I parked in Newark a few weeks ago and walked into the town from the new? lorrypark, (I hate the T word) . The old Wharf cafe is long gone, but I seem to remember when you walked in you were met by a waitress who asked where you would like to sit and then took your order with a sunny smile. Am I right or just delusional ? Ps there was also fresh flowers on the table. Have I lost it altogether■■? regards kevmac47.
Muckaway:
What happened to the old converted bus that stopped near Honda at Swindon? I know it had to move as the B and Q warehouse was built behind the layby and the roads were altered around there.
Its parked up in Imperial commercials ,Stratton.
When the powers that be shut the lay by,Les called it a day.
Aye Kev I stopped there in 1970, they had showers & TV. Nice & warm & friendley only stopped once , I must have been tired, eh, why else would I , I worked at Shorties in those days ,it was a change fron running to Hull, when you got sent elseware. I loved it because I was used to roaming around all over the place. Regards Larry I would still do it if I had the energey, but alas I havnt so I will just have to settle for my Glenmorangies, its much easier & a bloody lot nicer to say the Im sure Harry would agree , dont you
Lawrence Dunbar:
Aye Kev I stopped there in 1970, they had showers & TV. Nice & warm & friendley only stopped once , I must have been tired, eh, why else would I , I worked at Shorties in those days ,it was a change fron running to Hull, when you got sent elseware. I loved it because I was used to roaming around all over the place. Regards Larry I would still do it if I had the energey, but alas I havnt so I will just have to settle for my Glenmorangies, its much easier & a bloody lot nicer to say the Im sure Harry would agree , dont you
hiya,
Larry 100% in agreement with you on all points the only energy I have to spare is used to raise a glass these days, good health.
thanks harry long retired.
The Modern Cafe,Grahams Road,Falkirk,just over the road from our depot ,not bad digs,it belonged to an ex Shell driver in them days(early 70s) any one stay there?Vic.
Does anybody know if there was a cafe on the A44 near Little Compton where the VW garage is now? The building sure looks like one…
I dont remember a cafe there.I used to go to Mortorn In the Marsh in the earley 60s, But I just tipped & rang back to Melton Mowbray to load dog food, for Newcastle. Regards Larry.
Lawrence Dunbar:
I dont remember a cafe there.I used to go to Mortorn In the Marsh in the earley 60s, But I just tipped & rang back to Melton Mowbray to load dog food, for Newcastle. Regards Larry.
It’s a shame really that that was all they had to eat up in Newcastle in those days. I bet they used to welcome you with open arms, Larry! 
rondavies:
Lawrence Dunbar:
I dont remember a cafe there.I used to go to Mortorn In the Marsh in the earley 60s, But I just tipped & rang back to Melton Mowbray to load dog food, for Newcastle. Regards Larry.It’s a shame really that that was all they had to eat up in Newcastle in those days. I bet they used to welcome you with open arms, Larry!
hiya
We don’t eat dogfood up here we eat dogs a chap round the corner from me was taken into custody only last week he was caught having his Sunday lunch which consisted of two yorkies and half a “caulie”.
thanks harry long retired.
Nice one Harry
harry_gill:
rondavies:
Lawrence Dunbar:
I dont remember a cafe there.I used to go to Mortorn In the Marsh in the earley 60s, But I just tipped & rang back to Melton Mowbray to load dog food, for Newcastle. Regards Larry.It’s a shame really that that was all they had to eat up in Newcastle in those days. I bet they used to welcome you with open arms, Larry!
hiya
We don’t eat dogfood up here we eat dogs a chap round the corner from me was taken into custody only last week he was caught having his Sunday lunch which consisted of two yorkies and half a “caulie”.
thanks harry long retired.
He would have been taken to a spinal injuries unit,if he had eaten catfood 
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Father in Law told me today that the cafe known as the Whitehouse/Crossways in Eynsham used to stand where the entrance to Handborough Road housing estate was built early '70s. Hanborough Road was blocked when the A40 was re-routed in the early ‘80s.
For anyone travelling along the A40 Westbound at Eynsham, the San Remo stood near the Evenlode, where 2 modern identical bungalows now stand. The San Remo closed about the time that the Little Chef was built on the Eastbound side (now Carringtons’ car dealership)
rondavies:
Lawrence Dunbar:
I dont remember a cafe there.I used to go to Mortorn In the Marsh in the earley 60s, But I just tipped & rang back to Melton Mowbray to load dog food, for Newcastle. Regards Larry.It’s a shame really that that was all they had to eat up in Newcastle in those days. I bet they used to welcome you with open arms, Larry!
Ye it goe’s with the pit heap and quarries! Shame we also have the best beaches in the country and more castles and history than the cockney “geezers” would know what to do with. 
Double nice one Kev.
Any one know if Motermans on the Standege A62 is still open ?, the next time I visit my relations in Stoke on Trent I think I will go that way, set off earley & have my b/fast there just for old times sake, & think about the old days while enjoying it. Regards Larry
Harry G. How about a run down to the Derry some time shortley before the winter sets in , & we can enjoy a proper breakfast, like we used to have in the old days, & have a bit crack about old times, way may even se someone we know… I will pick you up & drive us down , what do you think are you up for it ? Regards Larry
Lawrence Dunbar:
Harry G. How about a run down to the Derry some time shortley before the winter sets in , & we can enjoy a proper breakfast, like we used to have in the old days, & have a bit crack about old times, way may even se someone we know… I will pick you up & drive us down , what do you think are you up for it ? Regards Larry
hiya,
Larry have sent you an email.
thanks harry long retired.
Message recieved over & out. Regards Larry.
Anyone remember a transport cafe in Deptford , on the Broadway I think I stopped there once,it was a decent place clean & nice food,good beds ,I cant remember how much it was DBB, but it was full the night I stayed there. 1964. The good time days. Regards Larry.
Lawrence Dunbar:
Anyone remember a transport cafe in Deptford , on the Broadway I think I stopped there once,it was a decent place clean & nice food,good beds ,I cant remember how much it was DBB, but it was full the night I stayed there. 1964. The good time days. Regards Larry.
yeah i think it wasTaylors or Thompsons,up the old kent road after for a night out at the Lord Monty ,Vic