Shadows Posted August 12, 2009 Well, that's not good. I'm willing to go back to the mill and grab some wood so we can try to fill in those missing planks and get across this thing, but I do think that some of you should back off to reduce the stress on the bridge. Brakes! Could you come help me with my wood! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hinckley Posted August 12, 2009 :cry_sad: We can't lose Bulldog! Maybe he's OK. We need to get a rope or something to try and reach him. What if he's down there alive? The Mayor is bad, and so is the guy without the pin and Jethro. Those I know for sure. Sorry Jim, that was just a whim. I thought Alex was hinting to us that you were a real people butcher. Also, Grillin' George is probably a baddy and so is whoever hurt Jim Butcher. Arin would know. Anyway, Bulldog was one of my friends! We can't just leave him. He wouldn't leave us. We have to see if he's alive or not. There has to be a way down there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteFang Posted August 12, 2009 Is Bulldog gone for good??? He was a nice chap and now he is gone. Is there no chance that we can save him? We need to find a safe place and sit down. By the way, where is Steve? Brakes! Could you come help me with my wood! Yes, I will come along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted August 12, 2009 Arin, Jim Butcher, Brakes, Steve Thomas, Lorraine, George, and Jethro have reached a 5-6 foot open area on the bridge. In returning toward the front end of the bridge, they have come to the area where Bulldog fell into the ravine. The opening is about the same length. What to do??? You guys could try jumping across either direction. Just don't blame me if someone doesn't make it. Ring...Ring... Telephone call. It's for you precarious bridge walkers. It's Bulldog, he's asking for his safety net back. Okay, that was just bad. Sorry Bulldog. (looks down in ravine and does the sign of the cross) Brakes! Could you come help me with my wood! Yes, I will come along. I want to watch this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadows Posted August 12, 2009 What to do??? Scroll back a few posts and see where Brakes and I are working to collect planks to patch the bridge? *takes Brakes by the hand and starts skipping back towards the mill where we collect wood and then return to the bridge to lay it across the gaps for safe passage, one plank at a time* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted August 12, 2009 Scroll back a few posts and see where Brakes and I are working to collect planks to patch the bridge? *takes Brakes by the hand and starts skipping back towards the mill where we collect wood and then return to the bridge to lay it across the gaps for safe passage, one plank at a time* Through the loss of Bulldog, Greaseman becomes a bit delusional and skips off ALONE toward the mill. He soon realizes that his good friend Brakes is back at the bridge trapped between the two open sections. Sorry Grease, but I'm trapped on the bridge. I'll gather some wood as soon as I'm able to resolve this little situation. CLASSIC TOWN RULES! Want some wood? NOTE those trapped on the bridge: Arin, Jim Butcher, Brakes, Steve Thomas, Lorraine, George, and Jethro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimBee Posted August 12, 2009 *gives cold stares to the hand-holding Jimbee and Arin* *quickly takes back hand* The Mayor is bad, and so is the guy without the pin and Jethro. Those I know for sure. Sorry Jim, that was just a whim. I thought Alex was hinting to us that you were a real people butcher. Also, Grillin' George is probably a baddy and so is whoever hurt Jim Butcher. Arin would know. Huh? Where'd you take that from? Anyways, it's alright, and I agree that we should go down and check make sure he's okay. Even tough it's doubtful he survived, maybe it was a leap of faith. Maybe he's causing mischief and is covering it up with his faked dea- no, that's just horrible. I don't think he would do that... would he. And we're trapped... I still say we try to get over, even though Alex is implying that we're not supposed to. If you still want to Arin, I'll jump with you. If anyone else is planning on jumping after us, I suggest you do it in pairs, so that one falls, the other can save him/ her. Or if one falls, she drags him down... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Dillon Posted August 12, 2009 The Mayor is bad ... I know for sure. I suppose trying to reason with you won't do any good at this point? How deep is this ravine? Can we see Bulldog? I'm guessing we would be able to hear him if he wasn't hurt badly, but there is the chance he is unconscious. If the group has to jump I think it would be better to jump forward, even if that means we are separated. Perhaps we can walk along the ravine across from each other and look for another crossing, such as a fallen tree or climbable walls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hinckley Posted August 12, 2009 I suppose trying to reason with you won't do any good at this point? I suppose if you were against the Town Council you'd be doing a lot more to get us out of here or at least have some sort of plan organized. I'd like to see if Bulldog is OK. My rip-proof underpants have enough atomic wedgie power to bungee to the bottom of the ravine. I could take them off and lend them to anyone willing to try it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragonator Posted August 12, 2009 Oh god Bulldog! What have we come too? qaStaH nuq jay!! OK people, just stay calm. I'm sure I will be able to find a solution to our problem. *pulls out the D&D Masters Pocket Handbook* *takes Brakes by the hand and starts skipping back towards the mill where we collect wood and then return to the bridge to lay it across the gaps for safe passage, one plank at a time* B... but... Oh, I have an idea! If we knocked out the supports to either side, then with a bit of luck they could do the whole bridge tilt thing From The Fellowship of the Ring, where they topple the section forwards and then jump on to the other side. Perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy Posted August 12, 2009 Oh, I have an idea! If we knocked out the supports to either side, then with a bit of luck they could do the whole bridge tilt thing From The Fellowship of the Ring, where they topple the section forwards and then jump on to the other side. Perfect! Snap out of it, this isn't a movie! This bridge is made out of decaying planks, not dwarven stonework! If you start wobbling the bridge, it'll collapse from under you and you'll all meet Bulldog sooner than you'd want to. Someone should just get a saw from that mill and we'll cut some of those trees down and you can come back to this side along them. Everyone okay with this plan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Svelte Posted August 12, 2009 Someone should just get a saw from that mill and we'll cut some of those trees down and you can come back to this side along them. Everyone okay with this plan? Sounds like a plan! But how will we transport the wood back here? Also, you can let Arin and Jimbee drop before we do anything to rescue the others Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadows Posted August 12, 2009 Through the loss of Bulldog, Greaseman becomes a bit delusional and skips off ALONE toward the mill. He soon realizes that his good friend Brakes is back at the bridge trapped between the two open sections. So be it. Want some wood? NOTE those trapped on the bridge: Arin, Jim Butcher, Brakes, Steve Thomas, Lorraine, George, and Jethro Excellent. *pulls out his gun* Yes, scary farmer dude, I do want some wood, and you and the rest who aren't currently trapped on the bridge are going to go get it while I cover you with my gun. Now let's get to it, time is wasting and if I shoot you in the head, it'll only slow things down. Are we clear? But how will we transport the wood back here? We can collect plenty of already cut planks at the mill. If each of you carries 5 or 6, we'll have plenty to get the job done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy Posted August 12, 2009 But how will we transport the wood back here? Huh? There's trees all around us. We don't need planks, we need a sturdy trunk that those on the bridge can use to cross. As the saying goes, why go beyond the sea to fish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadows Posted August 12, 2009 Huh? There's trees all around us. We don't need planks, we need a sturdy trunk that those on the bridge can use to cross. As the saying goes, why go beyond the sea to fish? Because a tree is heavy, and round, and unstable. We don't need to add a ton of extra weight, nor do we need anyone rolling off the bridge. Further, we still have to go to the mill for a saw, and then stand around cutting down a tree. That seems more efficient? It'll only take a small number of planks, and honestly, I could have walked back for them myself in the time that has been wasted making cute conversation about it. Then we'd all be safely on the other side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy Posted August 12, 2009 Because a tree is heavy, and round, and unstable. We could've taken a few lighter trees, then. But if you want planks, then go get some planks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Zuloo Posted August 12, 2009 Ok Greaseman, what say you and I go to the mill and grab a few planks. Honestly, how heavy can plastic planks be? *Walks back to the mill with Grease to get some planks of wood* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wouwie Posted August 12, 2009 We could use a tractor to transport the planks to the bridge instead of walking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Zuloo Posted August 12, 2009 We could use a tractor to transport the planks to the bridge instead of walking It'll take to long to get it here, we'll just walk. Besides, we're almost there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Posted August 12, 2009 Um, guys? We don't need to go back to the mill to get a saw. I have an axe, remember? *starts chopping up trees* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted August 12, 2009 Excuse me folks, but I have a construction background. I don't think it would be a really good idea to begin chopping down trees and placing them on the bridge. These trees are very old and heavy. Even if we are able to move one, I don't think this bridge would support the weight. Grease's idea to return to the mill for some "ready-cut" planks might be a better idea. I'd be happy to come along. Who is with us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadows Posted August 12, 2009 I'd be happy to come along. Who is with us? The three of us are with you! Three of you? Yeah. Me, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Wesson. *pats gun* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricecracker Posted August 12, 2009 Yeah. Me, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Wesson. *pats gun* I see then, we best get going now. We could all the hands we can get, so if anybody thinks they're strong enough to carry a few 2x4s, you are welcome to come along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimBee Posted August 12, 2009 Also, you can let Arin and Jimbee drop before we do anything to rescue the others No, Schmelt! Please! I said it was platonic! See? *pushes Arin off the bridge* ( ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Posted August 12, 2009 I'll join the group going to the mill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
