Twas about a month ago, Tadhg , Sam and I sat infront of our laptop screens browsing and scrolling through possible campervans . Seems so long ago really. We found the Apollo company webpage, filled in the infomation feilds , watched the loading circles twirl, decided they had what we needed and made the reservation. The first day of the trip I remember we were nervous. 1. to drive for the first time in awhile and 2. for the size and condition of the van. But there she was like double cherry pie, like disco superfly . wow.
Now here we are smelling not of sex but alot like candy, inside of our loving maternal vehicle Gloria. She really is a beauty. Apart from the broken, drawer, leaky fridge, loose screw, one week with a broken table, uphill difficulties and mysterious disappearences of anything smaller than a shoe. Let's just say she keeps us together whilst she crumbles apart. As any loving mother does. We've got 12 days left. TWELVE DAYS. For us that's basically 12 loafs of bread and 36 more times to curse at the broken drawer. Or 11 cramped, sweaty nights. 2 headphones , 4 phone chargers, 1 cup, 1 bowl , 2 jars of peanut butter , 4 of nutella and who knows how many pairs of Tadhg's socks..
She even has a theme song. Gloria by Abba. We've even chosen her over a/c, wifi, attractive people and comfy couches. This is true love in its most pure form. The way the sun shines through the sandy coloured curtains that make her interior feel like dune walls. Or a coffin when you lay with your head to the back. Oh and the endless possibilities for finding a place to hang towels or undies to dry. It's really uncany.
We will miss you Gloria. Perhaps most of all ... directly quoting from the mouths of her other off spring.
"Air conditioning."
Ps. Tadgh said he'd miss nothing but I think that's just denial.
Currently she is carrying us to Whitsundays for a few nights and than Cairns than back to Whitsundays for a boat tour and than dare I say it we hfjk make our hdaj way back to jshSydney. Sorry my tears were hitting my keypad there. *sniff sniff sigh.*
Kids hugs your parents and tell them you love them. When they ask why just tell them Salty Skinned Honeys x Gloria only 12 days left.
Raisha,Raisha,Raisha !! You are no longer a little girl, but now a beautiful young woman with a " die for " vocabulary, that I am so impressed that I just had to contact you. Myriam was browsing around the computer, ( as she does regularly )when she read me some of your writings. I was astounded at your literary capabilities, and the easy flow of words from your imaginative mind. NOW since you have inserted the word " FUCK ' in your dissertations, I don"t feel uncomfortable in saying you are a FUCKING IDIOT if you do not pursue a literary career or, at the very least ...write a dozen books with the same flavour you used in your heartfelt writings.. Little lady if you were here I would hug you so hard I believe I would remove most of the air from your innovative lungs !! Are you getting the idea that I am really impressed ? Anyways be careful in your wanderlust pursuits..and the best of luck to a potential great author. xxooxxoo LOVE ADRIAN BUDDY PARKER !
ReplyDeleteBUDDY OH MY GOODNESS . I just jumped 10 feet off my chair into the air! Thank you, thank you, thank you. AND SO MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND MYRIAM. I'm sorry I'm just noticing this comment now, hopefully you'll be back here or get some kind of notification! I'll try and find you on facebook :) xoxoxox
DeleteRaisha you are just fantastic, we wish all the best for you and have a great holidays ,together with all your roommates, Love from Myriam and adrian.
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