Hi Pat
No mate first time you got the pointer one I think the cyber space over Ireland went a bit wild.
I was talking to Chris Hill this week and the long wheel base Guy was brought to pull long pin continental trailers with a sleeper cab it was only the same wheelbase as the R.K. Crisp one & as that is locally registered I wonder if it was the one Mick Leech drove.
Cheers Rich
That Guy was the same spec Wheelbase as the R K Crisp motors, it also has the export double skinned roof. IIRC some of these motors got as far as the docks for export and were snatched back due to a last minute cancellation.
ainacs:
Here you go Richard Pointers were they from Southampton?
Hi Pat.Pointers were from Norwich.A S Rawlings did traction work for them over the water.
I remember Micky Cairns used to get £29 a trip to Italy all in.Long time ago of course.
Regards Charlie 
charlie one:
ainacs:
Here you go Richard Pointers were they from Southampton?
Hi Pat.Pointers were from Norwich.A S Rawlings did traction work for them over the water.
I remember Micky Cairns used to get £29 a trip to Italy all in.Long time ago of course.
Regards Charlie
Was that £29 cash in the hand Charlie and paid both ways? Lot of money was that years ago.
Chris Webb:
charlie one:
ainacs:
Here you go Richard Pointers were they from Southampton?
Hi Pat.Pointers were from Norwich.A S Rawlings did traction work for them over the water.
I remember Micky Cairns used to get £29 a trip to Italy all in.Long time ago of course.
Regards Charlie
Was that £29 cash in the hand Charlie and paid both ways? Lot of money was that years ago.
HI Chris. No That was on the cards and was per trip.About ,69/70.First trip took two weeks.
He was not happy! I think he got a raise after that.Regards Charlie
Yes Richard very slow connection here or is it possibly the Guiness■■?
Another pic courtesy of Marc (Bubbleman) this time Nutall is that possibly a Bakers ERF in the background■■?
Hi All
Its with even greater regret that I have to inform you all that Stan Compton peacefully passed away this afternoon.
As soon as I have anymore lnformation I will let you all know
Thanks Rich.
tribsa:
Hi All
Its with even greater regret that I have to inform you all that Stan Compton peacefully passed away this afternoon.
As soon as I have anymore lnformation I will let you all know
Thanks Rich.
Hi Richard
Dave Tutt had just texted me with the very sad news of poor Stan’s death.
I had known Stan for many years I first met him around 78 when he was on for Sea Route Ferry, who I was subbying for with an AEC Mercury flatbed.
Can you please give my and Sue’s sincere condolencies to Fran (who Sue had worked with) as I would think the funeral will before we get back from Ireland.
Also thank you for organising the last Christmas do so I had one last time to chat with Stan
Not a very clear photo, but this is Jim Squibb. If memory serves, he was thinking of buying this F88 from Hammer International, but I don’t think the deal went through in the end.
What Jim did for the likes of me and many others, was give us youngsters a start on International haulage, not easy way back in the late '60’s early '70’s when it was still in it’s infancy, compared to the '80’s when it really took off, and jobs were plentiful, For that I’ll always be grateful to him.
A Pitters Maggie from the Scrapbook thread
Oh no Pats away & we are on page 2 come on lads say something
The Pitters Maggie is on theWinchester By-pass by Spitfire bridge southbound
Hi All
Here is recent photo of Stan ‘The Man’ Compton at our Christmas do last year.(2010)
I have spoken to Fran & the celebration of his life will not be this week, but as soon there is a confirmed date I will let you all know.
Cheers Rich
Some of STS at Carisio.
Sorry i cant remember the year.
HI,any of you lads used to go out on the STENA NORMANDY OR STENA TRAVELLER from southampton back in the mid ninetiies, John Davies,R&G,BKG,Continental express,Harry Mason,remember all those used to be regulars.
Dont like seeing this thread off page 1… :lo
Seen in Avonmouth
Cheers Bubbs, 
Hi All
As promised Stan The Mans last journey will be on Wednesday 23 03 11 at Poole Cremetorium at the hour of 12 noon dont be late.
This is signed off of the A349 Gravel Hill Roundabout Canford Heath BH17 9 BQ.
Cheers Rich
calebs gramps:
HI,any of you lads used to go out on the STENA NORMANDY OR STENA TRAVELLER from southampton back in the mid ninetiies, John Davies,R&G,BKG,Continental express,Harry Mason,remember all those used to be regulars.
Calebs gramps;
How you doing there,yes buddy I used Stena a lot, I was on for R&G first then on for DAVIES Int.The love boat as I recall… 
tribsa:
Hi All
As promised Stan The Mans last journey will be on Wednesday 23 03 11 at Poole Cremetorium at the hour of 12 noon dont be late.
This is signed off of the A349 Gravel Hill Roundabout Canford Heath BH17 9 BQ.
Cheers Rich
Rich,
As I said when we spoke I’m so very sorry about Stan,I will do my utmost to be there…
A Greenwoods Foden courtesy of Marc (Bubbleman)'s Scrapbook thread
And a Lambert Bros F88
