Author Archives: jackballs57

Andy and crew were planning the next active part of the operation as well as keeping an eye on the Bull. The plan for the march west on the pipeline from Tampico to Puerto Vallarta was eighty percent complete with … Continue reading →

We dressed very conservatively – non-descript high end pantsuits, flat black shoes with minor heels, no makeup and hair pulled back into pony tails. Also, we each carried a scarf. I knew the rules for this part of the world … Continue reading →

In the G5 headed for Thimble Shoals I decided to handle all the calls at once. I sent Troy a text, ”MTAC 10 minutes.” Before I turned the screen on Jenny, Vicky, and I had a serious talk about what … Continue reading →

Friday was home. I needed home – all of us girls needed home. Of course there were office responsibilities that needed to be taken care of, then there were the emails – hundreds – related to business. Hundreds were related … Continue reading →

Harry came through the hall in a rush, ”I have a press room full of reporters screaming for you and answers.” Crap already. After a sigh, ”I need to finish with the doctor. Then I need to review the phone … Continue reading →

This posting is a day early. Please have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. The reunion home with the kids was special and heartwarming. They were growing like we were feeding them fertilizer. They were as glad … Continue reading →

They were sitting off to the side. I knew there was no need to try the conversation in English; even if they understood, they would play ignorant – so Spanish it was. ”Where are you delivering the petrol to?” I … Continue reading →