Larry, my Latest Love

It's not something I usually do, but there was a force far greater than anything I could resist.. I answered a one-line ad in the paper, it just felt so right.. We arranged to meet one hot summer afternoon.. I saw him standing there on the side of the road long before he saw me.. I fell in love at that very moment.. As I walked up to him, I thought of my previous loves.. First there was Felix who I nursed back to health after a serious illness, but had to let go when he became too dibilitated.. Then there was Harley who I loved dearly, but our relationships suffered many bumps and bruises and in the end I finished it when I moved to London.. no looking back.. I just knew that Larry would be Mr. Right!..

The introductions were a little awkward, but I was impressed with what I saw.. Full of character, and able bodied.. it was meant to be.. Some quick negotiations, and then he was mine!..

Larry is a 1989 Toyota Townace Royal Lounge.. (more commonly known as a Tarago back in Oz).. He's top of the range material with full velour trim, 6 sunroofs, Electric Curtains, Electric Windows, Power Steering, 7 seats, with 2 armchairs in the back that swivel to face either forward or backward and a small fridge / ice maker mounted in the dashboard...

Already he has taken us to Windsor, Camping in Somerset, Manchester & Glastonbury in comfort and style.. with the only casualty being the annoying little bell that sounds once you go over 110km/hr.. (we thought he could do without it)..

We have plans for another few weekends away in the English countryside, before we embark on a tour through France, Spain, Portugal and Morrocco in September.. our only wish is that we could take him to Canada with us after that..


Photos courtesy of Ray Grasso


Photos courtesy of Ray Grasso