Engineer K.C. Jones makes the rounds in his pickup, canvassing residents of Dog Breath, Saskatchewan this morning in an attempt to build support for the railroad. Jones has just come from picketing outside city hall with his "Save The Railroad" sign, which he carries in his vehicle at the ready. Jones is quietly desperate to save his career and reputation after being suspended for driving his locomotive through the Saskatoon roundhouse wall, then into a cluster of electrical transformer poles, knocking out power to most of the suburban villages of Dog Breath, Butt Sniff and Pump Handle for many days. Early estimates place the aggregate damage in the seven figure range, causing a great deal of consternation from taxpayers who fear having to bear the financial brunt of the crash. Jones is convinced that the locomotive throttle had been tampered with, causing the crash to occur. He is pleading with area residents to be mindful of why the local Teamsters Union has so vigorously lobbied for his dismissal and the cessation of rail services to the area. It is clear to Jones that the union is using the incident to eliminate rail freight service in favor of trucking. Jones is urging citizens to consider the union's connection to Mayor Ken Worth, whose last campaign they wholeheartedly financially supported. The Mayor has held several press meetings of late and his obvious support of the Teamsters position has convinced Jones that corruption is at play. As Jones attends the Crosby trailer and passionately speaks to the residents he is unaware of a figure watching intently through binoculars from the shadows. Ty Pryter, a cub reporter for the Dog Breath Herald, has noted the apparent close political association between the truckers and Mayor Worth and senses a major story of political corruption in the making. Pryter is secretly documenting Jones' rounds, noting the response he is getting and taking photos of his quest for support. The ambitious reporter hopes to produce an expose of mayoral corruption and make his mark in the world of investigative journalism.
DANGIT! After reading the above and Jack's soliloquy; I hit the like button at least 10 time for each of you birds. But, phooey, fellas, it only registered once each!!!
(Sorry for my language. I went to an all-male high school. An all-male college and into the ARMY. I can cuss for two hours straight and never say the same curse word twice. But on the boards, I try to stay stable and upright. Golly darn; I hope it's working. LOL!)
