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[grumpy_old_man]

Thanks for all your kind words.
My eldest lad (gods gift to Volvo Truck and Bus ) has bought me one of these “drive a truck” presents," let’s see if you can still do it dad" (cheeky bugga) I’ll need a bloody stair lift to get mounted up into one of these modern lorries .

[harry_gill]

grumpy old man:
Thanks for all your kind words.
My eldest lad (gods gift to Volvo Truck and Bus ) has bought me one of these “drive a truck” presents," let’s see if you can still do it dad" (cheeky bugga) I’ll need a bloody stair lift to get mounted up into one of these modern lorries .

Hiya,
Whatever you do GOM don’t it enjoy too much, the next thing we’ll be
reading is you’ve renewed your class 1 and working for Stobbies on
the Tosco contract, don’t be tempted my friend.
thanks harry, long retired.

[grumpy_old_man]

Harry, I’ve absolutely no desire whatsoever of renewing my Class One. The road congestion is appalling, the rules and regs. are appalling, mobile phones ("are you there yet, if not why not), there are no decent transport cafes AND nobody knows how to tie a dolly. And bottom loading fuel tankers are for wimps, you cant beat getting on top when the catwalk has a good covering of ice on it. I could go on but I won’t bore you.
No todays job is not for me, us old lads did our bit when lorry driving and all that went with it was a skill. I did my 49 years, what time there is left is mine.

[harry_gill]

grumpy old man:
Harry, I’ve absolutely no desire whatsoever of renewing my Class One. The road congestion is appalling, the rules and regs. are appalling, mobile phones ("are you there yet, if not why not), there are no decent transport cafes AND nobody knows how to tie a dolly. And bottom loading fuel tankers are for wimps, you cant beat getting on top when the catwalk has a good covering of ice on it. I could go on but I won’t bore you.
No todays job is not for me, us old lads did our bit when lorry driving and all that went with it was a skill. I did my 49 years, what time there is left is mine.

Hiya,
Yup GOM, I’m flying the same flag as you, I wouldn’t grab the
handlebars again for permanent double bubble, skint as I am
thanks harry, long retired.

[grumpy_old_man]

I’m sure you are all eager to know my condition after my traumatic meeting with the consultant for my colonoscopy. Well I’m pleased to report that my bowels are function correctly, all is well…very well.

[toddy2]

grumpy old man:
I’m sure you are all eager to know my condition after my traumatic meeting with the consultant for my colonoscopy. Well I’m pleased to report that my bowels are function correctly, all is well…very well.

Good News … pleased for you mate !!

[harry_gill]

Toddy2:

grumpy old man:
I’m sure you are all eager to know my condition after my traumatic meeting with the consultant for my colonoscopy. Well I’m pleased to report that my bowels are function correctly, all is well…very well.

Good News … please for you mate !!

Hiya,
I remember way back a very elderly lady a (long time deceased)
who’s only interest in life was other peoples bowels, I do always
remember her greeting when meeting her friends, it was always
“Hello” then always followed the enquiry as to if the old bowels
were in good working order, people used to shoot off down side
streets to avoid her.
thanks harry, long retired.

[dave_the_renegade]

harry_gill:

Toddy2:

grumpy old man:
I’m sure you are all eager to know my condition after my traumatic meeting with the consultant for my colonoscopy. Well I’m pleased to report that my bowels are function correctly, all is well…very well.

Good News … please for you mate !!

Hiya,
I remember way back a very elderly lady a (long time deceased)
who’s only interest in life was other peoples bowels, I do always
remember her greeting when meeting her friends, it was always
“Hello” then always followed the enquiry as to if the old bowels
were in good working order, people used to shoot off down side
streets to avoid her.
thanks harry, long retired.

Sounds to me Harry, that the old girl liked talking crap.
Cheers Dave.

[kevmac47]

Look on the “professional threads” Dave, plenty crap on there!!!Unlike here on the "old codgers"threads we just spout diamonds and nuggets of wisdom!! Regards Kev.

[dave_the_renegade]

kevmac47:
Look on the “professional threads” Dave, plenty crap on there!!!Unlike here on the "old codgers"threads we just spout diamonds and nuggets of wisdom!! Regards Kev.

You are bang on there Kev. A lot of experience on this thread, some on the other, but quite a lot of trumpet blowing as well.
Cheers Dave.

[harry_gill]

Dave the Renegade:

kevmac47:
Look on the “professional threads” Dave, plenty crap on there!!!Unlike here on the "old codgers"threads we just spout diamonds and nuggets of wisdom!! Regards Kev.

You are bang on there Kev. A lot of experience on this thread, some on the other, but quite a lot of trumpet blowing as well.
Cheers Dave.

Hiya,
You’ll well remember the old saying Dave if you won’t blow you’re
own trumpet you can’t expect somebody else to blow it for you.
Well it’s not an old saying really I’ve just made it up.
thanks harry, long retired.

[dave_the_renegade]

harry_gill:

Dave the Renegade:

kevmac47:
Look on the “professional threads” Dave, plenty crap on there!!!Unlike here on the "old codgers"threads we just spout diamonds and nuggets of wisdom!! Regards Kev.

You are bang on there Kev. A lot of experience on this thread, some on the other, but quite a lot of trumpet blowing as well.
Cheers Dave.

Hiya,
You’ll well remember the old saying Dave if you won’t blow you’re
own trumpet you can’t expect somebody else to blow it for you.
Well it’s not an old saying really I’ve just made it up.
thanks harry, long retired.

Nearly as good as blowing Gabriel’s horn,as the Mother Superior said to the Priest.
Cheers Dave.

[harry_gill]

Dave the Renegade:

harry_gill:

Dave the Renegade:

kevmac47:
Look on the “professional threads” Dave, plenty crap on there!!!Unlike here on the "old codgers"threads we just spout diamonds and nuggets of wisdom!! Regards Kev.

You are bang on there Kev. A lot of experience on this thread, some on the other, but quite a lot of trumpet blowing as well.
Cheers Dave.

Hiya,
You’ll well remember the old saying Dave if you won’t blow you’re
own trumpet you can’t expect somebody else to blow it for you.
Well it’s not an old saying really I’ve just made it up.
thanks harry, long retired.

Nearly as good as blowing Gabriel’s horn,as the Mother Superior said to the Priest.
Cheers Dave.

Hiya,
Dave that’s a cracker PMSL
thanks harry, long retired

[grumpy_old_man]

Nice one Dave, it made me laugh.

[harry_gill]

grumpy old man:
Nice one Dave, it made me laugh.

Hiya,
GOM, Just thought I’d have another look at Nursie before I tramp up the
wooden hill, I’m full of cold she might just help me get off to sleep
thanks harry, long retired.

[grumpy_old_man]

Who’s ready for a laugh??
tickld.com/x/if-50-shades-of … n-by-a-man

[dave_the_renegade]

Has anyone hear the cuckoo yet
Cheers Dave.

[harry_gill]

Dave the Renegade:
Has anyone hear the cuckoo yet
Cheers Dave.

Hiya,
Come to think of it Dave I can’t recall hearing the cuckoo for a couple of years
now, there’s quite a bit of woodland in my area and used to hear them/it on a
regular basis, maybe the olds lugs aren’t what they used to be or the things
aren’t able to find any nests to deposit their eggs in and have moved to more
hospitable venues it is a pleasant enough sound though and if heard usually it
means fair weather is on the cards needed for other birds nest building task.
thanks harry, long retired.

[dave_the_renegade]

harry_gill:

Dave the Renegade:
Has anyone hear the cuckoo yet
Cheers Dave.

Hiya,
Come to think of it Dave I can’t recall hearing the cuckoo for a couple of years
now, there’s quite a bit of woodland in my area and used to hear them/it on a
regular basis, maybe the olds lugs aren’t what they used to be or the things
aren’t able to find any nests to deposit their eggs in and have moved to more
hospitable venues it is a pleasant enough sound though and if heard usually it
means fair weather is on the cards needed for other birds nest building task.
thanks harry, long retired.

I live on the edge of a very small village Harry, and I’ve not heard a cuckoo here for years. I call at a snack van at Letton by the side of the A438about 11 miles from here, and if its a warm day in April or May, I can usually hear one their. Likewise I had a good mate who lived right next to the Gore quarry across the valley from here, and when he was alive I would call and have a chat to him while he was servicing his machines on a Saturday, and used to hear one there.
I don’t think we have enough a bigger trees here for them to perch in and call from.
Cheers Dave.

[grumpy_old_man]

Now lads, the final episode of my prostate problem. Yes, I’ve got the big C. I saw the consultant yesterday and he said “It’s manageable, It won’t affect your natural life span, we propose to watch and wait, no treatment is required, just have a blood test every 4 months so we can keep a check on it, go home, get on with your normal life, if you hadn’t have had the blood test you would have lived your life normally without it being detected”
I could have kissed him, we are both very pleased.