Larry, Brought a tear to my eye for sure as we just lost our little buddy 2 weeks ago. Give that photo a top 10 for sure! Merry Christmas to you and may you have many more!
2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf Spokane, Wa. Eric aka: Lone Wolf
The best Christmas present any person can receive! You both look great!
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." Albert Einstein 2015 T@B M@X S White with Grey trim | TV 2021 Ascent Touring | Flagstaff AZ.
So glad you got to see Booger, Larry! There's nothing like the feeling of hugging your dog & getting your face licked! Hope you and yours had a very nice holiday season. Blessings and prayers for the year to come!
Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller. ~John Geddes
2017 t@b CS, silver with green trim. TV: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
RZRBUG, or Larry Goza, passed away at 11:40 am CST this morning. He is finally without pain and may he Rest In Peace.
By the way, Bugger, his dog, was brought into the hospital yesterday, and was allowed to be on the hospital bed with Larry and was allowed to lick Larry's hand. Maybe Larry just needed to pet his best buddy one last time.
Verna, Columbus, IN 2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B” Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
Very sorry to hear this. Though I did not know him on a personal level, I greatly enjoyed his posts and of course, his pictures of Booger. In my quest to become a knowledgeable future t@b owner, I greatly appreciated the knowledge he shared on this forum. I'm hoping his family can find some solace in knowing that Larry is in paradise, resting comfortably and pain free. ~Love and prayers~ Rest in peace, Mr. Goza. ~M
Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller. ~John Geddes
2017 t@b CS, silver with green trim. TV: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
Although I never met Larry, I appreciated his sharing a touching poem about his constant companion - his dog Booger. It was a reflection of his kind heart. So sorry to hear of his passing. Here is his poem from the Fall of 2014 when I first started following the forum.
You came to me in the night,
unexpected and uninvited.
You were cold and tired and hungry.
I was not prepared to accept you.
I did not feed you or shelter you.
I tried repeatedly to chase you away.
Some might even say you were abused.
I gave you food I could not use.
I sheltered you in a garbage can.
I did not return the affection
you freely and completely gave.
You kept returning, sensing that I needed you,
and eventually I let you stay.
It is difficult now to recall those times.
It seems you have always been
an important part of my life.
You are always in my heart,
constantly on my mind,
and frequently by my side.
You have taught me the meaning of forgiveness;
The importance of a short memory.
I have laughed at you for chasing flying buzzards
we both knew you could never catch.
I have scolded you for digging holes in the yard,
and then praised you for catching moles
that had caused more damage than you did.
I try repeatedly to teach you to fetch,
but you enjoy keep-away much better.
I took you to the vet when you ate rat poison,
when you jumped out the window of the moving truck,
when that copperhead got the better of you,
and when you cut your paw chasing rabbits.
I have picked a million ticks from your hide.
I have taken you in my lap
when police sirens or thunder
made you shiver and whine.
I have been told you don’t know
just how lucky you are.
But, I am the lucky one.
You live in a part of my heart
that only you will ever possess.
Isn't it extraordinary that a man most of us have never met will be sorely missed? Perhaps it was his devotion to Booger, perhaps it was the kindness and knowledge he showed in his posts to this forum. I believe that the measure of a man can be discerned in large and small ways. It seems he fought hard to stay, but now he can rest. Peace to Larry and his family.
John, Judi, Guinness & OD in PDX T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner
I am sorry to hear of Larry's passing, but am glad he is out of pain. My condolences to his family and all who loved him. How special that his beloved Booger was with him. Larry, you've helped many of us who will never meet you, and we are grateful for your generous sharing of knowledge that will help us all be better campers and people. Rest in peace Larry.
2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
Larry was a kind, warm and gracious person. I will forever remember our last meeting and conversations with fond memories. You will be missed but live on in our hearts and of course this forum.
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." Albert Einstein 2015 T@B M@X S White with Grey trim | TV 2021 Ascent Touring | Flagstaff AZ.
So greatfull to Verna for keeping us apprised of Larry's condition as the weeks went on. Because of her, the T@B family was able to show Larry how much we cared.
2016 Outback 320 with a 2010 Ford Expedition, 2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
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Durango, CO 2014/15 S M@xx : "Dory's HabiT@B" Keep on swimming...
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
Condo A-Go-Go
2018 Casita Spirit Dlx (KONDO)
2017 Tacoma (AH GOGO)
S. UTAH
2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
T@bbey Road
Appleton, WI
2015 T@B M@X S White with Grey trim | TV 2021 Ascent Touring | Flagstaff AZ.
Since the weather cleared up, I decided to visit Larry.
Merry belated Christmas and a very Happy New Year, Larry!
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
2014 S Maxx
2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah!
A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
2017 t@b CS, silver with green trim.
TV: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
By the way, Bugger, his dog, was brought into the hospital yesterday, and was allowed to be on the hospital bed with Larry and was allowed to lick Larry's hand. Maybe Larry just needed to pet his best buddy one last time.
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
Rest in peace, Mr. Goza.
~M
2017 t@b CS, silver with green trim.
TV: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
T@bbey Road
Appleton, WI
You came to me in the night, unexpected and uninvited. You were cold and tired and hungry. I was not prepared to accept you. I did not feed you or shelter you. I tried repeatedly to chase you away. Some might even say you were abused. I gave you food I could not use. I sheltered you in a garbage can. I did not return the affection you freely and completely gave. You kept returning, sensing that I needed you, and eventually I let you stay. It is difficult now to recall those times. It seems you have always been an important part of my life. You are always in my heart, constantly on my mind, and frequently by my side. You have taught me the meaning of forgiveness; The importance of a short memory. I have laughed at you for chasing flying buzzards we both knew you could never catch. I have scolded you for digging holes in the yard, and then praised you for catching moles that had caused more damage than you did. I try repeatedly to teach you to fetch, but you enjoy keep-away much better. I took you to the vet when you ate rat poison, when you jumped out the window of the moving truck, when that copperhead got the better of you, and when you cut your paw chasing rabbits. I have picked a million ticks from your hide. I have taken you in my lap when police sirens or thunder made you shiver and whine. I have been told you don’t know just how lucky you are. But, I am the lucky one. You live in a part of my heart that only you will ever possess.
2008 DM T@DA — Towed by 2014 Dodge Durango — Full time since 6/29/17
"Travels With The Tiny"
Draco dormiens numquam titilandus.
T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner
2015 T@B M@X S White with Grey trim | TV 2021 Ascent Touring | Flagstaff AZ.
2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.