Good afternoon gentlemen. On Tuesday morning. I was sitting on my scooter in Locks Heath Centre
when I was approached by a very nice gentleman who asked me if I was Charlie One. I affairmed that I was.i had never seen him before in my life. He told me that we had never met but he recognised my little dog. It turned out that it was none other than Despatcher. Chris Hill of Hills of Botley it was really nice meeting you Chris. Lovely chat. Regards Charlie 
charlie one:
Good afternoon gentlemen. On Tuesday morning. I was sitting on my scooter in Locks Heath Centre
when I was approached by a very nice gentleman who asked me if I was Charlie One. I affairmed that I was.i had never seen him before in my life. He told me that we had never met but he recognised my little dog. It turned out that it was none other than Despatcher. Chris Hill of Hills of Botley it was really nice meeting you Chris. Lovely chat. Regards Charlie
Dont fall for that Charlie boy, he is an undercover investigator working for Richard Evans, he just wanted to find out where you lived so he can come and raid your pad to recover a stolen DKV card so be extra vigilant my friend, cheers Buzzer.
charlie one:
Good afternoon gentlemen. On Tuesday morning. I was sitting on my scooter in Locks Heath Centre
when I was approached by a very nice gentleman who asked me if I was Charlie One. I affairmed that I was.i had never seen him before in my life. He told me that we had never met but he recognised my little dog. It turned out that it was none other than Despatcher. Chris Hill of Hills of Botley it was really nice meeting you Chris. Lovely chat. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie it was nice meeting you, looked like you were having rally, when I left there were 3 of you lined up, looked like an F1 start
regards Chris
Buzzer:
charlie one:
Good afternoon gentlemen. On Tuesday morning. I was sitting on my scooter in Locks Heath Centre
when I was approached by a very nice gentleman who asked me if I was Charlie One. I affairmed that I was.i had never seen him before in my life. He told me that we had never met but he recognised my little dog. It turned out that it was none other than Despatcher. Chris Hill of Hills of Botley it was really nice meeting you Chris. Lovely chat. Regards CharlieDont fall for that Charlie boy, he is an undercover investigator working for Richard Evans, he just wanted to find out where you lived so he can come and raid your pad to recover
Many thanks Buzzer for the warning. I shall be extra vigilant.I had been training my dog to bite anyone who comes anywhere near my mansion. However since he’s had six teeth out he can only give your ankle a nasty ■■■■! Regards Charlie
DKV , that’s another blast from the past, I would ring the German lady Angela in Essex when I broke down in my 142 or DAF .
With an air pipe broken leaving me stranded on a hill near Pamplona, the Red caps dispatch two massive cranes of which I didn’t ask for and they didn’t ask me .
When the cranes showed up Angela got rid of them with no charge as she dispatched a small workshop van to assist.
The service was quick and efficient but additional charges to add and commission along with currency exchange rates using the card .
French motorway law is another kettle of fish as you are ordered what to do and they bring out the most expensive tyres unless you order retreaded tyres or second hand.
Hi all, Buzzer, MaggieD any news on your re-new’d HGV yet still undecided what to do about mine. 
Tarmaceater:
DKV , that’s another blast from the past,
Certainly is, very short of fuel just south of Fontainebleau I stopped in a small service station. Sent the wife to ask if they took DKV while I sorted myself out to prepare for re-filling. I schooled her precisely, ‘make sure you pronounce it Day Kar Vay’. Soon back with an ok nod I filled the tank to the brim and went in to present the card. Refused ‘pas de DKV’. So we had to syphon the lot out except we couldn’t agree how much had been taken. We eventually arrived at a compromise and we were on our way. ‘What did you say to him’ I asked her? '‘just what you said to me Dee Kay Vee’. 
Another time, arrived at the police post French side of the Blanc with a stepframe full of cans of paint. Apparently you can set fire to paint so I needed a whiligig for the roof, an orange board on the front, and a fire extinguisher. Back down to the service station to buy all this with very little money. Offered the DKV as payment and also to get the several hundred francs for the fine. He paused at that point. Only if I can get the boss on the phone to ok it. Michael White was on the golf course in the days before mobiles, so I rang my mate Pete in Nottingham and said ‘I’ll explain all this later, but I am going to put a bloke on the line now who will ask you a question, what ever it is, all you have to say is ‘Oui’ OK?’ The young man duly asked the question, got his answer, and gave me everything I wanted including the money.
Back to the police post and showed him my purchases while his mate counted the money and wrote the receipt. He looked sadly at the torch with a flashing amber light which I proposed to hang on the mirror arm, at the bit of cardboard which was vaguely orange and the aerosol can which was my pitiful excuse for a fire extinguisher…and waved me on.
Interesting and amusing story Spardo, it’s Frejus that only permits ADR and you have to stop at the Pompiers check point prior to the tunnel on the French side and it’s about 30 kms of more before the tunnel.
The fire man checks the paperwork, this takes a while, and sometimes the ADR equipment but I never had that checked.
I ran out of fuel on the border at Irun , and potentially I could of been fined but passing the attitude test, two young lads from the Guardia Civil gave me a lift in their Jeep to get diesel in 25 litre containers and took me back.
For the Blanc there’s the Euro engine emission ticket to pick up about 40 kms before the tunnel on the Italian side but I would see the Spanish fridge drivers bomb past without stopping.
Allegedly DKV was accepted in the Spanish clubs but the invoice would be some dodgy sounding name in case the wife opened the invoice or bill confirmation they posted on .
gerbil sb152:
Hi all, Buzzer, MaggieD any news on your re-new’d HGV yet still undecided what to do about mine.
Hi Kev I had me eye test separate as normal for me but could not get my doctor to do the medical, Hori fixed me up with a doctor on Segensworth and DIT paid £51 which is cheaper than me own doc but he would not take DKV as I tried first with a card borrowed of Charlione, it had R&A on it but was rejected, anyways its sent off so only about six months to wait for the new licence. You can still drive if you have a correct application sent in on a licence slip but not abroad which is a pain for Hori as some drivers cannot ship out till they get the full licence back, this is typical of a government body was not like this in WW1 & 2, Cheers Buzzer.
Tarmaceater:
Interesting and amusing story Spardo, it’s Frejus that only permits ADR and you have to stop at the Pompiers check point prior to the tunnel on the French side and it’s about 30 kms of more before the tunnel.
The fire man checks the paperwork, this takes a while, and sometimes the ADR equipment but I never had that checked.
I ran out of fuel on the border at Irun , and potentially I could of been fined but passing the attitude test, two young lads from the Guardia Civil gave me a lift in their Jeep to get diesel in 25 litre containers and took me back.
For the Blanc there’s the Euro engine emission ticket to pick up about 40 kms before the tunnel on the Italian side but I would see the Spanish fridge drivers bomb past without stopping.
Allegedly DKV was accepted in the Spanish clubs but the invoice would be some dodgy sounding name in case the wife opened the invoice or bill confirmation they posted on .
All after my time, for me it was either the Blanc or Mont Cenis, as far as Spain is concerned my boss Paul Gauthier said he couldn’t make enough money down there, only in a light vehicle for me since I retired. 
Hi Kev
Renew it you may need it to deliver steam engines.
Diesel is easier now as the collection point for the DKV card & pin number is near to you .
Cheers
Rich
Hi all, ok Rich i might take you up on that but i have to warn you i am not cheap.
Hi Kev
No worries I pay more than most in the town.
Cheers
Rich
robthedog:
One for gerbil
one of my great grandparents vehicles
robthedog:
Badger:
I found a drivers cap badge in my collection, Wallbridge Carrier Romsey, I think it has a family connection with Harris Transport? Perhaps George Harrisyou you let me know?
JeremySent from my EML-L09 using Tapatalk
From what i’ve found out about Wallbridges they were in North Baddesley, maybe Romsey earlier or both ?
There yard was in St Andrews close, behind the house, it was run by Mrs Walbridge and her stepson Ernie Brompton so don’t know if theres a Harris connection but I believe Harris Tspt were in NB as well all a long time ago that’s the best I could come up with.
Rob
was my great grandparents business, on my mums side, I’d love that badge !!!
Badger:
I found a drivers cap badge in my collection, Wallbridge Carrier Romsey, I think it has a family connection with Harris Transport? Perhaps George Harrisyou you let me know?
JeremySent from my EML-L09 using Tapatalk
would you part with it?
roolechat:
What’s the connection betweeen these 2 Companies ?
my dad■■?