ep199 Ten Hours Too Much

Ranger Bill, Warrior of the Woodlands! Ranger Bill, Warrior of the Woodlands, struggling against extreme odds, traveling dangerous trails, fighting the many enemies of nature. This is the job of the Guardian of the Forest, Ranger Bill, pouring rain, freezing cold, blistering heat, snow, floods, bears, rattlesnakes, mountain lions.

Yes, all this in exchange for the satisfaction and pride of a job well done. Have you ever been in a dangerous situation where you have too much time? I know this sounds strange because most of us never have enough time for the job we face.

In our story today though, the problem is reversed. A man might lose his life because he has too much time on his hands. Let's call this story, 10 hours too much. Today, this story begins.

It's just another day for us rangers. Nothing unusual or exciting. It's simply a beautiful day, and we have many blessings to thank the Lord for. I was sitting in the office eyeing a stack of paperwork on my desk and trying to decide whether to file it in the waste basket or roll up my sleeves and polish it off.

Ranger Ed Quarters, Bill Jefferson speaking. Bill, this is Peg Bangor. Oh, hello, Peg. long time no hear from you. How are things including the little bankers? Things look rather glom at the moment Bill. Oh? What's the matter, Peg?

It's overdue home by three hours. I'm worried Bill. He's never done this before. Without calling me. Do you suppose something's happened to him? Why don't you think so? Have you called the bank? Yes, but Jeb Hillier the chief guard says Ed left about closing time as far as he knows, he knows and he's definitely not at the bed.