plunder part 2

The Alberton Papers, Vol II, #15
By Dick Darne 9-17-06
Plunder, part 2.
"Every increased possession loads us with new weariness"
John Ruskin
A true story, but the names have been changed to protect life, limb and well being. Last week a friend of mine needed a carburetor for his lawn tractor. We will call him John. Always eager to help a fellow connoisseur of plunder, another friend (we will call him Tom) offered John a whole tractor. I then offered another one with a good engine and a couple good attachments. "While were at it, you may as well take these two old generators and some of this other machinery. I’ll even use my trailer and help you load and unload" said I in the true spirit of helping my fellow man. Thus began the journey down the road of good intentions. Even though this load of plunder would eventually enrichen the life of his wife, we thought it best to keep it secret until the full fruition of this project was realized. Nothing beats a surprise to enhance marital bliss. Unless it’s getting busted. Unfortunately a passerby inadvertently "ratted us out", spoiling the surprise, dampering marital bliss and placing me in harms way as described in "plunder part one". Fortunately John’s wife (we will call her Patricia) has a wonderful sense of humor and also had the wisdom to recognize all the potential benefits of our actions. Not everyone can be this fortunate, so I would advise plunder wannabes to leave serious activities like this to us "old hands" and "don’t try this at home". Come to think about it, I haven’t seen John in a week now......... dd