The Old Millburn Cafe at Millburn Motors was a good a good eating place, had Mince and Chips most nights when i was on Nights, Elsie behind the Counter was a good old Girl, when i was on Days in the 60s early starts i always had my Hot Water Bottle with me and whe i got to the Millburn i would have a Breakfast and she would refill it for me, Archie the Nightshift Mechanic in the Garage was a good Lad if you needed any help, good old Days.
Ben.
HI Ben Walker .I remember pulling over one night in the 70s abount 10 miles north on the A74 in a F J K 160 artic put it it to 1 rst gear to get accross the seats ,for a kip gear lever off in my hand got a lift down to Milbands the fitter was out on a call ,walked down to County Garage .No body could arc weld back up to mills he had just come back and going out again he put a weld on in it.would not take any thing for it i stuck somthing in his pocket .OFF he went again great bloke didnt no his name went into cafe got a brew .Went out side got a lift off a Commer car transporter from Perth i think ride of my life glad to get out but very gratefull .THOSE WERE THE DAYS Yours Barry Waddy
Hi Barry,
That would be Archie alright always ready to help,it was easier to get some small Jobs done there than it was in the Depot and the Cafe was handy while you were waiting,good old Days.
Ben.
Lawrence Dunbar:
I remember the Red House Cafe at Woodlands at Doncaster, Good grub & open 24/7, The only problem there was when some of the drivers had been to the Tally Ho Boozer along the road, they used to ■■■■ in the wash basins in the bedrooms rather than go along the corridor to the toilet, no bloody thought for us decent living drivers Eh, But still they were happy days at least, Regards Larry.
I just found this card from Alan Dean which shows his firms lorry parked at the Red House near Doncaster.
hiya,
Just seen the news,60 odd Little Chefs to close nice opening for someone to open a chain of half decent lorry drivers cafe’s they are on major trunk routes and decent pull-ups are as rare as hens teeth in this day and age, but will it happen, pigs may take to the skies first.
thanks harry long retired
harry_gill:
hiya,
Just seen the news,60 odd Little Chefs to close nice opening for someone to open a chain of half decent lorry drivers cafe’s they are on major trunk routes and decent pull-ups are as rare as hens teeth in this day and age, but will it happen, pigs may take to the skies first.
thanks harry long retired
I think you are right Harry…one here already. 
Tankerman:
Lawrence Dunbar:
I remember the Red House Cafe at Woodlands at Doncaster, Good grub & open 24/7, The only problem there was when some of the drivers had been to the Tally Ho Boozer along the road, they used to ■■■■ in the wash basins in the bedrooms rather than go along the corridor to the toilet, no bloody thought for us decent living drivers Eh, But still they were happy days at least, Regards Larry.I just found this card from Alan Dean which shows his firms lorry parked at the Red House near Doncaster.
hiya,
Only ever overnighted at the Red House Donny ONCE was booked in by Doncaster BRS after a lengthy breakdown on the A1 coldest place in the world including Antartica the top sheet was an old curtain I think and my little toe got tangled in one of the ring things and every time i stretched my legs i exposed myself to the freezing elements finished my sleep off in the bait cabin at Donny depot next day while they repaired my motor, when in that part of the world would have gotten myself up to Normans where at least you was always warm, fair play to the Red House the scran was always OK having dined there on many occasions but for kipping never again.
thanks harry long retired.
harry_gill:
hiya,
Just seen the news,60 odd Little Chefs to close nice opening for someone to open a chain of half decent lorry drivers cafe’s they are on major trunk routes and decent pull-ups are as rare as hens teeth in this day and age, but will it happen, pigs may take to the skies first.
thanks harry long retired
Hey harry the majority of the little chefs were built on the site of old transport cafes that they bought then pulled down.
regards dave.
dafdave:
harry_gill:
hiya,
Just seen the news,60 odd Little Chefs to close nice opening for someone to open a chain of half decent lorry drivers cafe’s they are on major trunk routes and decent pull-ups are as rare as hens teeth in this day and age, but will it happen, pigs may take to the skies first.
thanks harry long retiredHey harry the majority of the little chefs were built on the site of old transport cafes that they bought then pulled down.
regards dave.
hiya,
Yes Dave recollect quite a few that were once transport cafe’s , I suppose the way they have constructed the new set-ups parking for big stuff would be the problem and some have adjoining motels on the land which was formerly lorry parking looks like the butty box is the only answer unless you hit the lottery hard and then you may be able to buy a tea in the Motorway Services
thanks harry long retired.
harry_gill:
dafdave:
harry_gill:
hiya,
Just seen the news,60 odd Little Chefs to close nice opening for someone to open a chain of half decent lorry drivers cafe’s they are on major trunk routes and decent pull-ups are as rare as hens teeth in this day and age, but will it happen, pigs may take to the skies first.
thanks harry long retiredHey harry the majority of the little chefs were built on the site of old transport cafes that they bought then pulled down.
regards dave.hiya,
Yes Dave recollect quite a few that were once transport cafe’s , I suppose the way they have constructed the new set-ups parking for big stuff would be the problem and some have adjoining motels on the land which was formerly lorry parking looks like the butty box is the only answer unless you hit the lottery hard and then you may be able to buy a tea in the Motorway Services
thanks harry long retired.
Aye harry problem with l/chef they reached saturation point,regarding eating and parking places being rare when you read about all the thieving off lorrys at home and the difficultys parking over the water as well im glad im retired and out of it,must be murder…
regards dave.
dafdave:
harry_gill:
dafdave:
harry_gill:
hiya,
Just seen the news,60 odd Little Chefs to close nice opening for someone to open a chain of half decent lorry drivers cafe’s they are on major trunk routes and decent pull-ups are as rare as hens teeth in this day and age, but will it happen, pigs may take to the skies first.
thanks harry long retiredHey harry the majority of the little chefs were built on the site of old transport cafes that they bought then pulled down.
regards dave.hiya,
Yes Dave recollect quite a few that were once transport cafe’s , I suppose the way they have constructed the new set-ups parking for big stuff would be the problem and some have adjoining motels on the land which was formerly lorry parking looks like the butty box is the only answer unless you hit the lottery hard and then you may be able to buy a tea in the Motorway Services
thanks harry long retired.Aye harry problem with l/chef they reached saturation point,regarding eating and parking places being rare when you read about all the thieving off lorrys at home and the difficultys parking over the water as well im glad im retired and out of it,must be murder…
regards dave.
hiya,
Only ever used the "Chefs"on the insistence of the better half when the cry was “if you think I’m going in there” meaning a knights of the road establishment, toffee nosed old bag, the last time I did go in a Chef it was about eleven and a half notes for two cuppa’s and bit of summat on a plate which wouldn’t have filled the budgie. I’m just glad I don’t have to depend on cafe food anymore.
thanks harry long retired.
Any news on the Derry Yet Lads ? Regards Larry.
I have heard it has reopened Larry, I passed on the northbound on tuesday evening and the lights were on also vehicles parked. regards kev.
harry_gill:
.regards dave.
hiya,
Only ever used the "Chefs"on the insistence of the better half when the cry was “if you think I’m going in there” meaning a knights of the road establishment, toffee nosed old bag, the last time I did go in a Chef it was about eleven and a half notes for two cuppa’s and bit of summat on a plate which wouldn’t have filled the budgie. I’m just glad I don’t have to depend on cafe food anymore.
thanks harry long retired.
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You have a wonderful way with words sir, I suspect the lady in question is a very nice lady indeed. 
i’ll bet harry isn’t referring to the present mrs gill brian , it would be more than his life is worth . she might go so far as hiding his whiskey , cheers , dave
Lawrence Dunbar:
Any news on the Derry Yet Lads ? Regards Larry.
There’s a post on here somewhere Larry sorry don’t know where, It’s reopened under new management.
edit.
Just found the post Larry, it’s on UK Professional Drivers.
altitude:
Lawrence Dunbar:
Any news on the Derry Yet Lads ? Regards Larry.There’s a post on here somewhere Larry sorry don’t know where, It’s reopened under new management.
edit.
Just found the post Larry, it’s on UK Professional Drivers.
Thank you for the info, Regards Larry.
grumpy old man:
harry_gill:
.regards dave.
hiya,
Only ever used the "Chefs"on the insistence of the better half when the cry was “if you think I’m going in there” meaning a knights of the road establishment, toffee nosed old bag, the last time I did go in a Chef it was about eleven and a half notes for two cuppa’s and bit of summat on a plate which wouldn’t have filled the budgie. I’m just glad I don’t have to depend on cafe food anymore.
thanks harry long retired.
You have a wonderful way with words sir, I suspect the lady in question is a very nice lady indeed.
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hiya,
She’s a cracker in real life Dave I wouldn’t swap her for a gold clock, anybody offering two she’ll have to go.
thanks harry long retired.
by heck harry you do like to live dangerously don’t you ? if your good lady were to peep over your shoulder and clock the previous comment your life wouldn’t be worth living . i salute your courage , unless you can excercise the legendary gill charm and get round her , cheers , dave
