MEN AT WORK by sangwann

MEN AT WORK

Took this shot while on an early morning walk from Ghammar to Ghasri in Gozo and back while the ladies were preparing themselves for us all to go out for the morning.

There is a saying among the older generations in Malta, coming from colonial times. The saying goes like this: “If an egg (common hen’s egg) were to have two handles, Englishmen would opt for two persons to carry it – one for each handle ( and this to share the weight and avoid stress).” I think this group have learnt have learnt the lesson, haha.

Thank you very much for looking and for your lovely comments on yesterday’s picture.
gosh these are big bricks, they must be very heavy! Love your quote. Love the selective colouring Dione
July 11th, 2013  
Haha awesome capture of the workers Dione.
July 11th, 2013  
All workmen seem to understand how to share the burden, or was it bourbon :) nice capture
July 11th, 2013  
Looks like one job has been shared many ways, helps keep the unemployed numbers down
July 11th, 2013  
Very nice photo.
July 11th, 2013  
Brilliant processing and very funny narrative
July 11th, 2013  
This is such a brilliant shot Dione. Love how you've processed it.
July 11th, 2013  
well, better than when you have one worker and several watchers.
July 11th, 2013  
Love this! Beautifully done.
July 11th, 2013  
Great catch
July 11th, 2013  
Nice fine. I think you may be right about the saying being rue for this group.
July 11th, 2013  
Cool candid/ editing- & funny narrative :)
July 11th, 2013  
Quite a different way as that we build our houses now.
Bricks have different measures in our country depending on what part and time. Thanks for the info of you houses buildings
July 11th, 2013  
Wonderful and great quote. This morning, I observed 4 guys in front of the newly remodeled federal building, 4 guys mind you...2 to work on installing a sign about parking limitations, and 2 to supervise them.
July 11th, 2013  
Cool
July 11th, 2013  
lol If this was a road crew in America, most of the men would be standing there while one man was working!! Nice candid.
July 12th, 2013  
That looks like a lot of hard work ahead of them
July 12th, 2013  
Great shot for SC.
July 12th, 2013  
Lol! Well spotted and caught. Fun caption too.
July 12th, 2013  
lol.... love the story. Great shot here Dione
July 12th, 2013  
JP
good one! I remember these guys - a whole party just to repair such a small wall! :)
August 3rd, 2013  
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