Ah ha! Now we know its your fault Robert. Bad author 
David
These threads, and Robert’s books, show that the internet is a great aid to old lorry writing. The assumption that the publication and sharing of information, on forums like this, undermines the viability of “proper” books is surely debunked by Robert’s example- he has made loads of new mates, dug out mines of information and published three respected tomes, using a combination of internet research and old-fashioned shoe leather. I expect that the sales of the books have paid everyone involved a fair wage, despite some of the content appearing for free here. Anyone who slings mud at that should question their own value to the historic vehicle fraternity.
David Miller:
Ah ha! Now we know its your fault Robert. Bad authorDavid
Never mind, it’s hard to get excited about it when you are dealing with one person who is masquerading as five different people, using three separate monikas! Robert 
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anorak:
These threads, and Robert’s books, show that the internet is a great aid to old lorry writing. The assumption that the publication and sharing of information, on forums like this, undermines the viability of “proper” books is surely debunked by Robert’s example- he has made loads of new mates, dug out mines of information and published three respected tomes, using a combination of internet research and old-fashioned shoe leather. I expect that the sales of the books have paid everyone involved a fair wage, despite some of the content appearing for free here. Anyone who slings mud at that should question their own value to the historic vehicle fraternity.
Thank you Anorak. And nicely put. It is posts like this that give me the will and the strength to continue my quest. Posts that sneer, on the other hand, are quickly forgotten. Robert
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anorak:
These threads, and Robert’s books, show that the internet is a great aid to old lorry writing. The assumption that the publication and sharing of information, on forums like this, undermines the viability of “proper” books is surely debunked by Robert’s example- he has made loads of new mates, dug out mines of information and published three respected tomes, using a combination of internet research and old-fashioned shoe leather. I expect that the sales of the books have paid everyone involved a fair wage, despite some of the content appearing for free here. Anyone who slings mud at that should question their own value to the historic vehicle fraternity.
Yes i agree with anorak,crack on Robert !
DEANB:
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anorak:
These threads, and Robert’s books, show that the internet is a great aid to old lorry writing. The assumption that the publication and sharing of information, on forums like this, undermines the viability of “proper” books is surely debunked by Robert’s example- he has made loads of new mates, dug out mines of information and published three respected tomes, using a combination of internet research and old-fashioned shoe leather. I expect that the sales of the books have paid everyone involved a fair wage, despite some of the content appearing for free here. Anyone who slings mud at that should question their own value to the historic vehicle fraternity.Yes i agree with anorak,crack on Robert !
Cheers DEANB! Robert
DEANB:
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anorak:
These threads, and Robert’s books, show that the internet is a great aid to old lorry writing. The assumption that the publication and sharing of information, on forums like this, undermines the viability of “proper” books is surely debunked by Robert’s example- he has made loads of new mates, dug out mines of information and published three respected tomes, using a combination of internet research and old-fashioned shoe leather. I expect that the sales of the books have paid everyone involved a fair wage, despite some of the content appearing for free here. Anyone who slings mud at that should question their own value to the historic vehicle fraternity.Yes i agree with anorak,crack on Robert !
Same with me! crack on Robert!
Danne
Dirty Dan:
DEANB:
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anorak:
These threads, and Robert’s books, show that the internet is a great aid to old lorry writing. The assumption that the publication and sharing of information, on forums like this, undermines the viability of “proper” books is surely debunked by Robert’s example- he has made loads of new mates, dug out mines of information and published three respected tomes, using a combination of internet research and old-fashioned shoe leather. I expect that the sales of the books have paid everyone involved a fair wage, despite some of the content appearing for free here. Anyone who slings mud at that should question their own value to the historic vehicle fraternity.Yes i agree with anorak,crack on Robert !
Same with me! crack on Robert!
Danne
Good man! Much appreciated. Robert
Dirty Dan:
DEANB:
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anorak:
These threads, and Robert’s books, show that the internet is a great aid to old lorry writing. The assumption that the publication and sharing of information, on forums like this, undermines the viability of “proper” books is surely debunked by Robert’s example- he has made loads of new mates, dug out mines of information and published three respected tomes, using a combination of internet research and old-fashioned shoe leather. I expect that the sales of the books have paid everyone involved a fair wage, despite some of the content appearing for free here. Anyone who slings mud at that should question their own value to the historic vehicle fraternity.Yes i agree with anorak,crack on Robert !
Same with me! crack on Robert!
Danne
I agree with the others 
However, I must admit that I’m a bit curious where those “accusations” are coming from… 
Cheers, Patrick
pv83:
Dirty Dan:
DEANB:
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anorak:
These threads, and Robert’s books, show that the internet is a great aid to old lorry writing. The assumption that the publication and sharing of information, on forums like this, undermines the viability of “proper” books is surely debunked by Robert’s example- he has made loads of new mates, dug out mines of information and published three respected tomes, using a combination of internet research and old-fashioned shoe leather. I expect that the sales of the books have paid everyone involved a fair wage, despite some of the content appearing for free here. Anyone who slings mud at that should question their own value to the historic vehicle fraternity.Yes i agree with anorak,crack on Robert !
Same with me! crack on Robert!
Danne
I agree with the others
However, I must admit that I’m a bit curious where those “accusations” are coming from…Cheers, Patrick
Thanks Patrick. Very much appreciated. Low Countries.
For the record, the royalties I receive don’t even cover the expenses I incur when touring the country interviewing people and staying in local accommodation. I write these books for fun, because I love these old ERFs. If I wanted commercial gain I would written books about F88s on the Middle-East run! Robert
Thanks Patrick. Very much appreciated. Low Countries.
For the record, the royalties I receive don’t even cover the expenses I incur when touring the country interviewing people and staying in local accommodation. I write these books for fun, because I love these old ERFs. If I wanted commercial gain I would written books about F88s on the Middle-East run! Robert
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Well, one does get that idea that the whole project was done for fun, because of the sheer enthusiasm that one encounters whilst reading it
But a book about F88s doing M/E work, now isn’t that a cracking idea
pv83:
Thanks Patrick. Very much appreciated. Low Countries.For the record, the royalties I receive don’t even cover the expenses I incur when touring the country interviewing people and staying in local accommodation. I write these books for fun, because I love these old ERFs. If I wanted commercial gain I would written books about F88s on the Middle-East run! Robert
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Well, one does get that idea that the whole project was done for fun, because of the sheer enthusiasm that one encounters whilst reading it
But a book about F88s doing M/E work, now isn’t that a cracking idea
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Well, Patrick Dyer did a very good one! Robert
A set of three more pics taken by GEH 513N driver, Dave Wallace. The pics are marked, ‘45 ton’. Robert
I think Robert puts much more into this forum than what he receives in return, He is a great information giver on many of the threads on this forum, Thank you Robert…
dave docwra:
I think Robert puts much more into this forum than what he receives in return, He is a great information giver on many of the threads on this forum, Thank you Robert…
Cheers, Dave! Robert
I must say,as a heavyhaulier thats a strange outfit that! But i seems to work fin so then al is good eh
Wonder how many kg he got on in the 3 last pics?
Danne
Dirty Dan:
I must say,as a heavyhaulier thats a strange outfit that! But i seems to work fin so then al is good eh
Wonder how many kg he got on in the 3 last pics?Danne
I don’t know the weight, Danne, but I expect Colin will let us know in due course! Cheers, Robert
