Lawrence Dunbar:
Dennis youve no mercy when it comes to repremanding people do you, He might get bitten by some strange creatures that lurk in the forests at night, & standing there in his linings, Well you should have said in his apron dont you think Of course it all depends on which forest you dump him in, The New Forest is full of horney old ponies im told, , Regards Larry.
Forrest of Dean Larry ! and there are some nasty Wild Boar roaming about there with a taste for “nuts” and hazel nuts as well ! Cheers Dennis.
I’ve noticed a few “lurkers” explaining that they don’t feel qualified to comment, I’m sorry to see that, I hope the few that have broken their duck continue to join in, as has been said, you don’t have to have anything to add, just a few words to say that you’re looking in and enjoying what you see. Asking questions is a good way to get life into a thread, if you take the time to ask a question, even if you feel it’s a silly question, there will be somebody that will answer and if you explain you have no connection to the industry except for an interest, they may go gentle on you.
Even though I was never in the trucking industry, I was brought up as a lad in it and still find the photos and some of the information interesting. I am actually a diesel engineer and have worked with a lot of what are to me, small engines, such as Gardner 8lxbs, various ■■■■■■■■ Cats and MANs. I can see though that guests will be put off posting anything when they see a thread being dragged off topic and a lot of waffling being carried out by older bloggers. I have seen a similar situation in my own industry blog sites. If I can be bold enough to suggest that people posting stay on topic and don’t get on to the good old days when we used to stay at such at suches place and drank at that pub or whatever when the Forum Thread they are using is not for that. That is one thing that really pees guests off!
Sorry Mate can’t agree with you on that , It’s more interesting to me when you don’t know what’s coming next . Maybe one or two of the more serious topics get spoilt but after all the sad losses recently things seem to be looking up a bit at last . Regards Geoff
Silverdale:
Even though I was never in the trucking industry, I was brought up as a lad in it and still find the photos and some of the information interesting. I am actually a diesel engineer and have worked with a lot of what are to me, small engines, such as Gardner 8lxbs, various ■■■■■■■■ Cats and MANs. I can see though that guests will be put off posting anything when they see a thread being dragged off topic and a lot of waffling being carried out by older bloggers. I have seen a similar situation in my own industry blog sites. If I can be bold enough to suggest that people posting stay on topic and don’t get on to the good old days when we used to stay at such at suches place and drank at that pub or whatever when the Forum Thread they are using is not for that. That is one thing that really pees guests off!
Silverdale:
Even though I was never in the trucking industry, I was brought up as a lad in it and still find the photos and some of the information interesting. I am actually a diesel engineer and have worked with a lot of what are to me, small engines, such as Gardner 8lxbs, various ■■■■■■■■ Cats and MANs. I can see though that guests will be put off posting anything when they see a thread being dragged off topic and a lot of waffling being carried out by older bloggers. I have seen a similar situation in my own industry blog sites. If I can be bold enough to suggest that people posting stay on topic and don’t get on to the good old days when we used to stay at such at suches place and drank at that pub or whatever when the Forum Thread they are using is not for that. That is one thing that really pees guests off!
I’m similar, having been in and around the job a lot as a lad but never actually taking a career in it - but I quite like the “waffling”, it’s a window into not just the job as it was but the lifestyle and personalities around it. Some of the old European threads are like memoirs, never mind anything else.
I’ll freely admit to lurking, mainly trawling the picture threads in the old timers section, but often feel like I’ve not a lot to offer being outside the industry - especially in the general up to date sections.
Here’s a thought, anyone remember trying to get paid during the postal strike in 1971?
I hadn’t been in the game very long and still learning, had an Austin FFK 150 with a 2,000 cu ft body that I bought for £67 (and sold later for considerably more)
Layers of ex-army quilts over the engine cover to keep the noise down, one of the regular jobs was Bracknell way to Durham area, also loads like rigid foam armchair molds, sleeping bags, the occasional load of shredded wheat and even wheel barrows if I remember correctly.
But getting paid was a right pain as cheques had to be collected, OK if it was someone near but not from further afield, it went on for 3 months and was quite a struggle.
But in spite of the basic spec wagon, it was unbreakable & never missed a beat, though occasionally – always seemed to be the A1 - the roll on roundabouts sometimes led to fuel starvation, a crawl underneath to give it a few pumps on the lift pump and away she went again.
As the memory kicks in I remember getting piles for the first time – cured by a sheet of Dunlopillo to make the driver’s seat (more like a perch) slightly more comfortable.
4 years later I had a left ■■■■■■ LPS Merc with the 15 litre 320bhp V10 and big sleeper cab, some difference in a short space of time – I still remember the Austin with fondness but whilst I’d jump in the Merc tomorrow and go anywhere, I wouldn’t want to go far in the Austin.
My sentiments exactly hydro, as I said earlier living beside one of the main routes through Leeds in the late sixties and seventies I used to love to see the trucks heading up and down it seemed a great life for them drivers , and now reading about them time gives it a real feel as to what it was really like . So I’ll keep logging in and reading and maybe like this I can contribute some time
Looks like the thread hasn’t made much headway then ! 113 guests on at the moment ! Well you can take a Horse to water but you sure as hell can’t make it drink! And I’ve actually tried doing it ! Bewick.
Retired Old ■■■■:
You could always try offering it a beer instead of water, you tight old ****
My first Harness horse “My Birthday” aka “Bertie” used to like a Guiness, or two or three tins tipped in a bucket ! used to lick it dry ! Cheers Dennis.
I get that some guests won’t like the format here, it’s a community, of which some members require a bit of understanding as they’re not wired up right.
Now another subject that got a mention, I imagine it was primarily aimed at Carryfast, about his and others waffling on, but the 8LXB Big J thread is a perfect example to argue that point.
Dear old Dave the Renegade RIP started that thread years ago and Carryfast and Bewick have been at it on there since day one, with a long list of others, myself included, also trying to refute the madness posted from Leatherhead. That thread is still going strong now and looks to have plenty of life left in it.
That’s what the trucknet community is about, if you want to join in and enjoy yourself, you’re more than welcome, whether you were actively involved in the industry or not, but if all you want are black and white answers, then this site is not going to give you what you’re looking for.
It’s not a big deal either way, you don’t have to post to be a part of it, guests are just as welcome as regular posters, in fact more so in some cases lol
Hi all if you notice it’s getting worse years ago you could stop anywhere and drivers from all over would mingle with you truck stops were full of characters your mates would stop to help you , nowadays nobody talks to each other mates won’t stop its like guests on here come and talk they could be people who haven’t done much transport or are interested in knowing what we used to do many years ago I started on wagons when I was 14 been in game since then still am and I’m 52 now so come on guests join in you could learn something cheers John
newmercman:
I get that some guests won’t like the format here, it’s a community, of which some members require a bit of understanding as they’re not wired up right.
Now another subject that got a mention, I imagine it was primarily aimed at Carryfast, about his and others waffling on, but the 8LXB Big J thread is a perfect example to argue that point.
Dear old Dave the Renegade RIP started that thread years ago and Carryfast and Bewick have been at it on there since day one, with a long list of others, myself included, also trying to refute the madness posted from Leatherhead. That thread is still going strong now and looks to have plenty of life left in it.
That’s what the trucknet community is about, if you want to join in and enjoy yourself, you’re more than welcome, whether you were actively involved in the industry or not, but if all you want are black and white answers, then this site is not going to give you what you’re looking for.
It’s not a big deal either way, you don’t have to post to be a part of it, guests are just as welcome as regular posters, in fact more so in some cases lol
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NMN,if you check that thread out,you will find the Bewick opened it,probably as a result of a comment that I made on an other thread re the Big J,240 Percy was the first unit I drove when I started at Smith of
Maddiston.
smallcoal:
Hi all if you notice it’s getting worse years ago you could stop anywhere and drivers from all over would mingle with you truck stops were full of characters your mates would stop to help you , nowadays nobody talks to each other mates won’t stop its like guests on here come and talk they could be people who haven’t done much transport or are interested in knowing what we used to do many years ago I started on wagons when I was 14 been in game since then still am and I’m 52 now so come on guests join in you could learn something cheers John
A mere child, what are you doing on here with us old gits ■■..
Ray Smyth:
Howay Dennis, You can take a horse to water…But a pencil must be lead. Regards, Ray Smyth.
You should be on the Stage “H” !! Sweeping it ! Cheers Dennis. Oh! dear I’ve dropped a right 'ollock and blamed my old Pal “H” !!! When it should have been Ray on Stage sweeping it ! Well then again I suppose “H” could hold the shovel for Ray
Old adage, when in a Hole don’t keep digging ! Max apologies “H”, Regards Dennis.
smallcoal:
Hi all if you notice it’s getting worse years ago you could stop anywhere and drivers from all over would mingle with you truck stops were full of characters your mates would stop to help you , nowadays nobody talks to each other mates won’t stop its like guests on here come and talk they could be people who haven’t done much transport or are interested in knowing what we used to do many years ago I started on wagons when I was 14 been in game since then still am and I’m 52 now so come on guests join in you could learn something cheers John
A mere child, what are you doing on here with us old gits ■■..
Hi old man I enjoy listening to stories of years ago my uncle was a driver and what he told me got me into this game I enjoyed the banter years ago ,nights out no worries about plod or health and safety and it good to notice how much it’s changed listening to you gents on here cheers John
Bewick.