Long Departed Southampton Hauliers (Part 1)

Hi all, yes John the very same poser. Sorry for the delay in replying been away enjoying this fine bank holiday weather. Good to see you on here ginger hope you are keeping well. :smiley:

Hello Southampton Lads, It Is Competition Time, Who is This, and where would you see him,?

First Prize For The Competition Winner, A day at Liverpool Docks,in a long queue.

Second Prize, 2 Days at Liverpool Docks, Night out in a day cab.

Competition closes at 6pm Sat May 14th.

Regards, Ray Smyth.

It looks to me like the symbol thats on the back of fridges from Almeria area in Spain…

Its known as the Indalo Man and is an ancient symbol that dates back to Neolithic times, and

depicts a man holding a rainbow in his arms over his head…

Oh and i dont want the prize thanks Ray, already been there and done that a long time ago…lol

Looks like a stick man with a skipping rope

Cor blimey Ron, where you been for the last 5 years ■■
Hope all is ok with you mate…

Hi tony been busy keeping the wheels turning have been looking in now and then see what’s goin on hope your well

This chap, Ritchie, is an old hand with Solent Shipping & Transport. He reeled off a few names, most of whom I knew. He says he had a Maroon MAN back then. He will have a root around and see if he can find any photos.
Anyone recognise him?

Buzzer:

gerbil sb152:
Hi all just to warn you all winkey is trying to get on here :smiling_imp:

Kev do you mean this poser, Buzzer.

Will be nice to see Winkey on here ! He’s got a suitcase full of photos ! He was gonna pop em on here bout 3 years ago :unamused: come Roy !! :smiley:

Hi Jim
We think it says Uk again

tribsa:
Hi Jim
We think it says Uk again

Thanks Richie !! Might not need it now :unamused:

In my model shop at the moment and this about to roll off, trying to get it finished for the Gaydon truck show here’s a little peek ! Anyone know it :unamused: :unamused:
Not quite finished yet but nearly there !!

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Looking good Jimmer, as always…I know who,s it is…

Just came across this beauty on F/book

mappo:
Looking good Jimmer, as always…I know who,s it is…

Just came across this beauty on F/book

Blimey Tony that would be a task but I’d have a go !! :unamused: :unamused:

Hi Mappo, Great picture of 358ETN, I traveled a few mile as mate in that! Over 50 year ago!
Looks like it has the dreaded eagle trailer on the pin,
Thank you, M

Jimski:
In my model shop at the moment and this about to roll off, trying to get it finished for the Gaydon truck show here’s a little peek ! Anyone know it :unamused: :unamused:
Not quite finished yet but nearly there !!

Hello Jimsky is that Ian’s old motor? Regards Andy

Hi all i recon the new model is Mr steve Mathews if i am correct (only know cos there was a picture on here a while back of it coming out off Dover. Look’s like another good one Jimmer. :stuck_out_tongue:

gerbil sb152:
Hi all i recon the new model is Mr steve Mathews if i am correct (only know cos there was a picture on here a while back of it coming out off Dover. Look’s like another good one Jimmer. :stuck_out_tongue:

Hi Kev will post more when it’s complete ! :smiley:

HI all…
Here’s some grainy Special Branch surveillance shots of three suspicious characters planning a " Hatton Garden " style raid on the Poundland store in Woolston.
The one on the left is well known to Police , Tony " Sandals " Mapson , I understand there’s a substantial reward on offer…
Regular viewers of Crimewatch will recognise Richard " Pretty Boy " Evans , dubious QC and believed to be the brains behind the heist.

Hello Stuart,Is that yourself on the right in the trio of dubious chaaracters ? Ray Smyth.

Ray Smyth:
Hello Stuart,Is that yourself on the right in the trio of dubious chaaracters ? Ray Smyth.

That’s Baldrick (The Weasel) Mitchell) the one that shimmies through the small hole in the wall and opens the big door, Buzzer.