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I am convinced that UFOs exist because I have seen one.<\/strong><\/p>\n President Jimmy Carter<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cLorelei it\u2019s time to go shopping?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cOh okay, Husband I will get changed,\u201d She said.<\/p>\n \u201cGun shopping wife.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cEven better what year are we going to?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c2011 first to see Jimmy.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cGood year for Gold Cristian?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI have such an intelligent wife. We can place some orders for equipment and pick them up in the future.”<\/p>\n \u201cI would guess we are taking the Retribution? The scientists renamed the captured Reptile ship.”<\/p>\n \u201cGood name. Yes M2 is also coming along.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cDid you have him change his face?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYes sweetie now he looks more like a muscle-bound biker in a suit, complete with tribal tats on his neck.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cLike a bodyguard? Perfect that will be a little easier to explain than Dirty Harry.\u201d<\/p>\n The retribution didn\u2019t smell like reptile anymore it smelled of pine, \u201cIt smells better in here.\u201d Lorelei pointed at an evergreen-shaped car freshener.<\/p>\n \u201cToo funny just missing the fuzzy dice.\u201d<\/p>\n Lorelei reached into a compartment and produced a pair of those too, and hung them from a cheap plastic stick-on hook that seemed to be placed for such an object.<\/p>\n \u201cPerfect.\u201d<\/p>\n The ship now worked just like the Ascalon. The flight controls had been removed and the side door had been changed to a ramp. This ship was a lot bigger than the Ascalon. It now had seating for four sitting upright plus a cargo area big enough for two Exterminators and gear.<\/p>\n Cristian noticed that there were a few guns mounted inside. Along with a couple of vests and long jackets. He could see his sword hanging from a hook beside Lorelei.<\/p>\n Good, he thought, you never know. He had made sure that he had his armour on under his jeans and the black t-shirt the scientists had made for him. The t-shirt had a picture of a Lizard surrounded by a circle with a line through the centre. He loved the shirt.<\/p>\n He looked over at his wife She was wearing a loose-fitting flowered dress over her armour with her boots. The armour looked like black tights under the dress. She wore her long red hair in braids. She was stunning. The dress did little to hide the bulge now more noticeable. He noticed that the only makeup she wore was some bright red lipstick and dark eye shadow. She really didn\u2019t need any.<\/p>\n \u201cI like the dark eye shadow Wife. If we didn\u2019t have company I would stop at Mars and take you on the hood of the car.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIf we didn\u2019t have company Husband I would already have left red lipstick all over that bulge you are sporting under your armour.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cRight\u201d He took a deep breath and headed out to 2011. They were carrying a thousand pounds of gold in five bags.<\/p>\n \u201cFirst stop Pawnshop Jimmy\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCristian did you ever pay for our rings?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI think I did. I am not sure?” without feeling the least bit schizophrenic he said,” Yes one of me paid him.\u201d<\/p>\n The trip went quietly without the sex that both of them wanted to have. There would be a time for that later.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are approaching Kamloops Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThanks, Watcher.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cLorelei we are here.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe can try out the new imager in the parking garage next to Jimmy\u2019s.<\/p>\n \u201cWatcher?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThere is no one currently on this level.\u201d They flew into level three of the parking structure.<\/p>\n \u201cGreat do the thing.\u201d<\/p>\n The ship changed from invisible to the perfect likeness of a dented and rusted 1992 GMC Safari van. He noticed the torn bumper sticker that said I STOP FOR ALL ALIENS.<\/p>\n \u201cNo one will want to try to break into that piece of crap. Good job Watcher. Great detail.\u00a0Let\u2019s get the gold down to Jimmy\u2019s. 2 \u00a0if can you handle four bags I will take the last one.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCan you handle that Husband? I would not want you to get damaged.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI brought a dolly Wife, thanks for asking.\u201d<\/p>\n They brought the bags of Gold into the shop and\u00a0went to the back where Jimmy\u2019s office was. Two large men blocked his entrance. \u201cJimmy is busy.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHe is never too busy to see me.\u201d Cristian tried to walk past him.<\/p>\n The man that did the talking, pushed Cristian backwards.<\/p>\n \u201cYou should not ever touch my Husband like that\u201d Said the five-foot-three-high Redhead.<\/p>\n \u201cOr what bitch?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cOh-oh \u201d Cristian winced a little waiting for hell to rain down.<\/p>\n \u201cCristian did you want me to take them out?\u201d asked Watcher.<\/p>\n \u201cNo Watcher I got this, 2 we will handle this,\u201d he said over the interface.<\/p>\n Lorelei walked up to the one who called her a bitch. Without notice, she bent over at the waist and scorpion kicked him in the face. Hitting him square in the nose then she launched straight up on invisible springs, spun around and dropped him to the floor with a kick to his temple.<\/p>\n \u201cI am not a bitch just a little hormonal asshole,\u201d she said to him. The other one headed straight at Cristian who just pulled out a device that shot wires and electricity at his opponent and dropped him to the floor. The big guy was dancing the chicken on the floor with the wires still attached.<\/p>\n \u201cHusband, what the hell was that?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSomething the scientists\u00a0gave me to try. \u00a0I forgot I have one for you.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou could have given me that\u00a0before I broke that man\u2019s nose Husband.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNo sweetie, you were\u00a0poetry in motion. That was worth the trip here.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThanks, Husband.\u201d she smiled a little at the admiration.<\/p>\n The three of them walked into Jimmy’s office.<\/p>\n \u201cJimmy, how are you?\u201d<\/p>\n A girl popped her head out from under his desk \u201cLooks like we are done darling\u201d said Jimmy.\u00a0He zipped up and offered his hand. No one reached for it. The girl smiled and quickly left the room.<\/p>\n \u201cCristian, Lorelei and a very large friend carrying large bags? More gold?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYes Jimmy, you look well.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou two haven\u2019t changed, how is that?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cClairol Jimmy\u201d Answered Lorelei \u201cSorry about your doorman Jimmy. He was rude and I am a little grumpy,\u201d she said patting her belly.<\/p>\n \u201cHe walked over to the door to see the two men down on the ground.<\/p>\n \u201cDid the big guy do that?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNo Jimmy I did one,\u201d said Lorelei. “Cristian did one”<\/p>\n \u201cHell hath no fury like Lorelei pissed off\u201d Jimmy commented.<\/p>\n \u201cJimmy I have a shopping list. Here is what I am looking for. I know it will take you a while to assemble the items. There is a half-ton of gold.”<\/p>\n Jimmy went through the list. 3 triple mini-guns, micro rockets, smoke grenades and launchers. Cristian are you starting a war?” He said with a pause” Right you didn\u2019t say.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNo, I didn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c10% for the gold transaction and 10% for your shopping list. I can have everything in 30 days.\u201d<\/p>\n Jimmy, I will need a truck with no numbers and a bogus plate. Oh and Jimmy no entanglements.”<\/p>\n \u201cNo entanglements Cristian. I will leave your change in the truck.\u201d<\/p>\n The two downed men ran in with guns drawn. M2 disarmed them both with one quick movement and dropped the magazines on the carpet and cleared the rounds in the chamber of both guns. Then he handed the two men their guns back. Then he shook his head from side to side slowly.<\/p>\n \u201cGentleman these are my friends please apologize for your rude behaviour. “<\/p>\n The blood and broken nose apologized directly to Lorelei\u201d I am sorry I was very rude.\u201d Lorelei made a fast movement and flipped a braid backwards. The big man flinched and cowered a little.<\/p>\n \u201cSorry about your broken nose\u201d She took a hanky out of a pocket in her dress and said, \u201cYou are still bleeding a bit, some ice will help that.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThank you,\u201d said the battered big man.<\/p>\n The other man glared at Cristian ready to go at him. Lorelei noticed and said. \u201cI wouldn’t. He was the one who taught me to fight.\u201d That changed his look immediately.<\/p>\n \u201cI am sorry for my behaviour it won\u2019t happen again,\u201d said the other door guard reluctantly.<\/p>\n \u201cMy apologies for trying to push past you.” Cristian turned to face Jimmy.” See Jimmy we are all friends.\u201d said Cristian.<\/p>\n \u201cYou two carry the bags down to the vault. M2 picked up his four bags easily and handed them to broken nose who could barely handle one of the bags. He was very\u00a0thankful to be alive after this incident.<\/p>\n Later they would ask Jimmy \u201cwho were those people?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThose are the Wolfs, as you found out it’s best not to cross them.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cEspecially the little redhead she is lethal,\u201d said the man with a swollen nose.<\/p>\n Thirty days later the Wolfs were back. Broken nose came out to the back alley and handed Lorelei an envelope with the keys.<\/p>\n \u201dLet me look. Your nose is healing well, the bruising is almost gone.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThank you for caring Mrs. Wolf. The ice helped. Watch out there are men in suits, they are looking for you and the weapons. The van is bugged Mrs. Wolf. I never said a word.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThanks for the heads up.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSweetie the van is being watched, check for electronics,\u201d said Lorelei.<\/p>\n \u201cM2 take the truck to the Cave. We will run cover.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCristian there is a GPS device under the rear bumper,\u201d said Watcher.<\/p>\n \u201cGot it anything else?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThere is also a bug under the ashtray in the cab.\u201d<\/p>\n Cristian attached the Tracking device to a waste disposal truck in the back alley. He took the bug and threw it into a car with an open window.<\/p>\n \u201cWatcher where are they?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThey are hanging back depending on the electronics.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFools.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cM2 start rolling.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cLorelei hang on, it’s going to get bumpy\u201d Said Cristian.\u201cWatcher conversations out loud so Lorelei can hear what\u2019s going on. Watcher, I think we need a UFO sighting in the middle of town.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTraditional saucer Cristian?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAbsolutely let\u2019s fly right down the centre of town and up the hill near all those ugly clonediminiums and then over to the reserve and up and over Mt. Paul. That should stop traffic and keep whoever is watching busy.<\/p>\n \u201cHusband I love your thinking,\u201d Lorelei said chuckling.<\/p>\n \u201cM2 drive the speed limit to the warehouse. If you think you are being followed contact us. Use the burner phone. We will meet you there to load the Retribution.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWill do Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCristian the imager is on you are in a flying saucer.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cPerfect you fly Watcher and keep it erratic, with those stupid fast movements\u2019 people think UFOs do. Send an anonymous call to the radio stations so everyone will be stopping to have a look.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCristian this is better than the peace sign.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYah Watcher I think so too.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCristian you are so deliciously devious,\u201d said Lorelei as she laughed.<\/p>\n \u201cThanks, wife. Have I told you how hot you look in braids?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNot yet.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI will.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCristian M2 is at the warehouse and traffic is at a standstill all air traffic is grounded incoming flights have been diverted.\u00a0M2 reports that he was not followed.”<\/p>\n “Watcher time for the grand finale. Duck behind the mountain look for hikers we want no witnesses.”<\/p>\n \u201cWe are clear.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cGreat let’s change to a blimp complete with a flashing light display that says. \u201cKamloops Best Rock is OUT OF THIS WORLD\u201d. Now let\u2019s take a low and slow flyby above the river and go invisible.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCristian they will be talking about this for years. You are such a comedian Husband.\u201d They were all laughing as hard as they could. It was good to laugh, things had been so serious lately.<\/p>\n They disappeared before the RCMP helicopter got to them and the two American F18 pilots re-purposed from a fuel stop at Abbotsford Airport. They took off as soon as they were fuelled and flew up to Kamloops at treetop level at over 1100 Mph to intercept Santa Claus. Code for Unauthorized E.T. flights.<\/p>\n Back at the warehouse, M2 loaded up the Retribution. Lorelei and Cristian went up to the house to talk to Arthur Clark III.<\/p>\n \u201cCristian, Lorelei what a nice surprise, I heard you would be along soon the delivery driver said you would.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cArthur, have you been maintaining the Camaro?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYes Cristian, of course, the batteries are at full and the water tank is full, ready to run on electrics or hydrogen.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhere is the paperwork, Arthur?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI have it here, did you need the keys?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNo do you have a pen?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHere.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe Camaro is yours Arthur\u201d I don\u2019t get here enough to drive it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAre you serious?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThere is one thing?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cName it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe van in the warehouse I need it wiped down and dropped off at the back alley behind Jimmy\u2019s Pawnshop with this note left on the dash.\u201d<\/p>\n The note read<\/p>\n Jimmy I really don\u2019t like entanglements clean this up and I won\u2019t tell L that it was you that failed us<\/b><\/p>\n C<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cDone Cristian.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cArthur don\u2019t do this yourself, everybody wants this van. Some very bad people, with corrupt government ties. Whoever you send will be arrested and interrogated.”<\/p>\n \u201cUnderstood Cristian and you were never here.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAnd we were never here.\u201d<\/p>\n The flight back to the past was uneventful much to the disdain of both Husband and wife, who was forced to sit in Cristian\u2019s lap the whole trip. Every square inch of the ship was crammed with equipment. M2 had taken out all the seats save Cristian\u2019s.<\/p>\n He was sprawled near the ceiling somewhere wrapped around the gear.<\/p>\n When they arrived back at 1992 Cristian and Lorelei ran straight for their room as soon as enough gear was taken out, only stopping long enough to pet the cats who followed them into the room. It was good they couldn\u2019t repeat what was said in that room. Husband and wife didn\u2019t surface until the Retribution was empty.<\/p>\n When they came out all the equipment was in the lab and scientists were doing inventory.<\/p>\n \u201cStephen, did you get everything you needed?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI think it\u2019s all here Cristian. How was the trip?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMostly uneventful. Mostly.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cM2 filled us in on the UFO\/BLIMP sighting you certainly think quick on your feet.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cJust did what needed doing Stephen. It was funny.”<\/p>\n \u201cAlbert almost fell on the floor laughing. The other scientists are still laughing about it.”<\/p>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" TEMPUS CHAPTER THIRTY I am convinced that UFOs exist because I have seen one. President Jimmy Carter \u201cLorelei it\u2019s time to go shopping?\u201d \u201cOh okay, Husband I will get changed,\u201d She said. \u201cGun shopping wife.\u201d \u201cEven better what year are we going to?\u201d \u201c2011 first to see Jimmy.\u201d \u201cGood year for Gold Cristian?\u201d […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-128","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P7iYfp-24","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/128","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=128"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/128\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1184,"href":"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/128\/revisions\/1184"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/rodbinder.com\/tempusone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n