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Let me know where to send chapter 2?

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John
Old age is the most unexpected of things that can happen to a man.
 - Leon Trotsky
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   Life and Its Little Oddities By: TheSecrch4

   Chapter 1

   As an optimist I always bought a ticket for the Power-ball drawing.  The
North Carolina education lottery is how they sell it.  But I have always
been a player and just figured it was a fun way to be taxed.  My normal
play was to buy two games for 10 drawings and let the computer pick them.
That was a twenty dollar investment each month.

   The odds of ever getting a break even or more out of this than what I
invested, was slim to say the least.  But the ticket this time had power
balls of 7 and 11.  That was really odd, as it had never happened before.
So I just sat back and watched the drawings over the month.  Slowly the
dollar amount climbed to way more than anyone could possible need. 
Especially at my sixty seven years of age.  Now had I been twenty that
might be spent if ever won?

   It was mid May and I was not working for the company that brought me to
the state.  The owner had been an old friend and needed some cheap help, as
he had poorly managed the company.  Being on social security I could help
him and did not need much money as income.  Matter of fact he paid me under
the table, which made it better for me.

   The night things really got odd I was watching the drawing for
Wednesday. The total was estimated to be $170,000,000 at 5.7 million a year
for 30 years or $88,100,000 in cash before taxes.  Now that was a lot of
money by any standard.  The numbers and power ball came up and my shock was
enough to kill most people.  I had hit an impossible shot at the odds. 
They are like 195 million to 1.

   I sat in shock for some time and just wondered how my life at this point
had changed?  It was for sure the 30 year payment plan would not work for
me.  But neither would the cash, as on my death the government would suck
up every dollar they could.  At 67 that could happen any time and I knew
it.

   It was time for some thought and planning before I so much as opened my
mouth.  That meant tax planning and estate planning quickly.  But for now I
needed sleep and some time to let my brain work.  I had found over many
years that sleep often answered many questions for me.

   That next morning I started looking for a very good attorney with tax
and estate background.  It had to be a firm with some wealthy clients and a
very good reputation.  Not too large, but able to handle my needs.  I had a
real aversion to attorneys.  The law any more was just a game of who could
buy it without getting caught.  Honor was a thing of the past, as people
just trusted no one any more.

   This search was no easy thing as I soon found out.  I used a phone book,
the Internet and finally found a small firm that might be able to help.  It
was 5 attorneys and all were older and not some young gun.  At my age I
wanted no smart ass that felt he knew it all.  I was sure that my ability
to question any advice would benefit me.

   The issue now was how far I was going to have to travel for this
meeting. I found the firm in Winston Salem North Carolina and they did
represent old money there.  Ms Williams was the attorney I met with and she
was sharp.  She made notes of what I wanted to do and smiled at not wanting
to pay more taxes that I had too.  She ran a photocopy of my lottery ticket
and asked if they could go with me to be paid?

   I agreed to this as we now had a contract and they were on a retainer.
So arrangements were made for her to pick me up at home on the next day.  I
had decided to take the lump sum payment and hide the money as best
possible.  They would take the check and open a trust account with it.  As
we agreed on investments it would come from the trust account.

   In the past I had a running argument about taxes with IRS and gave them
the paperwork to handle it.  I owed them nothing yet they decided I owed
them about $170,000.  They were charging me taxes on my wife's insurance
money witch was not taxable.  She had died when I was 57.  I expected to
get a good sum of money back from the State of Virginia and the fed.  But
the lawyers could handle that.

   My first step was to get the money.  So I drove home to Durham and
stopped at the store for food tonight.  It seemed a steak, baked sweet
potato and salad would do nicely.

   Once it was fixed I sat at the computer desk and ate.  I wanted a debit
card for my account and certain items purchased for me.  It was time to
stop driving and have a driver take me where I wished to go.  I wanted
10,000 acres of land and a home built to my needs.  It would need to be
with a national forest or park blocking off part of the access.  I wanted
isolation from most of the world with as much safety as possible.

   This list I printed and had it ready to give to Ms Williams tomorrow. 
It also had the requirement that fifteen million be purchased in gold and
sliver coins and be stored in a vault once my home was built.  The liberal
government the country now had was going to screw everyone they could.  I
did not plan to be one of the ones getting screwed.  How the legal firm
covered this investment was up to them.  But I wanted no one to know of it.
The ride to the lottery offices was nice, as I did not have to drive.  I
handed the paper over to Ms Williams and watched her read it.  "John I am
not sure where your headed with this?"

   "I see this country right now as weak.  The government has stepped into
the business world and is trying to direct it.  They have control of most
of the banks and are spending money like drunken sailors.  So land is a
good investment as is gold and silver."

   She smiled at me and shook her head.  "You see things pretty clearly
from those comments.  So you would like to have your own county from what
your saying."

   "That pretty well spells it out.  I want someplace where if things go to
hell it can be cut off to some degree.  So making it independent in many
ways would be a goal.  But I want to be in the background and not out
front. My home will be hopefully set in a valley that is protected.  Where
I can watch what is going on, but not be seen."

   "How do you intend to make money to afford this?"

   "I almost have enough right now.  But I will build wind turbines to
produce power and either use it or sell the excess.  With the push for
green power I can do this with little notice.  I will start an investment
bank and also handle general banking for the community.  Once more the
ownership will be clouded."

   She smiled at this idea that was forming.  "It may be possible to reach
the goals your looking at.  But your going to have to protect it for it to
survive."

   "That I have plans for as well.  At first I will need the local police
and sheriffs men doing that job.  Later I will have a small force to back
them up if things get bad."

   "You do expect a fall for this country?"

   "Yes and it is going to be a big one.  We are the world's largest debtor
nation.  Now when your paper money will not buy oil and you have little
gold reserves what happens?"

   "I assume you have family John?"

   "Oh yes, but they have forgotten about me for most of them.  So this
will not be a family situation and will be for the best of those involved.
I see using the abilities of each person to help the others.  The odds of
me being around twenty years from now are very slim.  That will require
teaching others to lead."

   This was really interesting to her and she was intrigued right now. 
They pulled up to the building and got out.  The whole thing took a few
hours before it was done.  But John was pleased to get out of the building.

   "Here are two debit cards that will draw on your account.  Now what kind
of help do you want and where are you going to live?"

   "I want a driver and a car for travel.  It might be wise to start
looking at places where land is available in large parcels.  Now I could
care less if the driver is male or female.  Be sure they understand I have
final approval before they are hired.  They would need to be single and not
tied down.  But if a woman has may be just one child I might consider her.
The child would need to be over 6 and under say 12.  That age group is one
I do OK with."

   She laughed at this.  "I can't see you not getting on well with any age
group."

   "I do prefer smart people and ones who like to discuss things.  They
will find I am not much into follow the leader in most areas.  There is
zero respect for most politicians and that fits many attorneys as well.  If
they aren't good attorneys they head for politics."

   Now she was really laughing.  "I can't argue with that statement John.
This state has produced far to many bad politicians.  Most have been
lawyers and poor ones at that.  But I get the feeling your some what
conservative?"

   "That would be a mistake to believe.  I am conservative in fiscal areas
and liberal in many people areas.  I believe in having laws and people
living within them.  But today most have no idea of what the laws are?  We
keep making laws and not repealing the old ones.  Our laws are so massive
in numbers no one knows them all.  But the worst part are the ones that can
be interpreted many different ways."

   "Now you know why I got into tax law and estate planning.  I could not
agree more that our system is a complete mess.  But I see no way to clean
it up with the political situation that exists today."

   "I see several ways to start that ball rolling.  But it will take time
and reaching some goals first."

   She dropped John off and headed home.  The idea of testing him was at
the front of her mind.  An old friend had told her about her maid's
daughter.  The girl was 26 and had a 7 year old daughter.  She had been
told she was pretty and smart as hell.  But had bad taste in men.  The car
she had coming was a Mercedes Benz with an armored body.  On her way home
she called her friend and ask her to have the girl come in and bring her
daughter the next day.

   After calling the dealer and being sure the car would be ready her mind
was made up.

   The girl showed up the next day and she was a real doll.  Her build was
slight and not overly endowed, but well put together.  Her 7 year old was a
copy of mother, of course without the older woman's shape.  But the
attorney saw intelligence and a very out going person.  They talked for a
good hour before she decided to send her to meet John.

   "Now your final interview will be in Durham with John.  He is 67 and
very wealthy and not looking for a wife.  You would be expected to be his
driver and gofer.  The pay is very good and John said he would be willing
to take a single mother for this job.  So do you have an interest?"

   Dana sat back and considered this.  "You say he is not looking for a
wife, so is he looking for some young playmate?"

   "I really don't think so.  My instructions were male or female.  He
wanted someone smart and able to discuss ideas and issues with him.  To be
completely honest he only said he would consider a single mother.  But the
child had to be between 6 and 12, as he got along with that age group
better.  He made no suggestion of either a boy or girl as the child.  So I
have assumed it made no difference to him.  But I am sure there is nothing
you could do to improve your chances of the job, which a man could not use
as well.  He wants smart, good communications and not sexy as
requirements."

   This now hit Dana as something she just might be interested in.  "OK how
do I meet him for an interview?"

   "I have 3 people for him to interview tomorrow.  But being able to
handle a Mercedes Benz S63 AMG is a big part of the job.  The car costs
over $131,000 and must be cared for.  This requires training and a drivers
test.  So you're my outside shot for this job.  For you it is no sure thing
and you will have to be better than the others.  But I owed my friend a
favor and this pays it off."

   Now Dana was really worried.  "You weren't kidding about being better
and the man wanting someone smart were you?"

   "Dana I don't make a habit of kidding anyone.  I made the time to see
you, explained the requirements and have offered you an interview.  That is
all you get from me.  How you handle the chance will determine if you get a
job or not.  The person hired will almost live with John for the first few
weeks.  He is going to be traveling, looking at property and spending a lot
of money.  His driver will be on the road with him and I am sure he will
want opinions on what he just looked at.  So think about it and let me know
if your interested?"

   Dana considered her answer carefully.  "I would like to at least talk
with him.  Now what do I do about my daughter for the interview?"

   "She will go with you.  In fact she will be interviewed as well.  Now
that will be a very different type interview.  He will possible ask to buy
you dinner.  That way he can see just how you and your child will interact
with him.  From my observations John is very laid back and easy to talk
with.  He does not dress formally and like casual clothing.  I would be
shocked to see him in a suit.  He said those days were done for him."

   "What do I do first then?"

   "Tomorrow morning the dealer will run you through a class on the
vehicle. A S63 AMG is a high performance vehicle and has a lot of power. 
If hired you will take a driving course for professional drivers.  Anything
a driver for any Embassy of the US knows you will know as well.  Now do you
have any criminal history?"

   That seemed odd to her.  "No, why do you ask?"

   "Because you will be armed and have permits to carry a gun concealed. 
Once more training will be provided.  Anyone walking around with tens of
millions in wealth needs to be protected.  In this John will not know the
extent of the steps we have taken to protect him.  At least not to start
with."

   "I am more dangerous without a gun.  Currently I have four black belts
of the highest levels in four different forms of martial arts.  Guns
attract violence at extreme levels.  An innocent female and child raise no
concerns from men.  It also provokes no action that would cause harm to
John.  Now if you question my abilities then feel free to get someone hurt
checking them out.  Or call the state police and ask who teaches their hand
to hand combat courses?  I can't make a living at it as I only get 4
classes a year.  Now does this job have a salary?"

   "It does not have a salary Dana.  John said that would be unfair for the
person taking it.  So he said he would pay $15 dollars an hour straight
time as that covers meals times and just sitting and talking as well.  So
if you are on the clock 8 or 16 hours you get paid for that.  That means
the driver makes between $120 and $240 a day seven days a week.  You would
simply logon to your payroll account and enter your income expected for
that week.  It will be paid and taxes taken out to pay for that amount. 
Your income would be direct deposited to your account."

   "I will be at the dealers first thing in the morning Ms Williams.  Now
if it is possible I would like to be John's last interview?  It will make
things work for my daughter better.  She will have to stay with a friend
until I am done tomorrow."

   That also would give her an advantage being the last interview.  "OK I
will agree to that.  Now does your daughter ever speak?  I have not heard
her say a word."

   "Yes she talks and you can't shut her up.  But I made her a bet when we
came in today that if she could go without saying a word I would buy ice
cream for her."

   The girl just had the biggest grin going at this.

   "Young lady I am impressed.  You have a very strong will to do what your
doing."

   The girl just sat smiling and saying nothing.

   "Let go honey and I'll pay off now."

   The girl jumped up and took her mothers hand and they walked out the
door.  Once they got to the car Dana now was curious.  "Well what did you
think?"

   "I think she is going to get in trouble with John.  When he finds out
she is doing things with his money he is going to be mad."

   "What makes you think that Kelly?"

   "She sees John as laid back and easy going.  But I think he is far
different than she thinks.  Not mean or anything like that.  Just a much
stronger person and a lot like grandpa was.  He would tell you softly what
he wanted and if you failed to do it right he would bite your tail."

   Dana laughed at Kelly's way of seeing John.  But she knew her ability to
see far deeper than any kid her age should be able to.  "You may be right
Kelly and we will be completely honest with him tomorrow.  But what makes
you think he is like dad was?"

   "I don't know mommy, but I watched the lady and she does respect him. 
She does not fear him yet, but I think she will soon.  I really want to
meet him and get to know him."

   That was all Dana needed to hear she was hell bent to get this job.
   

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