Recent content by Swinhoe

I started off as a Labourer, 2in1 squad. Mixing for two quick fellas in there early 40's, hard graft for a 9 stone weakling. But built up some muscle on rendering jobs humping buckets up ladders then mixing all the gear. First go on a forklift that was sitting there was a dodgy moment but soon...

I started off as a Labourer, 2in1 squad. Mixing for two quick fellas in there early 40's, hard graft for a 9 stone weakling. But built up some muscle on rendering jobs humping buckets up ladders then mixing all the gear. First go on a forklift that was sitting there was a dodgy moment but soon...

No there won't be a forth generation spreader. He's getting "A stars for Biology and Science, and I told him to stay well away from building sites. The state of work available, and no work at all through the years didn't get my Dad or Grandad anywhere in life. And the dust hasn't been good for...

A mug be buggered lol. No thanks lol. I just got two massive pots for my 50th and there's no space in the cupboard. Reading about the Newcastle/Mackum thing made me laugh. I used to hate working south of the Tyne years ago. But had to do it as they were the ones that won contracts with cheap...

Cheers lads

Hi all, been reading all the good posts and it brought back a few memories. I'm a third generation Plasterer from Blyth in Northumberland. Grandfather 1930's to 80's and my Father 1955 to 1994. Dads in his late 70's and he taught me in the early 80's. I've seen some big changes in the trade and...