Meet Errol 79 years young and still on the spanner’s and driving lorry’s

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  • @jimmimac265
    @jimmimac265 Рік тому +49

    You could stand and chat to a chap like that for hours on end, Chris. Old school legend. You are one of the most genuine respectful guys I have ever come across.

  • @mattdHGV
    @mattdHGV Рік тому +5

    Old Errol, knackered fingers and the old chaps got his arm chilling on the mudwing under a cab with a shot ram 😂😂 some boy

  • @martenclark9728
    @martenclark9728 Рік тому +10

    Good call helping Errol out Chris , poor old lad , you could tell how appreciative he was and I imagine at his age after his life asking for help isnt an easy task . I'm not gonna lie as a slightly older old git myself It made me feel proud of you to see you help him out , 79 👊 the guys a whole different machine to the youth of today , England was built by men like Errol . Bless him , I think he needs to be a new regular struggler star with a weekly call in to see how hes getting on and if he needs a hand 😎

  • @PAYNEKILLER..
    @PAYNEKILLER.. Рік тому +8

    I watched one of your videos and it taught me how to swear, smoke and laugh on the face of a never ending struggle! Cheers Mate 😂

  • @Nypartcannon
    @Nypartcannon Рік тому +23

    I have to say Chris the respect you showed Erol was very sincere. You both represent what this country used to stand for ! You are both an inspiration.

  • @roxanne9651
    @roxanne9651 Рік тому +28

    The older generation like Errol is a dying breed. The experiences that he has had and all the things he has seen must be amazing. Good on you Errol for continuing on with what you want to do. Good on you Chris for taking the time to listen to him and help him out. Your one of a kind Chris true to who you are and very respectful to the older generation. Loved the video keep them coming. 👏👍🇨🇦💕

  • @malcelwell7209
    @malcelwell7209 Рік тому +14

    Hiya Chris, what a lovely man he is . Put some of these young kids to shame 👌💪

  • @raygreene73
    @raygreene73 Рік тому +8

    Chris you need to do a series of videos on these old boys their stories need to be heard and not forgotten love hearing them keep them coming nothing like a good war stories

  • @jimlondon1
    @jimlondon1 Рік тому +2

    Erroll is a rare breed. I could listen to elders like him for hours.

  • @PillSharks
    @PillSharks Рік тому +22

    Bloody love listening to that old boy. All the old drivers I worked with would say the same, help other drivers out if you can!
    Them days are long gone unfortunately..

  • @johnburrows9558
    @johnburrows9558 Рік тому +10

    I'm besotted with episodes like this one Chris,absolutely brilliant

  • @yarkmates3409
    @yarkmates3409 Рік тому +4

    How weird the old boy talking about Pelham bridge , only just drove over it 😂😂
    What a guy Errol is fair play ,

  • @dince4031
    @dince4031 Рік тому +6

    What a top bloke I love listening to the older generation drivers and they're stories.

  • @davidmccausland9063
    @davidmccausland9063 Рік тому +2

    Chris, super video.... Errol was really good to listen to ..... old school bloke super guy and you showed him a lot of respect which is really good 👍 👏 👌

  • @MyMike1946
    @MyMike1946 Рік тому +5

    Brilliant video, at 77 I changed a dual mass flywheel and Clutch on a Nissan working on my back, almost beat me but I struggled on. Took nearly a week to recover. As I’ve said many times never again until the next time.

  • @angeley3756
    @angeley3756 Рік тому +6

    Looks good for his age

  • @darrenjones4480
    @darrenjones4480 Рік тому +8

    Chris by spending the day and listening to Errol you will of made his day 👏🏻

  • @Richard-z5c
    @Richard-z5c Рік тому +3

    Thanks Chris, great to hear Errol's stories and that he is still working at 79. I have been on the spanners for 56 years now and still working, it keeps you motivated.

  • @Davidthomasv8
    @Davidthomasv8 Рік тому +3

    Chris I'm like that Erroll I'll be working till I'm 80 I'm nearly 64 and I just least a van for the next 4 years .

  • @WaY7491CrA
    @WaY7491CrA Рік тому +3

    pass my regards on to Errol, played football with him.Ernie.

  • @jix177
    @jix177 Рік тому +2

    Once again showing your knack for sniffing out interesting people! What a top man, loved hearing his stories.

  • @stevehall8661
    @stevehall8661 Рік тому +1

    One of the best utube videos I’ve seen, Errol your a legend, Chris ! Thank you, for taking the time to listen , there’s not many left..

  • @markknox9902
    @markknox9902 Рік тому +2

    It’s great listening to old drivers because it was much better back when you lift wat you wanted to without being told wat to do all the time

  • @chrisbrayne5263
    @chrisbrayne5263 Рік тому +5

    Really enjoyed that Chris , proper decent of you to take the time ,there’s plenty that wouldn’t. Be sure to let Errol know he’s going down a storm 👏👏👏

  • @ianward3943
    @ianward3943 Рік тому +6

    Brilliant listening to you and Errol. I've always enjoyed talking to the old boys, whether it be drivers, farmers, builders. You can't buy experience! Well done Chris. 👌👍🤠

  • @ChrisandHeathervanlife
    @ChrisandHeathervanlife Рік тому +4

    My old man came back from the war and started working for his uncle who had some old American wagons. His uncle had an REO speedwagon with a broken throttle cable so he was sat on the wing while his uncle drove it into the yard when he slipped and went into the fan severing all the tendons in his hand. Was told by the doctor he would never use it again but my grandfather who was a dairy farmer put him to work hand milking his herd. A week later he went to the doctor and opened his hand up, the doctor couldn't believe it.

  • @darrenwilson4330
    @darrenwilson4330 Рік тому +3

    Hey Chris bloody good show helping Erroll bloody lovely guy just like you I have been running an old girl up and down to hospital for cancer treatment it's all about helping others buddy isn't it nice one Chris bloody good shift keep the videos coming what a great show respect your elder ones it's how we were brought up mate isn't it 👍 ❤

  • @ManxAndy
    @ManxAndy Рік тому +5

    I would love Errol to write a book……what great stories, I wasn’t shy at the same age he was doing spuds, I was bagging 12 to 15 ton of Sand and gravel a day , 50 kg not the proxy 20 kg you get now, ,plus loading at least 10 to 15 ton of cement to customers…and in the pub 5 nights out of 7 to wash the dust down, and fit as a flea…..👍😉🇮🇲💪

  • @johnboy2984
    @johnboy2984 Рік тому +7

    Hi Chris. What nice man he is. Love listening to the old boys. It’s awesome how you meet all these interesting old boys. Thanks for sharing him with us Chris. 👍

  • @125sm3
    @125sm3 Рік тому +1

    Errol is typical of that generation they just keep going , My grandad was the same . Great job Chris .

  • @johnlad1481
    @johnlad1481 Рік тому +5

    Long as errol still enjoys it thats the mean thing abit of struggling lad lol

  • @nigelnorton1140
    @nigelnorton1140 Рік тому +2

    What a great man to know. Respect mam.

  • @johnwelburn9966
    @johnwelburn9966 Рік тому +2

    Likeable old fella trouble is they are thin on the ground great upload

  • @julianhaw9267
    @julianhaw9267 Рік тому +4

    I know Erol he knew my dad he came to look at our 4 poster ramp when dad had to clear out my mum now lives across the road

  • @philglover2973
    @philglover2973 Рік тому +2

    Well struggler excellent video and what a gentleman 😊 a font of information awesome 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @JoneGun70
    @JoneGun70 Рік тому +1

    Pure gold is Erroll. Jolly good show.

  • @neilthomas4407
    @neilthomas4407 Рік тому +9

    What a lovely old boy,especially with his hand damage,a credit to him,I'm 54,hope I'm still as good as him at his age. I bet his F10 was ex Dawson Rentals with that blue chassis. That 02 FM was in good nick too. Great vid Chris,you meet some real characters!

  • @lazylad8544
    @lazylad8544 Рік тому +2

    Interesting stories these old boys come up with. It's a different world now chris.

  • @TheDulcedo
    @TheDulcedo Рік тому +3

    Errol is a legend of a man.

  • @clonSanG
    @clonSanG Рік тому +3

    I’m on the road and the old schoolers are great to listen to that man is a gent a real gent hard grafter

  • @darrenfarrell-bn2cb
    @darrenfarrell-bn2cb Рік тому +2

    Good Man Chris Great Interview With A Fellow Deisel Mechanic, Plenty of Injuries like us All, I’m 52 No way I’ll Make To That Man’s Age at it ,
    But I Do Hope To.

  • @seamusmaguirefwti6643
    @seamusmaguirefwti6643 Рік тому +8

    I could listen to these boys for months proper legends 👍

  • @robertmorris5214
    @robertmorris5214 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant video Chris, what a lovely gentleman Erroll is

  • @ManxAndy
    @ManxAndy Рік тому +3

    Soap on a rope……love Errol’s sense of humour…..👍👌🇮🇲😂

  • @paulfisher7911
    @paulfisher7911 Рік тому +3

    superb chris and what a lovely gentleman errol is you do meet some interesting people . made my day when i see your video pop up and to see a guest appearance from josh and his son. take care till the next one

  • @andrewbennett7756
    @andrewbennett7756 Рік тому +5

    Well done big respect to this guy you have to admire him a proper old driver he must have seen some changes in wagons over the years

  • @stuartridding3842
    @stuartridding3842 Рік тому +2

    What a lovely man.

  • @seanpower773
    @seanpower773 Рік тому +3

    Enjoyed that Chris ! He reminds me of my ole Grandad he drove lorries all his life, and always had a story to tell about the good days 😂

  • @paulallen3905
    @paulallen3905 Рік тому +5

    You have a heart of gold Chris, helping people just comes naturally to you.. great to see..😇

  • @denisdunphy9046
    @denisdunphy9046 Рік тому +2

    Thanks' Errol, Absolutely a Legend. The Good Ole Days of Trucking stories is AMAZING ! It`s Brill to hear about them . Thank Chris for a fab vid Again. Not so long next time Eh 😂😂

  • @Maddogtrev66
    @Maddogtrev66 Рік тому +2

    Loved the chat with Errol priceless

  • @matthewpatton4812
    @matthewpatton4812 Рік тому +2

    What a gentleman he is brilliant guy doing well at his age good video Chris

  • @andychumley3680
    @andychumley3680 Рік тому +4

    That was a smashing video Chris, Erroll is proper old school with so much knowledge and experience, and the fact that he is still working on the trucks is amazing, bet he has some wonderful stories to tell, respect to you both😊👍

  • @nige.3494
    @nige.3494 Рік тому +7

    What a lovely chap Errol is a legend and you Chris your a proper hero mate with the elderly lady who had the fall well done mate can you imagine if you'd not been passing or discovered her bless her hope she's ok we have to look out for these old uns top lad jolly good fella 👍

  • @paulbeasley5026
    @paulbeasley5026 Рік тому +3

    Again an amazing video, I look forward to all your videos, wish they were everyday keep it up

  • @deanfryers1407
    @deanfryers1407 Рік тому +1

    Chris mate love the old school love the chat, right up my street, Bless Erroll, great video.😊

  • @andydarwin9785
    @andydarwin9785 Рік тому +1

    The old man will put the young ones too shame 😮

  • @ONTTools
    @ONTTools Рік тому +1

    What a cracking bloke Errol is pal
    You have the best mates Josh is a star
    Yet again another cracking video

  • @johngordonhouchen1312
    @johngordonhouchen1312 Рік тому +3

    my old mum bless her would offer to refill the drivers flasks when we had deliveries back in the day. Help your fellow man basically Chris that's the right thing

  • @nigeldunne7505
    @nigeldunne7505 Рік тому +2

    Good luck errol sounds like a great man keep up the great work Chris 🤓☘️👍💯

  • @biggeoff3120
    @biggeoff3120 Рік тому +1

    A good one errol is a old boy a legend

  • @jamesporter4749
    @jamesporter4749 Рік тому +1

    Errol reminds me of my old grandad, especially a big stash of old nuts and bolts and I burst out laughing when I saw the milk bottle full of atf cos my grandad also kept lots of oils in old empty milk bottles 😂😂😂

  • @Jay-333
    @Jay-333 Рік тому +2

    Bloody good show Chris! 👏 😀

  • @rescuecow90
    @rescuecow90 Рік тому +1

    When Errol retires you need his workshop.👍

  • @tony-yp6qk
    @tony-yp6qk Рік тому +3

    Lovely man Errol is what a character another great video as always chris 👍

  • @johngordonhouchen1312
    @johngordonhouchen1312 Рік тому +5

    great vids mate . i put a bow saw through my left wrist , same thing gaping hole no blood and you could see all the workings inside. Brand new Sandvik blade just bounced of the tendons luckily

  • @mondodaftasabrush
    @mondodaftasabrush Рік тому +2

    I have a fake severed hand on my tool box to remind me to work safe after a colleague whom services generators like me in the same company different location did some water pump repair fan drive belts and diidnt refit the guards and when he ran it up the container door blew closed and he got sucked to the radiator and tried to stop himself and arm went through and lost his hand. Thankfully he was in the workshop yard and thr generator rewinders where in and heard the screams and thankfully used insulating tape to stop him from bleeding to heaven
    Thankfully they saved him and he was flown to hospital and he recovered but I don't think he ever returned to work.
    I left the company shortly after to another. Daytime only struggle.. Be careful out there

  • @13LA
    @13LA Рік тому +3

    Great vid. Men like Erroll are few and far between nowadays. Reminds me of my grandad, stories for days if you're interested and can relate. Always have a solution and tool for any problems. Dying breed unfortunately 😢

  • @user-rw2um8ro2p
    @user-rw2um8ro2p Рік тому +1

    Great video Chris I could listen to that man all day his stories are brilliant had a right laugh with the lad Turing up in the pinstriped suit 😂😂

  • @stacyscholes6760
    @stacyscholes6760 Рік тому

    Absolutely love listening to stories, that the old chaps tell ,we have a boozer near us were all the old characters drink can sit an listen to them all day 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @umbrellaman2501
    @umbrellaman2501 Рік тому +3

    Tommy Farr, the boxer he mentioned worked at some place, fought Joe Louis for the World Heavyweight title in 1937. And he gave Louis a really tough fight. Joe Louis was without doubt one of the best Heavyweights of all times, too.

  • @darrenbeales8026
    @darrenbeales8026 Рік тому +2

    Great video Chris what a lovely old boy Erroll is brought back some memories listening to him

  • @paul99227
    @paul99227 Рік тому +1

    what a great blog chris men like that are from a time that work ment work

  • @Matthew2022
    @Matthew2022 Рік тому +3

    Brilliant episode this week Chris mate it was really nice of you helping Errol out fixing his lorry’s and it is really nice you and Errol chatting about things you are a really kind and generous person and the experience Errol has he would have a lot of experience he’s seen brilliant things in his time been a truck driver. And on your next episode if you time would you give me a shout out if you only have time mate and I am going to buy one of your struggler jackets on your website lol keep up the wonderful work.

  • @almaxx9680
    @almaxx9680 Рік тому +2

    You meet the nicest people at Partic👍😁 i might see if they do accommodation? And spend my weeks holiday there 👍🙉

  • @mainairmik996
    @mainairmik996 Рік тому +3

    As an old boy you’re a decent chap.

  • @kevinnoone8828
    @kevinnoone8828 Рік тому

    CHRIS THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE WITH PEOPLE LIKE EROL AND YOURSELF IN IT NICE GENUINE PEOPLE ❤

  • @Chris-jy3dm
    @Chris-jy3dm 3 місяці тому

    You’re a legend Chris this old fella is treasure worked all his life ❤

  • @jimmyquinn9639
    @jimmyquinn9639 Рік тому +1

    Another good video and what a lovely old boy talking about old time 👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👏👏

  • @joeorwell4323
    @joeorwell4323 Рік тому +1

    What a trooper, I love talking to people like Errol

  • @markmawson1
    @markmawson1 Рік тому

    I have a neighbour he's nearly 80 and he's still active, he used to have his own Demolition Company before he retired and he makes Horse carts/traps so i seen him doing it and said if you need a hand with anything just give me a shout and now i weld them carts/traps up for him and do any repairs on his car and all his families cars, He keeps saying to me i wish i knew you when i had my Demo Business coz you would have been my right hand man.

  • @stevencoyne4971
    @stevencoyne4971 Рік тому

    Brilliant chris old school boys rule !👍👍👍Errol top man ,bloody good show 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @G-hosting
    @G-hosting Рік тому +2

    Your attract good people Chris FairPlay top bloke Errol is 👌

  • @deangoundry
    @deangoundry Рік тому +1

    Pure inspiration!! When you having a shite day and feeling sorry for yourself remember this trooper is whistling away happy as Larry under a wagon somewhere. Life’s too short to be down and feeling sorry for yourself.

  • @neversaydiegaming9709
    @neversaydiegaming9709 Рік тому +2

    It was a struggle halved mate! Cheers again 🤘👍

  • @jerrypruden887
    @jerrypruden887 Рік тому +1

    Those bracelets have lasted very well!

  • @tilerman
    @tilerman 7 місяців тому

    Poor sod, i've broke my femur as well and will agree with Errol, the worst pain i have ever had, off the scale and never want to go through it ever again. Great video chaps.

  • @ammo4184
    @ammo4184 Рік тому

    I'm weeks behind, been mad busy but catching up one by one. What a great video Chris, Errol's a lovely old chap, proper old school and what we need more of in this country. Loading and unloading a 10t load by hand. Imagine that today, theres a shortage of drivers and they don't even hand ball. Whoop whoop!

  • @adriantremlett41
    @adriantremlett41 Рік тому

    Pure Gold ,could spend a whole lot of time with him.

  • @stryrker135
    @stryrker135 Рік тому +1

    A True Legend Of The Road Errol!!! Great Chap! =)

  • @Martinrooney
    @Martinrooney Рік тому +1

    Hi Chris, another great video👍👍

  • @garymainhood2720
    @garymainhood2720 Рік тому +1

    Chris there's a blocking valve under the front grill of the cab on the Volvo, if the grill is not open the cab won't go up the fluid returns back to the pump, if the grills open and it won't go up check the valve the button on the front of it could be stuck in.

  • @michaelbarnett5497
    @michaelbarnett5497 Рік тому

    Your such a gentleman Chris and always laughing
    You make me smile mate 👍

  • @harryharker9564
    @harryharker9564 Рік тому +1

    It's great to meet guys like Errol, you feel like you already know and trust them.Great Video Chris

  • @stephenfarnham838
    @stephenfarnham838 Рік тому

    great video chatting with errol ,you can talk to old boys like that for ages

  • @happyeyesofblue7511
    @happyeyesofblue7511 Рік тому

    Oh Errol is an amazing man please do more videos with him Chris go help him out with his trucks what an interesting man

  • @themayorofdipshittery3646
    @themayorofdipshittery3646 Рік тому +1

    The F10 & F12 were the best vehicles Volvo ever built in my opinion.

  • @stampy5364
    @stampy5364 Рік тому +1

    Great morning watch was going to watch it yesterday pa but was oo busy laying 750 square metres of turf pal would you give me a shout out in the next one mate please

  • @mattjones7200
    @mattjones7200 Рік тому

    Errol is a legend! , bloody brilliant Chris 👍👍

  • @marknucita8284
    @marknucita8284 Рік тому

    Afternoon Chris I went in that new welcome break you did a video near Newark, the Greggs is outstanding, cooked perfectly, and the staff care, unlike Greggs in other locations where things are overcooked or they have run out of things.
    PS I didn't have sauce, it tends to get messy !!!!
    PS Errol will have forgotten more than most people will ever know a top man
    I have 100% respect for people like him.