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Rose Hancock-Porteous or a tranny, can't be quite sure. http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2005/09/30/rose_porteous_wideweb__430x267.jpg
Yesterday I blogged about tearing up the mountain like Peter Brock, only without the mad driving skills. Perhaps I was tempting fate as today the mud had its revenge. It was not entirely my fault, I hasten to add. The mud is so thick and sloppy that if I drive too slow the car will get stuck. This necessitates my ascending with a bit of speed. My lead foot dictates that I drive up the tortuous road with perhaps a little more speed than is strictly needed.
Going up is a far bumpier experience than going down. I quite enjoy the whole bouncing around bit, it makes me feel like the Leyland Brothers travelling all over the countryside. Click here to listen to the Leyland Brothers theme tune.
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Muddy wheels on the jeep.
We had colder temperatures today and as it happens, quite a bit of snow. Not pleasant conditions to be stuck in. Up the road I went, jouncing all over the place, quite enjoying myself while the car wobbled frenetically all over the road.
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Luna Park, photograph is my own.
Reality struck quite violently when the back of the Jeep spun to the left and turned the car swiftly. From the drivers seat I could see the steep drop down the side of the mountain. It had been to my right, now it was directly in front of me.
Hitting the brakes, I managed to avoid completely going over the side, well the trees I hit helped also. Fortunately, my blokey bush Jeep is equipped with a massive bumper bar so no damage was sustained. I did however get bogged and had a very difficult time getting out. By the time I got home I was wet and cold and covered in mud. My fancy threads were looking more light brown than black. How on earth did I manage to get mud on my crotch? That is one of life's mysteries that quite frankly, I don't care to know the answer to.
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I'm home safe and sound in front of a lovely wood fire, but am slightly worried about going the way of Grace Kelly next time. Should I end up driving off the side of the mountain you can rest assured dear reader, I will be Yeehawing all the way to the bottom.
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The moment I saw the photograph I knew! Tears of joy streaming down my face from start to finish. I was concerned about your wellbeing while the images streamed through my imagination like something from "National Lampoon". Have you written anything yet about American christmas lights? Then as I was about to leave the blog site I chanced upon the caption underneath Rose's photo ... there is no one quite like you and I miss that!
ReplyDeleteThank you Juanita, It makes me happy to give someone else a laugh.
ReplyDeleteChristmas lights is a great idea, will keep that in mind for the future. You are always so kind, I count myself fortunate to have found you again.
Lucky you're not dead. Btw, Rose is a Scorpio as well as being a survivor.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the correction Ms P. Glad to be alive too!
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