A couple more of Jim Ski’s pics
Loading an Interoute trailer
Following a Jameson Kangaroo into a peage
In his own F88 which he ran for a while under Malcolm Millard’s flag
On way to load don’t know where!!!
Posing again!!!
And a Pic of John Shaw with another one of mine
Finally Jamesons 112 on Cenis
Regards Pat
Found this pic of YAD654X a Scania 112, I think it is Ken Daly, all it says on back is still on French groupage!!! Must have been on Southern Transport STS or could possibly be Phil Dibden!
Here’s one that Larry ‘Gypsy’ Fitzgerald drove for me a nicest 143 you could ever hope to get!
Regards Pat
Rich who I work with at the moment and also like me worked for Cabmont
asked me to post some pics of his first trip abroad and a short summary
of his trip.
In 1980 I was working for Cabmont Erith, based in Southampton on
the ACT Contract. I asked Frank Allen if I could do a trip to Portugal for
him. So in mid 1980 I took Bob Courts Transcon down to Lisbon. This
was my very first trip over the water, so in at the deep end in the days of
permits and carnets. Of I went with my wife and young son, in through
Vila Formoso down to the TIR park at Lisbon (Alverca). It took two and a
half days to clear customs then of to Cascais to unload. Then reload at
Matosinhos (Porto) then out through Valenca - Tui to Burgos via Ourense
N525 Benavente N610 Palenca N620. Then away home pre auto route
days. Loved it and did a few more trips over the years for different people.
SHINEY BOOTS
CUSTOMS AT ALVERCA
MIGUELS ON N1 BETWEEN IRUN - VITORIA
LUNCH IN PORTUGAL
MRS DOING THE WASHING
TAKEN A BREAK
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Ainacs — You refer to Ken Daly in that earlier post , Would that be the same Ken Daly that drove Pitters Newcastle Trunk ■■? back in the early 70"s
old trucker:
Ainacs — You refer to Ken Daly in that earlier post , Would that be the same Ken Daly that drove Pitters Newcastle Trunk ■■? back in the early 70"s
Not sure Old trucker I know that he did a bit on for Daivies and last I heard was driving for Pentalver
Regards Pat
ainacs:
old trucker:
Ainacs — You refer to Ken Daly in that earlier post , Would that be the same Ken Daly that drove Pitters Newcastle Trunk ■■? back in the early 70"s
Not sure Old trucker I know that he did a bit on for Daivies and last I heard was driving for Pentalver
Regards Pat[/quote hi pat ken is driven for harris transport isee him ther every other day il ask him next time i see him
I did ask a short while ago if any had any memories of , A&M Garages ■■? navy blue rigs , Mercs■■? Andre Ogar , in Le Havre , did clearance work , and Andre Valletas transport , from Angers . Any body remember the woman , (I use the word Woman with reservation !!!) used to drive for Onatra ■■? And , Pam , Owner driver , drove a Guy Big J 4 , bender , contract haulier ■■? Alot of memories have been brought to the fore over the last umpteen pages , somebody has to start to scrape the bottom !!!
old trucker:
I did ask a short while ago if any had any memories of , A&M Garages ■■? navy blue rigs , Mercs■■? Andre Ogar , in Le Havre , did clearance work , and Andre Valletas transport , from Angers . Any body remember the woman , (I use the word Woman with reservation !!!) used to drive for Onatra ■■? And , Pam , Owner driver , drove a Guy Big J 4 , bender , contract haulier ■■? Alot of memories have been brought to the fore over the last umpteen pages , somebody has to start to scrape the bottom !!!
I remember AM Garages old trucker but alas no other details. However I certainly remember the ‘woman’ you referred to. I first laid eyes on ‘her’ whilst loading out of Bayer’s works at Notre Dame de Gravenchon. One of Onatras was on the next bay to me, suddenly the Turboliner door opened and out she came, floral print dress, matching shoes and handbag and two days worth of heavy dark stubble. I thought someone was ‘avin’ a laugh’, I sure was! It was the most unfeminine thing I’ve ever seen. I subsequently saw ‘her’ on several ferry crossings and could never understand why she didn’t at least attempt to have a shave!
old trucker:
I did ask a short while ago if any had any memories of , A&M Garages ■■? navy blue rigs , Mercs■■? Andre Ogar , in Le Havre , did clearance work , and Andre Valletas transport , from Angers . Any body remember the woman , (I use the word Woman with reservation !!!) used to drive for Onatra ■■? And , Pam , Owner driver , drove a Guy Big J 4 , bender , contract haulier ■■? Alot of memories have been brought to the fore over the last umpteen pages , somebody has to start to scrape the bottom !!!
Hi Richard, certainly got my old memory going there! Onatra registration 13
from Marsielles. Spent a memorable week-end down there with 4 of thier drivers one time. Andre Ogar in Le Havre, good for TIR clearance and to iron out any problems. I always called him “The gent behind the beard”.
Very fond memories of A.M. Garages. from Birmingham. I actually tried to
start a thread but got no response. Silver and blue Mercs. Do you remember
“Big Al” and also Tommy Mann (cigar smoker) who eventually went to live in the States. It was me and Al who blocked the link-span at Normandy Ferries
when the dockies wanted to drive the trucks off. We both drove off onto the ramp
and the dockies blocked it so we locked the doors and left them there.
That ferry did three trips with the same trucks on!!!
Nipper
I cant believe you,ve embarassed me by pointing out my socks and sandals 
Must have been an isolated occasion
Ainacs
I would say that was Phil Dibden in photo Pat judging by stance and shirt
KNS64
Hi Kev, Great pics from your mate Rich. Got any more ?
old trucker Tir Original
I also remember A.M Garages but unfortunately dont recall any drivers names.
Cant think if they shipped Normandy Ferries or Townsend
GAZ IOW
Is that who i think it is?
Mappo !! was that last pic at Prato ■■?
old trucker
Yeh i ,m pretty sure it was in Prato mate, certainly in that neck of the woods anyway.
Mappo
Allo mate, yeah it’s me. Finally found the site, late again, no change there!
It’s taken me a month to read all the old threads and I’ve really enjoyed reading about so many old pals and seeing the photos. Like most of us I never got around to taking any pictures and that I regret. Be lucky mate, : 
GAZ IOW
Hi Gaz, good to hear from you . How.s retirement or have you found something
else to do ?
Nothing has changed on Jacko,s mate, still the same routine, got two to
Cradley Heath tomorrow, early start again. 
Hi Mappo Glad you liked my pics
It was a good trip.Unlike the next one A rough DAF a load of rubber for Burgos
blowout on the trl and a broken jack 
[ wheel changed by a friendly French farmer ] Tipped at Firestone reloaded at Los Carralos de Buella and the startermotor packed up On the way back up the Spanish customs man pulled to many pages out of the carnet .So when i got to the French office i had the book thrown back at me as his page was missing so i walked back the Spanish side only to find they had just changed shift . I got it sorted in the end.
Then drove striaight up to St Malo [could’n’t sleep with engine running] .
Did i ever ■■■■■■■ Truckline when docked at Poole and the lorry would not start
and the air was down. But thats another story
Shiney Boots
Shiney Boots
Great story Rich, and considering it was only your 2nd trip, Quite eventful aye.
Best way to learn the job in those days i reckon,have problems and sort them out yourself. No mobile phones then to ring the office and ask for help aye.
You mentioned in your previous story that you did a few more trips for other firms. Did our paths ever cross i wonder.
If you,ve got any more pics mate, how about putting ,em on
Mappo
Hi Tone - Just doing a couple of days a week on
a farm here general maintainance.
Main Man tomorrow then! Not too bad for a Monday eh?
I’ve PM’d you my phone no. as I’ve lost yours.
Take care
Hi Mappo 1 Mistake it was ship back Cherbourg not St Malo
I drove car transporters for years and did a trip down to Malaga.I led 5 transporters of show cars down for a press launch
And did 1 Italy and 5 Spains for PJK
Shiney Boots
Found this advert for Taskers trailers from a Commercial Motor
Cant recall seeing this haulier for a while perhaps he has “departed”
Cheers Marc.
Fantastic !!! and they “dont bend in the middle” !!! Well done Bubbleman .