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A trip I’ve done a couple of weeks ago, loaded that windmill section in Aurich, Germany destinated for a site in Lezignan-Corbieres, France. Took me a week to get there, but after climbing up the last miles to the site, I had a nice view of the Pyrenees.
Nice routier there Patrick, Corbieres Relais on the D 6113. Big hall of a dining room, traditional all on one table and plenty of room for you to squeeze into the parking.
Sadly my last visit there does not hold a good memory, not their fault, I was poorly before I arrived with bad guts. Managed the meal though but needed a midnight visit to the fields at one point.
Punchy Dan:
Ok for some I’ve got some friends in the Pyrenees with a guest house .
No heavy haulage here this week I’am pulling a fridge trailer
Pop over some time mate, and enjoy the joys of a Les Routiers
Hang on… a fridge trailer…■■? By gum mate, you’re one of the “driving gods” now! I hope for your sake that you’ve swapped that Foden for a pimped up Scanny with at least 700 horses under the bonnet
pv83:
A trip I’ve done a couple of weeks ago, loaded that windmill section in Aurich, Germany destinated for a site in Lezignan-Corbieres, France. Took me a week to get there, but after climbing up the last miles to the site, I had a nice view of the Pyrenees.
Nice routier there Patrick, Corbieres Relais on the D 6113. Big hall of a dining room, traditional all on one table and plenty of room for you to squeeze into the parking.
Sadly my last visit there does not hold a good memory, not their fault, I was poorly before I arrived with bad guts. Managed the meal though but needed a midnight visit to the fields at one point.
I was thinking on stopping there once I was tipped David, but I cracked on to the centre Routiers in Narbonne instead, never been there before, but I wasn’t disappointed! I did this because I had to load on the other side of the Pyrenees, thus thinking I would get back to France once I was loaded… however… there was a bank holiday in Spain the next day, so nobody in their right minds was working…
Nice little motor that, and for once doesn’t look like it belongs to a fun fair…
Seeing as it was me that put the shot on in the first place of the little MAP Scania I should have responded at the time but I just tret the comment at the time with the contempt it richly deserved but I note that the shot and comment has drawn a further comment a couple of days a go ! So in order to put the matter into context viz—a—viz comparing Fun Fair/ Amusement Caterers motors with my good Pal Mike Ponsonby’s superb heavy haul fleet listen up ! Fair Ground motors are, without exception, normally well worn and well used during their former lives and although probably straight aged motors their final life on the fair ground circuit is both lethargic and low mileage to say the least !! Now we come to their “coats of many colours” which have usually been applied by hand when they are all parked up in their winter quarters !
Now let us turn our attention to the pristine and immaculately liveried very young average fleet profile of the Mike Ponsonby MAP heavy haul outfit------ and I am qualified to comment having spent about 30 years of my business life running a single motor up to in latter years a fleet of circa 100 units and 250 plus trailers and I can and will tell you that I admire Mike for what he has achieved to date and the care and attention he lavishes upon his fleet is something to behold at first hand ! So how anyone can spout such a crass and unwarranted craic comparing the MAP fleet to elderly Fair ground equipment is just beyond me although I detect a hint of “The Green Eyed Goddess” but unfortunately this a trait that is always prevalent within the industry and I can speak from first hand experience having been subject similar derogatory slypes but there was no social media in those far off days so it mattered less but still it rankled all the same ! Rant over so get a life eh! Bewick
Nice little motor that, and for once doesn’t look like it belongs to a fun fair…
Seeing as it was me that put the shot on in the first place of the little MAP Scania I should have responded at the time but I just tret the comment at the time with the contempt it richly deserved but I note that the shot and comment has drawn a further comment a couple of days a go ! So in order to put the matter into context viz—a—viz comparing Fun Fair/ Amusement Caterers motors with my good Pal Mike Ponsonby’s superb heavy haul fleet listen up ! Fair Ground motors are, without exception, normally well worn and well used during their former lives and although probably straight aged motors their final life on the fair ground circuit is both lethargic and low mileage to say the least !! Now we come to their “coats of many colours” which have usually been applied by hand when they are all parked up in their winter quarters !
Now let us turn our attention to the pristine and immaculately liveried very young average fleet profile of the Mike Ponsonby MAP heavy haul outfit------ and I am qualified to comment having spent about 30 years of my business life running a single motor up to in latter years a fleet of circa 100 units and 250 plus trailers and I can and will tell you that I admire Mike for what he has achieved to date and the care and attention he lavishes upon his fleet is something to behold at first hand ! So how anyone can spout such a crass and unwarranted craic comparing the MAP fleet to elderly Fair ground equipment is just beyond me although I detect a hint of “The Green Eyed Goddess” but unfortunately this a trait that is always prevalent within the industry and I can speak from first hand experience having been subject similar derogatory slypes but there was no social media in those far off days so it mattered less but still it rankled all the same ! Rant over so get a life eh! Bewick
Anyone comparing the immaculate smart fleet of wagons that Ponsonby has to fun fair wagons deserves, at the very least, a rant… However, dare I suggest, I do believe the comparison is to do with the small lights that some drivers add to their vehicles - see below. Some love them, some detest them - each to their own. The fact that the Ponsonby drivers are permitted to “customise” their wagons, is credit to Mr Ponsonby himself since not every transport company owner permits such freedom to their drivers.
Nice little motor that, and for once doesn’t look like it belongs to a fun fair…
Seeing as it was me that put the shot on in the first place of the little MAP Scania I should have responded at the time but I just tret the comment at the time with the contempt it richly deserved but I note that the shot and comment has drawn a further comment a couple of days a go ! So in order to put the matter into context viz—a—viz comparing Fun Fair/ Amusement Caterers motors with my good Pal Mike Ponsonby’s superb heavy haul fleet listen up ! Fair Ground motors are, without exception, normally well worn and well used during their former lives and although probably straight aged motors their final life on the fair ground circuit is both lethargic and low mileage to say the least !! Now we come to their “coats of many colours” which have usually been applied by hand when they are all parked up in their winter quarters !
Now let us turn our attention to the pristine and immaculately liveried very young average fleet profile of the Mike Ponsonby MAP heavy haul outfit------ and I am qualified to comment having spent about 30 years of my business life running a single motor up to in latter years a fleet of circa 100 units and 250 plus trailers and I can and will tell you that I admire Mike for what he has achieved to date and the care and attention he lavishes upon his fleet is something to behold at first hand ! So how anyone can spout such a crass and unwarranted craic comparing the MAP fleet to elderly Fair ground equipment is just beyond me although I detect a hint of “The Green Eyed Goddess” but unfortunately this a trait that is always prevalent within the industry and I can speak from first hand experience having been subject similar derogatory slypes but there was no social media in those far off days so it mattered less but still it rankled all the same ! Rant over so get a life eh! Bewick
Ding ding ding… we have a winner!
How on earth is it possible that this went right over your head? It can only mean two things;
You’re getting old and lost your touch with the industry and your sense of humour.
You’ve got investments in mentioned firm.
Let my clarify some things for you, although I should treat your comment with the contempt it rightly deserves.
I’ve got nothing but respect for anyone who builds up a firm from the ground up and keeping it running in these uncertain times.
The comparison made was simply to do with the fact that they look like fun fair rides to me (as Johnny pointed it out in his post), so where exactly did I say that shagged out wagons are being used? That’s all in your head mate, and if you can’t manage some banter about that, this is not the place for you.
On previous posts I did point out that I very much like the look of the trailers, really neat and tidy, I’m just not into all that bling or Scania’s for that matter due to past experiences.
So despite what you think, it’s nothing personal, how could it be if I’ve never met the man? I just like the look of the Renault that he started with better than the current fleet, I hope the Renault gets mentioned in the forthcoming edition of Heavy Torque.
In the end it all comes down to personal taste, some like it, some don’t, each to their own. But acting like a snowflake about it was something I didn’t thought you would do, however, I still wish you and Mike a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Nice little motor that, and for once doesn’t look like it belongs to a fun fair…
Seeing as it was me that put the shot on in the first place of the little MAP Scania I should have responded at the time but I just tret the comment at the time with the contempt it richly deserved but I note that the shot and comment has drawn a further comment a couple of days a go ! So in order to put the matter into context viz—a—viz comparing Fun Fair/ Amusement Caterers motors with my good Pal Mike Ponsonby’s superb heavy haul fleet listen up ! Fair Ground motors are, without exception, normally well worn and well used during their former lives and although probably straight aged motors their final life on the fair ground circuit is both lethargic and low mileage to say the least !! Now we come to their “coats of many colours” which have usually been applied by hand when they are all parked up in their winter quarters !
Now let us turn our attention to the pristine and immaculately liveried very young average fleet profile of the Mike Ponsonby MAP heavy haul outfit------ and I am qualified to comment having spent about 30 years of my business life running a single motor up to in latter years a fleet of circa 100 units and 250 plus trailers and I can and will tell you that I admire Mike for what he has achieved to date and the care and attention he lavishes upon his fleet is something to behold at first hand ! So how anyone can spout such a crass and unwarranted craic comparing the MAP fleet to elderly Fair ground equipment is just beyond me although I detect a hint of “The Green Eyed Goddess” but unfortunately this a trait that is always prevalent within the industry and I can speak from first hand experience having been subject similar derogatory slypes but there was no social media in those far off days so it mattered less but still it rankled all the same ! Rant over so get a life eh! Bewick
Ding ding ding… we have a winner!
How on earth is it possible that this went right over your head? It can only mean two things;
You’re getting old and lost your touch with the industry and your sense of humour.
You’ve got investments in mentioned firm.
Let my clarify some things for you, although I should treat your comment with the contempt it rightly deserves.
I’ve got nothing but respect for anyone who builds up a firm from the ground up and keeping it running in these uncertain times.
The comparison made was simply to do with the fact that they look like fun fair rides to me (as Johnny pointed it out in his post), so where exactly did I say that shagged out wagons are being used? That’s all in your head mate, and if you can’t manage some banter about that, this is not the place for you.
On previous posts I did point out that I very much like the look of the trailers, really neat and tidy, I’m just not into all that bling or Scania’s for that matter due to past experiences.
So despite what you think, it’s nothing personal, how could it be if I’ve never met the man? I just like the look of the Renault that he started with better than the current fleet, I hope the Renault gets mentioned in the forthcoming edition of Heavy Torque.
In the end it all comes down to personal taste, some like it, some don’t, each to their own. But acting like a snowflake about it was something I didn’t thought you would do, however, I still wish you and Mike a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Well said, Patrick, I once said something complimentary, not in the least critical, about Mike’s wagons, and got a similar hate filled blast as a result. Mike later wrote an apologetic message saying it was just his way, which I accepted from Mike, whose father I count as a friend, but my retort was Dennis doesn’t know me or I him, and as such was unforgiveable without even the hint of a smiley.
A shot taken yesterday of the latest bit of kit to join the MAP heavy haul fleet three months ago seen hard at work moving a Komatsu PC 700 at a weight of 70 tons. Since this Famonville combination was acquired it’s services have been in constant demand by MAP Clients. There is nowt’ “fairground waltzer” about this outfit Cheers Bewick
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A shot taken yesterday of the latest bit of kit to join the MAP heavy haul fleet three months ago seen hard at work moving a Komatsu PC 700 at a weight of 70 tons. Since this Famonville combination was acquired it’s services have been in constant demand by MAP Clients. There is nowt’ “fairground waltzer” about this outfit Cheers Bewick
So in order to put the matter into context viz—a—viz comparing Fun Fair/ Amusement Caterers motors with my good Pal Mike Ponsonby’s superb heavy haul fleet listen up ! 
Cheers Bewick
