79. At Gosford Nana’s, Pop’s Garage – Home of the 404

Through Nana’s back door.

2 stairs up – terraced backyard, level 1.

Across grass, down 3 steps.

The door opens into dark.

An aromatic mix of scents:

Freshly sawn wood, oil & grease,

Metal & machinery.

Dirt floor.

Lights!

The Peugeot.

A wall of worn tools.

Glass jars full.

Poppy’s Garage.

Grandkids gold mine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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65. I think Pop loved his Peugeot – On the Road & Connected.

Peugeot 404 Wagon - I think Pop loved his Peugeot.

Steve and I in the back seat.

The Peugeot packed with traveling stuff.

Driving to Melbourne with Gosford-Nana* & Pop*.

Friendly wave at a passing car.

“Who was that pop?’

“Another Peugeot driver.”

And again.

And another.

He has so many friends on the road. It is somehow comforting.

Note:

* Grandparents – well our Nana’s – were identified by location – there was:

Gosford-Nana & Pop (Poppie): (Mum’s parents).

Camden-Nana & Norm: (Roger’s parents).

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