John and I headed south from Kaikoura last Thursday with our destination set for Kaiapoi the location where we would find lusty sheep and prim and proper ladies. (Strange how the mind plays tricks when all your traveling partner can talk about is how he enjoyed watching Brokeback Mountain two nights befoe we departed).
Waiting at one of the many road controls along the coast Mac and Rose wanted to see what was going on. Johnny picked up Rose and Mac climbed onto my lap. Sitting waiting for the on coming traffic to clear I realised that why the truck drivers had a rye smile on their faces as they passed by. Talk about judging a book by the cover – glad I can never be accused of jumping to conclusion re two old men sitting in a motor-home with two little white fluffy dogs sitting on their laps. (I really believe Johnny was in his element.)
Arrived at the lovely Heather’s just after lunch and had a most hospitable tea and drinks before retiring to the Motor-Home for my last night with Johnny.
Next morning I dropped Johnny off at the airport – it is hard to console such an emotional man and had to promise I would call in and see him in the future just to get him to piss off and catch his plane. (It is great being the creator of the story)
Donna spent the day sanitising Dogonit just to make me feel that all the cleaning that had been done fastidiously over the previous week was in vain. Just a hint for the next road trip I embark on as to where to prioritise my time and effort.
We have had a great time at Heathers and are preparing to embark on the next leg of journey tomorrow to the NOT so winter-less south
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Yes Rodney……..you wear e a wonderful tale based on imagination and innuendo lol. Good thing I can ‘fastidiously’ read between the lines lol.
Many thanks for your hospitality Heather……..enjoyed the time we spent together & with all of your family. Look forward to repaying the hospitality in the future if not to you to your family – Eric, Carmel, Justin & Tamsin.
We move on tomorrow……bring the adventures on!!!
Glad to hear you arrived safe and sound Rodney. Hope you guys enjoy the next part of your adventure. Oh well for us up here it is back to work as usual tomorrow but I know deep down (very deep down) you are both thinking of us all. Take care my friends xx
Good to know you were keepin a distant eye on the boy Sandra….thanks. Think of you and all our closest friends often but not in a work context funnily enough lol……will keep you stimulated with tales from dogonitso you can share our adventures vicariously…. love you!!
Very entertaining guys. It’s been AWESOME having you here, and thanks just so much for all the help and support. We have had lots of fun and lots of laugh, and some great feeds. Go safely, I’m glad I will see u all again on the way back thru. Xxxx