Breathless in Stafford

 

I have been a bit quiet this week because Ive been feeling rough.
After a visit to the emergency GP on Saturday it turns out Ive had bronchitis for a few weeks and that's whats been making me feel out of sorts and breathless.

That's the trouble with this sort of work pattern , there is no pattern. I couldn't get in to see a doctor until next Saturday and that was after ringing for an appointment last week.

As lorry drivers, we either have to take a holiday to seek medical help or else risk a day off for no pay. in the chance you might be seen at the surgery if you turn up on spec. Its the same with dentists, I used up my annual holiday last year, just having treatments.

Anyway the good news is that the antibiotics should get me up and about in time for my Truckfest visit on Monday.

I haven't posted this week as not a lot happened and I was to busy feeling sorry for myself  to bother keeping track of where I went, but I did have a nice surprise when I was sent into Stan Robinson's of Stafford for a collection.

They have a shed set aside in the yard with a massive window on one side where some of their older and more interesting vehicles are kept.

And out in the yard around the back they keep some of their not so good vehicles.

I was on the M1 going back home on Friday when I saw that the opposite lane had stopped moving.

Somebody was obviously in trouble and It certainly makes you think when you see this sort of thing up close.

I hope that whoever needed this makes a fast recovery and I hope is will serve as a reminder for us all to take our time.

Ill see you from Truckfest with some great pictures and live tweeting as well. lorryday@twitter