Gatt66:
Hi, anyone remember my parents, Tony Gatrell and Lesley Gatrell, A I Gatrell Ltd based at Hardley Industrial Estate, Hythe, Haulage and Warehousing, used to do a lot for RHM Flour Mills out of the docks, ISR Rubber to Membury, Silver Trout to Billingsgate Fish Market as well as other general haulage. Last tractor unit sold, a White Magirus Deutz 310 (POR 796S) was sold to John Dennis John Dennis T’pt/Hythe Transport) Is it still stuck in the corner of a yard somewhere?
Will try and dig out some photo’s when I get a chance.
George Legg, one of our drivers, unforgettable, another Compo from last of the summer wine with my dad from the start until the last truck was sold. Still around and nearly 90
Company is still going, warehouses/offices now workshops and offices are rented out.
Hi John, thanks for the update about Yatesbury, I knew there was another site the rubber went to but I couldn’t remember where it was, I was going to ask my dad at the weekend, I’ll have to get him to join the forum as well,I only joined myself a couple of days ago, I didn’t remember you running with him but I was quite young at the time but used to go on runs with my dad and Geoff (Geoff Rice), Geoff’s still around and spoke to his son recently who said he was living around Exeter somewhere. I can remember Whitehorns though! I used to speak to your son Steven quite a bit and met him a couple of times when I worked at TIP Trailer Rental (18 years I was there) if I’d known I’d have tried to catch up with you then. He might remember me, I’m Group Transport Manager for SHB Hire now, the diesel must run through my veins, Cheers Andy
Hi all , it’s Baldrick… I have man flu so have spent hours today online reading this thread from page 1…
Amazing stories…and memories…
I think I was about 10 years behind Charlie and Pat…maybe more. Although was with Scorey P at Cabmont. Yes he had his lump hammer…
I have an idea… about a new thread… MUSIC… remember when we had cassettes… ?
What was your fave? And what memories? Charlie… NO, not James Last…
Mine was War of The Worlds… heading for Dover on the old A2 in a brand new F10, and Genesis en route to Lisbon…in the Shady era…
Come on Mappo, what’s yours??
mappo:
I can’t tell a lie Buzzer,and have to admit that on the odd occasion when under
the influence I did indulge…especially when week ended in Barcelona.
Good old Ramblas.
Hi Tony,
Angela’s cousins the Rossi Brothers from Salerno Southern Italy,have sent me this photo, taken on the Strada d’mille Culli, showing a driver under the influence being revived by a young man who the Rossi Brothers seem to think lives in this area !!
They asked me if it may be a man known to them as T.I.R. Tone ? as they are coming to visit us next week and would like to speak to him I explained it could not be him as he is wearing jeans and trainers, not shorts and sandals
They have offered a prize of 50 lira to whoever can name the unconscious chap on the floor As the DKV card he paid for services rendered was declined, as it belonged to Charlieone and ran out in 1963
mappo:
I can’t tell a lie Buzzer,and have to admit that on the odd occasion when under
the influence I did indulge…especially when week ended in Barcelona.
Good old Ramblas.
Hi Tony,
Angela’s cousins the Rossi Brothers from Salerno Southern Italy,have sent me this photo, taken on the Strada d’mille Culli, showing a driver under the influence being revived by a young man who the Rossi Brothers seem to think lives in this area !!
They asked me if it may be a man known to them as T.I.R. Tone ? as they are coming to visit us next week and would like to speak to him I explained it could not be him as he is wearing jeans and trainers, not shorts and sandals
They have offered a prize of 50 lira to whoever can name the unconscious chap on the floor As the DKV card he paid for services rendered was declined, as it belonged to Charlieone and ran out in 1963
Regards
Ricardo
Nearly fainted when I saw that Richard…where on earth did you dig that out from■■?
Please tell me that isn’t me…I certainly don’t remember, and who the hell is that laid out ■■?
Ps…when Angies cousins turn up can you say you,ve never heard of me.
Baldrick…my taste in music varied quite a lot, from Abba and the Everly brothers to Status quo.
Ask Cluey…we used to sing to each other on the cb to keep ourselves awake in the small hours.
Horry:
Hello Andy. I can remember you at TIP at Chickenall lane. Didn’t you have derek millers old F10 as a yard shunter?
Hi Horry, That would have been Derek Lush at Trailercare who bought the F10 off Derek and would have been used for MOT’s and deliveries/collections tof TIP’s trailers and customers own trailers, Andy
Hi all get in first today as Pat has a lie in at the weekend,todays letter is “W” for White now you lot can get going,cheers Gamesmaster.
Hi Gatt66 or Andy the other fella that drove the F88 was a coloured chap tall and of pleasant nature cant remember his name though its far to long ago now,cheers Buzzer.
mappo:
I can’t tell a lie Buzzer,and have to admit that on the odd occasion when under
the influence I did indulge…especially when week ended in Barcelona.
Good old Ramblas.
Hi Tony,
Angela’s cousins the Rossi Brothers from Salerno Southern Italy,have sent me this photo, taken on the Strada d’mille Culli, showing a driver under the influence being revived by a young man who the Rossi Brothers seem to think lives in this area !!
They asked me if it may be a man known to them as T.I.R. Tone ? as they are coming to visit us next week and would like to speak to him I explained it could not be him as he is wearing jeans and trainers, not shorts and sandals
They have offered a prize of 50 lira to whoever can name the unconscious chap on the floor As the DKV card he paid for services rendered was declined, as it belonged to Charlieone and ran out in 1963
Regards
Ricardo
Nearly fainted when I saw that Richard…where on earth did you dig that out from■■?
Please tell me that isn’t me…I certainly don’t remember, and who the hell is that laid out ■■?
Ps…when Angies cousins turn up can you say you,ve never heard of me.
Baldrick…my taste in music varied quite a lot, from Abba and the Everly brothers to Status quo.
Ask Cluey…we used to sing to each other on the cb to keep ourselves awake in the small hours.
I wondered where my DKV card had got to.By the look of you Tony you were just about to give that guy the kiss of life.Hope you took that ■■■ out of your mouth first.
Richard for old times sake.If the Rossi Bros ask after me tell them it wasn`t me.I only stood and watched.Regards Charlie
Baldrick1953:
Hi all , it’s Baldrick… I have man flu so have spent hours today online reading this thread from page 1…
Amazing stories…and memories…
I think I was about 10 years behind Charlie and Pat…maybe more. Although was with Scorey P at Cabmont. Yes he had his lump hammer…
I have an idea… about a new thread… MUSIC… remember when we had cassettes… ?
What was your fave? And what memories? Charlie… NO, not James Last…
Mine was War of The Worlds… heading for Dover on the old A2 in a brand new F10, and Genesis en route to Lisbon…in the Shady era…
Come on Mappo, what’s yours??
I like a bit of Vera Lynn myself! Also Johnnie Cash Always had Status Quo on when I was doing a ghoster.Regards Charlie
Buzzer:
Hi all get in first today as Pat has a lie in at the weekend,todays letter is “W” for White now you lot can get going,cheers Gamesmaster.
Hi Gatt66 or Andy the other fella that drove the F88 was a coloured chap tall and of pleasant nature cant remember his name though its far to long ago now,cheers Buzzer.
trunker08:
Nice one jimer, I had to look twice at first picture, may I ask how many hours start to finnish dose it take to do a modle?
Hi Trunker08 well I don’t really know as to how long I’m guessing about 6-8 weeks on this one can’t think when I started it, few things will have to be changed like the visor and the cabs not sitting on the base to well but thanks all
Hi Tony I know the real thing looks a lot cleaner but I like em to look like they’ve been worked hard !! Now YOU know what I mean Tony ! Plus bit of weathering hides a lot of uglys !!
Regards Jimski
Nearly fainted when I saw that Richard…where on earth did you dig that out from■■?
Please tell me that isn’t me…I certainly don’t remember, and who the hell is that laid out ■■?
Ps…when Angies cousins turn up can you say you,ve never heard of me.
I wondered where my DKV card had got to.By the look of you Tony you were just about to give that guy the kiss of life.Hope you took that ■■■ out of your mouth first.
Richard for old times sake.If the Rossi Bros ask after me tell them it wasn`t me.I only stood and watched.Regards Charlie
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Hi,
Tony the chap you are trying to revive is a Southampton driver, still driving today !
Charlie the Rossi Bros are breaking their journey at Four Marks for some reason
Here’s a White, I think Pat knows the guy who owned it Ron from Basingstoke, seen here tipping in Trieste Italy.
I must say this old A to Z thing really promotes a bit of action on this thread and we seem to get far more pics as well so well done to all who contribute,we are nearly at the end of this run so what next get your thinking caps on boys.
Richard I remember the White you posted on here but not the owner,cheers Buzzer.
charlie one:
Richard.Put me out of my misery.Who is the guy on the floor? Can`t handle his ale by the look of it.Regards Charlie
Charlie,
I can’t tell you at the moment as he keeps sending money every week in case his wife finds out
The Rossi Bros have e mailed me another pic,in this one our friendly reviver is either attempting to strangle him or loosen his clothing
Note :-in the foreground the discarded white backing sheet from his Non Quota/Ships Stores permit,complete with (Lennie Carman) Cluses stamp
Regards
Richard
charlie one:
Richard.Put me out of my misery.Who is the guy on the floor? Can`t handle his ale by the look of it.Regards Charlie
Charlie,
I can’t tell you at the moment as he keeps sending money every week in case his wife finds out
The Rossi Bros have e mailed me another pic,in this one our friendly reviver is either attempting to strangle him or loosen his clothing
Note :-in the foreground the discarded white backing sheet from his Non Quota/Ships Stores permit,complete with (Lennie Carman) Cluses stamp
Regards
Richard
I think I know who it maybe . Is it the same person who would lose his trousers when a bit tipsy ! Boss
I explained it could not be him as he is wearing jeans and trainers, not shorts and sandals 
but thanks all 
