Ch.34
The Next Move
It had come to a point where I began to
watch everyone and everything close to us. And the people on the other side of
the United States didn't help much. Maybe seeing the Ohio plates on the Road Warrior
sent out signals to people to be wary. Mostly I think it was in my imagination.
Lee and Ann seemed to be having the time of their life. Ann didn't seem to
worry much after all she was in the company of two men who would have done
anything to protect her. She also had a detective working trying to figure out
what is going on and who if anyone was behind the robberies. As well the police
departments of two different localities were supposedly looking into why we
were getting ripped off.
Lee was worried but not so much that he was
going to let it interfere with Ann and his happiness as they set out to do
something he would have never thought about doing in such a grand fashion as he
is now. And through it all he was building memories with Ann she would never
forget or he would either. This is where being in a relationship and having
someone to share those times is all worth it. If the only memories you have of
a life event is yours, it just isn't the same as when you share it with
someone. You can have all of everything you want and still not be happy if you
have no one to share anything with. Lee was happy to spend the time unabated
with Ann and this trip was sealing their love for each other. Lee felt this was
the tip of the iceberg and as soon as they were home, he was sure there would
be another trip on the horizon. The world was theirs.
Me I felt like I am driving Miss Daisy. I
was reluctant to come along but on their insistence I subscribed to help them
out. I hate being the third wheel and yet I enjoy seeing the sights, the
splendor of Yellowstone was breath taking, and seeing Mt. Rushmore also was
something I had on my bucket list a long time. So in part this trip originally
was my idea and although things have changed and Leann isn't in my life I still
am able to experience this part of my dream. Just wish I could have done it with
Leann. I have looked repeatedly for Leann’s motorcycle as we would drive along
and I am always searching for a glimpse of her. Knowing in my heart it wasn't
her I saw on that motorcycle but instead some other woman who looked like her.
Since we were robbed a couple of times and
seeing here I wondered if she could have been up to the robberies but know Leann
well enough to know she would never go to such extreme measures . So if it wasn't
her and wasn't Tom then who in the hell is making our lives so miserable by
making me look over my shoulder and protect Ann and Lee and won’t let me have
any peace till I figure out who or what is going on.
While in Oregon and at an RV park , I
found what appeared to be some sort of magnetized transponder attached to the
roof of the propane bottle compartment on the side of the Road Warrior. I had found it by chance while
changing the propane bottle out for another one. It was a small device and it
was firmly attached and at first looked like a bomb with a small antennae
attached and a red diode light blinking on and off. I saw it had no charges and
removed it from where it was and brought it in the Road Warrior and placed it
on the table. I looked at it curiously and went over every feature trying to
figure out what it was. I booted the satellite and internet, and searched on
the internet and found a similar model as a GPS unit you attach to a vehicle
that rental places use to prevent someone from renting an excavator or a dozer
and running away with it. The GPS locator attaches to an unseen part of the
frame and will send a signal out that can be tracked. This is how they have
been able to follow us all the way across the country.
Lee and Ann were at a climbing class hoisting
themselves into trees as Lee’s leg was getting better and stronger daily. All
the walking we had to do visiting all the parks we did as we crossed the
northern tier of the United States, was beginning to pay off for Lee. Ann was hopeful
he would be soon be over from all that had went on with him. When they returned,
we all looked at the transponder and wondered what someone was up to as it lay there
on the table.
Ann says. “Maybe we should just bust it
up so it doesn’t send a signal out, or maybe turn it over to the police.”
“But the police may never be able to do
anything about someone putting this thing on us. Are you sure it’s a GPS transponder
Guy?” Lee asked
“Pretty sure the name and model number come
up as one they use at rental places to track rental equipment, just wonder who
would do this to us.?” I said
“This is all a little 007-ish for me.” Said
Ann. “Someone went to a great extent to track us wonder how long it has been
there?”
“Well this is the first time I had to
change the propane bottle since I left Dealing Dan’s place in Marietta when we
picked up the Road Warrior. So they could have been following us since there.”
“Wonder if Dealing Dan has something to do
with this.” Ann said. “After all he knows of my financial history having sold me
the Road Warrior and all. Also it has been him I have called every time I had to
have the door replaced, seems to me he has some explaining to do.”
Lee says. “ Yes it does make sense but why
didn't he just use a key? Surely he had
all kinds of keys and knew and actually owned a set for this vehicle why would
he do that when he could just unlock the Road Warrior and walk in? And why
would he do it in the first place? None of this makes sense.”
“How about we head out for northern California
and on the way out the door of the RV Park we slap this device on a park ranger’s
bumper and let them deal with it. We need to leave to make it work but once
they realize the signal isn’t chasing us instead a park ranger’s bumper then
they will be forced to come out in the open and either tag us with another GPS
unit or just dog us till we see who is behind this. If we give it to the police
we may never know. And Ann I think it is to get your access numbers to your
accounts for your money is the reason this is all going down. It’s hard to tell how far these idiots will go
to get what they want so Ann don’t ever go anywhere where Lee and I can’t get
to you quickly. Be careful.” I said.
“This is fucking crazy.” said Ann, “Just don’t
believe that some idiot would invade my privacy to try and take away something
they have no right to. And that they would go so far as to commit a felony to
do it. Already whoever it is, has two breaking and entering charges against them.
It pisses me off to think that someone would try this. Do they think I am so
stupid I didn't try and protect that money in my accounts? None of it can be with
drawled without seeing me in person as per my orders to each individual bank I have
accounts with. I have play money in an account I can access easily but that is
limited to fifty thousand dollars, plenty enough for us to have a good time. I want
to know who is behind this.”
Lee said. “Ann this could get worse if we
take it in our own hands to find out what is going on. You do need to be more vigilant
and let us watch over you from now on. We have proof positive that someone is
out to get us. Please dear, be careful and watch all that goes on around you.
Ann said. “ I like Guys idea as we can find
out who is after us if we force them out into the open . I am sure they are probably
here in the park. How about if we put it back in the compartment and act like no
one found it and then Guy you take the motor home and head for Northern California
and Lee and I will take the Escape and stay here incognito till we see someone
hurry up and move out at same time. Then we will know or have an idea who it
may be. Chances are they have Ohio or eastern plates on their cars or RV’s so
we should be able to narrow down who is following us. Once we see them on the
move we will follow them and call you on the cell phone.”
“Wow Ann have you been reading some
mystery novels or what? Good idea. Thankfully we have the other car. And they won’t
even know or could tell what we were up to. I like that idea better than mine.”
I said. “Just have to watch these people they are capable of anything.”
Lee says. “Yes Ann watch out we don’t know who we are
dealing with. First sign of trouble we call the police and let them deal with
it. But I agree with both of you if we just dump this thing on the police then
we still won’t know who is doing what I like trying to figure this out for once
and for all. Ann I never heard you cuss.”
Ann looked at Lee and smiled a big smile and
said. “ Fuck off Big Boy.”
Lee returned with. “Good thing you smiled
. I like it when you talk dirty. You must be all riled up.”
Ann says. “I am. Let’s get moving. Lee and I
will run around the RV Park and look for suspicious vehicles in the Escape. Guy
you get ready to move as we are going to figure this one out as soon as
possible I want to know who the son of a bitch is that is messing with us. Excuse
the language but I am pissed. Come on Lee.” and with that Ann was out the door and
Lee was following her like a puppy dog. As I sat there and wondered about the
whole situation, I myself saw a side to Ann that I never saw before, a confidence
that prevailed in the face of danger. Wow what a woman. Too bad I couldn't find
me one like that.
I searched the internet and found a
location in northern California to head to and finally figure this thing out . I
set my sights on Crescent City, California
and the Redwoods RV Resort as my next destination. This RV Park is all we want it
to be. They say it is nestled in among the redwoods in Northern California and
this will serve as a place for Ann and Lee to experience climbing in the tall
trees before heading to Sequoia National park. I started closing up shop at
where we were and soon was headed for Crescent City . Ann called and said they
had found three RV’s with out of state plates and one with Ohio plates on it . They
were sitting down the road from the entrance to the RV campground waiting for
me to leave . I started the Road Warrior and began to move.
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