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G'day ,
When I was working on a station most of us had a nickname... Longfella (he was tall), Hank (Quilty), Woody (Allen), Tiny (Yes, he was big), Turtle (It's a long story), Rambo (Big knife on his belt) and Burner (tanned easily)... I was lucky, I liked wearing cheap 'Servo Sunny' aviator sunglasses, so I copped 'Mav' as in Maverick...
The art of the nickname. Whether you're a ringer, chopper pilot, cook, truck driver - or even the boss, chances are you've either got a nickname or you've given one to someone else.
I recently asked the RFTTE community to share the best (and worst) nicknames they've come across, and there were plenty!
Nicknames are almost always given with affection (well, mostly), and they're a testament to the colourful characters you'll meet on a station; always when working on a station... bring your sense of humour.
Here are a few cheeky one's, the kind that stick around just long enough to give everyone a laugh...
Wheelbarrow - Only works when pushed
2 Stroke - Hard to start, and always smoking
Magpie - Always on the top rail squawking
Spark Plug - No vehicle could leave the station without them in it
Crime - As in 'Crime doesn't pay' (i.e.won't shout at the pub!)
Blister - Turns up after the work is done
Sensor Light - Only works when someone walks past
Kit Kat - Always on a break
E.T. - Always wants to go home
Muffler - Always exhausted
Pot Hole - Always in the road
And if you do come up with one for a mate, be kind!
Hooroo for now,
Simon
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