Swedes In Skirts

[boxtops]

Ha Ha Ha - I really like this - I heard it on the radio last night - good on 'em!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22828150

[emmie]

ludicrous, why can't they wear shorts, if they are smart and part of the uniform.

[boxtops]

well, exactly. I hope this spreads everywhere throughout the company - not that I particularly want to see our local bus drivers in mini-skirts, you get me - but Arriva run the bus service in Malta, it gets hot out there too!

[sandyRoe]

Somebody should tell them about culottes. Look a bit like a skirt but are really short trousers.

[boxtops]

Ah sandy, but they are not comfortable, IMO. I wore culottes when they were fashionable in my youth, there is a load of fabric between the legs which I found itchy and woolly.

[rockyracoon]

Lol, you stupid, do Arriva think they look better in skirts rather than shorts?

[boxtops]

Perhaps they'll become a tourist attraction :-)

[Mosaic]

I think the photo shows the look very well apart from the navy blue ankle socks. A nude sandal would extend the leg length better.

[emmie]

rocky exactly, they look worse in the skirts than nice smart shorts. Bonkers

[tonyav]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2338252/Male-train-drivers-Stockholm-wear-skirts-cool-shorts-ban.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Two of them in this link, mmmmmmm decisions decisions White socks or Black socks.

[emmie]

men wear them in hot countries, so can't see Arriva's problem.

[emmie]

horrible, why not no socks but nice sandals, instead of heavy boots or shoes. they do look daft don't they..

[boxtops]

Probably Elf and Safety, em, the clunky shoes are probably Toetectors.

[sandyRoe]

The Scottish seem to have missed an opportunity here. They should send a delegation to Stockholm to promote the advantages of kilts.

[AlwaysConfused]

absolutely great! Just passed on this info to a few people who are pee'd off that they cannot wear shorts during the hot weather. Will keep you updated of their rebellion!

[boxtops]

sandy http://www.scotweb.co.uk/tartan/Swedish-Ancient-Colours-/491528

[emmie]

he looks ok

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Bermuda_Police-1.JPG&imgrefurl=http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bermuda_Police-1.JPG&h=1360&w=2048&sz=592&tbnid=JgYDuxSiCqY6uM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=136&zoom=1&usg=__Lyhk6wVqReka2iH8YSa5HYoSi7c=&docid=eVziBP2jGb5-RM&sa=X&ei=ZDC0Uf-yJ8LG0QXproGYDQ&;ved=0CEwQ9QEwAA&dur=532

[rockyracoon]

I've just read my post back 'you stupid'! I'm sure this ipad is making up words I haven't typed, I obviously meant 'how stupid'.

Sorry boxy if it looked like I was calling you stupid, it seems I am! ;)

[boxtops]

LOL rocky, I thought you were talking to Arriva :-)

[DTCwordfan]

I'd wear a skirt - after all what is the difference been them and a kilt (and I am entitled to two - one without a sporran, being of Cornish and Manx extraction, the Manx one being sporran-less like the cat with no tail)

[emmie]

i'd pay good money to see that ^^