Well done fella, i’l be looking out for you. 
Rob - just heard.
I’m so sorry you have had such an ordeal - prayers to all those involved. 
Keeping fingers crossed that Mr. Vain is restored to his former glory.
Perhaps we should have a Mr. Vain polishing weekend, once he is back home with you? It might give you something to look forward to, to take your mind off things…
I’m sure many of us would like to help you get him back to the way that you want him - under your strict supervision, of course! 
I could even organize a bunch of Polish polishers if required
great news rob,these things take time…great wife sends a huge hug,and looking forward to the mighty convoy and maybe a social gathering of sorts the night before
orys:
I could even organize a bunch of Polish polishers if required
You mean Polishers… 
TAXI…
Brilliant news for both you and Mr Vain
Hi all, thanks so much for yr kind words and offers of help and support. Back on the road today (first full day) felt good, no real dramas. Not keen on the hire truck, 04 plate MAN 410. Completely gutless. Dirty white, rusty wheels with air con. Comfortable to drive. Missin my creature comforts.
This has been a great post, not one sour word.
Best wishes, Mr V
good news there Mr vain
have you ever posted a pic of your truck on this site if so where can i locate it, i have no idea what it looks like
MR VAIN:
Hi all, thanks so much for yr kind words and offers of help and support. Back on the road today (first full day) felt good, no real dramas. Not keen on the hire truck, 04 plate MAN 410. Completely gutless. Dirty white, rusty wheels with air con. Comfortable to drive. Missin my creature comforts.This has been a great post, not one sour word.
Best wishes, Mr V
you got aircon on your wheels,
no blow outs from overheating there then!!!
Giblsa:
MR VAIN:
Hi all, thanks so much for yr kind words and offers of help and support. Back on the road today (first full day) felt good, no real dramas. Not keen on the hire truck, 04 plate MAN 410. Completely gutless. Dirty white, rusty wheels with air con. Comfortable to drive. Missin my creature comforts.This has been a great post, not one sour word.
Best wishes, Mr V
you got aircon on your wheels,
no blow outs from overheating there then!!!
And well conditioned air in the tyres. But it seems that it needs wheel-conditioning 
mickyblue:
good news there Mr vainhave you ever posted a pic of your truck on this site if so where can i locate it, i have no idea what it looks like
Check out Mr V’s avatar…that is the beast in question 
when is mr v going to back in to circulation then mr billman? any idea’s or is it a ‘how longs a piece of string’ question?
Did some one want to see a picture of Mr Vain. Hope I am not doing wrong if so please remove
I sent you a message on FB.
But just to reiterate, you cannot hold this against yourself and I am glad to see that you are working it through in your mind. You should feel no shame for the tears, or for accepting a hug from a friend. Instead, you should be pleased that you are getting a handle on it and that others are there to help. These things take time to understand and you need to accept that first, but I fear you are nowhere near out of the woods on the pysche front yet.
You will find that the silliest of things will make you go rigid in the seat at the strangest of times. Don’t be afraid to tell your friends when it happens. Sharing the emotions does 2 things, it helps you to understand, and it helps those around you to understand your position. Trust me, your position is entirely unique, but the emotions are something some of us do understand.
And if any trolls do decide to wade in then they better be prepared for a serious onslaught!!
Great to hear that both Rob , and Mr Vain are on the mend. I would always be on the lookout for the bright red xmas tree when on my travels. Its pretty much the only TNUK members truck i could probably recognise.
Hi all, sorry if i’ve been a little quiet. My first week back on the road was ok. Bartrums did their very best to keep me out of mischief. Only 2 real complaints of the week were the “LOANER” (A shed of the finest degree) and my tiredness. Never felt so tired in my life.
On the plus side, A very good man that frequents these very pages came up with some parts for Mr Vain, free of charge and postage free!!! What a star, a real friend indeed. So a big thank you to GLOBBY!!!
The other highlight of the week came when the parcel did arrive i took the parts to the bodyshop and had a look at Mr V. Rebuild in progress and lookin good. And better still, they’re confident that he will be back on line in time for the convoy. Big smiles all round.
MR VAIN:
Hi all, sorry if i’ve been a little quiet. My first week back on the road was ok. Bartrums did their very best to keep me out of mischief. Only 2 real complaints of the week were the “LOANER” (A shed of the finest degree) and my tiredness. Never felt so tired in my life.On the plus side, A very good man that frequents these very pages came up with some parts for Mr Vain, free of charge and postage free!!! What a star, a real friend indeed. So a big thank you to GLOBBY!!!
The other highlight of the week came when the parcel did arrive i took the parts to the bodyshop and had a look at Mr V. Rebuild in progress and lookin good. And better still, they’re confident that he will be back on line in time for the convoy. Big smiles all round.
Your “loaner” wouldnt be a Roy Humpries Magnum would it■■? I saw one pulling a Bartum’s trailer some where this week…
Glad your truck is on the road to repair…
BuzzardBoy:
MR VAIN:
Hi all, sorry if i’ve been a little quiet. My first week back on the road was ok. Bartrums did their very best to keep me out of mischief. Only 2 real complaints of the week were the “LOANER” (A shed of the finest degree) and my tiredness. Never felt so tired in my life.On the plus side, A very good man that frequents these very pages came up with some parts for Mr Vain, free of charge and postage free!!! What a star, a real friend indeed. So a big thank you to GLOBBY!!!
The other highlight of the week came when the parcel did arrive i took the parts to the bodyshop and had a look at Mr V. Rebuild in progress and lookin good. And better still, they’re confident that he will be back on line in time for the convoy. Big smiles all round.
Your “loaner” wouldnt be a Roy Humpries Magnum would it■■? I saw one pulling a Bartum’s trailer some where this week…
Glad your truck is on the road to repair…
No mate, that is actually on hire to Barts, my hire motor is an 04 plate MAN
great news mate bout mr vain hope all is well so looking fwd to next weekend just having a trial run as having a chinese now lol… see you next sat mate
BRICKTROTTER XL:
great news mate bout mr vain hope all is well so looking fwd to next weekend just having a trial run as having a chinese now lol… see you next sat mate
Lookin forward to seein you and all the others great mate…
(AND I’M GLAD TO SEE YOU’VE STUCK TO OUR WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE, GREAT MATE!!!)