In Line Five

 The Orchard Walk El Dueck

Chapter 1

"... slowed the Hummer down to a dusty road crawl... rugged vehicle."

When I was writing my novel, I purchased a year old Hummer, H3. At the time I thought, 'let's keep things current' in my writing. So, I just wrote in a lot of 'current events,' from my own life, right into my book. That's valid. 

Some people might think... owning a Hummer is going to get me some respect. I am here to tell you,... it might get you some bad attention from people who may not wish you well.

So, here are a few pictures of the vandalism I endured when I owned my Hummer. As you can see, from the first photo, I'm a 'safety person.' I had my 'theft club' on my steering wheel but, the vandals still broke my window. I think this happened twice so I was ever so happy to move from this location.

I was, actually, treated very well, both times, making out the police report and getting my vehicle fixed quickly.

I have spent way too much money buying expensive vehicles... even though I bought my 

1999 Avenger (top of the line), my Hummer H3, and my Ram 1500... all used. I only purchased one vehicle, new, my Chrysler Intrepid. Then, of course, I often forget about the Ford XLT that I bought when I had a good job and my credit rating was really good.

    I used to have good connections. It seems I don't anymore. Maybe because all those vehicles were in accidents and I no longer own any of them. They're in the scrap yard.

    So, if you want to know why I'm broke... vehicles. I paid for them. Autopac claimed them... safety issues after each accident.