Lorries of Scotland by Mr Munkle.'s guestbook

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:08:51 GMT

thanks for yer kind wirds on the htl project.eence i started,
the memories came floodin' back.i rether enjoyed deein' it.

hiv jist fun oot that the firm lornfreight o' the broch,hiv been
pit aff the road.a victim o' the 'motorway mannies'.what a
peety.wid i be richt in sayin'that the eddie femily hid some
thing tae dee wi' the business.maybe the next generation
up fae arthur or sammy.

I think you're right there, there would be some tie-up!
It wasn't an overnight close down though, this has been coming for a while, there were quite a few offences.

You just don't mess with VOSA (Vehicle & Operator Services Agency) 'The Comissioners'. They are a very powerful Government body, and I would imagine have quite a lot of authority to 'wield their axe', so to speak. But it's the same old story, if you are trying to beat them, they will be watching you, and if you are trying your best to run legal, I would think they would be a bit more lenient with you!
I only ever got pulled in once on a routine roadside check, and they couldn't have been nicer to me, they were polite and efficient, and didn't hold me up for long.
It's dodgy and risky knowing that you are running overloaded, etc, you might get away with it for a while but you will eventaully get caught! Is it worth it?

I know of one haulier in particular (who shall remain anonymous) who is a regular visitor to Peterhead and constantly runs well overloaded. Ok, they have big machines that can pull the weight, but that's not the point, they are breaking the law, and the extra weight is putting stress on brakes and wheel bearings, etc!
If you are having to run overloaded all the time, then there is a possibility that your firm is struggling, which is not always the hauliers fault, increasing fuel costs, etc put pressure on the haulier, and the temptation to run overloaded to make ends meet is a possibility, but it's a risky one!

A lot of hauliers have decided it's not worth the risk, and have pulled the plug before the comissioners have caught them! It's not easy being in Road Transport these days, with competition and operating costs, etc, but without Road Transport, this country would be on it's knees in less than 2 days!
Lorry drivers even today still don't get the thanks they deserve for keeping this country running, without them, we would not have the standard of living we have in this country!

Well Done, Drivers!

Mr Munkle - (28/08/08)

Lorries of Scotland by Mr Munkle.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:33:53 GMT

Fit Like, Postie?
Got your HTL info-pack!
You have a good memory by the looks of it!
I will try and get a start to the album soon.

regards,

Mike.

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:24:53 GMT

hi,mike,i've managed tae feenish the short history ye wis needin'
aboot hutcheon's.it fairly gid the memory bank an affa jolt.i'm only
sorry i've got nae picters ,bar the ttc een teen at blaikie's quay,
that i sent ye.maybe there is a bit o' charlie dickens in me efter a'.
the wife is gan for eerans the day,so i'll get her tae post it doon,
and ye can mak' a kirk or a mull o't.hit 'em,afore they hit you.atb.

I look forward to it, it will be good stuff from you, as usual!
Mr Munkle - (26/08/08)

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:10:50 GMT

Hello Mr Munkle

That's a fair bit of history you've got there on your website. I see lots of photos from prints / scanned 35mm film - they have soooo much more character then current digital photos just as the lorries on them. It's a great webpage and a great job you're doing. Keep it coming...

Best Regards

Mariusz Koscinski, Poland

Thanks, but it can be a lot of work at times!
The site wouldn't be worth looking at without the help of all of my contributors,
a Big Thank You to everyone who has sent in pictures over the last 2 years!
Mr Munkle - (11/08/08)

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:42:42 GMT

yer preservation group soons like a grand idea.wi' my probs.,
i widna be muckle eese tae ye though.i wid be like oscar
wilde fin he wis gan through the customs in new york.he said,
'i have nothing to declare but my genius'.hopin' ye get her
aff the grun',cos my grey cells are nae fit they eest tae be.

Big Oaks from small acorns grow! (as THEY ? say)
we shall see!
Hud on tae yer genius, I might need it yet!
Mr Munkle - (30/07/08)

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:27:05 GMT

i love ur site can i get ur password

No, yer nae getting the password, coz I dinna like ye! (ha,ha!)
only jokin', give me a fone sis!
Mr Munkle - (29/07/08)

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:50:03 GMT

Hi Mike can you tell me if there is any pictures of a steel cabbed Foden I got a new one about 1972 with a 180 Gardner and a 9 Speed Gearbox reg USA317L. I think Cameron and Gibbon had one with a 240 Gardner because they had steel cabs they probably rusted awa' I dinna think there wis a lot made.

I'll have a look for you!
Mr Munkle - (28/07/08)

I have made enquiries about this request,
don't know if there are any pictures, we shall see!
Mr Munkle - (31/07/08)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:41:41 GMT

hi,mike,i micht catch ye afore ye ging awa' holidayin'.
i'll tell ye fit i eest tae tell ma 'customers'..........
dinna bother wi' postcairds,we're busy anuff as it is.
have a nice time,farivvir ye're heided.ye deserve it.

I'm awa tae Barbados for a month (I wish!)

I'm headin up tae Lossiemouth for a week wi the caravan,
unfortunately, I hiv tae tak the wife as well!
(Just Joking!, for anyone who thinks otherwise!, he,he!)
Mr Munkle - (19/07/08)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:20:57 GMT

HI JIM BRUCE SELT EES MOTOR T BERT PETRIE THE MANNIE THAT CAAS THE PALLETS AND JIM IS DRIVIN FOR HIM HAS BEEN FOR U PUCKLE MONTHS C MON

Thank you Rikker for the information!
Mr Munkle - (17/07/08)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:06:50 GMT

always do what your wife tells you eh? Ho-ho!!!

She thinks she's the boss, (yeah right!)
but I'm not opening up a can of worms here for any other Mr & Mrs Website viewer!)
Mr Munkle - (16/07/08)

the postie

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:01:42 GMT

i'm glad ye got tae the boddim o' the jim bruce saga.
no,i dinna ken him ava'.i think marjorie is playin'
hard tae get,she's an affa quine.

foden fan

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:08:06 GMT

Hi Mike, Pleased to see you have your intelligence force in top gear!! But who's playing fast and loose with my favours? And you all being married men!!!! Tut tut, boys, a little decorum please!! ( You needed to bring a Foden to Banbury to get a bosie from me along with your appearance plaques! I only had one refusal and that from a silly young loon.)
Foden Fan

You're quite right, I will behave myself! My wife told me to! (he,he!)
Mr Munkle - (15/07/08)

Lorries of Scotland by Mr Munkle.

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:45:16 GMT

Message for Geordie Mitchell,

Please contact me on: mrmunkle@hotmail.co.uk.

Thanks.

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:50:59 GMT

Jim Bruce

If its Jimmer Bruce you are wondering about then I'm fairly sure he retired late 2006, early 2007. I'm not 100% certain but my info came from a guy who did some relief driving for him. It would certainly account for Mike no longer seeing his motor in and around Peterhead.

Thanks,
Mr Munkle - (15/07/08)

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:20:27 GMT

hi mike,canna think o' jim bruce aff hand,wid need tae gie ye
the third degree as tae far he drives for,far he bides,etc.aye
willin' tae help marjorie oot.noo,she wid gie ye a richt bosie.

Wid she now? hmmmm! (he,he!)

Jim Bruce (Peterhead) has been an owner driver for a long time now.(Ex-Ewan Booth)
Currently he has a DAF XF and an immaculate fridge van trailer, he was running abroad but I haven't seen his lorry for a while, I'm not sure where he is right now!
Mr Munkle - (15/07/08)

foden fan

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:56:04 GMT

Good morning Mike, The other half asks if you know Jim Bruce, if so have you heard of him lately, as he hasn't seen Jim on the road for while?
Regards,
Foden Fan
(hi to the Postie! maybe you know Jim too.)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:32:44 GMT

hi mike,i hope ye enjoyed yer weddin bash,anither couple hiv fa'an
intae the trap,dear,oh,dear.an unexpected bonus wid hiv been the
bosies fae the quines,i hope ye didna get squashed.

i'm in maist o' the time,so a setterday's fine.i've hung up ma shears
for a file,and hid anuff picters tae fill fower books.i've ca'ad them
larrylore een,twa,three and fower.i think i made a gweed job o' them
[even if i say so masel].looking forrit till yer visit. be gweed.

Aye, ye've tae be affa careful ye dinna get squashed, let's jist say in the nicest possible way, that some o' the quines are of ample proportions! (he,he!)
No offence meant in any shape or form! It's all in fun.
Mr Munkle - (10/07/08)

Lorries of Scotland by Mr Munkle.

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:21:33 GMT

Foo ye deein iss wik, Postie?
I wis at a fine weddin doo yistirday (Tuesday), and wir freens, The Turra Quines wis a' there!
I got a fine cuddle fae CC and Nancy B, & the ither quines!
I hope yer aye behavin, and nae smokin' the hoose oot wi a' yon larrie magazines!
I'm gan tae try an' get up tae Turra in the holidays tae see ye, and hae a blether, are ye in maist Saturdays?
Mr Munkle - (09/07/08)

Nik99nik

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 19:52:22 GMT

Hallo, Mr Munkle! :)
Thank you very much for visite on my page and comment of my collection and models.
Exscuse, I don't see your albums because, I think need password... :)
Forgive for my English language. Thank you very much. Yours faithfully, Nick from Russia.

Hello Nick, thanks for visiting the site!
I have left you the password privately in your guestbook!
Mr Munkle - (09/07/08)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:35:50 GMT

Hi Mr Munkle, First time on your site and it's lookin great. As I'm supposed too be working so I can't spend as long as I would like on it this morning, but as Arnie said " I'll be back "

Well done sir, a wee trip down memory lane in here.

Welcome to new visitors, and thanks to all my contributors!
Mr Munkle - (30/06/08)