or plastic) is all you need for a whole meal. (You rinse it between courses). Shoes and boots off outside? I do check 'em before I come in and take them off if there's a lot of mud or stiff on them. Other than that, I'll get it with the vacuum if I'm expecting guests. :rolleyes:

I still say you would make some woman a good husband Clive. :D


Me: "Where did this trash and sand come from? I just mopped the floor."

He looks at the floor like he is so surprised how it got there and says, "Uh, I have no idea dear. Are you SURE you mopped it?"

Me looking around him and trying to get by him. "Where ya going?" I look up and he is grinning.

Me: "I'm going for the mop."

Him: "I'll do it."

Me: "After I beat you over the head with it you can." He starts chuckling, but is right behind me.

I never can stay mad at that man long.....

[Pootnaigle]

Ummmmmmmmmm whuts the big deal? When I start eatin using my feet I will werry bout a lil dirt onna floor. Itz a rule that when the sink wont hold another pot, pan, plate, or bowl itz time to wash em.They wuz made to be used n use em i do.Need clean unnerware? turn em inside out n go fer a hole nudder week........ Housekeepin iz simpleful.

[LostArt]

Now I know you are full of it Poot. :D

[Pootnaigle]

Ummmmmmmmmm Moi?