tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30034378.post315866627762683778..comments2023-06-05T09:22:52.912+01:00Comments on Please Don't Eat With Your Mouth Open: Saturday: It hitsPlease Don't Eat With Your Mouth Openhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09246896544080806179noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30034378.post-74367242661515153082010-03-01T21:58:11.766+00:002010-03-01T21:58:11.766+00:00I had hoped I could just leave your last comment a...I had hoped I could just leave your last comment and move on, but find I need to add a couple of things.<br />I'm sure you are miles away from Work cover issues. And performing unpaid work, in exchange for board and food, could be all above board and kosha. <br />I sell hardware to builders of commercial properties who have no idea of their legal obligations when it comes to health and safety, fire regulations, etc. with regard to the hardware they are fitting. <br />Equally, I doubt your travel insurance would cover you for an accident incurred while working/driving/riding in the polo man's employ. <br />I'm sure you will look back on this great experience with lots of great memories, I hope you are fully covered if there are god forbid any mishaps.<br />WoofxGrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364403796591955960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30034378.post-55068593988784792722010-03-01T07:19:39.447+00:002010-03-01T07:19:39.447+00:00Unbearable - Ah, I'll get a little bonus when ...Unbearable - Ah, I'll get a little bonus when I leave. I'm glad you're learning a little about this other sporting world...it's definitely all new to me, too!<br /><br />Grump - In all honesty, all that's a world away from what the point is of me being here. Workers rights and all that...the point is, I can leave when I want. I've got travel insurance to cover any bumps and bruises. It's really a very casual thing that despite the hard work, I wouldn't be doing if I didn't ultimately enjoy. Plus, it's only working illegally if I'm getting paid. Which I'm not. On a holiday visa, I'm allowed to work for my keep and food. It's all totally above board and safe.<br /><br />AFC - Glad my writing can get you to Australia even if a bank balance can't hehe :)<br /><br />Elaine - I know that part of it is me just getting used to hard work. And I do have such a laugh, meeting some great people and working with some cool blokes. It's all good. You're right that I'll look back on it fondly, I already look back on last weekend fondly! Ha!<br /><br />Ellie - Thanks! I will...<br /><br />Anon - Spot on. There's no obligation keeping me here, I can up and leave like many more backpackers before me probably have. This is the best experience I've had in Australia so far. <br /><br />Not twitter - Well, this weekend just gone was all about the five star accommodation again, so looks like I'm covered for another week on that front ;) And thanks for the comment translation. Those Japanese are a crazy old bunch.<br /><br />Perp - Daaaamn right my friend. The sex links might be pretty enlightening too, you know. I'll leave it up. Someone have a click and let me know.Please Don't Eat With Your Mouth Openhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246896544080806179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30034378.post-42001268145055057042010-02-28T18:21:52.181+00:002010-02-28T18:21:52.181+00:00This is the kind of thing that you'll look bac...This is the kind of thing that you'll look back at forever and cherish the experience.<br /><br />(The polo grooming rather than the obscure Japanese sex terms that is).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30034378.post-15281903094047103992010-02-28T12:56:11.550+00:002010-02-28T12:56:11.550+00:00Being that you're doing a travelling thing I t...Being that you're doing a travelling thing I think I'd only continue doing it if the ratio of 5 star opulence and treats to 16 hour daily slogs was better.<br /><br />Oh, and the Japanese comment is just a list of rude sexual terms. I expect your search hits from Japan will increase any time soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30034378.post-58412639282797010352010-02-27T23:47:33.161+00:002010-02-27T23:47:33.161+00:00Wages? Rights? Miss the point.
Don't get me...Wages? Rights? Miss the point. <br /><br />Don't get me wrong, we should all have them in everyday jobs, but this is something else, this is experience, that you've chosen and can walk out of whenever you like. Enjoy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30034378.post-44213969968746855802010-02-27T19:27:10.006+00:002010-02-27T19:27:10.006+00:00FANTASTIC! You had my heart pounding with the str...FANTASTIC! You had my heart pounding with the stress. Continue to enjoy it!Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130776138284979286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30034378.post-43082448699422789992010-02-26T11:04:33.736+00:002010-02-26T11:04:33.736+00:00Well it sounds like your polo man is certainly get...Well it sounds like your polo man is certainly getting his money's worth out of you! But like you say...what an experience. This kind of thing doesn't come along very often, and you'll cherish these memories forever, even if right now you may be bashing your head against the wall and wondering what the hell you're doing. You'll know when the right time is to turn your back on it, and when you do, you can walk away smiling, knowing you've been a part of something really ammazing.Elaine Denninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640829930815645105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30034378.post-94819078484092672010-02-25T10:41:18.767+00:002010-02-25T10:41:18.767+00:00I'm glad you're enjoying it again; it almo...I'm glad you're enjoying it again; it almost felt like I was there...AFC 30Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11008242104045918716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30034378.post-62808673684127244432010-02-24T23:27:10.697+00:002010-02-24T23:27:10.697+00:00Not to put too big a downer on your lovely post. ...Not to put too big a downer on your lovely post. But I would be looking into the work cover issues that must be of concern. If anything was to happen to you while you are working for the polo guy, and in Australia that can include travel to and from work, you will need to know that you would be looked after. <br />We have lots of people who come to Aus and work illegally, meaning they have very little redress if a problem arises. Even so they have been successful on occaision, taking the employer to court. <br />I was surprised to read in your last post that you are not paid, as in a wage, but you are expected to get up and work when asked. <br />Take care and be aware of your rights. <br />Woof xGrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364403796591955960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30034378.post-60238774631589083842010-02-24T13:01:33.131+00:002010-02-24T13:01:33.131+00:00Polo, like yacht racing, isn’t exactly a sport tha...Polo, like yacht racing, isn’t exactly a sport that I can relate to, get behind and support, but I *do* find these posts and peek into that world to be fascinating. I like the whole “dirty girl” imagery. It’s contrary to the scrubbed tarts I see preening about Manhattan.<br /><br />If you’re doing everything yourself, this might be a good time to hit them up for a raise.The Unbearable Banishmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704208968630911021noreply@blogger.com