Day one Tramworks - West maitland street

How could I have missed out on his outstanding specimen, Hammy the squareman !!! resplendent in his regalia.

So with a bit of a rush I headed off to a meeting at the Bush, which led to some more work over the next couple of weeks. collected RGB's motor and then into town, a bit later than I had expected. Into the car park, where last weeks activities were obviously just a flash in the pan - as nothing else has happened since.

BUT , trying to get in or out down the steps was sort of difficult as this totally inconsiderate van driver had parked right up to the top of the steps which meant you either had to swim for it or take a cut through the bushes. Twat.

Then , into the fray - day 1 of our roadworks outside the pub , and there he was , a picture of still life, sitting in the cab of his little digger, arms folded, not a care in the world and nothing to do - so there he sat for two and a quarter hours, true, and he even had a pal to stand beside him for an hour and a half before he was moved on. not sure what that little quiet spell cost in the way of hire and wages. His pal over at Haymarket was just sitting in his cab but having a wee birl round now and again to see what was going on.

then - we had the first hole in the road, what a carry on , dig a wee bit, then several bosses arrived to have a look!!! Along the road there were about eight at one time - but I suppose when they have no idea what is under ground they have to be cautious !! so currently being nine months behind schedule doubtless it will be longer and cost even more.

So while they sit on their bums and do nowt - getting paid, we have to send staff home and try to cut costs.

Biggest winners are Greg's The bakers with a constant trail along the street and the mobile phone companies, as our "workers" have lots of free time to call their friends, accountants, and no doubt investment brokers.

There is actually a Service Manager for this job - Steve, and I am sure he will be scunnered with all the complaints - no doubt being well compensated for putting up with all the hassle, along with his colleagues in the fancy coats and ear muffs