Dear Readers,
As Bob would say, don't anything without talking to The Lord first. Without Him on your side, anything you might do will be useless. There were a number of things that had to be left out of the 'Overthrown/Aftermath' story, and after prayerful consideration, I would like to try to change that. I will be following the same story line from the beginning for these additions.
As they began to repack the S.U.V. Kathy couldn't help but notice the sheer volume of food. While Bob and Tim were covering the headlights and tail lights with the duct tape to help hide their movement, she looked into the pick up. Behind the front seat were a number of weapons as well as box after box of ammunition. Sitting next to them was a water purifier. Then there was another box about a foot square with nothing but bars of soap. On and On it went, both in the front of the truck, and in the bed.
"Bob? How in the world did you ever get all of this put together? I don't think you've missed anything. How did you find the time and money to do all of this?"
"A wise man once said, 'Do something. Do it right now. No matter how big or small, if you do anything, it is infinitely better than sitting around later thinking about what you should have done'. A wiser man, Paul said to do all we can, and then stand. ALL is a pretty broad term, so I did what I could, a little at a time, and now I'm here.
I don't think I have to mention that weapons would be a good idea. As today has proved the first two people at the scene of any violent crime are the criminal and the victim. Kathy, you know I'm not a criminal, but I refuse to be a victim. As for all of this," He waved his hand at the parked vehicles. "It was a little at a time. I buy a big bag of rice this week, I eat next month. I also buy another extra bag of rice as often as I can. If not rice, then spices, ammunition, all kinds of things.
The point is DO SOMETHING, and DO IT NOW. If you wait, you lose. Maybe some money, maybe your life, but you still lose."
"O.K. I understand that, but I mean where did you find all of this stuff? Didn't anyone ask why you were getting all of this? I can't imagine you walking out of the store with a box of bar soap under your arm."
"As I said. Bit by bit. Nobody thinks a thing about someone buying one or two bars of soap. They don't even remember it, even if you do it every week to ten days or so. That helps to keep a low profile. Also, you would be amazed at some of the deals you can get at garage sales."
"Garage sales? Are you serious?"
"Yes I am. You know we had them. Truth is, that's where the box of soap you mentioned came from. Garage sales allowed me to take advantage of things like that, camping equipment, and other things, while gaining experience in the fine art of bargaining at the same time." He paused to pick up a stuffed back pack. She saw the letters 'U.S.' stamped on the bag. Bob spoke again. "Like this thing. U. S. Army issue ruck sack with a waist band. They asked for ten, I countered with five and we settled on seven. It was a bargain at ten."
"How did you explain all of this to Nancy?"
"Sometimes I had a reasonable answer for her, like the generator. Other times I just bought things and when she insisted I return it to the store, I just had to stick to my guns and refuse. She didn't like it, but she had no real reason to complain about it, so she eventually gave up. The things I picked up in garage sales that didn't work out, either went to a charity, or was sold in our next garage sale."
BW, Vietnam Vet