This post features Interlude 2-- uninterrupted, no comments-- of the daily zapfic serial #GHAWG published at LeoThreads.
Post images made using MS Paint.
TL;DR
● About #GHAWG
● Previously, in Act 4
● Interlude 2 : Zapfic entries from [139] 2023-July-25 through [160] 2023-August-15
● Quick Summary of Interlude 2
● Navigation to Other Acts in #GHAWG
● When (and Where) To Catch #GHAWG
About #GHAWG
Below is the description taken from the first annotated weekly summary covering #GHAWG:
#GHAWG is short for "God's Hog: A Watchful Guardian." This fictional story tells how David Guardia, a courier and business owner from Bayonne, New Jersey, US moved into the next phase of his life after spending the final ten years of his ailing father's life helping him.
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2 months after I began publishing the daily zapfic serial, I decided to publish a weekly summary which also included commentary relevant to each zapfic entry.
The weekly summaries add depth to #GHAWG. However, they are capped at 7 entries (with perhaps a few bonus entries). With the serial entering its 6th month, it can take a while to get caught up even with the delayed weekly summaries.
Recently it occurred to me that some people would prefer to read the zapfic uninterrupted; that is, with no commentary, just the text. For this reason I will publish on a recurring basis a post containing all the zapfic entries associated with one Act (or Interlude) of the daily zapfic serial.
Eventually, these Uninterrupted posts will catch up with the daily zapfic serial. At that point, these Uninterrupted posts will be published at the end of each Act (or Interlude) as needed.
For anyone interested in commentary, start with the post featuring zapfic entries 1 through 7 along with the introduction.
Previously, in Act 4
These riders arrive at STURGIS, but not after evading one of the few tornadoes to hit South Dakota in August. It take a while, but David Guardia is finally able to locate Harry Hoqualogue of The Mongols. Just when he thinks he can deliver the message to Harry and get on with his stay at STURGIS, Harry Hoqualogue turns out to be a tough customer with a mean streak.
The Courier faces all sorts of resistance in delivering his message to Harry Hoqualogue, up to and including attempted murder. Thanks to The Lord's protection, he succeeded in delivering to Harry Hoqualogue the message from ther uncanny Manny Rey.
The message was one of forgiveness for what Harry had done to him, and this moved the Mongol deeply and profoundly. He asked David for forgiveness, and following the example of the late Manny Rey he forgave him. From that moment, it's as if nothing had happened for both men.
They ride out of STURGIS back to San Diego, California, US, but not before David Guardia is handed his next delivery from Manny Rey: to ride through Portland, Ordegon, US at night. Immediately out of STURGIS they ride past sights such as Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.
Interlude 2
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 139. 2023-07-25 00:09:51 |
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| Harry's guys and mine reached the combined I-90 & SD-79 South. We reached US-16 West and took it until we reached SD-244W, which took us to the monument. One thing bikers love to do is ride, and South Dakota is great for riding. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 140. 2023-07-26 00:04:57 |
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| We found a great location where we could have Mount Rushmore in the backgound as we took photos. Photos ranged from artsy to serious to just plain silly. Perhaps on some day I can return to visit Mount Rushmore like a tourist. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 141. 2023-07-27 00:14:21 |
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| "Next stop," said Harry, "Devils Tower in northeast Wyoming." We retraced our path to Sturgis, then we took I-90 into Wyoming past Sundance. We switched to US Route 14 and took it to Wyoming Route 24, which we took to Route 117. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 142. 2023-07-28 00:22:45 |
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| Between Devils Tower in the northeast & Yellowstone National Park in the northwest was over 290 miles of riding. With the circleback we did back at Mount Rushmore, we needed to call it a day. We took I-90 to Buffalo for shuteye. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 143. 2023-07-29 00:03:30 |
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| As we rode on US-16 out of Buffalo we passed by Hazelton Peak & Hazelton Pyramid. At Ten Sleep we switched from US-16 to WY-31. From there we had a few more road changes until we reached Emblem. Tomorrow we reach Yellowstone. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 144. 2023-07-30 00:14:03 |
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| With the many peaks and named mountains between us and Yellowstone National Park, we had to be extra careful of the road changes required of us. When US-14 became US-20, we were riding along the north shore of Yellowstone Lake. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 145. 2023-07-31 00:19:48 |
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| Unlike my ride through Illinois, where Manny Rey and I were riding for dear life just to get through the state, I was able to enjoy the natural scenery of Wyoming. Old Faithful was nearby; from there we were close to Montana. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 146. 2023-08-01 00:13:48 |
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| Yellowstone is so vast it spills into Montana & Idaho. West Yellowstone's in Montana, yet it's also a short distance from both Wyoming & Idaho. The closest big city for us would be Bozeman. Harry told me about the brewery there. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 147. 2023-08-02 00:02:33 |
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| We found a restaurant-brewery big enough for our combined group. Harry's guys sat by him; everyone else sat by Rhonda & me. She & I sat by Harry. Once we got to eating & drinking things got a bit loud with laughter and stories. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 148. 2023-08-03 00:17:54 |
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| Bozeman, Montana may not be as cosmopolitan as New York City or Miami, but it has many things within a short walk or ride. Chief of these for us is lodging. For the 21 of us, including 14 Mongols, several hotels were close by. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 149. 2023-08-04 00:11:03 |
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| Before we split into groups, Harry & I thought it was a good idea for us to spend a few days in Bozeman just to take it easy. We're not a tour group, so each of us can do whatever. We all agreed to hit the road again in 3 days. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 150. 2023-08-05 00:01:33 |
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| We found enough rooms among Super 8, Days Inn, Comfort Inn, the Baymont. Even though I had enough money thanks to the HBD I cashed before my ride, I still needed to watch my spending. Rhonda & I found adjacent rooms at Super 8. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 151. 2023-08-06 00:19:51 |
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| In the morning we split up. Sanjay and Lionel went to the Museum of the Rockies. Hank & Frank went to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Rhonda and & went to the American Computer & Robotics Museum. She had stacked lots of ETH. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 152. 2023-08-07 00:05:51 |
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| As Rhonda & I left the museum a young boy with his parents approached us. "Can my son mount the bike to see what it's like?" I nodded. The tyke needed help mounting the trike; once on it he felt like a king. Rhonda smiled. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 153. 2023-08-08 00:23:36 |
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| "Thank you for letting my boy try your bike," said the boy's mother. "You're welcome. I remember what it was like to ride a Big Wheel." "I didn't know you got along well with kids," said Rhonda. "Neither did I." She laughed. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 154. 2023-08-09 00:03:15 |
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| Today Rhonda & I went to the fairgrounds. After taking care of my business I saw Rhonda surrounded by 3 ruffians. I was about to do the gentlemanly thing when I saw her take the 3 clowns out of commission. "You OK?" "I'm OK." |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 155. 2023-08-10 00:12:06 |
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| As we enjoyed sundaes we discussed what had happened with the trio. One guy was trying to impress her; he took it too far. "You're the shieldmaiden," I told her. She blinked at me. "Vikings would kill to have one with them." |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 156. 2023-08-11 00:06:51 |
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| "You mean like in that History Channel series?" asked Rhonda. "Exactly." Rhonda took a moment to consider this. "I guess I am." "I know you can take care of yourself," I said as I looked at her. "We have each other's backs." |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 157. 2023-08-12 12:23:33 |
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| Back at the Super 8, Rhonda & I managed to catch an episode of Vikings before we retired to our rooms. In the morning Rhonda found me shaving my head with a straight razor. She asked if she could finish shaving me; I let her. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 158. 2023-08-13 00:05:48 |
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| "The band is back together!" shouted Harry as we made sure we were all present. Due to our stay in Bozeman, we needed to ride through Idaho (briefly) and Washington state before reaching Oregon. We would be at least 7 days away. |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 159. 2023-08-14 00:05:03 |
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Our next stop was Butte (pronounced like "beauty" only without the y). Heading north by northwest, we would pass by this world atlas of places: Belgrade, Holland, Amsterdam, Manhattan, Whitehall, and Three Forks. No passports! |
| View thread using LeoThreads ♦ 160. 2023-08-15 00:17:24 |
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| We reached Bozeman, MT via Interstate 90, and we would ride I-90 the rest of our time in Montana before crossing the 66 miles of Idaho which separated Montana and Washington. Rest at Missoula, MT; then at Spokane, Washington. |
Quick Summary of Interlude 2
The tension present during David Guardia's ultimately successful delivery of Manny Rey's message to Harry Hoqualogue disappeared. Harry and David made peace with each other, and their violent first meeting had already faded into distant memory.
The ride after the motorcycle rally at STURGIS would take the riders-- The Mongols under Harry and the crew led by David-- would take them all to San Diego, California, US. First The Mongols escort David and his crew to Portland, Oregon, US for his mission; then David and crew return the favor and escort The Mongols to San Diego.
On entering Montana, they take a few days to rest in Bozeman. During this time David and Rhonda Bella get to know each other better as they spend more time together. During this time Rhonda shows that she can take care of herself as she puts 3 ruffians out of commission.
When the riders reunite, they continue riding along Interstate 90 until they reach Spokane, Washington, US and the Pacific Northwest.
Navigation to Other Acts in GHAWG, Uninterrupted
● Act 1 -- [1] 2023-March-6/5 through [24] 2023-March-28
● Act 2 -- [25] 2023-March-29 through [61] 2023-May-05
● Interlude 1 -- [62] 2023-May-7 through [83] 2023-May-30
● Act 3 -- [84] 2023-May-31 through [115] 2023-July-1
● Act 4 -- [116] 2023-July-2 through [138] 2023-July-24
As later Acts (and Interludes) are published, this section will be updated with links to all other Acts (and Interludes).
When (and Where) To Catch #GHAWG
When
This is the normal schedule for the posting of content for #GHAWG:
● Daily -- Each zapfic entry is posted shortly after midnight, from New York
● Weekends -- Weekly Summaries (with modified screen capture from LeoThreads as cover image) are usually on Saturday, sometimes Sunday
● Monday -- GHAWG, Uninterrupted posts
Where
● Daily zapfic entries drop at LeoThreads, usually posted shortly after midnight from New York (sometimes around noon)
● Both kinds of posts-- Weekly Summaries and GHAWG, Uninterrupted-- can be accessed using the #GHAWGnav thread or from my LeoFinance profile page
Thank you for reading #GHAWG, LeoThreads first daily zapfic serial. Until next time!