Jake
Terran Civilian
What the hell is goin on?
Posts: 26
Registered: Oct 6, 2011 19:17:28 GMT -6
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Post by Jake on Oct 22, 2015 15:14:19 GMT -6
The old pickup rattled over the rough driveway as the wind blew in through the open window and across Jake's face. His long hair brushing over his forehead and across his sunglasses. He shifted gears as he neared the barn. Pulling into the yard his faithful dog ran out to meet him. He had had this dog since he got out on his own. A beautiful yellow lab who loved to go huntin. Jake shut off the pickup and it sputtered then died as he opened the door of the cab and stepped out. He smiled as his dog came running over to him. "Hey there!" Jake reached his hand down and gave the dog a pat on the head then ruffled his fur a little bit as he grabbed his gear out of the bed of the pickup and headed toward the barn. He pushed open the door to the barn and the familiar musty smell met his nose. He always loved that smell, like old hay and dirt "Well come on in" he said to the dog as he put his stuff on his work bench. He had work to do and soon the dog was laying in the hay on the floor as Jake began to weld on his latest project.
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Jake
Terran Civilian
What the hell is goin on?
Posts: 26
Registered: Oct 6, 2011 19:17:28 GMT -6
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Post by Jake on Oct 27, 2015 14:37:53 GMT -6
Finally finished with his latest project Jake was tired and hot. He shut down the acetoline torch and pushed the visor up on the welding helmet. He had to smile at his dog. All stretched out on his bed of hay over in the corner there. Jake took the helmet off and carried it by the head strap in his right hand over to the work bench and hung it up on it's place on the wall.
The dog woke up and raised up his head. His tail wagged ever so slightly. "Let's go, Mac" Jake got the dog's attention as he headed for the door. Mac got to his feet and slowly walked behind Jake. Once they were both out of the shop Jake closed the door up again and headed for the house. The dog took up his place on the front porch while he waited for his master to come out of the house.
Inside the house Jake went to the fridge and pulled out a nice cold beer. He twisted off the top and downed a good third of it. Running his left hand over his hair and pushing it out of his eyes and off his forehead as he headed outside with the drink.
The door slammed a bit when Jake let go of it and he walked over to his rockin chair and took a seat. Leaning back his head as he took another swig of the cold bitter beer. The bottle sweat and some moisture ran down it and over his hand. He shook it off and looked over at the dog. "You know, if you'as worth anything you'd go out there an catch a rabbit or somethin" he smiled at Mac and then wondered where his friend Mitch had been hidin. He hadn't heard from him in a coons age. Maybe he'd have to call ole Mitch up soon.
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Mitch
Terran Civilian
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Registered: Oct 6, 2011 19:19:27 GMT -6
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Post by Mitch on Nov 2, 2015 20:41:24 GMT -6
The shiny red sports car picked up speed as it moved around the winding road, turning off on the road that would eventually lead to the Double Arrow. Shifting into a lower gear, Mitch brought the car to a steady speed before eventually coming to a stop in the driveway. It had seemed like ages since the last time he has seen Jake, the last time being the bit of trouble they caused in that nightclub, and then again at the police station. The mere thought brought a sneaky smirk to his face.
Noticing the dog that lay by the porch, he leaned down to scratch it on the head, looking up to see that Jake was sitting on the porch enjoying a beer. "When was the last time you actually left this place, man?" He let out a hearty laugh, walking up the steps to take a seat beside his friend, probably the only true friend he had that wasn't full of shit, not like half of the Terrans around now days. "Or do you just plan on becoming some kind of hermit?"
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Jake
Terran Civilian
What the hell is goin on?
Posts: 26
Registered: Oct 6, 2011 19:17:28 GMT -6
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Post by Jake on Feb 10, 2016 12:08:34 GMT -6
"HERMIT? Hell NO! I ain't no Hermit! Shit!" Jake grinned and looked over at Mitch "Where the hell you been? I'm almost finished with my latest project. Been building a new sculpture for the Town Square. Wanna see?" Jake finished off his beer and handed one over to Mitch. "Soon's we finish off these I'll take ya to the barn and 'enlighten' you!" He laughed as he twisted off the top of his beer.
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Jake
Terran Civilian
What the hell is goin on?
Posts: 26
Registered: Oct 6, 2011 19:17:28 GMT -6
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Post by Jake on Sept 21, 2021 19:05:32 GMT -6
Turnin on the radio as I began to work on my old pickup engine At approximately 1207 local standard time, a nuclear detonation destroyed Frondal City, Frondal Islands, Southern Hemisphere. No communication has been established with the city or surrounding area at this time. I bang my head on the hood as I look up quick and laying down the wrench I go turn up the radio as the message was played again. "Well shit" I put the tools away and close down the hood then decide maybe I better see if there's something needs doin in town.
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Jake
Terran Civilian
What the hell is goin on?
Posts: 26
Registered: Oct 6, 2011 19:17:28 GMT -6
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Post by Jake on Sept 21, 2021 19:10:59 GMT -6
Drivin down the long driveway I shift gears and pick up the phone. Talking into it "call Keanu" I nearly missed the turn and take it on 2 wheels cause I'm hurryin to get to his place.
"Keanu? Did you hear the news on the radio? Some damned nuke got set off somewhere's. I reckon we best get to town and lend a hand. I'm on my way to get ya now. Be ready." *Frakkin cylons* I mutter as I hit the road to town. Dust all over flyin behinda my pickup.
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Post by Keanu on Sept 21, 2021 19:13:18 GMT -6
"What the Hell you talkin bout Jake?" I flip on the tv but it's all staticky "I got nothin here man!" I walk around gettin my stuff together and pullin on socks then grabbin up my boots and start tyin 'em on. "I'll be ready" I hang up the phone and look for my keys.
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