CRUISING GRANNY © Who is the Cruising Granny of whom they speak? Is she standing in slippers and a floral frock Stirring the stew or knitting sox? Is her face a dull tone and hair faded grey? Just going about the house day after day. Is she at bingo or bowls on Tuesdays? Taking a nap to recharge for more of the same? Does she read Take 5 or Thats Life Doing the puzzles from cover to cover? Or is she just a homely grandmother? Oh no she is not! Shes not lost the plot. She raised her family alone and worked hard To give them a home within a safe yard. She loved her girls with all of her heart Although not always together, they were never apart. Her life like others was not always ideal, And although sometimes frustrated It was love she would feel When things didnt go the way that they should, And when the girls were sometimes bad, and sometimes good. But this granny was not to be harnessed. Despite relationship false starts She was never embarrased. Shed just hold her head high after a heart-broken cry, Pick up where she left off and move on with pride. She wasnt arrogant or boastful about her achievements. She was humble and believed She didnt deserve the credits Bestowed upon her by friends and admirers, Even strangers who learned of her efforts and failures. This granny had a thirty-year dream to travel Towing a caravan to destinations Over black top and gravel. To the outback, the rainforest, the coast and the mountains. She had done some but there was more to these dreams. To write stories and poems to hearts content While others sat home stuck in the cement Of apprehension and perceived fear Of what could be waiting for them out there, And miss out on a lifestyle and the country we live in. Meeting happy people who have adventure in common No this granny isnt wearing her slippers and frock Shes out in the bush wearing shorts, work boots and thick sox Or sandals or thongs on a beach on the coast Enjoying her life of which shes making the most.

A great insight Chris.Well written.Cheers.Ibbo.

Well done Chris...cant understand why publishers arent banging on your door in droves.!!

Very best wishes for your trip to Brisbane this month.

Fair enough, Chris; but, what about your future security?

What will you do when.....................

You know what I mean.

Goodonya.

Well done Granny Dave

Granny you never cease to impress me.
I just wish you would see the "LIGHT" and don a tinfoil hat...

very good Granny, the best I can come up with is.............................................................. "the night was dark and stormy, the Billy goat was blind, he backed into a barbed wire fence and cut his never you mind" not quite the same is it, never mind as my old mate used to say "son marry a kindergarten teacher, if you dont get it right the first time you gotta do it over and over till you get it right"

What? Is it avatar changing week and no one told me? I just got used to who was who and you changed them all just to confuse me. Oh well, if you leave them there for a couple of weeks I get used to them. I'll try to work with it. Keeps me on my toes. Nothing boring on Nomads.

I have to tell you Granny..........!! If you had an avatar like Jennifer Hawkins...............instead of................well you know??

I recall her rear so well..........


Dave

What a Bummer.

Cheeky with it.

Granny's new Avatar.....................I like it!!