SACRAMENTO UNION
July 6, 2007
Rattlesnake Dick Takes a Hostage

Rattlesnake Dick reappeared for the first time in months on the quiet
waterfront of Old Sacramento yesterday. The despicable desperado
wasted no time in continuing his felonious ways. Witnesses say he
kidnapped our own Sister Rose as she walked her dog "Moses" down the
street. Witness Hezekiah Greenwood said, "That nasty old Dick first
stole her sassparilla and drank it down right in front of her. Then
he called her a sissy. And if that ain't bad enough, he kicked poor
old Moses."

Mathilda McGillicutty standing outside her husband's store, said she
saw Rattlesnake Dick grab Sister Rose by the arm and flung her on to
the back of his horse. Dick then yelled, "Grab hold, Sister! We're
gonna ride!!" McGillicutty added, "I swear I heard the fine Sister
giggle as she wrapped her arms around him and they galloped away.
Course I'm sure she was just holding on for dear life."

County Sheriff Coleman is forming a posse. He says he only wants
strong hikers willing to pack in enough water, sustenance and
sunscreen to last a 10-mile, 1,900 vertical foot hike. He suggests
the following volunteers: ArtTrekker, Tahoe Fiddler, Green Tortuga,
Amanda from Seattle, and any sorts who might be able to weather a
formidable trek.

For further information on this continuing story, see details on
AtlasQuest.com and refer to "On Top of Old Rosey".



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