Last one for tonight guys..and it involves war with the deadly enemy...yes AUSTRALIA! After our success in 'The Ashes' Biglorryblog is proud to congratulate our brave boys for recently winning the other needle match---otherwise known as 'The Ashcans'---where two teams of opposing and highly fired-up binmen go head-to-head to see how far they can hurl a wheelie bin (though clearly not one with 'hot' ashes as that would melt the plastic, silly.) The toss was won by the Aussies, fielding their latest twin-steering wheel Volvo driven by Merv 'The Swerve' McThomson who's opening throw pictured above (a Yorker) of over 27m cleared Ramsey Street before landing on Mrs Fraser's front strip stunning her cattle dog 'Bluey', then bouncing over the house and destroying the old fibro dunny in one go! All this to chants of "C'mon Aussie C'mon!" from a bunch of blokes fresh out the pub standing in blue singlets, offensive-looking shorts and wearing Akubra hats whilst holding cans of the golden throat charmer...GAME ON!
Clearly the big event called for a big response! And stepping up to the crease for England and St George came Larksley Fortinbrass armed with his 'Forward ('Defensive Stroke') Isuzu complete with Gunn and Moore 'Three-springer' ashcan hurler and patented Isombard Kingdom Brunell brass box. Keen-eyed purists will no doubt 'tsk' at the fact that young Fortinbrass eschewed his traditional 'whites' for the 'Packer-Circus' high-vis gear normally worn during floodlight 20:20 games. Sadly that's the way the game has gone my dear old thing. But with an unfeasibly short run-up, our brave boy delivered a blistering 35.6m 'long hop' which sailed over the A14, ploughing through the thicket on the other side stunning a badger and three-local birdwatchers in the process. The umpires conferred...yes it was good, we'd won the Ashcans! Aussie captain Ricki Pontinsholidaycamp was his usual magnanimous self in the face of defeat. Ah...look you bloody useless poms just got lucky that's all. And anyway we'll beat you next year at the Gabba!" Now click through here for the final score...and match summary from Geoff Boycott. (and the true story about the Isuzu).
Sorry about that..I don't know what came over me. Anyroadup I learn that Mid-Suffolk District Council has added a new Isuzu 'Forward' N62.150 refuse vehicle to its fleet with its prime role being a collection vehicle for litter and discarded rubbish by motorists on the notoriously busy A14 and A12 dual carriageways in
The roadside litter collection also involves the Isuzu to be travelling at walking pace so that the operatives can collect litter and load it into the refuse body, whilst the vehicle is moving. This is where the specification of the Isuzu 'Easyshift' transmission was the perfect solution for this particular requirement.
As roadside litter collection is potentially a hazardous operation, Mid Suffolk decided to paint the Isuzu in bright yellow, as opposed to the council's usual white livery. This vehicle needs to be highly visible on the road. The litter clearance work for the A14 and A12 is part of a partnership scheme with Ipswich Borough Council & Babergh District Council. The 3 man team perform the litter clearance for all the A roads on a scheduled basis within the MSDC district as well as the partnership area boundaries.
"The high levels of traffic on these dual carriageways make clearing litter a dangerous proposition but we believe that the Isuzu specification is ideal for this job, and so far the vehicle has proved to be an effective addition to our fleet," says John Buckingham, Supervisor of the Streetcare team at Mid Suffolk District Council.
Supplied by local Isuzu dealer, Peter Colby Commercials, the Isuzu N62.150 'Easyshift' refuse vehicle is fitted with a Link Tip "
"With public safety a key issue, motorists are able to see this Isuzu well in advance and the whole specification was a team effort between the Council, Isuzu and Link Tip to ensure that the end result met with the Council's exacting requirements," Keith Child, Marketing Director at Isuzu Truck (UK) tells me. And well done Larksley!
Well we may have had a little embarrassment recently but am sure the Aussie spec Volvo will have your yucky Isuzu out for a duck. There might also be a couple of low mileage little Hinos ( as previously seen on Big Lorry Blog) going cheap this month) Well done fellas.
Nice one Brian,you sound just like Richy Be Nude,the Sooth Afrikan chappy what does the commentating.
I love the Volvo - although I have one question for Pete & Cam: is the body on the Volvo a MacDonald Johnson????