| The Story Once upon a time in the magical land of southern California on a friends property high in the hills, a group of friends and acquaintances were riding dirt bikes and generally having a good time, during a pause in the riding they decided to do a little 4 wheeling with the only two trucks that had been brought. The Ford and the Dodge climbed steep hills and crossed large ruts, but then the Dodge tried to cross a berm to slowly and became high centered. Now the owner of the property had no shortage of vehicles at his disposal, both running and inoperable, including an old Cat D6 Bulldozer. Which if employed could have relocated the Dodge in any direction it saw fit, but the driver of the ranger didn't see the necessity. After all, the owner of the dozer was down the hill, no need to bother him, and he would have to move the tractor down from up the hill, but not very far. The driver of the Ranger was sure he could pull the Dodge down. The driver of the Dodge was not so convinced. So a wager was made, a tank of gas to the winner. The tug of war was on. Pt. 2 The driver of the Dodge had a request, a video, a trophy for her wall of shame. All the power in the universe, but no traction. Her long wheel base was her pride, and her downfall. The vehicles were aligned, the angles were observed and obstacles were removed. The driver of the Ranger came prepared, a tow strap of significant strength and length, was produced and fastened to the vehicles. But the driver of the ... |
