On 07/02/2015 19:44, Chris Hogg wrote:
Rather them than me; they
must have been absolutely frozen. I bet there wasn't a UK national
among them. Much warmer staying at home and watching TV, while drawing
the dole.

Ah - now there you would be wrong (although I can't guarantee that with
reference to the particular field you saw). My nephew and his
girlfriend travel around various parts of the SW at this time of year
doing the daffs

They do get very cold and ache a lot - but can make some reasonable
money as long as they are regular and know the right farms/farmers.

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regards andy