I obviously did the job all wrong as I spent 8 Christmas’s out of 11 in Turkey. In fact all my trucks worked the Xmas period. Who could afford to stand them for that length of time.
Not a very good camera man he or she has chopped the platers head off
Rita
Getting back to the eighties, what were the name of those two old geezers in the Muppet Show who used to sit in the Royal Box making funny remarks all the time 
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mushroomman:
Getting back to the eighties, what were the name of those two old geezers in the Muppet Show who used to sit in the Royal Box making funny remarks all the time
Waldorf and Statler 
Also the word Denisli or something like that was on some Ford Transits or did it mean diesel ?.
Denizli is the name of a town in Southern Turkey, approx. 168 miles southeast of Izmir.
Dave.
davemackie:
Also the word Denisli or something like that was on some Ford Transits or did it mean diesel ?.
Denizli is the name of a town in Southern Turkey, approx. 168 miles southeast of Izmir.
Dave.
there’s a transport firm as well called Denizli that I’ve seen over the years in Central Asia
Morning Guys,
Need a bit more help if possible. I am having the decals made for the model but cant read what it says in yellow across the back of the cab, do any of you know what this says?
Also out of interest after seeing these pics, what happened to the truck to cause this much damage? Obviously Mr Hooper got out ok as he still drives, but would like to know simply out of curiosity.
As always any help appreciated
Thanks TC
hi tc if i remember it says over the hill gang chris sold the truck to a freind of mine in barain on its second trip to riyad the accident happened sadly the driver was killed graham
Actually the platers best assets were his turkish handle bars ,as one knows all turkish drivers have one as they cross the turkish waste land with there overloaded tonka with mother of pearl steering wheel singing Lassa Lastic ,Lassa Lastic.chok guzell ,chok guzell ,stareing into the mirror tweeking the mustach,that they were given at birth,drifting over on to your side of the road, you take evasive action .spilling your coffee pot that was brewing beside you ,cursing and swearing as hot coffee hits your sunburned leg ,soaking your new furry clogs you purchased in Holland on the way out,pulling over to sort things out, as polis stop to ask for Marlbourgh ,screaming calabush,no T I R parking here.All in adays driving in Turkey 
Rita
sinbin31:
Actually the platers best assets were his turkish handle bars ,as one knows all turkish drivers have one as they cross the turkish waste land with there overloaded tonka with mother of pearl steering wheel singing Lassa Lastic ,Lassa Lastic.chok guzell ,chok guzell ,stareing into the mirror tweeking the mustach,that they were given at birth,drifting over on to your side of the road, you take evasive action .spilling your coffee pot that was brewing beside you ,cursing and swearing as hot coffee hits your sunburned leg ,soaking your new furry clogs you purchased in Holland on the way out,pulling over to sort things out, as polis stop to ask for Marlbourgh ,screaming calabush,no T I R parking here.All in adays driving in TurkeyRita
Spot on
Insha’Allah
Ian
This was a clip I got from John Henderson who works Scottish Transport News.
I hope its of some interest.
Cheers Scania 142
Yes that is Bob and Uwe, I think the Merc was driven by either Barry Barnes, Denis McGrath or Steve Goodman. Rick Ellis travelled out with Denis to Chemi Linz to do the ID on Steve and recover the Truck.
Ian
If my brain cells are intact the New Mercs were driven by John Bruce,Barry Barnes And Denis McGrath.I think Steve Goodman only did One trip in the Merc when he was called in by Bob Paul to do a one off after he had said his goodbyes after getting married,I did a short story on Steve a while ago As I was the Last to see him alive ,it was in Bulgaria ,I was on my way out and he was homeward bound on that fatal trip.Sorry I cant say any more,its most upsetting as Steve and I were good buddies and his loss gutted me big time.
Rita
Hi All
I done a trip or two with an ex Astran Driver but I only knew him by the nick name of Puffer, Miky Johnson and Geoff (knocker I am sure Geoff was a cat he only slept a couple of hours and knocked on your door with a cupper before you could get in bed) Guy, knew him but every body called him by his Nick name.What was his real Name.
Regards To All
Ian
Ian
Puffer rings a bell was he a heavy smoker or did he screem and shout a lot so smoke came out of his ears,
Rita
It was either John Bruce or Barry Barnes who christened Denis McGrath “puffer” because he placed his lips together, paused and then expelled air like a silent ■■■■…albeit Denis was a decent enogh bloke…
However I am confident that Rita will correct this statement, should it be incorrect…
why do I have to correct everyone’s inability to make a correct statement if you need help go to the Doctor
Rita
Reddesertfox:
It was either John Bruce or Barry Barnes who christened Denis McGrath “puffer” because he placed his lips together, paused and then expelled air like a silent ■■■■…albeit Denis was a decent enogh bloke…
However I am confident that Rita will correct this statement, should it be incorrect…
Thanks you have discribed him to a T. He allways helped me when he could.
Best Regards
Ian
sinbin31:
why do I have to correct everyone’s inability to make a correct statement if you need help go to the DoctorRita
Just a quick question did doing the middle east make you all as miserable or is it just this guy ? He could start a row anywhere !!!
As someone who hasnt been as far as you guys for my holidays let alone in a truck I am fascinated by your stories and pictures
Please keep them coming
Regards
Stories, that is all they are, about a period when the UK did an amazing amount of trade with the Middle East. The legends became so because they spent most of their time not doing the job, getting drunk and running in convoy.
The drivers that made that run a success were mostly owner drivers, as many of the conmpanies that tried it, suffered with the problem of finding English drivers who had the bottle to do it consistently. If a truck was dumped it was English.
So when you look at all these photos of trucks parked up you will of course realise that they were not moving and doing the job.