I picked up a load from Angers this week and as normal got loaded in about 40 minutes.
When I went round to collect my papers, I was met by a Douane (custom man) with a pair of pliers in his hand.
I thought I had gone back in time as I was handed some invoices, delivery documents and a T1
The customs man sealed my trailer and then smiled and wished me a good trip, so I knew I hadnt gone to a former time zone 
I had to clear customs in Portsmouth and as I walked into Oughtred and Harrison.
This bloke said what’s that? I said, I think its a T1. No- no he said “I mean I havent had any instructions”
He made a phonecall and then gave me a compliment slip with his mobile number and a company stamp
Wish they were back though! queueing up the stairs in pompey is nearly as good as dover