Topic: The new woman in my life (Read 7914 times)

gtomo2 · « **on:** December 15, 2007, 20:41:27 »

As i did say i would put a pic of her up. When i got her. She is a nice mover. Bit on the plus side but feels nice to be inside of very comfy

And just don't tell the misses

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2007, 20:44:57 »

She's certainly a big old unit.

I would say, "and the truck's quite large too", but then you or your wife might hunt me down and kill me :lol:

gtomo2 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2007, 20:47:35 »

Quote from: "thermidorthelobster"

She's certainly a big old unit.

I would say, "and the truck's quite large too", but then you or your wife might hunt me down and kill me :lol:

You don't have to worry about me just whatch out for the misses. got a very good left hook on her

barmiebrumie · « **Reply #3 on:** December 15, 2007, 20:50:59 »

''mudknight'' on here has started driving for them not sure wht his 'new' lady is called :lol:

gtomo2 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 15, 2007, 20:53:31 »

Quote from: "barmiebrumie"

''mudknight'' on here has started driving for them not sure wht his 'new' lady is called :lol:

Wil have to give him a shout and see what depo he is based at. And i had to wait 4 months for my new lady

Jake · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2007, 21:07:18 »

I saw Hannah Louise a while ago
Thats my Daughter's name, just wish i had my camera handy :roll:
8)

barmiebrumie · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2007, 21:09:15 »

Quote from: "gtomo2"

Quote from: "barmiebrumie"
''mudknight'' on here has started driving for them not sure wht his 'new' lady is called :lol:

Wil have to give him a shout and see what depo he is based at. And i had to wait 4 months for my new lady

think he's working out of HamsHall

Lord Shagg-Pyle · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2007, 21:13:38 »

Is it an urban myth or do all Stobbart drivers have to wear a tie at all times?

gtomo2 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 15, 2007, 21:19:22 »

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Is it an urban myth or do all Stobbart drivers have to wear a tie at all times?

No we don't any more thanks to health and safety. Got nice new modern uniforms now.

gtomo2 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 15, 2007, 21:20:04 »

Quote from: "barmiebrumie"

Quote from: "gtomo2"
Quote from: "barmiebrumie"
''mudknight'' on here has started driving for them not sure wht his 'new' lady is called :lol:

Wil have to give him a shout and see what depo he is based at. And i had to wait 4 months for my new lady

think he's working out of HamsHall

Ok Been to that one a few times. Will keep a eye out

Steven · « **Reply #10 on:** December 15, 2007, 21:43:13 »

Stephanie looks stunning Graeme! 8)
57 reg aswell, lucky man!

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #11 on:** December 15, 2007, 22:53:43 »

Is it normal for haulage employees to have their "own" truck? I'd always assumed you rocked up at the depot and took whatever they had knocking around?

Range Rover Red · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2007, 23:15:59 »

How do they go about choosing names for the 'ladies'? Are they named after anyone in particular, or do they choose a name that they like the sound of? And who are 'they'? I've always wondered.

BTW, Stephanie Caroline looks like a beauty.

gtomo2 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 16, 2007, 07:06:34 »

Quote from: "thermidorthelobster"

Is it normal for haulage employees to have their "own" truck? I'd always assumed you rocked up at the depot and took whatever they had knocking around?

Normal day and night drivers shares trucks. But trampers ( ones like me that are out and stay in the truck all week) and the internation guys all have our own trucks

gtomo2 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 16, 2007, 07:09:58 »

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How do they go about choosing names for the 'ladies'? Are they named after anyone in particular, or do they choose a name that they like the sound of? And who are 'they'? I've always wondered.

BTW, Stephanie Caroline looks like a beauty.

At the moment there is a 2 years waiting list to have a truck named after a girl. But stobart drivers can name a truck after they have been with the firm 2 years. So my net truck i can name myself.

Oh and jake if i see her i will get a pic of her for you

Sooty · « **Reply #15 on:** December 16, 2007, 08:53:22 »

Quote from: "thermidorthelobster"

Is it normal for haulage employees to have their "own" truck? I'd always assumed you rocked up at the depot and took whatever they had knocking around?

Most companies try and arrange it so a driver gets the same truck all the time.
That way thay tend to look after them better.
The company I have just started with runs 8 trucks, 7 are used by the same pair of drivers and one is a spare that is used by all and sundry.
If I lined them up and asked you to tell me which one was the spare one you would be able to tell me straight away.
It will be the one that is dirty on the outside and shaby on the inside and if you look it has nothing like as many kilometres on the clock.
Sadly as I only started there last Monday guess who gets to drive round in the spare one all the time.

Not that I can compete with Graeme's fine lady as ours are only baby trucks compared to that one.
She looks a very nice girl, just look after her as I know you will.
I will keep a close eye on the names as I crawl past a 1 mph faster with the loud peddle planted to the floor and the limiter driving me crazy.
It is 30 years since I drove a lorry and there were no limiter on them then but I no doubt will get used to it in time.
If a white baby truck blasts it horn at you Graeme, before you tell them to go away just check the driver, it may be me.

gtomo2 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 16, 2007, 09:03:05 »

No worries bev i will check before i give you a blast of the air horns

nat_hale · « **Reply #17 on:** December 16, 2007, 10:05:20 »

Hi there,

Impressive looking truck... they've always interested me, would love to 'have a go' driving one for a week or too, but don't think I could do it all the time! For those of us who don't know what these are like (and are also very nosey!!), would there be any chance of a pic or 2 of what they're like inside?! :?:

:lol:

All the best,
Nat

gtomo2 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 16, 2007, 10:15:34 »

Quote from: "nat_hale"

Hi there,

Impressive looking truck... they've always interested me, would love to 'have a go' driving one for a week or too, but don't think I could do it all the time! For those of us who don't know what these are like (and are also very nosey!!), would there be any chance of a pic or 2 of what they're like inside?! :?: :lol:

All the best,
Nat

yea will take some next week a few people have asked what they are like inside. So to give you some idea. as you climb the three steps to heavan and sit in the comfy chair which is all air controled with its own air cushion there is a flat floor the auto grearlever is a stork on the steering wheel. i can stand up and walk around inside the cab easy and i am 6 foot tall. And when on the move they are very quite inside and its a v8 420bhp twin turbo diesel. got bunk beds in side which are about 4 foot wide and just under 8 foot long. loads of storage space. oh and if you keep your eyes open scania do track days when the no hgv licence holders can drive a full size 60 foot 44 ton artic. Which i must say for me is fun to watch

:lol:

Sharpshooter · « **Reply #19 on:** December 16, 2007, 10:47:20 »

Very nice addition to the family.

Like most Women. Very expensive to maintain. :) :)

Sooty · « **Reply #20 on:** December 16, 2007, 11:02:34 »

Quote from: "Sharpshooter"

Like most Women. Very expensive to maintain. :) :)

Your card is marked now, rather you than me.

Quote from: "gtomo2"

oh and if you keep your eyes open scania do track days when the no hgv licence holders can drive a full size 60 foot 44 ton artic. Which i must say for me is fun to watch :lol:

If you here of one then maybe you could arrange for a MC weekend there and we could have our own MC challenge (non hgv drivers only)

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #21 on:** December 16, 2007, 11:42:47 »

Yes, let us know, I'd be up for that. Drove one once at a Jonathan Palmer track day, but we only got 5 minutes and it took me that long to work out where the brake pedal was.

Thrasher · « **Reply #22 on:** December 16, 2007, 11:58:13 »

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its a v8 420bhp twin turbo diesel

It must have monster torque though .... 'cos power wise it's only 20bhp more than my Land Rover :shock:

gtomo2 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 16, 2007, 12:22:13 »

Oh yea it dont slow down much on hill's pulling 44 tons

Cassillis · « **Reply #24 on:** December 16, 2007, 13:15:41 »

Nice. Anyone know how much this rig costs?
The graphics alone must be a fortune :shock:

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #25 on:** December 16, 2007, 14:01:11 »

Â£54 grand each, or 500 for Â£27m.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cumbria/6365501.stm

Thrasher, given it's a similar price, do you now wish you'd gone for the extra 20bhp? :lol:

Jake · « **Reply #26 on:** December 16, 2007, 14:06:49 »

Quote from: "gtomo2"

Oh and jake if i see her i will get a pic of her for you

Cheers, she'll love to see that
:D

gtomo2 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 16, 2007, 14:51:11 »

Quote from: "thermidorthelobster"

Â£54 grand each, or 500 for Â£27m.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cumbria/6365501.stm

Thrasher, given it's a similar price, do you now wish you'd gone for the extra 20bhp? :lol:

Not a bad bargin then :roll: Oh and the other 100 were split betwen volvo and man

beast5680 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 16, 2007, 14:53:56 »

Quote from: "thermidorthelobster"

Yes, let us know, I'd be up for that. Drove one once at a Jonathan Palmer track day, but we only got 5 minutes and it took me that long to work out where the brake pedal was.

its in the same place the one on your landy is...on the floor :lol:

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #29 on:** December 16, 2007, 15:01:55 »

Well, OK :lol: but I was looking for a pedal, and it was a funny little bubble button thing!

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