Whether or not they would find it was currently open to question. Henry kept the armed car in its lowest gear so that he could keep the speed down to ...he 5 MPH that the heavy hauler could comfortably make. Once they had gotten beyond the country they knew, the armed car would speed up and scout ahead. Communication would be maintained by use of the FM radios in both tractors.The first 20 miles were well known territory, so the people relaxed as they traveled that far. Mary called a halt and. For almost every waking minute the three of them were in constant discussion, calling often on Watesi, Yuan and Paulssen for consultations. Amuri was pressed to refine estimates of the arrival of the Chen's nova emissions, so closely did they now need to plan out their program.Meiersdottir's own part in the evacuation also had to be reconsidered. The original plan was for her to remain aboard the Ark while Heisinger, Igwanda and Amuri took the first shuttle down and attempted to contact the. He wasn’t. He was scheduled for the second dog watch. Who was on duty? Unknown. Was there a posted watch schedule? Unknown. Where was the commander? Unknown. Andy could tell Foster was getting irked.“Is there a bell or whistle for all hands?”“Yes, sir. Right there by the hatch, sir.”“Ring it.”“Aye, aye, sir!”Within a few minutes several dozen men were on deck, wearing a variety of clothes and including at least one of officer level and a CPO. The sub-lieutenant looked at Foster and asked “Who. "Yes, anything." I'll be home tonight. We'll talk then."Needles to say they day was miserable. I was so sureshe was going to come home with divorce papers inhand. I cleaned all day, even deleted every picture Ihad saved on the computer just in case. I had enoughtime to think about our problems. The friendship wehad was great, but sex was a drag. She oftencomplained about it, and I would try my best. I justcouldn't get into it unless I fantasized about beingthe girl while she fucked me! It was.