Sunrise at Spaldington. Was loaded last night and I only have four drops. Even had time to collect empty pallets from Carlton store. Still finished and back to base by lunch time. Managed to get a half day off so we could travel to be with friends for new year. See you Friday.
First day back after the Christmas break. A busy day but not too bad. The drops were spread about so there was some extra travelling. Gate Helmsley, Millington, Carlton store, Thorne and lastly Tadcaster. It was a full load when I set out, up to my weight limit. No collections today so I was able to get my first load for tomorrow loaded. The day was frosty and bright and apart from being dazzled occasionally it was a pleasure to be on the road. See you tomorrow.
Today has been trying. Firstly I had to load four nineteen foot cattle feed barriers and the only way to do so was to put them on top of the load. At Carlton store we took them off, took off mist of the feed and carefully put them back. Only just but they did go on and I didn't have to move the last two pallets to do it. About half an hour before delivery I called the customer to give him a delivery time, no answer, but I left a message on the machine. I was surprised not to find the customer at home when I arrived. I called again, the machine again, not much help when I needed to off load. I searched the net as I knew the customer had a second premises. When I got through his brother told me I needed the other number which he gave me. It had all the numbers I had been given but not in the same order. What wonderful office staff we have, nearly as good as the drivers. I finally got off loaded, but when the owner of the other number gets home they will be very confused by my message. The rest of the day didn't get any better, my last drop was at or near Halifax, I had the wrong product on the waggon. The only bright spot was that I realised before I had unloaded it. It was or would have been a hand tip. Here's hoping tomorrow will be better. See you then.
No pictures today. It's been a hard hat day. It's been windy all day so to avoid being rapped on the head by a strap hook while sheeting I wear a hard hat. I've been caught out a couple of times and it hurts. Otherwise the day went we'll with nothing untoward to report. See you tomorrow.
Sitting waiting for a reference number before going to Howden Dyke for a collection. No reference number no load leaving me sitting on the weigh bridge feeling like an idiot. The missing number has to be e mailed to our base then rung through to me. Even the view of Howden Minster in the sunshine isn't compensation enough. I just want to get moving. But that's enough grumbling, I'm paid by the hour, the sun is shining and my back ache is lessening. Life's pretty good really. See you tomorrow.
Yes I was a day in front of myself yesterday, it wasn't the fourth. I have corrected the post title. I put it down to the excitement of being back at work. Today, the fourth of December. Not a busy day but a pleasant one. Three drops on my first load. First drop was a tonne and a half of feed to Hive, it's a bit of a tight get in but it's dooable. Second drop was another farm drop at Gilberdyke, only four bags. The last drop was a farm drop at Eggbrough, a good drop, especially as it included coffee and a slice of fruit loaf. The second load was a stock load to our Malton store. I even got back in time to load for the first load tomorrow so I get an extra half hour in bed. Every extra half hour is important at my age.
See you tomorrow.
Back at work today, the back managed OK. So far so good, though I did have to hand back one ticket but it did specify a small truck. As it turned out I wouldn't have been able to get in and would have had to wheel fifty bed of sawdust down the drive, not good for my back. The rest of the day went we'll and even the collection at Pollington was quick. See you tomorrow.
