One Man's Dream by maggiemae

One Man's Dream

This camping place is a bit like Coronation Street! So many campervans trying to fit into places like ours all around us. People don’t seem to mind being observed doing their washing, changing clothes, drinking wine etc.
This vehicle parked very close to us and I was fascinated with what was packed in here! A racing car with lots of spares, odds and ends - the front and the back and no wife! She is not keen on coming to the racing events! The whole vehicle smelt of oil and he sleeps, eats and changes in it!

Three good things:
1. The cleaning lady knew John, approached him for a photograph - one of two so far and eventually bought a book.
2. A quiet cider in one of the bars in the main street - most people around us were looking at their mobiles whereas we were just talking to each other! Amazing that we still have things to talk about - after over 50 years!
3. Burnt bread got chucked out - sparrows are getting into it all! I did ask John to look after the toast while I was out, and naturally he forgot it! The good thing is the smoke alarm works!
Wow - wherever does he sleep amongst all that!!? Oh I have just seen where his mattress is!! That is amazing.
February 1st, 2017  
One way of finding out if everything works proper in your caravan and the birds loved the nonetheless. not a great place to sleep. no wonder the missus stays home.
February 1st, 2017  
@bruni He would have to lie very still and not turn over! Not for me!
February 1st, 2017  
He must be very keen to sleep in that lot
February 1st, 2017  
Interesting how people travel isn't it? Sleeping amongst that smell would do me in completely. Nice candid shot.
February 1st, 2017  
Bep
Unbelievable!
February 1st, 2017  
Well it seems , where there is a will there is a way -- looks as if he is more married to the racing than to his wife ( if he ever had a wife !!)
February 1st, 2017  
Fab catch Maggiemae! I imagine that there is an absolutely enormous amount of "tack" in there!!
February 1st, 2017  
That's a man cave for sure eh
February 1st, 2017  
Wow... it's full!
February 1st, 2017  
One really needs to love racing to live like that. We can have a better appreciation of how he lives because of your superb photo.
February 1st, 2017  
Good shot! At first, I could not see his sleeping place. My son went on a trip a few years ago and his sleeping arrangements were similar. I cannot see doing this though.
February 2nd, 2017  
Ah yes! Welcome to the camping world. Our son and wife are desert off road bike/motorcycle enthusiasts, and I can imagine some of their friends recreational vehicles probably look similar!!
February 2nd, 2017  
Neat shot and lots of details
February 2nd, 2017  
Not for me, but, so many people find this great & wouldn't have to do much "housework' while away. I see why his wife is not keen...love your three things...
February 2nd, 2017  
Unbelievable clutter. Bet your caravan will never look like that.
February 2nd, 2017  
Wow, that's dedication to his sport...I don't blame his wife, I wouldn't go with him either.
February 2nd, 2017  
@tonydebont No, Tony its positively palatial compared to this!
February 2nd, 2017  
@happysnaps I think he's only got one pair of jeans and they are ripped all over the place!
February 2nd, 2017  
A Burt Munro soulmate by the looks of this chap! A expect he's a very happy man! Life on the open road shows you all walks of life! I have got all behind with your doings but feel well enough during the night to comment a bit, things are looking up!
February 2nd, 2017  
@happypat I know what it feels like not to be able to lift your head off the pillow Pat! But gradually you will feel more like moving. Not too fast or you will have a relapse, heaven forbid!
February 2nd, 2017  
Very cool!
February 2nd, 2017  
I had to keep looking at this image - so many things to see - I wonder if his wife doesn't travel with him for many reasons - the main one being that it's a skinny little bed tucked in amongst the bits and bobs.
February 2nd, 2017  
Great shot. Not much space for anything else in there.!!
February 2nd, 2017  
Hardly room for anyone in there!
February 2nd, 2017  
That's really a tight fit. He must love his racing.
February 2nd, 2017  
You are so lucky to have somebody to travel with. Enjoy. This was our dream to...
February 4th, 2017  
Racing around sitting on an engine, with four wheels or two... who in their right mind would want to do that? :-) Love the shot
February 10th, 2017  
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