Remembrances

[M.L. Perkinson]

Ralph, I feel like a prophet-remember I told you several years ago you should
write seriously. Maury 80FC 31'
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry Neal
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Remembrances


Ralph, your eloquence with the written word is amazing. You should write.

Terry Neal
Bozeman, MT
82PT40
74FC34

Ralph L. Fullenwider wrote:

> Morning everyone:
>
> On slow days, one tends to look at photos of places traveled, friends
> made,
> Coach down times and up times along the routes followed.
>
> Twas a chill crisp morning, coffee mug in hand, out of the robe and into
> something warm, doing a walk around, just checking things in general.
>
> Sun was on the rise to the East, it's rays splaying out over the
> landscape
> and standing back away from the old gal, her side so sleek and shiny. The
> rims reflecting like diamonds with the soft early rays of light. Her
> jacks
> set and stable, the Lady brings a smile for she is ready for yet another
> day. Her fluids checked and topped off, her electrical systems
> purring, yep
> she is ready for her date. No quickie this one, but rather the
> elegance and
> grace she portends, out there among them all. She is responsive, willing,
> yet demure and demands attention of all whom espy her on the roads that
> cross back and forth upon the Continent.
>
> With the turn of a switch, she roars to life, the fluids coursing though
> her various veins, one sits in the command chair just feeling the beat of
> the heart. With a sight of satisfaction, the air breaks are slipped after
> hearing her clear her throat, and slowly rolling forward at your command,
> the hand hesitates over the play switch to her gentle musical repertoire
> stored away. Early it is, so no song on this day, will mark her grace
> fleeing from the perch of the night. Fresh coffee at hand, the furry
> people
> in their usual place, trusting to your steady hand upon the wheel,
> comfortable in their complete trust, and curious as to what will be in
> the
> wind for them to sample with a sniff here and there. Putting the tires up
> on the pavement, feeling the old gal wanting to run, a sip of coffee,
> then
> a knowing smile, the finger presses that play button, itching, the wife's
> eyes rolled up, knowing what is to come. Ahhh the sweet sound of the tune
> being played, the chest filling to bursting with pride and another sip of
> that morning elixir as the on ramp approaches. Her speed picking up, the
> lights lighting the way for her grace and beauty, as she adorns the
> highway
> stretching before her.
>
> Yes, all is right with the world and all settles into the normal routine
> out on that byway with the cruise set and feeling the old familiar pulse
> come to life. Hard to get any better than this, one thinks. Thoughts
> going
> to the next port of pulling in for the night, a wondering whom will share
> the campfire this night. The tales told and shared with cups filled all
> around, with the snap and flash of the cameras and adding new friends to
> the album. The remembrances come flooding back in the blink of an eye and
> happiness is obtained with a subtle sigh.
>
> Here is hoping all here had a simply fantastic day, from your friends
> down
> Oklahoma way.
>
> Safe travels,
>
> Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
>
>

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