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[mackem 31,168]

@mel b just thought of you,heavy snow drop today,almost a whiteout earlier with the wind whipping it up,one collector running behind the bin van,he earned his money today.

[mel b 4,642]

18 minutes ago, mackem said:

@mel b just thought of you,heavy snow drop today,almost a whiteout earlier with the wind whipping it up,one collector running behind the bin van,he earned his money today.

f**k me mack. He'll be earning his corn today . We used to work in it in the old days , before it was wheelie bins.

Do those lads earn decent money out there ?.

[mackem 31,168]

5 minutes ago, mel b said:

f**k me mack. He'll be earning his corn today . We used to work in it in the old days , before it was wheelie bins.

Do those lads earn decent money out there ?.

I don’t know how much they earn mate but one loader and one driver,tell your lads to never complain again,mind you it is only about -15? so not that cold.

[mel b 4,642]

6 minutes ago, mackem said:

I don’t know how much they earn mate but one loader and one driver,tell your lads to never complain again,mind you it is only about -15? so not that cold.

I don't think any councils in this country do it like that any more mack . Having said that , we've been collecting Christmas refuse today . My lads have been loading bins , plus taking a handful of bin bags from most houses. 

They weren't happy bunnies at all . because they're agency , they didn't get paid when we didn't work last friday( because of the snow),  but they've been expected to do , today's work , and last Fridays work , even though they lost a days wages.

[Bendigo 1,695]

Didn't get much work done today, set off and then noticed I had bald tyres so had to go and get 4 new ones fitted. Then it was home to pick up the dog and gun as id had an offer of an evening flight from @Blackmag.  

After driving to his chosen spot we stood talking in the corner of a field waiting for evening to come on he happened to mention that he'd seen signs of an otter. 10 minutes later I saw a patterdale terrier with a funny type of run that was coming right across the field towards us. I pointed it out as it dawned on us what it was. If we had been a few steps further back into the hedge it would of run straight into us. I'd just got my camera out and started filming when my young lab noticed it too 🫣. Photo doesn't do it justice. We got a really good look at it. 

By then I was absolutely made up and wasn't bothered if we even got a shot as it was a brilliant experience seeing it running so close in daylight. 

We got settled on a splash and I put a couple of cartridges in from the 'handful' Blackmag said I would need. Over a 45 minute period I shot my handful and a further box full that Blackmag kept throwing across at me!

Absolutely fantastic evening and I can't thank @Blackmag enough. I've done a lot of flighting over the years but tonight was something else. My head went a couple of times as there was so many ducks in the air coming from different directions. 

 

[Blackmag 6,625]

It was good having your company buddy and even better watching your young bitch work she's a credit to you and  your a decent shot as well the otter running at us was nice but watching your young bitch graft in something she's not use to beat it for me we will have to have a few more flights out wether there or other spots but I look forward to seeing your young bitch doing you proud again 

[WataWalloper 4,839]

Cracking couple a posts there, I remember it used be common place for threads to go up about folk on invites from other members,  glad it still happening 

[Blackmag 6,625]

50 minutes ago, WataWalloper said:

Cracking couple a posts there, I remember it used be common place for threads to go up about folk on invites from other members,  glad it still happening 

Yes that what it's all about don  I enjoyed watching his young bitch graft to be honest and him enjoying himself having a few shots 

Edited 5 hours ago by Blackmag