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Timbo
Thoroughly Good Egg
Joined: 21 May 2004
Posts: 290
Location: Epsom England
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Lisa.C
I Like It Here
Joined: 03 Jul 2004
Posts: 75
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Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2004 4:26 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for this link Timbo, it's quite unbelievable, the shortages!
My Other half is a Chippie and we still don't have the points without a job offer....madness really, we could be there filling some gaps, instead we are waiting for the points to drop again 
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Timbo
Thoroughly Good Egg
Joined: 21 May 2004
Posts: 290
Location: Epsom England
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Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2004 5:02 am Post subject: |
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Lisa, where are you hoping to go to. I have very recently seen ads specifically for chippies in ChCh. Also saw a web site last night for a large Govt. accredited firm looking out for trades men who are willing to travel around nz and possibly oz. I will find it and Pm you the details if you want.
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jerjon
I'll Hang Around A Little
Joined: 28 Dec 2003
Posts: 10
Location: Mojave California USA
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Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2004 5:10 am Post subject: |
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| OK, just curious. I have seen the term "chippie" but am not sure what this means. I am American so my command of the English language is lacking! My partner is in the building trades, he is a cabinetmaker or joiner; so I am curious if he might be a chippie too! Thanks!! |
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Timbo
Thoroughly Good Egg
Joined: 21 May 2004
Posts: 290
Location: Epsom England
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Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2004 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Jerjon, you are married to a chippie. This is a term used to describe a carpenter here in the u.k.
You may also come across the following;
Spread=Plasterer
Brickie=Bricklayer
Sparks=Electrician
Con man=Plumber (only kidding ) |
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Lisa.C
I Like It Here
Joined: 03 Jul 2004
Posts: 75
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Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2004 7:45 am Post subject: |
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ROFL  Nice one Timbo  |
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Dave
Testing The Water
Joined: 19 Jul 2004
Posts: 4
Location: Kent
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Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2004 9:56 am Post subject: |
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OY!
That sharp intake of breath through the teeth takes years to perfect!
Not to mention LOOKING busy.
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