Delbow Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 25 minutes ago, tinfoilhat said: On reflection it was a wise investment. Anyhow, stuff delivered, working from home for the rest of the week. For those who have big fuel tanks or EVs, enjoy yourself. The Mways were much quieter than normal. Reminds me of the time a mate texted me to say "Took me 4 hours to get out of Leeds because of the snow. Obviously worth it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan2802 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I managed to get the van fuelled up this morning. Pity I had to cancel my days work due to the weather. Back on it tomorrow. That car is currently showing 40 mile range so that's my next task but not many stations stocking super unleaded 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidley Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 1 hour ago, hobinfoot said: We drove down from the lakes earlier today and most stations had petrol but diesel wasn’t available in many of them. a rush on vegitable oil next then😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafya Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, dan2802 said: I managed to get the van fuelled up this morning. Pity I had to cancel my days work due to the weather. Back on it tomorrow. That car is currently showing 40 mile range so that's my next task but not many stations stocking super unleaded 😞 Esso garage on price of wales road garage had some in earlier as I got some top grade diesel but there is a £30 fill limit. Back in 2006 when I was doing my HGV test I was told by one of the trainers that there would be a driver shortage as most HGV drivers would be approaching retirement and that not many people were interested in becoming HGV drivers and that was before Brexit was even thought about. Edited September 27, 2021 by mafya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dardandec Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 44 minutes ago, mafya said: Esso garage on price of wales road garage had some in earlier as I got some top grade diesel but there is a £30 fill limit. Back in 2006 when I was doing my HGV test I was told by one of the trainers that there would be a driver shortage as most HGV drivers would be approaching retirement and that not many people were interested in becoming HGV drivers and that was before Brexit was even thought about. There is a massive shortage in this country of car mechanics and MOT testers, yet I bet you still manage to get your car fixed, serviced and tested. Brexit consequence denier alert much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafya Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 25 minutes ago, Dardandec said: There is a massive shortage in this country of car mechanics and MOT testers, yet I bet you still manage to get your car fixed, serviced and tested. Brexit consequence denier alert much. I actually hold an HGV licence from 2006 and back then the trainer told us there would be a driver shortage as many would be retiring and not be replaced by new ones as the industry was not attracting new drivers plus extra pointless regulations ie 35 hrs of doc driver hours every 5 years without any exam and you could do the same 7 hour module 5 times. I’m not a denier I’m actually someone who gave up the job as the wages were crap. My licence is still valid as I keep it renewed but I have not done the 35 hours and there are any others like me. Also read this= https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/supply-chain/the-real-causes-of-the-hgv-driver-shortage-and-why-we-cant-blame-it-all-on-brexit/659841.article and then you will realise that Brexit isn’t solely to blame. Its about time our Govt started training more people up to fill these jobs instead of relying on imported labour and it’s not just HGV drivers it’s in all industries/professions. 37 minutes ago, Dardandec said: There is a massive shortage in this country of car mechanics and MOT testers, yet I bet you still manage to get your car fixed, serviced and tested. Brexit consequence denier alert much. I also did mechanics at Castle college and I’m also a city & guilds qualified motorcycle mechanic so if ever you can’t get a mechanic give me a shout but I don’t accept peanuts as payment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 The only time I ever panic buy, is when the barman shouts "LAST ORDERS" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L00b Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Fuel HGV drivers of company delivering for BP to vote on strike action this week https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-27/u-k-truck-company-that-works-for-bp-could-face-strike-action It’s only Tuesday and I’m out of popcorn already! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bloke Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 35 minutes ago, L00b said: Fuel HGV drivers of company delivering for BP to vote on strike action this week https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-27/u-k-truck-company-that-works-for-bp-could-face-strike-action It’s only Tuesday and I’m out of popcorn already! 😂 Hmmm... I didn't realise there was a shortage of popcorn in the EU! I'd better nip off to Aldi a bit sharpish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockers rule Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 14 hours ago, Delbow said: Reminds me of the time a mate texted me to say "Took me 4 hours to get out of Leeds" I used to have a Sherpa mini bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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