Not lorries but you you probably know there is a " Do" on the Town Moor beginning of August with baloons.Looks good but just a bit of interest but you chaps might not be their thing.
rastone:
Not lorries but you you probably know there is a " Do" on the Town Moor beginning of August with baloons.Looks good but just a bit of interest but you chaps might not be their thing.
I think a lot on here will be interested, “the hot air” could be channelled in a useful direction!! 
Ps. You wouldn’t get me up in one of those contraptions for a “gold pig” Regards Kev. 
kevmac47:
rastone:
Not lorries but you you probably know there is a " Do" on the Town Moor beginning of August with baloons.Looks good but just a bit of interest but you chaps might not be their thing.I think a lot on here will be interested, “the hot air” could be channelled in a useful direction!!
Hi Kev you must be getting soft in your old age 
, Just give the Bushmills some stick before lift off, , & hope for the best , Regards Larry.
Lawrence Dunbar:
kevmac47:
rastone:
Not lorries but you you probably know there is a " Do" on the Town Moor beginning of August with baloons.Looks good but just a bit of interest but you chaps might not be their thing.I think a lot on here will be interested, “the hot air” could be channelled in a useful direction!!
Hi Kev you must be getting soft in your old age
Come on Kev, Give it a go the wiskey is on me & I will join you with my hip flasks topped up 
, Regards Larry.
Lawrence Dunbar:
Lawrence Dunbar:
kevmac47:
rastone:
Not lorries but you you probably know there is a " Do" on the Town Moor beginning of August with baloons.Looks good but just a bit of interest but you chaps might not be their thing.I think a lot on here will be interested, “the hot air” could be channelled in a useful direction!!
Hi Kev you must be getting soft in your old age
Come on Kev, Give it a go the wiskey is on me & I will join you with my hip flasks topped up
I’ve done some silly, even stupid things over the years Larry but, climb into a hot air balloon??not in a month of Sunday’s!!!Not even for a tanker full of Bushmills Black!!! 
Regards Kev.
Lawrence Dunbar:
0The Groyne North Shields , Regards Larry.
Up to God’s country next week end.Hope to get some pics.I’m told weather going to get better.Must have dreamed it.
Tony
rastone:
Lawrence Dunbar:
0The Groyne North Shields , Regards Larry.Up to God’s country next week end.Hope to get some pics.I’m told weather going to get better.Must have dreamed it.
Tony
Don’t worry Tony, the weather’s great 
it’s not snowing!!! Regards Kev.
kevmac47:
rastone:
Lawrence Dunbar:
0The Groyne North Shields , Regards Larry.Up to God’s country next week end.Hope to get some pics.I’m told weather going to get better.Must have dreamed it.
Tony
Don’t worry Tony, the weather’s great
Just like we have here then. I’d forgotten about the balloon job.Must be excitement of being there.
I’ve signed up to the Great North Bike Ride, 60 miles from Seahouses to Tynemouth on the Sunday 28th August, (bank holiday weekend).
The view of the priory and castle, (from the other side) will be a welcome sight on the day.
kevmac47:
I’ve signed up to the Great North Bike Ride, 60 miles from Seahouses to Tynemouth on the Sunday 28th August, (bank holiday weekend).
The view of the priory and castle, (from the other side) will be a welcome sight on the day.
Hi Kev, Is this a charity run ? If so I will sponsor you,Regards Larry.
Lawrence Dunbar:
kevmac47:
I’ve signed up to the Great North Bike Ride, 60 miles from Seahouses to Tynemouth on the Sunday 28th August, (bank holiday weekend).
The view of the priory and castle, (from the other side) will be a welcome sight on the day.Hi Kev, Is this a charity run ? If so I will sponsor you,Regards Larry.
Yes Larry it is, I wasn’t going to ask for sponsorship as I’m really doing what I enjoy, and I think it’s cheeky to expect people to part with their hard earned cash for my pleasure. However, if the contributors to the threads want to help the charity I will sort something out and let you all know tomorrow. Regards Kev.
kevmac47:
Lawrence Dunbar:
kevmac47:
I’ve signed up to the Great North Bike Ride, 60 miles from Seahouses to Tynemouth on the Sunday 28th August, (bank holiday weekend).
The view of the priory and castle, (from the other side) will be a welcome sight on the day.Hi Kev, Is this a charity run ? If so I will sponsor you,Regards Larry.
Yes Larry it is, I wasn’t going to ask for sponsorship as I’m really doing what I enjoy, and I think it’s cheeky to expect people to part with their hard earned cash for my pleasure. However, if the contributors to the threads want to help the charity I will sort something out and let you all know tomorrow. Regards Kev.
That’s fine Kev, Im sure you will get some great support from fellow drivers on this thread, After all its all for a good cause IMO, I hope your bike has had a full service, Regards Larry.
Just seen the original thread put on by LD. This area was one of my favourite destinations also. I used to work for Mitchell & Robertson in the early 70’s hauling fruit from Staplehurst Kent where we were based to all the fruit markets around the country. Team Valley at Low Fell was always on my radar when the jobs came in. I drove an AEC Marshall flatbed in those days. Never took a 4 wheeler up there. Did a few loads later when the company expanded and bought some artics. Had to be in the market for 5 in the morning so it was a bit of a slog especially if the lorry wasn’t loaded till late. Once tipped I would make my way into Newcastle, over the Tyne bridge and park up just down from the bridge on Quayside. I would then walk back to King Street, or was it Lombard Street? where Archbold had an office. If I was lucky they would sort out a 15 ton return load back to the smoke or maybe North Kent. Often though I was out of luck so I would sit out my time on the quay and return home empty later in the day.
kevmac47:
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That’s a cracking bit of gear Kev, I bet its worth a bob or two these days, Any info on the sponsorship yet ? Regards Larry.
sandway:
Just seen the original thread put on by LD. This area was one of my favourite destinations also. I used to work for Mitchell & Robertson in the early 70’s hauling fruit from Staplehurst Kent where we were based to all the fruit markets around the country. Team Valley at Low Fell was always on my radar when the jobs came in. I drove an AEC Marshall flatbed in those days. Never took a 4 wheeler up there. Did a few loads later when the company expanded and bought some artics. Had to be in the market for 5 in the morning so it was a bit of a slog especially if the lorry wasn’t loaded till late. Once tipped I would make my way into Newcastle, over the Tyne bridge and park up just down from the bridge on Quayside. I would then walk back to King Street, or was it Lombard Street? where Archbold had an office. If I was lucky they would sort out a 15 ton return load back to the smoke or maybe North Kent. Often though I was out of luck so I would sit out my time on the quay and return home empty later in the day.
A pic for you sandway “park up just down from the bridge on Quayside” once upon a time eh 
Oily
oiltreader:
Long ago.
Oily
Hi Oily, Great stuff from old days, The White Swan Hotel in Alnwick is still going but not the garage, thanks for posting this old stuff I love it, Regards Larry.
oiltreader:
sandway:
Just seen the original thread put on by LD. This area was one of my favourite destinations also. I used to work for Mitchell & Robertson in the early 70’s hauling fruit from Staplehurst Kent where we were based to all the fruit markets around the country. Team Valley at Low Fell was always on my radar when the jobs came in. I drove an AEC Marshall flatbed in those days. Never took a 4 wheeler up there. Did a few loads later when the company expanded and bought some artics. Had to be in the market for 5 in the morning so it was a bit of a slog especially if the lorry wasn’t loaded till late. Once tipped I would make my way into Newcastle, over the Tyne bridge and park up just down from the bridge on Quayside. I would then walk back to King Street, or was it Lombard Street? where Archbold had an office. If I was lucky they would sort out a 15 ton return load back to the smoke or maybe North Kent. Often though I was out of luck so I would sit out my time on the quay and return home empty later in the day.A pic for you sandway “park up just down from the bridge on Quayside” once upon a time eh
Oily
Blimey! Thats a bit different from when I was there last. Oh well thats progress I suppose.