33 Quotes About Vic-challenger

Vic rode in the bed of the pickup. She wanted to lay down. Several empty feed bags were in the bed, and Vic laid on some and covered with others. For one minute it reminded her of a time she fell asleep in the barn when she should have been feeding the pigs. Vic smiled at that fun memory then was out cold. It was beginning to mist, but Vic didn't notice that, nor the cold wind, nor the bumpy road.

When Vic was growing up, her parents gave her and brother Barney a lot of rope. From an early age, their parents treated them as adults in many respects. Guidelines for life were few. Don’t hurt anyone or put anyone in danger, including yourselves. Don’t lie or steal and respect your elders. Do what you’re told, and if you aren't told what to do, do what needs done.

As they worked, the conversation never lagged. It never touched on spirits or Sasquatches. They talked about food and the weather and things each did recently. Somewhere inside the discussion, Lin realized they were talking like the letters and diaries. They talked about life. They discussed daily stuff that might matter to no one later, but it defined their feelings of that day. It also hinted at their hopes and what was important to them.

Evelyn stared at the ceiling then looked at Lihwa. “No matter how much haste you wish to make, sometimes it is necessary to move at the pace of the mystery. You need to feel it and understand why. Once you understand the why, the solution will be obvious. I’m sure the why is in the diaries and letters.

Vic wasn’t impervious to cold, and it was seeping in. If she were out hunting, she would turn back, but she survived hostile weather in Mongolia and Siberia, and she came out to find Lon Boy. Those things considered, the idea of turning back didn’t even sit down. It came in the front door, and Vic kicked it out the back door.

Vic also began a daily outing which was neither a run nor walk. She told Barney, “It’s a lope. I always feel better when I’m done and think someday it will be a common practice.