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Post by 12gauge on Aug 23, 2020 17:00:28 GMT -6
The next morning Herbert escorted Jim into town. He left Jim with General Morris and went to see about some trading. The General assured Jim “You are not in any trouble, in fact I am a fan of your work.” Jim replied “Thank you General.” The General asked “I was wondering if you could make more of your Do It Yourself type videos, these would be a great help in the recovery effort.”The General added you would be compensated for your work.” Jim thought “This could work.” Herbert began his shopping by getting fuel lined up for the auction. His next stop was the gun store. When he entered he was greeted by Jimmy who was cleaning some single barrel shotguns. “Good morning Herbert what can I do for you today?” Herbert told him “ I need two easy to handle self defense weapons for my daughters.” Jimmy told him “I have just the thing.” He went into the back and came out with two boxes. “This is the Mossberg 510 bantam youth model with the stock spacers.” He smiled and added “The gun will grow with the girls and loaded with buckshot and slugs it can end all arguments.” Herbert replied “I will take two and a case of slugs and Buckshot for each.” Herbert asked “Jimmy, how is it you are getting in new firearms?” Jimmy answered “The President made civilian defense and hunting weapons production a priority.” Herbert liked the idea but had bad thoughts about why the President saw it as a priority. He said “make that two cases of slugs and buckshot for each.” Kelly and the girls went to the trading mall that was set up. People had their wares, mostly hand crafted out for sale and trade and one family was selling hot dogs and homemade fruit juice from a genuine pushcart. Kelly asked the man “Where are you getting hot dogs?” The man replied “I get them from the local butcher as part of my pay for the cattle I sell him.” Kelly noticed the man was older and wore huge wedding band. How did you get started?” asked Carla. “I started when I retired from the auto factories and moved up here.’ he went on “I started vending at special events and after the war I converted the cart to burn alcohol instead of propane.” Kelly ordered three foot long hot dogs and drinks with fries.” Herbert caught up with them and began to lament “You got hot dogs and fries without me?” feigning starvation. Kelly told him go get yourself an order these are good.” Herbert got his order of a foot long hot dog and a double fries and joined his family. Jim showed up a few minutes later smiling like the canary that ate the cat. “Well” He told Herbert “The General wants to pay me to make more DIY videos.” Herbert "That's great."
**More About Jim when I post the first part of his story**
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Post by texican on Aug 23, 2020 19:03:10 GMT -6
Thanks 12 for the chapter.
Now, upped production of defensive firearms rings to bad times coming.
Texican....
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Post by 12gauge on Aug 26, 2020 19:42:09 GMT -6
After parting ways with Jim Carla and Mary dragged their parents to the trade booth of an older couple. The couple looked like they stepped out of the early eighteen hundreds, dressed in period clothing of wool and leather. Herbert saw a pair of leather gloves and asked “May I try them on?” The man said in a European accent “Go ahead.” The gloves fit perfectly and after a polite amount of dickering Herbert went home with new gloves. The three girls began dropping large hints wanting about the fur coats and hats the couple were selling. Later that day Herbert went back and made secret deals for coats and hats for his wife and daughters. Upon arriving home Herbert announced “Girls,it’s chore time!” the girls said “Huh, already?” Herbert told them “It is if you want to go and shoot your new guns.” He showed them the Mossberg shotguns and they were more than ready to do chores a bit early.” Later that evening on the road to the range they saw deer a common sight for Michigan. Mary asked Daddy are you going to hunt deer this fall?” Herbert replied “I don’t know yet.” Kelly spoke up “If he knows what’s good for him he will.” This made the girls giggle. Arriving at the range they saw the man who sold Herbert the gloves. He was shooting a side by side flintlock rifle. He introduced himself “My name is Jedidaih Stone.” Mary asked “What kind of gun is that?” Jedidaih smiled and said “That little lady is my new bear and hog rifle.” This got everyone's attention. Jedidaih described it as “fifty eight caliber black powder double barrel flintlock rifle.” He told them “I originally built this for a client who was going on safari in Africa, he was Washington when the missiles hit.” Mary asked Jedidaih “You can build rifles?” He responded with “Sure can little lady been building them since I was fifteen.” The girls hung their targets and made ready to fire. Mary and Carla did not shoot poorly but there was room for improvement. Herbert watched and saw that the girls were getting tired he told them “It’s time to call it a day girls.” It had been a good day. General Morris was not having as good a day as the Smith family. He was currently talking with a strange little man who claimed to work for the President. The General put in a call to the joints chiefs and it was confirmed that Weston Hodges was indeed the presidents man. The worst part was he came bearing bad news that threatened the community.
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Post by texican on Aug 26, 2020 20:39:08 GMT -6
Mary asked Jedidaih “You can build rifles?” He responded with “Sure can little lady been building them since I was fifteen.” Jedidaih can build muskets which just may come in handy.
The General put in a call to the joints chiefs and it was confirmed that Weston Hodges was indeed the presidents man. The worst part was he came bearing bad news that threatened the community. More trouble coming.
When will dad show the wife and daughters the fur hats and jackets?
Thanks 12 for the chapter.
Texican....
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Post by 12gauge on Aug 27, 2020 8:09:00 GMT -6
Weston Hodges asked the General “Is there any way you can facilitate a meeting of local medical staff and farmers?” The general replied “We can use the fair ground stands and I will get a PA system set up.” Weston Hodges replied “Good the sooner the better, this will affect national security as well as the recovery effort.” When Weston Hodges told General Morris what was going on he turned pale. General Morris called in his most trusted Sergeant Rodger “Rambo was a wimp” Carter. He stated “Top I need runners sent to every farm, ranch, food processor and restauranteur in the area, this is priority one.” Sergeant Carter is known for “creative solutions” to problems since fuel was rationed he wanted an alternative to vehicle travel. He looked around town and saw to kids riding their bicycles. He stopped them and asked “Is there a bike shop in town?” The boys told him “Yes sir, just at the edge of town is Pete’s cycles he sells and rents bikes to tourists.” Rodger said “Thank you boys, here is something for your trouble.” He handed each boy a ten dollar bill. He called General Morris and asked him “Permission to purchase twenty bicycles in order to more efficiently complete my mission?” General Morris trusted him enough to say “Permission granted.” The Sergeant entered the bike shop and met with the owner who was happy to sell him thirty bikes that normally would have been rented out. he told him “These are higher end mountain bikes I was going to sell and replace with newer models until the attack hit.” Sergeant Carter said “So long as they work and can help us with our mission the General will be pleased.” It did not take long to get enough Soldiers with bike skills mounted up and moved out. each man carried water, an MRE and his weapon and ammo. The Sergeant gave them contact lists and their orders. He told them “Don’t screw this up people the top brass is watching if this fails the General will catch heat and you will catch my boot got it?” With this they moved out. A young Corporal approached the Smith farm and called out “Hello The Farm!” a voice came back “Who goes there?” The Soldier replied “Corporal Stevens sir with a message from General Morris.” The voice replied “Approach the house, be aware you are under watch.” The Corporal was young but he was no fool he set what he called a friendly posture so they would know he meant them no harm.” On arriving the Corporal Set his best manners on display “Sir I bring a dispatch from the General.” He handed the paper to Herbert and stood ready should be required to take reply back. Herbert told the young Corporal “Stand easy son and take water.” He read the message and told the Corporal after he had some water in him “I will be there.” The Corporal took his leave and departed to continue his mission. Herbert called his family together and told them “From now on we do not go outside with out our long guns and side arm.” Kelly asked “Herbert what is wrong.” I don’t know yet but General Morris has called a meeting for tomorrow morning so something big is up.”
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Post by 12gauge on Aug 27, 2020 14:23:43 GMT -6
The next morning Herbert and the other farmers showed up at the Fair grounds. Mad Jack asked Herbert “Do you have any idea what this is about?” Herbert replied “Not a clue but I will bet it is not good.” A minute later General Morris took the stage and began his address. “Citizens, with us today is Weston Hodges.” He continued “This man is sent from the President and the Joint Chiefs of Staff he has news of dire importance.”
Weston Hodges began to speak “Our open borders are being used against us, as I speak a terrorist cell backed by our enemies activated a plan to contaminate our crops. The perpetrators have been caught and their records confiscated.” he paused “Fortune worked in our favor and they had the formula for the pestilence they were going to unleash because of this we have a counter agent being produced and shipped.”
There was audible sound of relief . Weston Hodges went on “This is just one cell and we know there are others this has affected national security and the recovery effort.” He smiled and said “Now for some good news, fuel production is coming back on line thanks to some very creative teenagers here in Michigan.” This met with thunderous applause. “And” he added “Goods new small manufacturing is coming online to provide with our needs and some luxuries.” next he stated “Our new currency has been released and it is backed by Gold and Silver coin.”
The General took the mike and said “Your community has been and will be vital to the recovery effort and one thing that will boost that effort and the local economy is a new venture called the defense initiative.” His next statement shocked everyone “Since we have an unknown number of enemy operatives in our country and the threat of invasion from other nations the President has made civilian small arms production a priority.” He paused “To this end a local gunsmith has come up with the prototype of a multiple purpose firearm and it will available as soon as he has a staff and a shop to build it.”
After the meeting Herbert caught up with General Morris in his office. The secretary told “Go right in the General is expecting you.” On entering he saw Weston Hodges and Jedidaih Stone were already present. general Morris greeted him “Pull up a chair, I was hoping you would stop by today.” As he sat down the General told Herbert “Meet our newest small arm manufacturer” Herbert was not shocked by this revelation. The General confided “We lost a lot of our small arm manufacturing capability and now must rebuild it.” Herbert asked “How can I help?” Weston Hodges said “We would like you to write up an instruction book for this new weapon.” Jedidaih said “Why don’t you go pick up your family and come on up to the house for lunch, the wife is expecting you since your order is ready.”
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Post by 12gauge on Aug 27, 2020 14:25:57 GMT -6
This story will continue and I will be posting Chapter one of Jim's story the second story in the series later today.
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Post by texican on Aug 27, 2020 19:30:30 GMT -6
12,
Thanks for the two chapters.
The southern border fence needs to be completed as well as a northern border fence to stop the invasion of our America.
Texican....
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Post by 12gauge on Aug 29, 2020 16:01:04 GMT -6
Author's note. My Dad always wondered why a man could not build an inexpensive, reliable, rifle with an interchangeable caliber system that was quick and painless to use. He and a friend were designing one at the time of his death. I always wondered what that rifle would have looked like had these two men lived long enough to finish the project. I just wanted to share that dream as part of a story.
Lunch with Jedidaih and his wife Edith was fun, the girls got their fur coats and Herbert got the new rifle and was immediately declared a hero . He looked it over and thought “Jedidaih is a genius at the very least, this rifle is convertible between .7.62 NATO, 7.62 by 39, and .223. and those are just the standard production units.”
He inserted the DVD into his computer and studied the drawings. He was not surprised at Jedidaih’s ingenuity. He used cast parts that were easily made and stripper clips into a detachable box magazine like the old Short Magazine Lee Enfield Rifles of British fame.
He needed to make a trip to the range and wring this weapon out before he could write a proper instruction manual but that was for a later day. Right now he needed to finish packing because they were leaving for the auction in the morning.
When morning arrived the family was greeted by Sergeant Carter and group of six other Soldiers. “said Good morning Smith family, by orders of general Morris we have been assigned as your escort to and from the sale and to escort back a VIP.” Herbert was surprised that the general would think he needed an escort and he wondered who this VIP was. Sergeant Carter continued “The General also advises that you go well armed.”
The party took Michigan Highway 94 south to U.S Highway 2 down to US Highway 75 and the Mackinac Bridge. The south bound lane was seeing light travel while the north bound land was populated by tractor trailer rigs. The bridge is an engineering marvel, Started in nineteen fifty four and opened in nineteen fifty seven it was the world’s largest suspension bridge It currently the third largest suspension bridge in the world.
Mary and Carla were both thrilled by the bridge crossing. Herbert had crossed the bridge many times, Kelly hated crossing the bridge with a passion and she made her fear and dislike known.
The party ran into trouble at the junction of I 75 and US 127. They came to a road block set by an unknown and well armed foe.
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Post by texican on Aug 31, 2020 18:43:34 GMT -6
The party ran into trouble at the junction of I 75 and US 127. They came to a road block set by an unknown and well armed foe.
Foe or friend?
Only 12 knows.
A chapter or three will reveal.
Thanks 12 for the story.
Texican....
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Post by 12gauge on Sept 2, 2020 15:47:25 GMT -6
The convoy ran into a road block across the access to U.S. 127. The lead Humvee called back and had the other vehicles stop while Sergeant Carter sent out a patrol to handle the problem.
When they got back Corporal Mendoza reported “These were most likely a group of bandits, we found a pile of junk most likely stolen from local travelers.” Herbert wondered out loud “What were they thinking none of this stuff has any value.” The convoy got under way and a few hours later they arrived at the auction site.
A young clerk assigned them a campsite and a buyers number he instructed them “There is three days before the sale for inspection.” He handed them a map of the sale site and moved on to the next vehicle.
The family went to the household goods barn to see what was being offered. Herbert looked at spinning wheel and noticed there were just Chinese symbols no words in English. He looked at a Kerosene lamp and got the same results. He wondered “Where did all this stuff come from and why are there no English markings?”
Herbert made his way to the next building finding hand tools such as Draw shaves, Bucksaws, Pitcher pumps and more. Again he checked the markings all were Chinese. He moved to the farming equipment area and found a lot of horse and/or mule pulled equipment again marked in Chinese.
Herbert hunted down Sergeant Carter and asked him “Where did all of this stuff come from?” The Sergeant replied “This was sized at Chinese owned or rented Warehouses across the state.” Herbert turned pale “All of this is just from Michigan?”
That night Herbert called the General. He asked “General all of this stuff at the sale is marked in Chinese, does this mean what I think it means?” The General asked “Are you alone?” Herbert said “Yes.” the General said “What I am about to tell you is confidential, Intelligence believes the long term goal was and may still be an invasion of the United States.” The General continued “We also believe China was not alone.”
Things began to connect in Herbert’s mind. That is why a new civilian defense rifle was needed. It was also why civilian small arms production was a priority.” Herbert thought “Things will get a lot worse before they get better.”
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Post by texican on Sept 3, 2020 9:57:51 GMT -6
Who would think that Chins wanted to invade America?
War is on.
Thanks 12.
Texican....
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Post by 12gauge on Sept 10, 2020 13:44:13 GMT -6
Herbert watched as more buyers pull in . People were setting up all kinds of camps but two caught Herbert’s attention. They were old school buses that had been outfitted as motor homes. He asked “Permission to approach the camp?” An older man replied “C’mon up.”
He introduced himself“I’m Herbert Smith” The man replied “I’m Mort Walker,good to meet you Herbert.” Herbert said I am intrigued by your rig, did you build it yourself?” Mort smiled and said “Sure did, I love boondocking when I go fishing and hunting but I found that motorhomes are too fragile for my tastes.” He continued “Let’s go inside.”
Once inside Herbert saw the counters and cabinets and asked “Are you a carpenter?” Mort told him “No I was Lawman forced to retire due to injuries in the line of duty, my current job is raising grand kids while making sure the wife is happy.”
Herbert said “Your plight is similar to mine, I’m raising two adopted daughters and trying to keep my wife happy.” Mort asked “Hard work isn’t?” Herbert readily agreed.
The two men walked over to the sale lot and looked over some of the farm implements. Mort commented “This stuff is all made in China.” Herbert replied “I did notice that, seems someone was going to eliminate us and move in.” Mort looked around and said “I’m thinking that is still a possibility.”
Mort and Herbert looked over the draft equipment. Herbert said “This equipment is much better than the stuff China has been selling us for years” Mort said “Yeah, I did notice that.”
Someone got the idea that a few family events and classes would make this more than your average auction. There were classes on using a treadle sewing machine, cooking in dutch oven, basic carpentry and wood working and many more. People were beginning to enjoy the carnival atmosphere. Some kids were playing dodge ball with Carla and Mary taking joining in and giving as good as they got.
While this was happening no one noticed that they were being watched by greedy eyes
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Post by texican on Sept 10, 2020 16:55:54 GMT -6
12,
What chinese are watching?
How about the assault by the chinese against the US civilian troops?
Need several more chapters.
Texican....
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Post by 12gauge on Sept 20, 2020 4:29:26 GMT -6
The leader was angry. One of them thought “What business do these have stealing from us.” He continued to work himself up. “These people are oppressing us, they have stuff and we don’t.” His rage was overflowing. Finally he gave the single to “bring justice to oppressors” and the attack began.
The group used the same tactics that had served them well. Most were armed with makeshift weapons and others were better armed.
Herbert and Mort caught sight of the approaching hoard and retrieved their rifles. Mort came out of his bus armed with a M1A rifle complete with a bayonet and two 1911 pistols. Kelly armed herself with a shotgun and her .357 magnum revolver. Kelly armed Carla and Mary with their .410 shotguns and she grabbed her 12 gauge and .357 magnum revolver. She told Herbert and Mort “I am taking the girls and getting behind some cover.”
Herbert liked the idea of his three girls being armed and taking cover. Mort asked “How about we cut these losers down to size?” Herbert told him “Good idea but let’s take the leader alive I have some questions for him.” Mort smiled and said “Tally Ho!” Herbert was armed with the new civilian defense rifle thinking “Now is a good time for a field test.”
Herbert saw a man carrying a rifle so ugly that “even its mother couldn’t stand to look at it.” The enemy pointed the rifle into a group of people and Herbert fired a round of 7.62 NATO taking the offender down. Herbert moved while Mort covered him and Herbert covered Mort as he moved.
Sergeant Carter and his team joined the fray unleashing the fire power of the M60 machine gun thus ending the conflict. The Sergeant looked at the weapons the thugs were carrying and told Herbert and Mort “These rifles are QBZ 95 carbines and those pistols are type 77’s all are built in China.”
Herbert said “We need someone who can do a proper interrogation.” Sergeant Carter replied “I agree, we need Wesson Hodges down here fast.” It only took one call and Wesson Hodges was on his way along with some of his “friends.”
Mort took Herbert aside and said “We may be looking at a second round of stuff hitting the fan,” Herbert replied “Yeah, I was thinking that myself.” About this time Kelly and the girls showed up carrying a box that was moving a little.
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Post by texican on Sept 20, 2020 22:18:31 GMT -6
12,
Thanks for the chapter.
Now what could be in the box?
Texican....
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Post by 9idrr on Sept 21, 2020 19:14:19 GMT -6
Must've had a sale on Chinese guns at Walmart, huh?
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Post by texican on Sept 23, 2020 13:46:11 GMT -6
Must've had a sale on Chinese guns at Walmart, huh? 9, A few of the Walmarts still sell firearms, but have never seen an AK in one even though a lot of the Walmart stores have lots of chinese crap in them. Texican....
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Post by 12gauge on Oct 10, 2020 8:47:45 GMT -6
Herbert asked “What’s in the box”? All three girls replied “Kittens”! While Herbert had little experience with cats but he had enough experience to keep his family happy. He thought “I hope they like to catch mice”.
As he was thinking a Blackhawk helicopter touched down, Wesson Hodges exited and greeted his friends. “Herbert, I understand you have someone who will not answer questions”. Herbert replied “Yes,he seems to be shy and not wanting to socialize”. Wesson Hodges said “He will talk to my friends and I very soon”. Wesson Hodges pulled out a syringe and gave the prisoner an injection. He told Herbert “Once this medication takes effect he will be the life of the party”.
While the group waited one of Wesson Hodges associates set up a small backpacking stove and put on tea kettle. The associate set up what can only be described as a backpack tea service. While the water heated Wesson shared some disturbing news “It seems that a house cleaning is going on in all branches of government and at all levels”. He continued “The traitors are being executed as fast as they are tried and found guilty but some have gone into hiding”.
As soon as the medication took effect Wesson began his interrogation the “suspect” was very forthcoming with some interesting information. He told the group “We are getting ready for the forced colonization of North America by China”. Wesson asked him “Is that why you had weapons from China”? The man replied “Yes”. Wesson asked him “When is this going to take place”? The man replied “Sooner than you think”. Wesson asked him “Why did you side with China”? the man replied “Social Justice because you people who have are oppressing those of us who don’t have”.
Wesson pulled out a secure cell phone and contacted the President. “Mr. President I have vital information about an invasion planned on the northern and southern border by China”. He added “We have traitors among us in the form of the social justice crowd, I recommend option seven at this time”. The President agreed and put the plan into place.
Herbert asked “Do I want to know what option seven is”? Wesson replied “It is a plan my organization came up with for just this type of scenario, protecting the United States from invasion”. As the prisoner was taken away. Wesson Hodges phone rang. He answered and soon a very grim look came over his face.
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Post by texican on Oct 11, 2020 22:42:48 GMT -6
Herbert asked “Do I want to know what option seven is”? Wesson replied “It is a plan my organization came up with for just this type of scenario, protecting the United States from invasion”. As the prisoner was taken away. Wesson Hodges phone rang. He answered and soon a very grim look came over his face.
Option Seven must be a duzzy.
Now why would hodges have a grim look on his face.
Another chapter to reveal.
Thanks 12.
Texican....
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Post by eyeseetwo on Nov 2, 2020 20:06:12 GMT -6
Way back in 1982 we visited family in Alberta Canada. The family consisted of dear husband’s aunt and uncle who had fled Poland between WW 1 and WW 11 first to the USA and they became naturalized citizens of the USA. They fled the USA for Canada in the early 1960s due to the high taxes and moved their business to Alberta. Their son was a quirky fella and he told us his dreams about China invading the Western Hemisphere from the north via seas of the north free of ice and from the south via South America.
Back then global warming was not a concern and folks were still worried about Russia and middle eastern countries.
Uncle talked a long while about the need for small cohesive communities with a range of skill sets. He talked of how China was buying both Canadian and USA debt and properties.
Your story reflects what uncle and cousin spoke of so long ago.
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