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After Chaos (Read 186715 times)
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Re: After Chaos
Reply #790 - Apr 18th, 2016, 11:36pm
 
(in collaboration with Hondo)
 
Fernando opens the rear door to the Bronco. "There should be more than room for everyone back there." As he opens the front door for himself.
 
"Where too..." Hondo begins to say, holding back from saying 'Jefe.'
 
"The Motel... Lets see. Drive through the market slowly and we should be able to drive into town without going through the check point." Fernando says.
 
"I got it." Hondo says as the ladies pile into the back seat. Once everyone is settled, he drive into the market as a slow pace  of those walking around him. He was not the first with the idea, nor was he the last, and in less than a couple of minutes was in the settlement passing by the church in the far end of the market. in less than another minute of driving, he is pulling up into the motel parking lot in front of the campers. Fernando and the others get out.
 
"Don't wait up for us. We'll be there with our rides." Fernando tells Hondo before closing the door behind him.
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Reply #791 - Apr 18th, 2016, 11:38pm
 
Hondo: Ok, see ya in a bit.
 
With that Hondo put the bronco in first, eased of the clutch, and took off down the road to the truck stop. It wasn't but a couple minutes and he was there. Valentine and Macey Met him as he pulled up.
 
Valentine: Was startin' to think we needed to call the cavalry.
 
Macey: Yiou're alone?
 
Hondo: Don't worry, little lady, Your dad will be along. I dropped him off at the motel so he could get his van. (turning to Valentine) Looks like the whole tribe will be campin' here tonight. We met them in the market. That Moro character really rubs me the wrong way.
 
Macey: Yuu had the wolf lady rub you?
 
Hondo No, NO! hell no. It's a figure of speak.
 
Valentine:  It means She makes me not like he, she annoys me. Uh, not sure how else to explain it.
 
 Hondo just shrugged
 
Valentine: Well, It's a bit early still but I'll get the fold out tables, some camp chairs, the awnin' out an' see about what we are gonna do for supper.
 
Hondo: You know, I don't know what I'd do without such a wonderful woman like you.
 
Valentine smiled and kissed him on the cheek.  
 
Valentine: You'd be grumpy, an' sittin' in the dark eatin' spam on rolls.
 
Hondo: How did you . . .?
 
Valentine: We had our radio on too.
 
 
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Well the cowboy, like the red man, you had to leave your land
You can't raise your stock and plant your crop in the gumbo and the sand
Greed disguised as progress has put us to the test
They won't be glad until we're gone from our home out in the west
It's sad to see those good old days replaced with greed and doubt
Soon we'll leave the country, the campfire has gone out
Bid 'em all adieu, you can't turn the world about
The cowboy left the country, the campfire has gone out
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Reply #792 - Apr 18th, 2016, 11:54pm
 
Once in his motel room, Fernando realized that he was not able to get Macey's things washed. He thinks to himself as he gets their things together, "Oh well, she has  pairs of fresh underwear to put on for the week, I'll get them washed tomorrow instead."
 
With their personal items from the hotel room packed up he heads out to the electric camper where he gets into the driver's seat. He sits there for a minute before putting the key into the ignition and turning on the electronics, and starts flipping switches on the dashboard The last switch he flicks over was the battery/solar panel to motor switch. He waits for another 30 seconds before driving to the parking where Hondo campsite was. It only takes a minute of quiet driving to get there.
 
He pulls up to the spot where the Green and White trailer was and slowly back up to it, leaving a bit of space before trailer hitch could connect. Securing the parking brake, he gets out of the electric camper and walks to the rear of Hondo's camper, finding Hondo, Val and Macey inside.
 
"Was she behaving or do I have to put her over my knee?" Fernando says.
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Reply #793 - Apr 19th, 2016, 12:24am
 
Valentine: Howdy, Fernando. Naw, she's a good girl. You should be proud of this one. She listens well, learns fast, an' seems to enjoy learnin'. She's welcome to stay with us any time. Even after we get outta this time line.
 
Hodno: Our vernacular throws her for a loop from time to time I found out.
 
Valentine: Your vernacular confuses folks from our time, my love.
 
Hondo: thanks for the vote of confidence.  
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Well the cowboy, like the red man, you had to leave your land
You can't raise your stock and plant your crop in the gumbo and the sand
Greed disguised as progress has put us to the test
They won't be glad until we're gone from our home out in the west
It's sad to see those good old days replaced with greed and doubt
Soon we'll leave the country, the campfire has gone out
Bid 'em all adieu, you can't turn the world about
The cowboy left the country, the campfire has gone out
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Reply #794 - Apr 19th, 2016, 1:11am
 
"Good to hear." Fernando says as he looks at Macey for a second, "Besides I never had a problem with Hondo's vernacular." He then adds, "I think we may need a small RV Washing machine. If I see one in the market tomorrow, I'll pick it up."
 
"I was gonna put one in this camper for the house, but I'd figur'd I'd get one in the second trip before we end up in this time and place." Hondo says, "But I know what you're talkin' about. I may have seen one. Lets hope it was not sold. How about we finish on what we started."
 
"You're right..." Fernando replies, "Let me get the hoses and clamps and I'll be finish with the plumbing on that one."
 
"What else needs to be done?" Val asks.
 
"The water filters needs to be replaced. We got a box of filters pick and choose from to put in." Fernando answers, "Gotta warn you, the filter I took out was smelly so they might be all smelly."
 
"I'll get some rubber gloves and a mask." Val says.
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Reply #795 - Apr 19th, 2016, 11:54am
 
While Fernando sent out to take the supplies to the camper and Valentine grabbed rubber gloves and such, Hondo put up the canopy on the side of his camper. He was done about the time Valentine reappeared with the gloves and masks. They gave a set to Fernando to use if he wanted. Then they went to the tan unit. Valentine tried to get Hondo to wear gloves and a mask but he refused.  Though he said he would handle the filter Valentine took that and had him cut the hose for the water lines. She made a comment about " if the stink don't  come off one of us is sleeping on the couch so I'd better handle it". Hondo shrugged and let her do it. There we're things he wouldn't let her do but this was one of those things where it didn't matter who did it so letting her win was for the better. Hondo had the hose all cut and hose clamps on it ready to install when Valentine brought the old filter over.
 
Valentine: Damn does that reek! Even through the mask!!
 
Hondo smelled but not too close.
 
Hondo: smelled worse. Must have had bad water in it. Smells like sulfer. Smelled many a sour oil and water well that smelled like that or worse. Drank water that smelled like that once when I was broken down at a rig in the middle of no where. It was cold but you had to let it sit so the gasses would come off it. You had to be REALLY thirsty to drink it.
 
Valentine:  Think I'd have died of thirst.
 
Hondo: If you we're thirsty enough it would taste good.know it did to me.  
 
Hondo and Valentine finished up the plumbing on the tan trailer then went to see if Fernando needed help.
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Well the cowboy, like the red man, you had to leave your land
You can't raise your stock and plant your crop in the gumbo and the sand
Greed disguised as progress has put us to the test
They won't be glad until we're gone from our home out in the west
It's sad to see those good old days replaced with greed and doubt
Soon we'll leave the country, the campfire has gone out
Bid 'em all adieu, you can't turn the world about
The cowboy left the country, the campfire has gone out
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Reply #796 - Apr 19th, 2016, 1:12pm
 
First thing done is picking up the laundry for the cleaners.
 
In her motel room, after Jeanette packed her clothes in her suitcase, she looks at a printout of a spreadsheet in her Pelican case. According to Moro, this spreadsheet is a contract, of sorts, between Jeanette and the Texas Spirits.
 
Column A lists every medical item she has regardless of what kit it's in or a separate item. Columns B, C, D, and E list how many of each item she has for that category or kit. Column B is the extra personal protection equipment. Column C is the Guide I medical kit made by Adventure Medical Kits. Column D is Doc Blue's Family Medical Kit. Column E seems to be a bit odd given that Moro said this is a contract. Column E included the two kits from Chinook Medical and the extra supplies not listed in the personal protection category.
 
Moro knocks on the motel room door. "Is everyone ready?"
 
"Moro," Jeanette says, "I'm looking at this 'contract' you said I agreed to and I'm noticing what appears to be a goof on the part of the Texas Spirits. Doc Blue's Family Medical Kit is for everyone in the party, the Home and Vehicle Plus Kit made by Chinook Medical is for select members of the party and the Individual First Aid Kit is just for me."
 
"We want to make sure the medical care giver stays alive and able to do her job."
 
Jeanette shows Moro the printout of the spreadsheet. "You put everything from Chinook Medical, except for the extra personal protection equipment, in the same column. According to this 'contract' everything in Column E is for the select individuals in the party."
 
Moro reads the 'contract.' "You're right. Everything in Column E is for every select individual in the party."
 
Jeanette continues. "In the spirit of sharing Hondo has started, I think Column E should be for everyone in the party."
 
"You make a valid argument. Understand this, we are still running a test on the Guide I medical kit. Everything that is for the party is just for the party."
 
"Understood." With the knowledge of what the Guide I is for, Jeanette makes some adjustments to make room for all of the personal protection items she may need.
 
There are other things on Jeanette's mind. When Fernando said leave with them in a caravan convoy, did he mean those holding market? She makes a mental note to ask him. If this turns out to be true, this could be fun. Jeanette looks at the new SAM Splint Moro gave her and wonders if the city state of Charlton could be a modern, first world nation in the middle of Mad Max country.
 
The ladies take everything to the gas Camper and the room keys are turned into the office.
 
With everyone in, Jeanette drives to the truck stop and sees Fernando. With the engine running, Jeanette rolls down her window. "Fernando, where would be a good place to park?"
 
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Reply #797 - Apr 19th, 2016, 1:18pm
 
EDIT (to fit Jeanette's Post)


Fernando points to the Tan and White Trailer, "Right over there in front of the trailer. We'll get them hooked up after we are finished here."


The hose replacements for the shower were done when Val and Hondo steps up to Fernando.  
 
"Anythin' needin' to be done?" Hondo asks.
 
"I'm done with the shower. Just the filters in the kitchen sink and shower tanks and the outdoor tent-frame for the shower needs to be done and I think that would be it besides filling the tanks up with water." Fernando answers as he tightens the screws to the shower plate.
 
"We can take care of the filters. You can take care of the tent frames." Hondo replies.
 
"Then you're going to need this one." Fernando hands over the filter canister he removed to get right sized filter. You'll see where I cut it out from."
 
"We'll get this done for you right away." Hondo says as he looks at the canister. Like in the last trailer, Hondo and Val change the water filters in the kitchen first and then at the shower second.
 
In less than twenty minutes, except for filling the tanks with water, the trailers were done. Fernando then begins his work on the Electric Camper - separating the 24v truck batteries from the 12v batteries' main circuit and moving it to its own circuit and tying it to the trailer's electrical system which can use as an add-on power to the electric bus camper of extra charger for all the batteries with the generator, and tying them to switches in the dash so he can switch batteries back and forth as needed. With Hondo and Val's help, this took less than a 1/2 hour to assemble.
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Reply #798 - Apr 19th, 2016, 5:44pm
 
(for reminders)  
 
(http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/misc/dub-box-camper-trailer/) Fernando's unit is setup exactly like this green unit, except in part of the pop-up top there is a bed like this (http://www.sunsetclassics.com/1977-vw-westfalia-yellow/gallery/slides/1977-vw-we stfalia-64.html) It's not really suitable for adult but can fit two or 3 kids. It folds mostly out of the way when not in use. It would b located over the main floor bed/dinette.
 
The Tan unit Jeanette's group will be using has a double overhead bed to sleep 4 to 6 kids if needs be. Also it's kitchen is smaller, the sink outside, in place of the full kitchen another single bed, and the toilet is in it's own compartment for more privacy. Fernando's has a curtain that can be pulled around the toilet, but not nearly as private as the tan unit's toilet only bathroom. The kitchen in the tan unit is a small oven thta is mounted to the wall and at ceiling hight, the fridge is a mini apartment/camper fridge that fits below the counter. on the counter half of it is taken up by a single burner cook top. The tan unit is more of a bunk house unit made to be used with other units. I'll repost my paint drawn layout of the tan trailer below. Since we are going to be using them now I figured I'd make sure everyone knew the details.
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Well the cowboy, like the red man, you had to leave your land
You can't raise your stock and plant your crop in the gumbo and the sand
Greed disguised as progress has put us to the test
They won't be glad until we're gone from our home out in the west
It's sad to see those good old days replaced with greed and doubt
Soon we'll leave the country, the campfire has gone out
Bid 'em all adieu, you can't turn the world about
The cowboy left the country, the campfire has gone out
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Reply #799 - Apr 19th, 2016, 6:41pm
 
When they were done with Fernando's rig Hondo put away the tools and extra parts while Valentine washed up quick like. HONDO then washed up and then checked in with Fernando.  
 
 
(Not sure what Jeanette's group is up to so I'm keeping it short)
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Well the cowboy, like the red man, you had to leave your land
You can't raise your stock and plant your crop in the gumbo and the sand
Greed disguised as progress has put us to the test
They won't be glad until we're gone from our home out in the west
It's sad to see those good old days replaced with greed and doubt
Soon we'll leave the country, the campfire has gone out
Bid 'em all adieu, you can't turn the world about
The cowboy left the country, the campfire has gone out
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