Dress Code

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bob lehner — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 10:15:32 GMT

[quote user="Martin Atkinson"] It does of course help if you wipe your arse properly and wash regularly![/quote]

YUK - this is all getting extremely distasteful Do we really need to know about Dr Atkinson's bottom hygiene ? I think Mr Guthrie should pull the plug at this point.

Never heard of Merino underpants - but I have this vision of Dr A's...

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Martin Atkinson — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 20:45:06 GMT

[quote user="Gillian Mostyn"]

I was thinking the exact same thing Joyce. But seeing as Martin works 100 hour weeks while running the country, winning the T de F and writing best selling novels, something as basic as changing and washing your underwear does seem rather, er, menial.

[/quote]Got it in one. Only the book hasn't sold that well unfortunately and it was Chris Froome who won the TdF. Still you missed off refereeing Arsenal v Sunderland this afternoon!

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Gillian Mostyn — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 20:24:49 GMT

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Joyce Whitehead — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 20:19:52 GMT

[quote user="Martin Atkinson"] Of course another consideration is that Mrs A believes that a 30 degree wash instruction means its OK at 40 - after all its only another 10. This means that I have some rather small erm...smalls with properties closer to those you describe than Gilian's description! At £30 a pop for pants and double for T shirts I'd rather risk people moving away from me on the bus than bankruptcy.

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You do know there is a simple answer Martin - wash your own smalls....

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Gina Dungworth — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 20:01:16 GMT

[quote user="Wren"]

I would like to amend my previous answer. Currently head to toe waterproofs, snorkel, flippers and a scowl.

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I know that feeling. The mud is deeper than my boots in places on the land where I graze my beasties. I stood Albert the hinny on the one concreted area for his vaccination the other week, but felt very guilty about how much of a hike there was from the non-waterlogged part of the lane to where we were. At least the let-up in the rain continued until after we'd finished.

As for my workwear, I'm in an office, but have to cross the warehouse to get between our section and the marketing department. So it's sensible footwear (generally 8-hole DMs) and a smart-casual dress code (though I'm less casual than some of my co-workers): chinos, smart trousers or a long skirt with a shirt, blouse or jumper. We do seem to go in for a fair number of charity dress-up/dress-down days as well.

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Martin Atkinson — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 17:55:19 GMT

[quote user="Stephen Courtney"]Unless 'm completely barking up the wrong tree and it's actually some sort of cyclist high tech paraphernalia that converts Martin's exudations, emanations and exfoliations into rainbows and highly effective pheremones?[/quote]You are and you're right as Gilian has eloquently described. Among my other perfections I hardly sweat and certainly don't smell so while most people's underwear would walk itself to a washing machine after a couple of days mine is still good at the end of the week but there is a limit even for me! Of course another consideration is that Mrs A believes that a 30 degree wash instruction means its OK at 40 - after all its only another 10. This means that I have some rather small erm...smalls with properties closer to those you describe than Gilian's description! At £30 a pop for pants and double for T shirts I'd rather risk people moving away from me on the bus than bankruptcy.

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Gillian Mostyn — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 15:02:55 GMT

The type of merino Martin is referring to is very good, soft, wicking, anti-odour base layers that is really comfortable and highly effective for being both comfortable and functional while undertaking sport. It is brilliant if you haven't got frequent access to new clothes, such as hiking, camping etc.

Doesn't excuse anyone living in a house with a washing machine from changing their underwear every day. A week? Urgh!

Just because you don't stink, doesn't mean you should!

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Stephen Courtney — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 09:20:05 GMT

'Merino' brings to mind itchy, scratchy nasty prickly stuff that wouldn't sit well upon my fundamentals. In addition I am pretty sure it's sweaty stuff.

Unless 'm completely barking up the wrong tree and it's actually some sort of cyclist high tech paraphernalia that converts Martin's exudations, emanations and exfoliations into rainbows and highly effective pheremones?

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Martin Atkinson — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 10:39:26 GMT

[quote user="Mark Hedberg"]And, after a week, bulletproof[/quote]Ye of little faith. It does of course help if you wipe your arse properly and wash regularly!

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Mark Hedberg — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 10:14:22 GMT

[quote user="Martin Atkinson"]

Clearly you have never used Merino underwear - try it, it is a revelation.

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And, after a week, bulletproof. :p

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Martin Atkinson — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 10:09:38 GMT

[quote user="Anthony Dennison"]Perhaps you should alter the quote under your post to say that only THREE things are infinite, the universe, human stupidity, and Martin Atkinsons ego...[/quote]It was a recollection of an actual event triggered by the mention of wearing stethoscopes, nothing to do with my ego (although admittedly I am so vain I think I am the one Carly Simon's song is about) - has nothing like that ever happened to you?

[quote user="Stephen Courtney"]Or his underwear which apparently is changed weekly, whether he needs to or not. [/quote]Clearly you have never used Merino underwear - try it, it is a revelation.

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Stephen Courtney — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 20:36:10 GMT

Or his underwear which apparently is changed weekly, whether he needs to or not.

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Anthony Dennison — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:35:58 GMT

[quote user="Martin Atkinson"]I pulled a client once when I was a 26 year old assistant because of my stethoscope round my neck getting caught on the table. She thought it was cute so she chatted me up.[/quote]

Perhaps you should alter the quote under your post to say that only THREE things are infinite, the universe, human stupidity, and Martin Atkinsons ego...

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Martin Atkinson — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:10:15 GMT

[quote user="patrick murphy"]

..still have yet to hear about that compulsory , essential item, the stethoscope around the neck. [/quote]I pulled a client once when I was a 26 year old assistant because of my stethoscope round my neck getting caught on the table. She thought it was cute so she chatted me up.

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patrick murphy — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 15:34:04 GMT

yes, sparked a really lively discussion, and not too contentious. still have yet to hear about that compulsory , essential item, the stethoscope around the neck. one of my nurses spotted someone at the plaza in scrubs (branded), scruffy, smoking a ciggie, with her auscultation device drooped about her neck!. great image. on? what about name tags?

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Martin Atkinson — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:19:00 GMT

[quote user="Mark Hedberg"] ...the room my clothes are in is called my bedroom.[/quote]The room my clothes are in is called the wife's bedroom (her snoring and tossing and turning outweighed any romantic consideration a long time ago) so I wear the same clothes as the previous day apart from socks - I try to remember to get a fresh pair out the previous evening to avoid creeping into the room in the dark to raid the sock drawer and tripping over the vacuum cleaner I'm convinced she leaves out as a trap!! Sounds disgustingbut merino underwear lasts all week without betting un-serviceable - well worth the investment.

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Anthony Dennison — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:10:26 GMT

[quote user="David Mills"]

[quote user="Anthony Dennison"]in the room my clothes are in[/quote]

You have a walk-in wardrobe? Very Sex and the City.

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No. My fiance has so many clothes all storage is dedicated to her clothes, except the spare room where I have a single chest of drawers with everything in. So I get changed in there.

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Mark Hedberg — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 10:20:40 GMT

[quote user="David Mills"]

[quote user="Anthony Dennison"]in the room my clothes are in[/quote]

You have a walk-in wardrobe? Very Sex and the City.

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Impressive, the room my clothes are in is called my bedroom. (What can I say, I don't exactly live in a palace, ok?)

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David Mills — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 10:14:49 GMT

[quote user="Anthony Dennison"]in the room my clothes are in[/quote]

You have a walk-in wardrobe? Very Sex and the City.

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Anthony Dennison — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 09:46:22 GMT

[quote user="Stephen Courtney"]All my work clothes are a variation on the theme, which eliminates decision making in the early mornings. I am not a morning person.[/quote]

With you on this one. It also doesn't help the lightbulb in the room my clothes are in went out over christmas and I haven't bothered to replace it yet (I'm also lazy as well as not a morning person) so I am actually getting dressed in the dark too. Hurry up lighter mornings.

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Wren — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 08:39:08 GMT

[quote user="Wren"]

Ambulatory equine practice - dark cords or jeans (but never blue denim, unless at weekends and it's what I already had on when called out), shirt or polo shirt and fairly smart fleece (plain single colour, half zip) and usually bodywarmer or jacket. Short leather boots or wellies. We definitely need to look into some branded stuff, it's been on the 'to do' list for years, and I'm always the only unbranded one at CPD!

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I would like to amend my previous answer. Currently head to toe waterproofs, snorkel, flippers and a scowl.

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Stephen Courtney — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:14:27 GMT

Totally agree - my 'uniform' is comprised of chinos, plain black lace ups from Hotter ( nicely cushioned and comfy) and short sleeved white shirts. I don't wear tunics, scrubs or white coats. I also don't wear a name badge as my name is on the door.

All my work clothes are a variation on the theme, which eliminates decision making in the early mornings. I am not a morning person.

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Mark Hedberg — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 09:30:56 GMT

[quote user="Clare Tapsfield-Wright"]

One of our new grads grew a beard to look older

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I had a fine walrus mustache, otherwise I looked about 16!

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grumpyoldman — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 23:59:38 GMT

[quote user="Nhombokisheni"].do it often enough and it becomes the norm......nobody notices and nobody cares as long as you are comfortable and work ready!!!!!![/quote]

Come to think of it ,sounds like my wardrobe a bit , although occasionally your surprised when those sleeveless pullovers you bought and replaced every few years suddenly ,after years of scorn become sought after fashion accessories by the offspring.

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Nhombokisheni — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 19:58:57 GMT

Frankly, comfort and freedom count more.....always dress for the worst case scenario....one vet I knew just bought himself several, I mean several sets of the same clothes for farm work......Brown corduroy trousers, t-shirts, v-necks and jackets, steel toe capped boots, and woollen hats. Dressed the same everyday for donkey years.....he called it the psychology of communication.....do it often enough and it becomes the norm......nobody notices and nobody cares as long as you are comfortable and work ready!!!!!!