Truckers Anonymous

8 Jul 2005

I was on the road yesterday and noticed, especially when the traffic was slow, that I was looking carefully at the truckers. It struck me then, why I was doing it and this is where all logic flies out the window.
I've actually started being sympathetic to truckers.
Yup, you got it - I'm looking to see if the guy in the cab is Dammie or might just look like I expect Eager to look like.
Our truckers here are such a special bunch, I've actually started to think that all truckers must be my mates!!! Yeah I know loon

- but has anyone else experienced thses signs of this madness.
I am now taking steps to rectify this by carving them up and blocking them at every opportunity.

8 Jul 2005

hey tune, try slowing em down at the bottom of a big hill......
you'll have a mate for life :lol2:

8 Jul 2005

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Yep, guilty of now presuming that every trucker is either Dammie or ES and practically forcing myself not to beep me horn and wave at em confused

OK question for you guys - have you got anything distinctive on your truck? I don't mean like SAINSWAYS painted down the side :rotflmao: Can't you dangle a flag or something so then I know it's you? dunno

Definitely need an SH truckers emblem :bounce:

8 Jul 2005

Quote by MISSCHIEF
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Yep, guilty of now presuming that every trucker is either Dammie or ES and practically forcing myself not to beep me horn and wave at em
OK question for you guys - have you got anything distinctive on your truck? I don't mean like SAINSWAYS painted down the side :rotflmao: Can't you dangle a flag or something so then I know it's you?
Definitely need an SH truckers emblem :bounce:

hey missy, don't forget to look out for sirlee, he'll give you a flash if you pass him lol

:lol: :lol:

8 Jul 2005

Quote by kazswallows
hey missy, don't forget to look out for sirlee, he'll give you a flash if you pass him :lol: :lol:

Ooooh is he a trucker too? :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
Oooooh get him to put a flag/nodding dog/anything distinctive and agreed on out too :twisted: :bounce:

8 Jul 2005

Quote by MISSCHIEF
hey missy, don't forget to look out for sirlee, he'll give you a flash if you pass him :lol: :lol:

Ooooh is he a trucker too? :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
Oooooh get him to put a flag/nodding dog/anything distinctive and agreed on out too :twisted: :bounce:
cant miss my truck its the one with the driver with his foot on the dash, cup of coffee in one hand, paper in the other and steering with the other foot oh ya and trail of destruction behind.
never had an accident seen thousands

8 Jul 2005

seeing as we talking about truckers can i just as a question?
why do they always insist on trying to over take each opther going up hill mad

8 Jul 2005

Quote by naughtynymphos1
seeing as we talking about truckers can i just as a question?
why do they always insist on trying to over take each opther going up hill

because the one being passed is slower than the one passing lol

8 Jul 2005

Quote by SirLee
seeing as we talking about truckers can i just as a question?
why do they always insist on trying to over take each opther going up hill

because the one being passed is slower than the one passing lol

:laughabove:
you know that was almost funny
:huh:

8 Jul 2005

I think some truck drivers are tossers!
Mind you, so are some car/bike/van drivers.
Driving along a flat motorway roadworks area with a 50 limit and loads of speed cameras, I stuck the cruise control on to 50 only to have a piggin great truck following me for 4 miles 6 inches from my arse. Tosser!

8 Jul 2005

Quote by naughtynymphos1
seeing as we talking about truckers can i just as a question?
why do they always insist on trying to over take each opther going up hill

I'm going to give you a couple of answers, NN1 - but I'm not getting into a debate in this light-hearted thread, as I know what normally happens and today I'm rather hoping this thread can continue in the spirit I'm sure it was started.
1. Modern trucks have "multi-layered" gearboxes. Once we start going down, although we enjoy it - we normally have to go down much further than we would prefer. (Sorry - wandered off there for a second). Obviously, the lower the gear, the more fuel is used. Many companies have a fuel bonus scheme. Last year my bonus was Â£800+, the year before Â£1200. A nice little Xmas tickle, no? To be going up and down a 16 speed box all day, every day can be a pain.
2. A lot of deliveries are "timed" nowadays. FAR too many in fact. Particularly at supermarket RDCs. If a driver arrives outside his allotted window, retribution can vary from behind put to the back of a 35 truck queue, to being refused completely, to the supplier and/or haulier being "fined" Â£100's of pounds. Being put the back of a queue, or even just simply being held up in congestion can often mean the difference between getting home or having to test one of ES' laybys. Ok for a tramper like me (except Fridays :x ) but not for the day men.
3. Because we can.
4. Because we love you all, and wouldn't want you not to be able to get your sexy lingerie and rabbits from the shops.

8 Jul 2005

Quote by dambuster
. . . . . . a debate in this light-hearted thread, as I know what normally happens and today I'm rather hoping this thread can continue in the spirit I'm sure it was started.
.

Too late

8 Jul 2005

shower stops available at mine
and overnight accommodation for the right person :twisted:

8 Jul 2005

Quote by Sarah
shower stops available at mine
and overnight accommodation for the right person :twisted:

Almost enough to make me want to go bak to work
wink

8 Jul 2005

Quote by dambuster
seeing as we talking about truckers can i just as a question?
why do they always insist on trying to over take each opther going up hill

I'm going to give you a couple of answers, NN1 - but I'm not getting into a debate in this light-hearted thread, as I know what normally happens and today I'm rather hoping this thread can continue in the spirit I'm sure it was started.
1. Modern trucks have "multi-layered" gearboxes. Once we start going down, although we enjoy it - we normally have to go down much further than we would prefer. (Sorry - wandered off there for a second). Obviously, the lower the gear, the more fuel is used. Many companies have a fuel bonus scheme. Last year my bonus was Â£800+, the year before Â£1200. A nice little Xmas tickle, no? To be going up and down a 16 speed box all day, every day can be a pain.
2. A lot of deliveries are "timed" nowadays. FAR too many in fact. Particularly at supermarket RDCs. If a driver arrives outside his allotted window, retribution can vary from behind put to the back of a 35 truck queue, to being refused completely, to the supplier and/or haulier being "fined" Â£100's of pounds. Being put the back of a queue, or even just simply being held up in congestion can often mean the difference between getting home or having to test one of ES' laybys. Ok for a tramper like me (except Fridays :x ) but not for the day men.
3. Because we can.
4. Because we love you all, and wouldn't want you not to be able to get your sexy lingerie and rabbits from the shops.
well said dammy, I was going to get into the technicalities but thought 'sod it'. It's a nice day and I'm off for a beer in the garden instead. lol

:lol:

8 Jul 2005

Quote by dambuster
shower stops available at mine
and overnight accommodation for the right person :twisted:

Almost enough to make me want to go bak to work
wink

You dont need an excuse to visit, you know the way :twisted: :twisted: so does your truck!

8 Jul 2005

Quote by SirLee
well said dammy, I was going to get into the technicalities but thought 'sod it'. It's a nice day and I'm off for a beer in the garden instead. :lol:

Fine speech SirLee.
I think I'm going to join you (after I've cut the grass) and put the twins on standby for later.
It is Friday, after all. (Isn't it?)

8 Jul 2005

If I buy a truck can I get in your shower Sarah confused

:
Oh and would you be joining me :twisted:

8 Jul 2005

Quote by warwick
If I buy a truck can I get in your shower Sarah :
Oh and would you be joining me :twisted:

Your truck wont fit in my shower lol

:shock:

8 Jul 2005

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I did actually drive a Concrete mixer for a year when I was younger. Not very glamorous though , no long distance life on the road stuff, just tooling around warwickshire :lol:

8 Jul 2005

Quote by dambuster
. . . . . . a debate in this light-hearted thread, as I know what normally happens and today I'm rather hoping this thread can continue in the spirit I'm sure it was started.
.

Too late

Sorry!
Didnt mean to start mud slanging - just venting off steam.
I do 30/40 thousand miles a year and dont have a problem with truckers, they do their job and i do mine.
Good luck to you!

8 Jul 2005

I do 30,000 to 35,000 in my car, can I join the truckers in perving at the other drivers,
Truckers have that 'spot' in thier wing mirror where they can see right down into a car, and they sure do use it
lol

:lol:

8 Jul 2005

Quote by MISSCHIEF
OK question for you guys - have you got anything distinctive on your truck? I don't mean like SAINSWAYS painted down the side Can't you dangle a flag or something so then I know it's you?
Definitely need an SH truckers emblem :bounce:

Quote by westerross
Yup, you got it - I'm looking to see if the guy in the cab is Dammie or might just look like I expect Eager to look like.

ops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
Not sure I should admit this in public, but just for you -
When I go back to work - you might see this

somewhere on the back of my trailer, usually to the right side above the bumper.
:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
and one in the windscreen
OR . . . . . .
If I'm feeling particularly "SH" - I sometimes put it in the drivers side window.
:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
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Edit:
Oh - and if I go back to the same firm - just think a sort of maroony/purpley type colour and the letter "H" wink

8 Jul 2005

Well i'm a biker and car drivers hate bikers but i get on with the truckers i've met !!!!!
or is that just me !!! biggrin

8 Jul 2005

Quote by dambuster

OK question for you guys - have you got anything distinctive on your truck? I don't mean like SAINSWAYS painted down the side Can't you dangle a flag or something so then I know it's you?
Definitely need an SH truckers emblem :bounce:

Quote by westerross
Yup, you got it - I'm looking to see if the guy in the cab is Dammie or might just look like I expect Eager to look like.

ops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
Not sure I should admit this in public, but just for you -
When I go back to work - you might see this

somewhere on the back of my trailer, usually to the right side above the bumper.
:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
and one in the windscreen
OR . . . . . .
If I'm feeling particularly "SH" - I sometimes put it in the drivers side window.
:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
Wooooohooooooo
Go Dammie!!! :twisted:
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
Gonna drive up and down all motorways now to find ya! :bounce:

8 Jul 2005

Quote by westerross
Yup, you got it - I'm looking to see if the guy in the cab is Dammie or might just look like I expect Eager to look like.

:lol:
I often think that too although I don't think they come up to Scotland dunno

I'll be looking out for you now Dammie when I cross the border (which I think is loooong overdue cool

)
Fee
XX

8 Jul 2005

Another confession in public redface

ops: :oops: I must stop this.
I did once think about putting the sign in the back window of the car, to help me play another little game I like.
A variation of the spot the swinger - spot the munchers on their way to a munch.

8 Jul 2005

Quote by MISSCHIEF
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Yep, guilty of now presuming that every trucker is either Dammie or ES and practically forcing myself not to beep me horn and wave at em
OK question for you guys - have you got anything distinctive on your truck? I don't mean like SAINSWAYS painted down the side :rotflmao: Can't you dangle a flag or something so then I know it's you?
Definitely need an SH truckers emblem :bounce:

Eagers is the dark green truck with thongs hanging from the wing mirrors :twisted: :twisted:

8 Jul 2005

I saw a truck parked up one night (not that I was out looking!?) with a sign in the drivers windown that read 'couples only' - you get what you ask for I guess, although I think Dambuster's more subtle approach would be my preference wink

8 Jul 2005

Quote by SirLee
cant miss my truck its the one with the driver with his foot on the dash, cup of coffee in one hand, paper in the other and steering with the other foot oh ya and trail of destruction behind.
never had an accident seen thousands

What - in the wing mirrors, I guess!! :giggle: