Monday, November 15, 2010

April 7, 2012

6:00 A.M. What a beautiful morning! The sun is rising over the mist amongst the trees, squirrels are chattering, and the rest of the four legged critters are stretching and yawning. I've got some spam sizzling in the frying pan, and biscuits in the oven. A little gravy from a pouch, and I got me some breakfast. Once that's done with and cleaned up, it's road time for me again. meanwhile, I'll be sitting in the camp chair outside, sopping up the gravy with some biscuits, and scarfing down some spam "bacon". Life is good, and I'll be ready to attack the day...

11:30 A.M. Stopped for some lunch. A can of ravioli and some beef jerky. Found a screw in one of the trailer tires on my walk-down, so I pulled it out and plugged the hole. Otherwise, everything looks sound. Onward...

5:30 P.M. Covered lots of ground today. The rolling hills and piney woods have passed me by, giving me a sense of calm and serenity like I've never felt before. Stopped for dinner and the night at a roadside park again. Got some beef stew simmering in the pot, and a glass of coke and rum going.

I am amazed at the progress I made today; the roads were fairly clear. Nothing much got in my way, and I ever once had to slip the truck into four wheel drive. This camping spot presented it's self with relatively little effort on my part. So now I am simply hanging out, with a full belly and a cold drink.

9:15 P.M. I saw a flicker of light of light not too far away, headed in this general direction. I flashed my light a couple times, to guide my shadow toward me. My .45 is holstered on my belt, and my 12 guage lies across my lap. But I'm not afraid, because I know the shadow is coming. I know it's been closing in ever so slowly. I'm ready for it... Hell, I welcome it. One way or the other, I've got to know who my shadow is, and what they want. It will be a meeting which was a long time coming. I'm ready...

7 comments:

  1. Forget the brunette. I've figured out who it is.

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  2. Thanks again Mayberry! I wish I could find somewhere that was as peacefull and unplug for a while. The problem is I might not come back!

    Later....
    S4r
    III

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  3. Need some new adventures every day seems the same?

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  4. Thanks Mayberry, I look forward to this story.

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  5. (cue the dramatic music) DUH-DUH-DUHHHHH . . . .
    (fade to cliffhanger ending. . . )

    B Woodman
    III-per

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  6. I'm ready to see who the light is, and at the same time I'm not ready. What the hell I'm ready!!! Great so far Mayberry keep it coming.

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  7. Anon 2:11, glad you have, 'cuz I haven't! : )

    S4r, you and me both...

    Anon 3:49, I'm workin' on it...

    Scott, thank you.

    Woodman, ha ha!

    Pete, I'm ready too. Thank you.

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