Papatuka, our Toyota Caldina, our friend, is no longer in the Clark-Carlsen family. He has been sold to a Muir from England. I didn't ask if he was related to John, but I hoped he was. I want to share with everyone a wee bit about or reliable wheels and home. Papatuka was born in 1993 and moved to New Zealand in 1998, probably just for a visit - like a lot of folks here - but ended up staying. He was a reliable car and not a bad Harley hybrid. He had travelled quite a distance (260000 km) but everthing worked well - power windows, locks, steering, brakes, and even ac (we used it once). Papa always kept us safe, protecting us and even our belongings from vandals in Kahurangi NP when he refused to open his doors risking great damage to himself. He will be missed. If I had the money, I would have brought him to see the States. But alas, he place is here among the kiwi, kea, and possum. For a non-religious man, I was quite worried to jinx the health of Papa by writing too much about him. So I am able to let it all out now. What a great car! Cheers.
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I love the new pictures! The rock wren is awesome. The reflection picture is trippy, I thought I was losing it! I'm going to miss Papa, he was so great. Glad you were able to sell him though, such a stress relief.
Hi Billy
Glad you got to sell "Papa". At least now you can finish up things you want to see without having to be near a phone. Been sending you jobs I saw posted. Hope you are able to sort through them. The email directly from me has listings that are in NH and ME. The FWD is from one of the same sites, but all over US. Love and hugs MOM
Oh yeah, today we got a foot of snow--no school. The heavy sticking beautiful snow on trees. I can enjoy this one because I know it will be the last major storm. love, MOM
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