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Authors: Joe Corso [time travel]
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the new structure.
The new barn would be built farther down from the existing barn, left of the ranch house. To the right of the present standing barn was a horse stable and, next to that, a corral. Beyond the corral, the new structure would stand, with ample space to expand to the left into the vacant property on that side. The house itself was rather spacious, with a six car, covered garage extending out from the right side, but built so that it had continuity with the building. Behind the home was a large parking area with a covered walkway leading to the rear entrance door and eight foot patio. Charlie’s ranch was beautiful, but quite run down and in dire need of repair. As a bachelor living in the Outback, receiving few visitors, Charlie saw no need to borrow money for repairs. Lucky had just solved that issue by investing in its upkeep with a new barn, even adding guest cottages in the back so Charlie could expand his business by making it a dude ranch and taking in tourists.
The ranch and its other outer buildings were repaired, re-shingled, and re-painted. Sam scoured countless architectural magazines and settled on a western style for the cottages, complimenting the main house. Charlie was excited with the progress and the look. Lucky was fascinated watching the orchestrated movements of the workers. It was as if they were communicating telepathically. Each man knew his job and went about it efficiently. Why, even the rest of Lucky’s gang got in on the action. It wasn’t long before Nicky Bell, Mickey, and Dukie were out there, swinging hammers and helping out when needed. Every evening was special with a winding down celebration of wine, beer, whiskey and even jugs of Charlie’s homemade moonshine. The construction crew actually enjoyed coming to work because of Charlie’s hospitality. There was always food, drink, and song.
The massive construction crew worked fast and the new barn was completed in a week. Happily, the professor, along with his plans and all the necessary work tools, moved into the sprawling barn area.
Early every morning, Dukie took his daily ten-mile run. Lucky had always hoped that he would take boxing more seriously, but he never did. He was a talented fighter, but only fought when the spirit moved him. As for Mickey, construction was in his blood. He was a gifted builder in his own right. He loved working with brick and masonry and added his personal touches along the way such as a set of brick lampposts down the road, at the entrance to the ranch, and placed an oval, wrought iron arch over the two posts with the words “Charlie Hodge Ranch” in large, artistically scrolled letters. Mickey ran electricity into the center of the brickwork and put large globes on the top of each post. Each line of bricks was perfectly level. He placed steel rebar into the center of the posts and poured concrete between the bricks. These two posts would remain long after the ranch was gone.
Lucky instructed the professor not to discuss his little project with any of the workers and he agreed. This was too sensitive a matter, way too important to too many people. No, loose lips could jeopardize not only the project, but lives as well. Lindstrom had no intention of letting anyone know what he was building.
Charlie had over seven hundred acres.
“Charlie,” Lucky asked, “do you use all of this acreage?”
“No, Lucky. I have a lot of idle land.”
“Well, how would you feel about a runway being built here? It would make it easy for me to get my plane in and out and with the ranch cottages and turning this into a moneymaker, your guests could land their private planes right here. That would make this place really special – a dude ranch, in the Outback, with its own runway.”
“Dang, mate, what’s all this gonna cost me, Lucky? Why the interest in my property?”
“I just like it here, Charlie, and this is a great retreat for me. The professor can work on his inventions, I can get away
The new barn would be built farther down from the existing barn, left of the ranch house. To the right of the present standing barn was a horse stable and, next to that, a corral. Beyond the corral, the new structure would stand, with ample space to expand to the left into the vacant property on that side. The house itself was rather spacious, with a six car, covered garage extending out from the right side, but built so that it had continuity with the building. Behind the home was a large parking area with a covered walkway leading to the rear entrance door and eight foot patio. Charlie’s ranch was beautiful, but quite run down and in dire need of repair. As a bachelor living in the Outback, receiving few visitors, Charlie saw no need to borrow money for repairs. Lucky had just solved that issue by investing in its upkeep with a new barn, even adding guest cottages in the back so Charlie could expand his business by making it a dude ranch and taking in tourists.
The ranch and its other outer buildings were repaired, re-shingled, and re-painted. Sam scoured countless architectural magazines and settled on a western style for the cottages, complimenting the main house. Charlie was excited with the progress and the look. Lucky was fascinated watching the orchestrated movements of the workers. It was as if they were communicating telepathically. Each man knew his job and went about it efficiently. Why, even the rest of Lucky’s gang got in on the action. It wasn’t long before Nicky Bell, Mickey, and Dukie were out there, swinging hammers and helping out when needed. Every evening was special with a winding down celebration of wine, beer, whiskey and even jugs of Charlie’s homemade moonshine. The construction crew actually enjoyed coming to work because of Charlie’s hospitality. There was always food, drink, and song.
The massive construction crew worked fast and the new barn was completed in a week. Happily, the professor, along with his plans and all the necessary work tools, moved into the sprawling barn area.
Early every morning, Dukie took his daily ten-mile run. Lucky had always hoped that he would take boxing more seriously, but he never did. He was a talented fighter, but only fought when the spirit moved him. As for Mickey, construction was in his blood. He was a gifted builder in his own right. He loved working with brick and masonry and added his personal touches along the way such as a set of brick lampposts down the road, at the entrance to the ranch, and placed an oval, wrought iron arch over the two posts with the words “Charlie Hodge Ranch” in large, artistically scrolled letters. Mickey ran electricity into the center of the brickwork and put large globes on the top of each post. Each line of bricks was perfectly level. He placed steel rebar into the center of the posts and poured concrete between the bricks. These two posts would remain long after the ranch was gone.
Lucky instructed the professor not to discuss his little project with any of the workers and he agreed. This was too sensitive a matter, way too important to too many people. No, loose lips could jeopardize not only the project, but lives as well. Lindstrom had no intention of letting anyone know what he was building.
Charlie had over seven hundred acres.
“Charlie,” Lucky asked, “do you use all of this acreage?”
“No, Lucky. I have a lot of idle land.”
“Well, how would you feel about a runway being built here? It would make it easy for me to get my plane in and out and with the ranch cottages and turning this into a moneymaker, your guests could land their private planes right here. That would make this place really special – a dude ranch, in the Outback, with its own runway.”
“Dang, mate, what’s all this gonna cost me, Lucky? Why the interest in my property?”
“I just like it here, Charlie, and this is a great retreat for me. The professor can work on his inventions, I can get away
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