Yesterday
A couple of days ago
Earlier this year, near Jindy
Everything has to end, and so does this 27 year old story.
My mother bought the car new in 1983, and when she died, dad drove it, and when he died a couple of years ago, I have been driving it since.
It's been a challenge at times, but the problems were gradually ironed out; new wheel bearings, recon head, new rings, etc. I had a gearbox service two days ago, and it was running like a dream.
I had a bed made up in the back (the only seat left was the driver's seat), and just the other week had a mattress custom-made. It was so comfy to sleep in.
The last few years I've done heaps of touring, especially through the Snowy Mtns.
An idiot pulled right out in front of me. I slammed on the brakes, and tried to swerve around, but he slammed into my side, and slid me into the oncoming lane. Luckily, there was a gap in the traffic, and so I was not hit.
It looks much worse in the flesh. The chassis looks like it's bent.
I know we shouldn't get attached to 'things', after all, it is just a car, but still, I could have cried.
Many thanks to everyone who has helped me out, and commented, over these couple of years. A great ride while it lasted.