223shootersc
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Story Market Day
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ComCamGuy
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The problem is when you hit the information paralysis stage and are so busy trying to digest it, you cant act on what it tells you
Griz3752
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Fine balance and a clear mission vision are not always available to those in command.
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ComCamGuy
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Garen and Bekka’s Workshop, Later
Garen and Kara were standing around one of the large tables looking at maps and papers, comparing them to the ones on the wall.
“That was a slick trick those two pulled off.” Kara said from beside the wall map.
“Slick, off the cuff, dicey, thin margin for error, dangerous, and I forget what else Bekka called it.”
“Reckless, I think was the word she used over and over as she chewed them out. I am not sure if she was mad or proud of them. You got to tell her to go easy on those two. Let them stretch their wings. Not get so angry with them all the time.” Kara chimed in.
Garen replied as his finger traced the map on the table changing the subject. “Put some blue dots on the houses up off of 17. A couple of us can go out that way and see if anybody is still there, then if not and there’s enough to make it worthwhile, call back for the load up vehicles like last time.”
Their latest plan was to use the electric bicycles to do the reconnaissance since they were virtually silent and only bring in a truck to load up stuff. The first time, it was Bekka and Garen on the bikes to a farm not too far away. They watched the place for a full day, including thermals at night, then moved in once they were sure it was empty.
It was a pretty good haul they brought back from there. With no signs of owners, and no signs anyone had been there for weeks or months, they didn’t feel bad taking the stuff they found. Boxes of stuff from the kitchen, from food to canning supplies, to old cooking supplies like cast iron, stock pots and so forth.
They took anything they thought they might need. Bedding, towels, clothes, soap, it all got loaded up. On one of the later trips, Kara and Angelique grabbed all the old books they found while Garen stripped the barn of tools. One of the best finds was some more of the IBC totes, the poly containers in a cage that have replaced drums for bulk fluid storage almost everywhere.
He loaded up one of the heavy duty trailers they brought back from the center with half a dozen, then they pumped the heating oil from the house into the tanks. This would solve their fuel problems for a little longer.
“Who’s doing the initial look see this time? You and Bekka again?”
“I don’t know. Allyson and Angelique just pulled a trip, so it’s you, me and Bekka to choose from unless we want to get some of the others involved.”
“I don’t know. Doug and Heidi are trying to help Jessie stay on top of that maternity ward they have going on over there at Zeds. If one of those three want a break, one of us should fill in for them.”
“Well, I could go over and…” Garen started to say.
“You guys aren’t going anywhere right now.” came Bekka’s declaration from the doorway.
They both turned and looked at Bekka.
“Kara, run and grab the girls. We have a new mission we need to plan and run right now.”
“What’s up?”
“Odina called in her marker. Her and her kids are in the forest, looking for the link up.”
“Shit.”
He loaded up one of the heavy duty trailers they brought back from the center with half a dozen, then they pumped the heating oil from the house into the tanks. This would solve their fuel problems for a little longer.
“Who’s doing the initial look see this time? You and Bekka again?”
“I don’t know. Allyson and Angelique just pulled a trip, so it’s you me and Bekka to chose from unless we want to get some of the others involved.”
“I don’t know. Doug and Heidi are trying to help Jessie stay on top of that maternity ward they have going on over there at Zeds. If one of those three want a break, one of us should fill in for them.”
“Well, I could go over and…” Garen started to say.
“You guys aren’t going anywhere right now.” came Bekka’s declaration from the doorway.
They both turned and looked at Bekka.
“Kara, run and grab the girls. We have a new mission we need to plan and run right now.”
“What’s up?”
“Odina called in. Her and her kids are in the forest, looking for the link up.”
“Shit.”
Garen and Kara were standing around one of the large tables looking at maps and papers, comparing them to the ones on the wall.
“That was a slick trick those two pulled off.” Kara said from beside the wall map.
“Slick, off the cuff, dicey, thin margin for error, dangerous, and I forget what else Bekka called it.”
“Reckless, I think was the word she used over and over as she chewed them out. I am not sure if she was mad or proud of them. You got to tell her to go easy on those two. Let them stretch their wings. Not get so angry with them all the time.” Kara chimed in.
Garen replied as his finger traced the map on the table changing the subject. “Put some blue dots on the houses up off of 17. A couple of us can go out that way and see if anybody is still there, then if not and there’s enough to make it worthwhile, call back for the load up vehicles like last time.”
Their latest plan was to use the electric bicycles to do the reconnaissance since they were virtually silent and only bring in a truck to load up stuff. The first time, it was Bekka and Garen on the bikes to a farm not too far away. They watched the place for a full day, including thermals at night, then moved in once they were sure it was empty.
It was a pretty good haul they brought back from there. With no signs of owners, and no signs anyone had been there for weeks or months, they didn’t feel bad taking the stuff they found. Boxes of stuff from the kitchen, from food to canning supplies, to old cooking supplies like cast iron, stock pots and so forth.
They took anything they thought they might need. Bedding, towels, clothes, soap, it all got loaded up. On one of the later trips, Kara and Angelique grabbed all the old books they found while Garen stripped the barn of tools. One of the best finds was some more of the IBC totes, the poly containers in a cage that have replaced drums for bulk fluid storage almost everywhere.
He loaded up one of the heavy duty trailers they brought back from the center with half a dozen, then they pumped the heating oil from the house into the tanks. This would solve their fuel problems for a little longer.
“Who’s doing the initial look see this time? You and Bekka again?”
“I don’t know. Allyson and Angelique just pulled a trip, so it’s you, me and Bekka to choose from unless we want to get some of the others involved.”
“I don’t know. Doug and Heidi are trying to help Jessie stay on top of that maternity ward they have going on over there at Zeds. If one of those three want a break, one of us should fill in for them.”
“Well, I could go over and…” Garen started to say.
“You guys aren’t going anywhere right now.” came Bekka’s declaration from the doorway.
They both turned and looked at Bekka.
“Kara, run and grab the girls. We have a new mission we need to plan and run right now.”
“What’s up?”
“Odina called in her marker. Her and her kids are in the forest, looking for the link up.”
“Shit.”
He loaded up one of the heavy duty trailers they brought back from the center with half a dozen, then they pumped the heating oil from the house into the tanks. This would solve their fuel problems for a little longer.
“Who’s doing the initial look see this time? You and Bekka again?”
“I don’t know. Allyson and Angelique just pulled a trip, so it’s you me and Bekka to chose from unless we want to get some of the others involved.”
“I don’t know. Doug and Heidi are trying to help Jessie stay on top of that maternity ward they have going on over there at Zeds. If one of those three want a break, one of us should fill in for them.”
“Well, I could go over and…” Garen started to say.
“You guys aren’t going anywhere right now.” came Bekka’s declaration from the doorway.
They both turned and looked at Bekka.
“Kara, run and grab the girls. We have a new mission we need to plan and run right now.”
“What’s up?”
“Odina called in. Her and her kids are in the forest, looking for the link up.”
“Shit.”
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ComCamGuy
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223shootersc
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Griz3752
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ComCamGuy
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The Planning Meeting
Soon the five of them were standing around the table, staring at the maps on the wall.
“Well, we know the general area she thinks she is in, and she has the radio, so the next step is to go locate her and lead her here. Easy Peasy.” Garen proclaimed.
‘The last two ‘go out and lead them in’ missions had a body count so I’m saying not so ‘easy peasy’, in spite of what you say.” Bekka shot back.
“So the question still remains, who’s going down there?” Was Allyson’s question.
“You mean who’s going with me.” Bekka said in a straightforward manner.
“Well, yeah…duh” Garen had to add.
Through it all, Angelique just looked at the map and let them chatter. Finally, she spoke up.
“I’ll go. Bekka can ID them and I can back her up and you guys can play cavalry if it comes to it. Besides, she can help me learn how to drive the Hyena better.”
There were nods all around.
“OK, and Allyson and Kara for QRF?” Garen asked the group.
Soon, everyone got busy. They had people to find.
Soon the five of them were standing around the table, staring at the maps on the wall.
“Well, we know the general area she thinks she is in, and she has the radio, so the next step is to go locate her and lead her here. Easy Peasy.” Garen proclaimed.
‘The last two ‘go out and lead them in’ missions had a body count so I’m saying not so ‘easy peasy’, in spite of what you say.” Bekka shot back.
“So the question still remains, who’s going down there?” Was Allyson’s question.
“You mean who’s going with me.” Bekka said in a straightforward manner.
“Well, yeah…duh” Garen had to add.
Through it all, Angelique just looked at the map and let them chatter. Finally, she spoke up.
“I’ll go. Bekka can ID them and I can back her up and you guys can play cavalry if it comes to it. Besides, she can help me learn how to drive the Hyena better.”
There were nods all around.
“OK, and Allyson and Kara for QRF?” Garen asked the group.
Soon, everyone got busy. They had people to find.
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Griz3752
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ComCamGuy
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In the Hyena, Out on the Trail
“Remember the suspension has a lot more travel than even Allyson’s truck. If you hit the terrain squarely, it will compress and suck up the bumps and such, but if you are off camber and the suspension unloads and you aren’t ready for it so you get launched.”
Angelique was trying really hard to get better with her driving. This was dirt driving and Bekka was the best one here for that according to everyone. She was pouring one hundred ten percent of her focus on what Bekka was telling her. She was trying to pick the best line, keep her transitions smooth and ‘not sound like a chainsaw killer from the movies’ by slamming the throttle and the brakes all over the place.
Bekka was not only keeping up with how Angelique was driving, she was doing the navigating and primary lookout. They were headed down to the area Odina was supposed to be. Bekka had contacted them, making sure they were safe and concealed until they arrived. Angelique was still a little fuzzy on how they were going to locate them, but she knew Bekka had a plan. Bekka always has a plan.
“Remember the suspension has a lot more travel than even Allyson’s truck. If you hit the terrain squarely, it will compress and suck up the bumps and such, but if you are off camber and the suspension unloads and you aren’t ready for it so you get launched.”
Angelique was trying really hard to get better with her driving. This was dirt driving and Bekka was the best one here for that according to everyone. She was pouring one hundred ten percent of her focus on what Bekka was telling her. She was trying to pick the best line, keep her transitions smooth and ‘not sound like a chainsaw killer from the movies’ by slamming the throttle and the brakes all over the place.
Bekka was not only keeping up with how Angelique was driving, she was doing the navigating and primary lookout. They were headed down to the area Odina was supposed to be. Bekka had contacted them, making sure they were safe and concealed until they arrived. Angelique was still a little fuzzy on how they were going to locate them, but she knew Bekka had a plan. Bekka always has a plan.
ComCamGuy
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Kara and Garen at the House
“Odina and two kids. So, where are we putting them?” Kara asked as they were putting response gear in the truck.
“Hell if I know.” Garen replied. He had half an idea but it was still not a sure thing.
“Well, if we bring them to the training building, we can work the details afterwards.” Came Allyson’s answer from the driver’s seat as she did her ‘preflight” checks. She was the emergency driver and Kara was her co-pilot if there was a problem. Garen was going to man the radios if they launched.
“I was thinking maybe the house across the street. That would put them close, and close to Larrissa and her kids and Penny and Karen’s kids.” Garen mused out loud.
“If we are going to do that, we could pop over there as soon as we are loaded and check what we need to bring back over there.” Kara’s wheels were turning now.
“Let’s wait until we get them here first. I want to talk to Larrissa and Karl before we move them in across from them.” Garen was liking his idea more and more but he wanted to slow down and do it right.
“Odina and two kids. So, where are we putting them?” Kara asked as they were putting response gear in the truck.
“Hell if I know.” Garen replied. He had half an idea but it was still not a sure thing.
“Well, if we bring them to the training building, we can work the details afterwards.” Came Allyson’s answer from the driver’s seat as she did her ‘preflight” checks. She was the emergency driver and Kara was her co-pilot if there was a problem. Garen was going to man the radios if they launched.
“I was thinking maybe the house across the street. That would put them close, and close to Larrissa and her kids and Penny and Karen’s kids.” Garen mused out loud.
“If we are going to do that, we could pop over there as soon as we are loaded and check what we need to bring back over there.” Kara’s wheels were turning now.
“Let’s wait until we get them here first. I want to talk to Larrissa and Karl before we move them in across from them.” Garen was liking his idea more and more but he wanted to slow down and do it right.
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ComCamGuy
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In the Forest on the Move
“Did you get a description of the vehicle they are in?” Angelique asked as she maneuvered around a fallen tree.
“She said it was a van and a small cargo trailer.”
“Are they going to be able to make it up the trail?”
“I don’t know. It depends on how loaded down they are and what the van can do. We will be going back a different route anyway. Once we get there, then we figure out what trail we use to get back. It might be me driving their van and you following us.”
Bekka cringed as she thought of the last time she drove someone else’s vehicle home through the forest. Her leg still ached. She needed to take her mind off of it.
“You see what I told you about the suspension? The things that make us rock and wobble all over the place as we go slow, we wouldn’t bounce at all if we were going fast. The shocks wouldn’t have time to move us, and the wheels and suspension would suck them up, no problem. The big issue is how much it changes depending on how fast you are going.”
Up and down, round and round, they took a meandering trail to get Angelique a bunch of different experience with the Hyena. It was a strange experience for the both of them at one point when they went through the tiny valley of Thor’s Footprints. Bekka had Angelique really moving now, trying to get her to feel the way the Hyena drove at speed. They shot through the gap at the end where the bad guy’s SUV was that day months algo, since towed out of the way on one of Doug and Angelique’s earlier trips.
All to soon, the driving practice was over. They arrived at a small outcropping overlooking the area they were expecting to find Odina. Bot Angelique and Bekka scoured the area below with binoculars until Bekka caught sight of a shape through the trees.
“Got’em I think. Just to the left of the twisted oak.”
“OK, I think I see what you are talking about. The pale spot about two trunks to the right?”
“That should be them.” Bekka confirmed.
“So, now we know where we think they are, what’s our path back?”
“Let’s look at the map and you tell me.” Bekka challenged Angelique as she spread their map of the park out.
They both stared at the map for a few minutes, both making notes. Finally, Angelique had her route ready.
“OK. Diamond to Tulip, over to Moose, then Butterfly on in.” She smiled at Bekka who nodded.
“Sounds pretty good, but I don’t know if the bridge on Moose is wide enough. That’s why my list” she showed Angelique the card in her hand “was Diamond, Tulip, Bear, Hummingbird, then Butterfly on in.”
At this, Angelique shook her head. “With a trailer, they probably won’t be able to make the hairpin turn on Hummingbird.”
“That’s below where Bear joins in.” Bekka countered.
“Nope, right here.” Angelique pointed on the map.
“Point taken. Your route is better. Now that we have a plan, let’s go link up.” Bekka said with a smile on her face.
Moments later, they were back in the Hyena and heading down the trail. Angelique looked over at Bekka who was following along on the map.
“It was a test, right? You didn’t misplace the hairpin turn. You wanted to see if I knew about it.”
“No, it was a test to see if you would defend your route. You did, and for good reason. Let’s get down there and find them.”
“Did you get a description of the vehicle they are in?” Angelique asked as she maneuvered around a fallen tree.
“She said it was a van and a small cargo trailer.”
“Are they going to be able to make it up the trail?”
“I don’t know. It depends on how loaded down they are and what the van can do. We will be going back a different route anyway. Once we get there, then we figure out what trail we use to get back. It might be me driving their van and you following us.”
Bekka cringed as she thought of the last time she drove someone else’s vehicle home through the forest. Her leg still ached. She needed to take her mind off of it.
“You see what I told you about the suspension? The things that make us rock and wobble all over the place as we go slow, we wouldn’t bounce at all if we were going fast. The shocks wouldn’t have time to move us, and the wheels and suspension would suck them up, no problem. The big issue is how much it changes depending on how fast you are going.”
Up and down, round and round, they took a meandering trail to get Angelique a bunch of different experience with the Hyena. It was a strange experience for the both of them at one point when they went through the tiny valley of Thor’s Footprints. Bekka had Angelique really moving now, trying to get her to feel the way the Hyena drove at speed. They shot through the gap at the end where the bad guy’s SUV was that day months algo, since towed out of the way on one of Doug and Angelique’s earlier trips.
All to soon, the driving practice was over. They arrived at a small outcropping overlooking the area they were expecting to find Odina. Bot Angelique and Bekka scoured the area below with binoculars until Bekka caught sight of a shape through the trees.
“Got’em I think. Just to the left of the twisted oak.”
“OK, I think I see what you are talking about. The pale spot about two trunks to the right?”
“That should be them.” Bekka confirmed.
“So, now we know where we think they are, what’s our path back?”
“Let’s look at the map and you tell me.” Bekka challenged Angelique as she spread their map of the park out.
They both stared at the map for a few minutes, both making notes. Finally, Angelique had her route ready.
“OK. Diamond to Tulip, over to Moose, then Butterfly on in.” She smiled at Bekka who nodded.
“Sounds pretty good, but I don’t know if the bridge on Moose is wide enough. That’s why my list” she showed Angelique the card in her hand “was Diamond, Tulip, Bear, Hummingbird, then Butterfly on in.”
At this, Angelique shook her head. “With a trailer, they probably won’t be able to make the hairpin turn on Hummingbird.”
“That’s below where Bear joins in.” Bekka countered.
“Nope, right here.” Angelique pointed on the map.
“Point taken. Your route is better. Now that we have a plan, let’s go link up.” Bekka said with a smile on her face.
Moments later, they were back in the Hyena and heading down the trail. Angelique looked over at Bekka who was following along on the map.
“It was a test, right? You didn’t misplace the hairpin turn. You wanted to see if I knew about it.”
“No, it was a test to see if you would defend your route. You did, and for good reason. Let’s get down there and find them.”
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ComCamGuy
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Link Up
The Hyena got closer and closer and Angelique and Bekka stared harder and harder. Yeah, it was a van and cargo trailer, but not exactly what they were expecting.
“What the hell is that thing?” Angelique finally had to ask as they rolled up.
“A serious throw back.” Bekka said between her laughs.
In front of them was definitely a shock to their eyes and senses, especially after all the months focusing on stealthy, sneaky hide and stalk types of stuff. It was the quintessential ‘70s van; gleaming purple metalflake paint job complete with teardrop bubble windows in the back, old school mag wheels, and all the bumpers and accessories in bright polished chrome. The side door was open, and there was obvious shag carpet and more inside. In front of the open door were three people in camp chairs. Odina and her kids.
Bekka was the first one out of the Hyena to greet Odina. As she walked up to a now standing Odina, she was reminded of just how big she really was.
“It’s good to see you and your kids safe and sound, but sad to know the probable reason.”
“Grandfather went peaceably in his sleep. You guys were on his mind near the end. He was happy we could come here, and he tried to make sure we wouldn’t be a burden. He kept making piles of stuff and label things in the workshop but I could only bring what we might need and a little more with me. If you guys want, we could go back for the rest.”
Bekka stood there wondering how this woman could be so ‘matter-of-fact’ about all of this. Then again, it’s been months and it sounds like Ezekiel was preparing her for it all this time.
“Let’s start with getting you and the kids safe.” Bekka turned as Angelique walked up.
“Angelique, this is Odina and her kids Kateri and Chayton.”
“Nice to meet you.” Angelique turned back to Bekka. “Daylight.”
“Right.” Bekka looked over at Odina. “Not to rush you but we would like to talk more someplace else. How soon can you be packed and ready to go?”
Odina looked over at the kids. “Kids, put the chairs away and get ready.”
“About two minutes.”
“Great! Next question. How much off-road driving have you done?”
“Not much in a long time.”
“It might be better if I hop in and drive since there aren’t many signposts and I know the trails. Then we can talk as I drive.”
Bekka could see Odina was thinking through something before she answered.
“I guess that makes sense.” She turned her head. “Chayton, sit in the back with your sister. I need your seat. Bekka is driving.”
The Hyena got closer and closer and Angelique and Bekka stared harder and harder. Yeah, it was a van and cargo trailer, but not exactly what they were expecting.
“What the hell is that thing?” Angelique finally had to ask as they rolled up.
“A serious throw back.” Bekka said between her laughs.
In front of them was definitely a shock to their eyes and senses, especially after all the months focusing on stealthy, sneaky hide and stalk types of stuff. It was the quintessential ‘70s van; gleaming purple metalflake paint job complete with teardrop bubble windows in the back, old school mag wheels, and all the bumpers and accessories in bright polished chrome. The side door was open, and there was obvious shag carpet and more inside. In front of the open door were three people in camp chairs. Odina and her kids.
Bekka was the first one out of the Hyena to greet Odina. As she walked up to a now standing Odina, she was reminded of just how big she really was.
“It’s good to see you and your kids safe and sound, but sad to know the probable reason.”
“Grandfather went peaceably in his sleep. You guys were on his mind near the end. He was happy we could come here, and he tried to make sure we wouldn’t be a burden. He kept making piles of stuff and label things in the workshop but I could only bring what we might need and a little more with me. If you guys want, we could go back for the rest.”
Bekka stood there wondering how this woman could be so ‘matter-of-fact’ about all of this. Then again, it’s been months and it sounds like Ezekiel was preparing her for it all this time.
“Let’s start with getting you and the kids safe.” Bekka turned as Angelique walked up.
“Angelique, this is Odina and her kids Kateri and Chayton.”
“Nice to meet you.” Angelique turned back to Bekka. “Daylight.”
“Right.” Bekka looked over at Odina. “Not to rush you but we would like to talk more someplace else. How soon can you be packed and ready to go?”
Odina looked over at the kids. “Kids, put the chairs away and get ready.”
“About two minutes.”
“Great! Next question. How much off-road driving have you done?”
“Not much in a long time.”
“It might be better if I hop in and drive since there aren’t many signposts and I know the trails. Then we can talk as I drive.”
Bekka could see Odina was thinking through something before she answered.
“I guess that makes sense.” She turned her head. “Chayton, sit in the back with your sister. I need your seat. Bekka is driving.”
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ComCamGuy
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On the Trail, Headed Towards the House
Bekka and Odina were up front driving down the trail. Bekka couldn’t help it though. She kept glancing around inside the van, each time seeing a different little detail. From the center overhead console with all the electronics, to the suicide knob on the steering wheel, to the compass on the dash, to the gimbaled coffee cup holder, this thing was tricked out as far as a mid-eighties person could do. Cassette deck, 8-track, CB, cruise control, adjustable air suspension. This thing had it all.
The kids were in the swiveling captain’s chairs behind them and Bekka could see the diamond-shaped entryway through the shag wall in the back to what must be a bed. Who knows, it might even be a waterbed. Why not? The rest of the inside was covered in shag; the floor, the walls, the roof, everywhere. Purple shag for as far as the eye can see.
Driving the van presented its own challenges. Stiff and powerful, it probably felt great on the highway but the dual rear wheels and the way the motor responded to her foot made off-roading a bit of an adjustment.
“Where did you get the seventies-mobile?”
“It was grandfathers. He used it for all his trips to go to the shows and auctions. He could sleep in it, and it was strong enough to tow almost anything he bought back to his workshop.”
“And you chose it to come to us because…?”
“The bed, the porta potty and I knew it was strong enough for the little trailer and we could live in it while we waited on you. We didn’t know how long it would take for you to hear us and find us.”
“Well, I’m glad we didn’t take too long. We will take you to our place while we work on the next steps.”
Bekka and Odina were up front driving down the trail. Bekka couldn’t help it though. She kept glancing around inside the van, each time seeing a different little detail. From the center overhead console with all the electronics, to the suicide knob on the steering wheel, to the compass on the dash, to the gimbaled coffee cup holder, this thing was tricked out as far as a mid-eighties person could do. Cassette deck, 8-track, CB, cruise control, adjustable air suspension. This thing had it all.
The kids were in the swiveling captain’s chairs behind them and Bekka could see the diamond-shaped entryway through the shag wall in the back to what must be a bed. Who knows, it might even be a waterbed. Why not? The rest of the inside was covered in shag; the floor, the walls, the roof, everywhere. Purple shag for as far as the eye can see.
Driving the van presented its own challenges. Stiff and powerful, it probably felt great on the highway but the dual rear wheels and the way the motor responded to her foot made off-roading a bit of an adjustment.
“Where did you get the seventies-mobile?”
“It was grandfathers. He used it for all his trips to go to the shows and auctions. He could sleep in it, and it was strong enough to tow almost anything he bought back to his workshop.”
“And you chose it to come to us because…?”
“The bed, the porta potty and I knew it was strong enough for the little trailer and we could live in it while we waited on you. We didn’t know how long it would take for you to hear us and find us.”
“Well, I’m glad we didn’t take too long. We will take you to our place while we work on the next steps.”
223shootersc
Veteran Member
Thanks for the memories and the work, CCG!
