Shout Out to V8 Ian

[d2dave]

Did a run to Brisbane leaving last Monday night.

On Wednesday went to get my back load to come home. Some one in the chain stuffed up and no load.

So I am stuck there for 24 hours. A few weeks ago when in Brisbane I had a meet and greet with Ian which was a very brief 5 minutes

During this meet I did ask Ian if I ever git stuck here does he have room to park a truck and I could visit. He said plenty of room.

So with this in mind I rang work to see if it would be ok to take the truck to visit. The answer was no, as it would breach their covid protocol.

I was parked up at BP Archerfield. For those that don't know, it is a big truck stop. There would have been about 80 trucks there.

So it was ok for me to go and sit in the truckers lounge with a heap of drivers but not visit one person, go figure.

I sent Ian a text explaining the above and within a minute my phone rings with Ian suggesting he comes and pick me up and we go to the pub for a meal.

So my choice was, sit in the truckers lounge or go to the pub. I procrastinated for a while (3 seconds) as it was a hard decision.

Especially living in lockdown Vic, I forgot what a pub was.

Anyhow we both had an enjoyable time, getting to know each other and talking **** for most of the night.

So a very big thanks to you Ian. It was a great night.

If I get held up again, I would love to do this again.

[jerryd]

He has his moments [biggrin] Good one Ian [wink11]

[Bulletman]

I have been lucky enough to have a similar experience with Ian on more than 1 occasion, and look forward to the time we meet again.

Well done to you both and to those who haven't met Ian , I certainly hope you get the chance .

Cheers Bulletman

[V8Ian]

Thanks Dave, I thoroughly enjoyed the evening too, but I thought our conversation was, in depth, mature and relevant. [bigwhistle] If only we could get those with influence to listen, the world would be a better place. [bighmmm]
I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

[scarry]

Well done to you both and to those who haven't met Ian , I certainly hope you get the chance .

Cheers Bulletman

Yes you are right there,although he did rock up at my place once and depleted my refrigerant supplies....:angel:[biggrin]


Although i was happy to help another AULRO member.......[thumbsupbig]

[Epic_Dragon]

Ian is awesome!! Look forward to a pub meal too Ian!

[trout1105]

Did a run to Brisbane leaving last Monday night.

On Wednesday went to get my back load to come home. Some one in the chain stuffed up and no load.

So I am stuck there for 24 hours. A few weeks ago when in Brisbane I had a meet and greet with Ian which was a very brief 5 minutes

During this meet I did ask Ian if I ever git stuck here does he have room to park a truck and I could visit. He said plenty of room.

So with this in mind I rang work to see if it would be ok to take the truck to visit. The answer was no, as it would breach their covid protocol.

I was parked up at BP Archerfield. For those that don't know, it is a big truck stop. There would have been about 80 trucks there.

So it was ok for me to go and sit in the truckers lounge with a heap of drivers but not visit one person, go figure.

I sent Ian a text explaining the above and within a minute my phone rings with Ian suggesting he comes and pick me up and we go to the pub for a meal.

So my choice was, sit in the truckers lounge or go to the pub. I procrastinated for a while (3 seconds) as it was a hard decision.

Especially living in lockdown Vic, I forgot what a pub was.

Anyhow we both had an enjoyable time, getting to know each other and talking **** for most of the night.

So a very big thanks to you Ian. It was a great night.

If I get held up again, I would love to do this again.

It is great to catch up with mates and go to the pub for a beer/meal.
BUT the covid19 protocols are in place for Very good reasons.



"Recreational activities are not part of an essential activity and must not be undertaken by freight and logistics operators to whom the QLD Freight Protocol applies.
Example: Recreational activities may include attending a sporting event or going to visit friends or family."


Instead of Old Mate hanging out with the other truckkies at the truck stop who have been tested and possibly vaccinated as well you blokes chose to go to a Pub instead, This is not the behaviour most of us expect from proffessional drivers.
Like I said it is Great to catch up with Mates But putting the general public at risk is Not acceptable don't you think.

[ChookD2]

The joy police have arrived.

[d2dave]

Ian is awesome!!

Settle down there dragon.

The guy wont be able to leave the house as his head won't fit through the door.[smilebigeye]

[d2dave]

The joy police have arrived.

You got that right.

Probably expect this thread to be deleted as it has naughty stuff in it.

[V8Ian]

It is great to catch up with mates and go to the pub for a beer/meal.
BUT the covid19 protocols are in place for Very good reasons.



Instead of Old Mate hanging out with the other truckkies at the truck stop who have been tested and possibly vaccinated as well you blokes chose to go to a Pub instead, This is not the behaviour most of us expect from proffessional drivers.
Like I said it is Great to catch up with Mates But putting the general public at risk is Not acceptable don't you think.

[/I]


All protocols were observed, all activities were legal and legitimate. Having a meal is not considered recreational, more essential and done regularly, doctors consider it beneficial to health.

[mylesaway]

The joy police have arrived.

:thumbsup::nazilock::Rolling::Rolling:

[d2dave]

All protocols were observed, all activities were legal and legitimate. Having a meal is not considered recreational, more essential and done regularly, doctors consider it beneficial to health.

And this was 2 freight workers together.

The meal was consumed outdoors with no one else in the same area that we were at.

The alternative would have been an indoor meal and with lots of other people in the room.

Most health experts agree that you are unlikely to catch covid outdoors when not in a crowded environment

[Saitch]

doctors consider it beneficial to health.

What? That flavoured, congealed milk that's gone off, that you delight in consuming. 174270

[trout1105]

Make all the excuses and justifications for what you did who cares But at the end of the day you both know that you did the Wrong thing, End of story .

[4bee]

Yes you are right there,although he did rock up at my place once and depleted my refrigerant supplies....:angel:[biggrin]


Although i was happy to help another AULRO member.......[thumbsupbig]


Is "refrigerant" code for Beer & Wine?[biggrin]



Never had the Ian pleasure" but one day it just might happen, when the world is a better place.

[V8Ian]

Make all the excuses and justifications for what you did who cares But at the end of the day you both know that you did the Wrong thing, End of story .
What part of legal and legitimate are yo having difficulty understanding?
Just because you say it's wrong, doesn't make it so, but enjoy your delusion.

[RANDLOVER]

It is great to catch up with mates and go to the pub for a beer/meal.
BUT the covid19 protocols are in place for Very good reasons.



Instead of Old Mate hanging out with the other truckkies at the truck stop who have been tested and possibly vaccinated as well you blokes chose to go to a Pub instead, This is not the behaviour most of us expect from proffessional drivers.
Like I said it is Great to catch up with Mates But putting the general public at risk is Not acceptable don't you think.

[/I]



I think it is fine as Ian and Dave would've checked in so are traceable. My brother and I were actually discussing this sort of thing the other night, and we think it is a better idea to make people have celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, etc at pubs, restaurants, clubs etc as the attendees would be far quicker and easier to track as they would've scanned in unlike at someone's home.

[trout1105]

You never know what can happen do you, So why risk it?
Victorian COVID-19 positive truck driver entered Western Australian, exposure sites identified (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/victorian-covid-19-positive-truck-driver-entered-western-australian-exposure-sites-identified/ar-AAPkGCk?ocid=msedgntp)

[NavyDiver]

Make all the excuses and justifications for what you did who cares But at the end of the day you both know that you did the Wrong thing, End of story .

My first pub grub is booked - Not yet but its coming. regards the Vic Melb Gulag[biggrin]. I would love to have had that meal with you guys. Wombat was supposed to have been the deal for this year. Next Year Make it so[biggrin]

[V8Ian]

You never know what can happen do you, So why risk it?
Victorian COVID-19 positive truck driver entered Western Australian, exposure sites identified (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/victorian-covid-19-positive-truck-driver-entered-western-australian-exposure-sites-identified/ar-AAPkGCk?ocid=msedgntp)
Why risk it? Never cross a road, you might get run over by one of those big brute truck drivers.
Why risk it? You could hold your breath until the covid thing is no more.
It's a shame the Kiwi bubble has burst, Windsock could do with a hand from someone who can dig holes as well as you.
I reiterate, we followed all the protocols and our activity was permitted and approved by the CMO.
Are you more qualified than the Chief Medical Officer?

[ChookD2]

You never know what can happen do you, So why risk it?

Got work tomorrow, might drop something on my foot, damn, better not risk it, not go to work.
I'd have to drive to work, might have and accident better not risk it, stay home.
Better not leave the house, might get struck by lightning, better not risk stay inside.
Maybe shouldn't get out of bed, might stub my toe or trip over the cat, stay in bed.
Might not wake up, better not risk it, stay awake.


Yes, you never know what might happen. Makes life that much more exciting.

What many have now is not life.

[V8Ian]

Oh such a dilemma, Ray. What if you stay in the house to avoid any risk and an aeroplane crashes into the house?

[ChookD2]

Oh such a dilemma, Ray. What if you stay in the house to avoid any risk and an aeroplane crashes into the house?

Damn it!!! I didn't think of that, I'll have to live underground. :Rolling:

[Killer]

Why risk it?

Are you more qualified than the Chief Medical Officer?

Boy, that's a leading question. [biggrin]

[d2dave]

I wonder if the driver who tested positive in WA had been doing the right thing and getting regular tests.

I get a covid test every 2 days. I racked test number 27 yesterday.

When interstate and using showers I take a can of Glen 20 in and spray all the areas I will be touching.

I also have a pocket size Glen 20 which I take when going for a bog and I spray the seat and door lock before touching it.

I even sprayed and wiped the floor in one place.

[windsock]

It's a shame the Kiwi bubble has burst, Windsock could do with a hand from someone who can dig holes as well as you.

Leave me out of this one mate... :whistling:

I am sure Trout can do fencing work with the best of them but why risk it?! [biggrin]

[BradC]

Is "refrigerant" code for Beer & Wine?[biggrin]

Apparently with the addition of a bit of Ammonia : https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/4/983/pdf

[trout1105]

Why risk it? Never cross a road, you might get run over by one of those big brute truck drivers.
Why risk it? You could hold your breath until the covid thing is no more.
It's a shame the Kiwi bubble has burst, Windsock could do with a hand from someone who can dig holes as well as you.
I reiterate, we followed all the protocols and our activity was permitted and approved by the CMO.
Are you more qualified than the Chief Medical Officer?

The protocols clearly state that social visits to family and friends are NOT permitted Nor are they approved by the CMO, Show me where this isn't the case.
Maybe you found a "loophole" in the rules that enabled you to circumvent the rules .

Operational protocol for freight movements entering Queensland | Queensland Health (https://www.health.qld.gov.au/system-governance/legislation/cho-public-health-directions-under-expanded-public-health-act-powers/border-restrictions/freight-services-protocol)

[RANDLOVER]

Damn it!!! I didn't think of that, I'll have to live underground. :Rolling:

There could be a flash flood though.

[4bee]

There could be a flash flood though.



Then that'll make you realise what Ants have to put up with when you wash your car or somebody has a slash nearby. [bigrolf]


Or even Sash having a Slash.:Rolling:

[jerryd]

Oh such a dilemma, Ray. What if you stay in the house to avoid any risk and an aeroplane crashes into the house?

The worse dilemma Ian is when you are the passenger on that plane [bigsad] Happened to a friend of mine.

[BradC]

There could be a flash flood though.

Or worse, a wombat looking for a home.

[4bee]

The worse dilemma Ian is when you are the passenger on that plane [bigsad] Happened to a friend of mine.

No, worse dilemma in that scenario is the Lease Payments couldn't be kept up & there was no Insurance on it.

[ramblingboy42]

I'm trying to work out how you can put a passenger on a plane.....

[4bee]

I'm trying to work out how you can put a passenger on a plane.....


First off you have to get rid of the Spoke Shave & Linseed soaked cloth that is currently on there that should give enough room for 4 or 5 PAX.


Easy peasy.

[ramblingboy42]

did japs make planes?

I know there was a pretty famous guy named Jack had a lot to do with them

[4bee]

did japs make planes?

I know there was a pretty famous guy named Jack had a lot to do with them


A bit of a Smoothie, I believe.:Rolling::Rolling: