Fancy name for someone who digs holes for living.

There's currently a bunch of earth removal technicians digging up the pavement across the road from me. I think they're with the water company. Not only have they managed to remove a large section of earth but they've also punctured the gas pipe.

So now, in deepest winter we have no gas. No gas equals no heating. But at least we get £10 in compensation for our 3 days of walking around the house in gloves and scarves. Joy.

My computer gives off some heat, I guess, so it's not all bad.