This is a test, hopefully I can get my pic/s onto this post - !!
freshir:
This is a test, hopefully I can get my pic/s onto this post - !!
Oh well, I give up , I will have to get my tec team onto to this prob: Regards Fred
I read on this site and in variuos publications about M/E references to “chai” (sweet tea served in a small glass) at the risk of sounding pedantic I think that refreshing little drink is actually “cay” Check the link facebook.com/group.php?gid=2428033233 and yes I am sat at home incapacitated and bored ■■■■■■■■ 
John McVey:
I read on this site and in variuos publications about M/E references to “chai” (sweet tea served in a small glass) at the risk of sounding pedantic I think that refreshing little drink is actually “cay” Check the link facebook.com/group.php?gid=2428033233 and yes I am sat at home incapacitated and bored [zb]
Sorry to have to correct you John, but the spelling is actually “çay” note the little comer under the “ç” 
All the best RDF
Hi RDF
Yes I know but how did you find that on your key board?
Thank you for the good wishes, I’m feeling a little sorry for myself at the moment but all will be well in the fulness of time
Regards
John
Reddesertfox:
John McVey:
I read on this site and in variuos publications about M/E references to “chai” (sweet tea served in a small glass) at the risk of sounding pedantic I think that refreshing little drink is actually “cay” Check the link facebook.com/group.php?gid=2428033233 and yes I am sat at home incapacitated and bored [zb]Sorry to have to correct you John, but the spelling is actually “çay” note the little comer under the “ç”
All the best RDF
John McVey:
I read on this site and in variuos publications about M/E references to “chai” (sweet tea served in a small glass) at the risk of sounding pedantic I think that refreshing little drink is actually “cay” Check the link facebook.com/group.php?gid=2428033233 and yes I am sat at home incapacitated and bored [zb]
Correct,as in my earlier post. I had to copy the little wiggles.
Wheel Nut:
boyzee:
Did you have a cup of tea (chi) off of the locals?they tip the tea in and out of two pots then turn it round and its like a rituel what they do with it then you get a old tiny glass with all chips round the rim but you have to drink it or they get the hump!.Chinese Special Gunpowder tea is used to make Cay, It is green tea brewed throughout Asia and Africa. It is normally brewed using a charcoal burner,small pot and twice as much sugar as tea is used.
The ritual takes about 2 hours and is considered a treat, each brew is offered round and it is normally served 3 times.
I used to go and ask the Turks in Ludwigshaven for Çay and spent many hours sipping it with them. Since then I even had the chance to make it in Africa, it was called Attaya there.
In Morocco they used to sweeten it with mint but the ritual is the same
Çok Güzel
John McVey:
Hi RDFYes I know but how did you find that on your key board?
Thank you for the good wishes, I’m feeling a little sorry for myself at the moment but all will be well in the fulness of time
Regards
John
Reddesertfox:
John McVey:
I read on this site and in variuos publications about M/E references to “chai” (sweet tea served in a small glass) at the risk of sounding pedantic I think that refreshing little drink is actually “cay” Check the link facebook.com/group.php?gid=2428033233 and yes I am sat at home incapacitated and bored [zb]Sorry to have to correct you John, but the spelling is actually “çay” note the little comer under the “ç”
All the best RDF
facebook.com/#!/pages/CAY/127713107266915
Another link to another site 
brianw1946:
This is one of Astrans in death valley , ( i wonder what kind of tree this is ? )
it looks like a scania tree to me , quite rare they are … 
Saw this book advertised on this net so I ordered a copy from the local library [ 75 pence ] Not All Sunshine And Sand by Paul Rowlands [Book Guild Publishing ] Its the story of the making of a driver. Starts off with Paul working for a coal man filling the sacks then driving a small TK Bedford Getting his Hgv till eventually he is working on the Middle East Run. A really good read I fully enjoyed reading the book and can recomend it to one and all. Books are like women why buy one when you can join the Library.
maxhagar:
Saw this book advertised on this net so I ordered a copy from the local library [ 75 pence ] Not All Sunshine And Sand by Paul Rowlands [Book Guild Publishing ] Its the story of the making of a driver. Starts off with Paul working for a coal man filling the sacks then driving a small TK Bedford Getting his Hgv till eventually he is working on the Middle East Run. A really good read I fully enjoyed reading the book and can recomend it to one and all. Books are like women why buy one when you can join the Library.
The author will be along soon to tell you to buy the book you tight bugger. He posts here as prowlands
Wheel Nut:
maxhagar:
Saw this book advertised on this net so I ordered a copy from the local library [ 75 pence ] Not All Sunshine And Sand by Paul Rowlands [Book Guild Publishing ] Its the story of the making of a driver. Starts off with Paul working for a coal man filling the sacks then driving a small TK Bedford Getting his Hgv till eventually he is working on the Middle East Run. A really good read I fully enjoyed reading the book and can recomend it to one and all. Books are like women why buy one when you can join the Library.The author will be along soon to tell you to buy the book you tight bugger. He posts here as prowlands
I got it for Xmas along with The Long Haul Pioneers and another copy of The Cola Cowboys
Tight Bugger? Im a Yorkshire Man careful not tight. I can tell you exactly how much I have in my wallet and recite you all the serial numbers. They have been in my wallet for so long they are old friends.ps Are pound notes still legal tender?
brianw1946:
This is one of Astrans in death valley , ( i wonder what kind of tree this is ? )
Lavertree - you cant park there mate
maxhagar:
Tight Bugger? Im a Yorkshire Man careful not tight. I can tell you exactly how much I have in my wallet and recite you all the serial numbers. They have been in my wallet for so long they are old friends.ps Are pound notes still legal tender?
Me too, those white Fivers are a bit of a squeeze in my yakskin wallet 
Alfie Jones. R.I.P.
Alfie passed away in the early hours of this morning after a short stay in a Newport Hospice’
I am sure that all his friends and aquaintences far and wide send their deepest condolences to Teri and his family at this sad time. I will update you on this forum when further arrangements have been made.
Alfie Spent many years as a driver with C.V.H. sub contracting for Astrans and also for Davies Turner. He ended his driving career with Tubex of Aberdare travelling the lenghth and breadth of the U.K.delivering to the tree growers.
He latterly ran a Bed and Breakfast business with his wife Teri in Trethomas South wales.
R.I.P. Alfie.
M&C Jamie:
Alfie Jones. R.I.P.R.I.P. Alfie.
Thanks for that. will let a couple of lads know.
RIP
Just been told about Alfie didnt know he was ill, saw him last at Pat Seals funeral, so sad ,my condolences to his family and friends R.I.P he will be sadly missed.
Roger Haywood
It’s a sad day today, he was a great bloke with a fantastic voice and he will be remembered by everyone who ever met him, R.I.P. Alfie.
Alfie so u dont forget him 
Roger Haywood