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All stories- Pumpy Asked Whether He Helps With The Clean Up Or Just Watches, Trade Confirms Supervising From The Cab Counts As Hard Labour
- Bloke Wrestles Power Trowel Across Fresh Slab In Gumboots Like It Owes Him Money, Leaves Footprints Everywhere And Calls It A Typical Day
- Bali Pump Crew Sets Up Under A Nest Of Power Lines And Asks Safety Who The Fuck That Is, Sydney Says Never Heard Of Her Either
- Harrisdale Pour Goes Three For Three And A Bloke In A Singlet Has Taken The Scorecard Personally, Sleeves Surgically Removed For The Occasion
- Local Linehands Launch Search For Labour Who Pulls A Screed Like This For Free On A Weekend, Own Apprentice Still Won't Hold A Broom
- Ginger Bloke In Tonga Jersey Stands Boots Wide On A Live Hose, Reads The Group Chat Tag Calling Him Tongan And Accepts It As Official Paperwork
- Old boy found out the hard way, he never really did still have it
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