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Post by ebonyviper on May 17, 2007 16:51:35 GMT -5
From the pen of Ebony Sanders:
June 15, 2010
The planning stages for the Mopar Rally are just about finished and will be ready to begin tomorrow. I'm one of the officials and have the responsibility of making sure things don't get too out of control during this event, in which Strip Weathers told me was VERY IMPORTANT. The rally is going to be held here in Radiator Springs, which would be one of the first major events since the small town found itself back on the map.
I've never seen a rally before, much less been to one, so this might be a learning experience for me. And I hear that Amber and General Lee Duke are coming up today to take part so I'd get to see old friends again.
Hope this goes over well for the town.
~Ebony Sanders
A black Dodge Viper set down her pen and looked out the window of her home. All the concession stands were set up and ready to go. The town of Radiator Springs was decorated to call attention to its festive look.
Two of the earliest visitors to return was a orange Dodge Charger with Confederate Markings and a deep red tuned Pontiac Trans Am with a baby harness strapped to her.
They were General Lee Duke and Amber Weathers, soon to become Mrs. Amber Weathers-Duke. They had their baby daughter with them, Chelsea Duke, a spunky little girl who might rival the mischievious antics of Ebony's twins.
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Post by Evangeline on May 17, 2007 17:02:43 GMT -5
Darcy MacIsaac arrived about mid-afternoon, with her boyfriend Johnny Ford beside her. She could already see the Weathers prowling about the event site, overseeing the preparations for the rally. The young throwback couple towed their own gear in small trailers which they parked in their assigned spot at the temporary tent city while they went to see Strip about what they were to be doing this week, while waving to Sara and Neil Jamieson on the street. After that, they'd stop by Ebony's...
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Post by ebonyviper on May 17, 2007 17:15:38 GMT -5
Amber, glad to be back in the town that she had seen so many adventures in, went looking for her parents so that they can see their granddaughter.
General Lee went to see what the concession stands had on display and watch as more visitors came in.
Ebony rounded up the twins to take them out on a mid-afternoon jaunt through town.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 17, 2007 17:25:55 GMT -5
Another Trans Am, in her off season jet-black, had helped finish setting up the last few decorations and now checking over the concession stands one last time when she saw the familiar Dodge Charger wandering the displays.
"I see that you got into town alright Lee," Phoenix laughed.
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Post by ebonyviper on May 17, 2007 17:41:23 GMT -5
Lee tipped his front politely, as was his upbringing. "Howdy, Miss Phoenix. Yep, Amber an' Ah jes' got in an' we brought our daughter along with us ta see 'er grandparents. Ah might take part in th' events this week. So, how 'bout ya'll? How're ya'll doin'?"
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 17, 2007 18:00:24 GMT -5
"Me and Boost are doing fine, and so is Ebony." Phoenix said. "Her twins are really growing now."
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Post by ebonyviper on May 17, 2007 18:04:51 GMT -5
At that moment, two little blurs rushed up, giggling, with Ebony following close behind them. They began chasing each other around Phoenix's and General Lee's wheels.
"Not so fast you two," Ebony called out to the twins.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 17, 2007 18:16:13 GMT -5
"See what I mean," Phoenix laughed as the twins darted around her tires. "They're little balls of energy."
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Post by ebonyviper on May 17, 2007 18:25:35 GMT -5
"Yep, Ah see what ya'll mean," Lee chuckled, "Heh. Lil' Chelsea's just got inta 'er creepin' stage an' gettin' inta everythin'. Had ta cordon off a few danger areas so that she won't get hurt."
At this time, Ebony came up to round up the twins and told them, "C'mon you two. I told you not to dart about other peoples' tires in a crowded place."
"Okay, Mommy," chirped Maven and Krill.
Ebony looked up at Phoenix and Lee, smiling apologetically, "Sorry. They're little speed demons and sometimes I have a little bit of difficulty catching them."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 17, 2007 18:35:44 GMT -5
"Thats okay," Phoenix said. "They'll at least get tired enough where you can put them to bed."
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Post by ebonyviper on May 17, 2007 18:44:21 GMT -5
"And hopefully before the actual events of this rally start," Ebony rolled her eyes, "This is the first time I've been to a rally, much less seen one."
"Ah, ya'll have fun," replied Lee, "This here rally is whar lots of people of th' same type gather ta participate in events an' shows ta show off thar talent an' abilities ta ev'ryone."
"I'll take your word for it, Lee," said Ebony.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on May 17, 2007 19:01:00 GMT -5
"But it seems that everything is all set for them when they come in." Phoenix said.. "Did Strip ever mention how many might be coming in?"
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Post by ebonyviper on May 17, 2007 19:07:12 GMT -5
"He said the Sore Nose Society would be there," said Ebony, "but nothing else. I guess it depends if other aero-car has any interest to attend an event like this. The town is on the map now, so it won't be so hard to find, unless someone doesn't know how to read a map."
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Post by Evangeline on May 17, 2007 19:09:18 GMT -5
Darcy saw Ebony pursuing her twins and called out to her. "Ebony!"
Strip and Lynda went along the concession stalls that were being set up, stopping a moment to chat with Marisol Verde as the GTO Judge set up her textile wall hangings, throws, dreamcatchers and bead jewellery. The Jamiesons were putting up an astronomy display next to her, and would be doing scheduled stargazing sessions during the week, as well as helping in a fundraising effort for the Ornament Valley Camp. With the celebrity presence and classic Mopars coming in from miles around, it was shaping up to be one of the biggest town events in years.
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Post by ebonyviper on May 17, 2007 19:15:53 GMT -5
Ebony pricked up her sideviews when she heard her name being called by someone she knew well. And it was just at that moment, the twins zoomed off again, heading over to Darcy.
"Heh, sorry," Ebony said to Lee to Phoenix, "Gotta go."
With that, she zoomed off after the twins, following them all the way over to Darcy.
"Hi, Darcy," she said, as she came to a stop.
~~~~~
Amber saw her parents and called out. "Mom! Dad!" She waved at them.
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