This is my response to the Ragtag Daily Prompt of 6 July 2018 — Hospitable.
On my last visit to the National Folk Festival, (Canberra), I met Grey. He owns this pad which is his home away from home when he travels to festivals. He leaves his “campervan” unlocked so anyone can check it out as they wander past. You can even make yourself a cup of tea. Later in the evening when we leaving for the day, we met Grey there and he got out his guitar and sang us a few tunes. Very hospitable. It is a memory, I will treasure for a long time.
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Kind Regards
Tracy.
Reflections of An Untidy Mind 
What a beauty, Tracy. Fantastic unit he’s got. Been to the Nats a couple of times. A big occasion.
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I go every year, Frank. It keeps me sane.
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That’s the way. Last time I went, I made the mistake of attending the poetry slam event. I almost wept it distressed me so.
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Hmm. That doesn’t sound good. I’m trying to write some bush poetry because I have on my bucket list that I want to perform it at the Nash. Bush poetry is so blokey, so I thought I might try and write some female tales. Easier said than done though. 🙂
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Hard work to do it well.
To my ear, bush poets have forgotten how to tell a story, a bit. Or at least, how to end it.
They tend to go on at too much length. Good editing is always a winner!
Best luck with it. I know what you mean about blokeyness with it.
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Sorry, that was a bit negative. What I think is that the genre has become one of yarn spinners, rather than poets. Something like that.
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No, not too negative at all. Sometimes the punchline is a long time coming, and it is not that interesting getting there. 🙂
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I recall at a Henry Lawson Festival, a bunch of folk had ridden overland to attend. Jumped off the horse and launched into a blow by blow of the journey to the open mic gathering in the park. Never stopped to draw breath.
Not poetry, to me.
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Oh, purple inside. Nice. Outside, too? Pretty cool. Whoa! That ceiling!! What a great place this is. Aloha, Tracy!
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It’s pretty schmancy. 🙂
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Fabulous! I just had lunch today with a friend of mine who has converted a step van (ups or bread truck type van) into his living vehicle. He makes tea and Kombucha to share. I want to figur out how to share this with him. Thanks, Tracy!
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Your friend’s truck sounds fabulous, Steph. So does the tea and kombucha.
You could always copy and paste the link. 🙂
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Got on my laptop and was able to email it.
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Amazing, ingeneous. Love that truck and that way of living, such a good read.
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Thanks for the comment, Paul. Grey cobbled together the vehicle from old parts. It is pretty amazing.
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I really admire that ability, looks amazing, I’m in awe. Also great way to recycle and to live simply. Thanks
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Everything matches, right down to the kettle!
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It’s kind of funky.
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Love the colour scheme and what a great collection of car photos he’s papered his walls and roof with.
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I think he likes his cars. He certainly likes tinkering with them. 🙂
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What a cute place – and very hospitable!
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Very. 🙂
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What a welcoming place and generous spirit- so lovely to see! Thank you for sharing this Tracy 🙂💜
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You’re welcome.
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Beautiful episode about beautiful heartfelt Grey. Purple is obviously his colour..
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🙂 There are some very creative people in this world, Makiko.
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that is very cool that he leaves tea out to welcome people even when he is not there. Looks like he’s got postcards from all over.
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I’m not sure what the cards are. There was so much to take in.
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Fabulous but a bit too purple for us. He should come to Graftons Jacaranda Festival
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He would fit right in at the Jacaranda Festival. 🙂
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Love his philosophy! Beautiful!
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Me too.
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Wow! This is so cool! Totally love this campervan and the colour theme, it’s just perfect! This Grey definitely sounds like a person I would love to meet one day! You’ll have to introduce me when I finally make my way down under. 😉
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I will, Sarah. 🙂
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