Lawrence Dunbar:
If you were a Geordie you were refered to as a Tramper, I dont know where the Roamer came from It wasnt a word used in my day as a driver that went where the work was, I used to leave on a Sunday loaded for the Smoke & loaded for anywhere with anything the kept me rolling & made me a few bob, & The gaffers I worked for in the 50/60s were pleased when the owld motor was making money for them, as well as me of course, How things have changed, no looking for a phone box to get a load Eh, Regards Larry.
Now ye suprise me Larry,the term “roamer” was definitely used over this side,same thing as “tramper” which was also a term used,while were on about long lost terminology have you ever heard of the term " being on the bench" ? ( not on the tools in the workshop either!),All the best for 2013 as well Larry ! Cheers Dennis.