It has been a very long story, with a multitude of ups and downs, but in the end I’m happy to finally being able to say… I made it!

This past weekend, with my family we celebrated the end of Gigi’s conversion from a Scania coach to a fully fitted Motorhome. I would have liked to be already registered, but (what’s new) only two of the six tyres ordered made in time. I’m not getting either upset or surprised anymore as I have learned now, sadly, that this is the new standard. It is just another week, where I get to complete the finish touches before heading for the workshop to do the complete service.. Doesn’t really matter..

Before I forget, I had another visit from another mate, a month or so ago and I just want to add his mugshot to this blog for two reasons..

1) Because the coffee cup was bigger (Hi Baldrick 😂)

2) He’s my friend and it has been since day one.

I did ask the same question to Bongo as I did to Baldrick but, and this is a big butt, Bongo had no problem in ruining the interview by using his best Aussie slang to prevent me from using the same language here.. 😁

Well Bongo what do you think of it?

“Bloody %^$#@%$ brilliant mate… %^$#@%$ brilliant..”

Do you like the name?

“Gigolo, is it? Yeah, is apt for the purpose..”

No, its Gigi after my father.. Anyway, Is it comfortable?

“Yes, absolutely.. Perfect for two people..”

Same sex people?

“You know me, mate.. Any port in a storm..”

I really didn’t know that, I swear.. 😂  What ya reckon of the details?

“Great choice of material combinations.. I thought that all pine would have been %^$#@%$ ugly, but you %^$#@%$ pull it off. It looks great..”
Is there anything you hate?

“No mate, I can’t fault it. You did a bloody %^$#@%$ great job mate.. The shitter was a huge surprise. Actually would you mind if we continue this later, I ‘m gonna pinch a loaf right now”

Help yourself mate, but please I beg of you, open the window and the skylight.. (About 10 minutes later)..

“Sorry mate, but it must have been that huge cup of coffee you gave me to piss Baldrick off… Anyhow, the toilet is unbelievably comfortable. Love it..”

It’s ok mate, as long you didn’t miss, we are good. As usual, we both had a great time, and I’m looking forward to more time together, once I’ll be on the move..

The next test was to see if Gigi was Kids proof and, well, it almost made it.. The managed to find and click any button or lever that did and could be moved. The biggest problem turned up to be the driver seat and the dashboard. I guess all those lever and buttons do make an attractive proposition for both a child as they do for the adults. I’ll prop a small electric gate (similar to the one to control cattle in a yard), to keep those little fingers away form the dashboard next time.. I love my grandchildren…

Watching those little faces running and screaming and hiding in any place that could find.. It made all the pain disappear and made me realise once again what really does matter in life. I have written somewhere once, that a full motorhome is a million time better than an empty castle.

Within an hour we were already planning where the next holiday will be.. I got a feeling that for this year we are not getting out of QLD, and it doesn’t really matter as long as the family is all together and well!

The past three years have been unbelievably good, even if sometimes my health has taking holidays from me. Come to think of it, that was actually good as it proved to me that life doesn’t begin at 40 or 50 like some people want to believe. You got to make every day count!

You can’t buy health and you can’t cheat either. And you need to be lucky as well. I always thought that I was in control of every or at least most aspects of my life.. What an idiot.. But we all get there, eventually..

 

The table was full of delicious food, and we didn’t go without refreshment either. I think it is fair to say that everybody had a good time and that finally I was able to show my kids what I managed to put together.. I only hope that at least one of them will get the required licence to drive it and to continue to write the pages on the book that I started long time ago..

Once again I want to thank my family and friends for allow me to achieve another item in my bucket list..

I love you all..