There's a feeling, hesitatent, insidious, irritating in its own unique uncompromising way. It's got time on it's side, & knows it.
Nothing else shows any sign of awareness… The springbok, waterbuck, duck & geese havn't changed their routine. The nightly oversized bonfire, beers & braais roll on… Wonderful companionship.
Still, I notice how the blinds are now rolled up, washing's all done, loose stuff's stowed away & the wheel nuts are being tightened, checked & double checked.
I don't want to leave here, it's so comfortable, so safe, I've got friends… "Fuck that, there's an open road beckoning, & the days are growing long… Pull yourself together". There it is, not so hesitatent now. A horny gypsy inside of me that hasn't been laid in a while… Irritated… Oh yeah.
Following your travels my friend, with great interest….what an experience you are having ! You write well and might even be able to sell your “memoirs” ! Keep it up but remain vigilent, and when you get bored , drop me an email so that I can get the right address .
Thanks George, I STILL think the true story of the trials & tribulations of Tom, Dick & Harry would be more in demand though… The thing is… No one would believe it.
Just another day at De Rust…. just another b/day…. just another one leaving this piece of Heaven on earth…
Coming back from a stroll through De Rust, back in the office I remember, standing for a brief moment there were Nyati use to be…. I remember this strange feeling, something like an overcooked sweet patato that’s stuck somewhere in my throat and then I realize, some people will grow on you like soft green moss on a rock under a steam. I miss this truck…. NO!!! Not the truck, that old bugger that drives the truck…. I miss his rooibostee, his coffee, our conversations….. The hours I spent talking to him….
Drive safe Paul, may our good Lord protect you and may every day on this journey be fun, laughter and a blessing!
Die Nagdigter
Thank you Charles. I hope you had a WONDERFUL birthday today & that the Tee shirt fits.
I'm glad you enjoyed the cups of rooibos, it's about the most Afrikaans thing that Nyati could give you. 😀
The fortnight spent at De Rust is, undoubtedly, a highlight of my trip so far.
I sincerely hope you enjoy a long & mutually profitable association there.
Please do keep in touch… Especially if Sandra B visits… Perhaps she would like to see the exact spot Nyati was parked on. 😉
Paul, what a pleasure to meet a wonderful person like you!(Including the monster).We all miss you at the Lodge, were actually having a dop on you.
My you have many safe and memorable kilometers with the blessing of God with you!
From the mad Bastard and wife!
Love you!
Eish… Kabous, for a mad AWB bastard, you say such kind things Man.
Ja I had a GREAT time there, learnt a lot of new words, & NOW I understand how to build a REAL FOKKIN braai.
Enjoy your new building project & look after the GORGEOUS Christine.
I hope we can keep in touch.
Paul…. just one of my Afikaans poems to make you never forget these 3 boertjies that became you friends…….
REËN
Hier binne sit ons droog
want buite val die reën
jy by jou tafeltjie
en ek by myn
alleen, alleen, alleen….
Ek wonder wie jy is
en waar gaan jy heen
is jy maar altyd hier
of net omdat dit buite
reën, reën, reën….
Kom sit hier by my
ons by een tafeltjie omheen
dan vertel ek jou stories
van die liefde, die lewe
alleen, hartseer en die reën….
Die Nagdigter
© C v d Heever
Wish you were here in the bar with us…… listening to your music….
God bless
Aaaah, imagine that, Boerjies listening to an Engilsman's music… See if you can get the Somalis & Pakistanis to appreciate Bob Dylan. B-)
Thank you for your poetry Man… I'm truly moved by your generosity.
May you get real rain very soon, God knows, it's needed… Kimberley's even worse.