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The hot pursuit delivery – Tales of the Courier
The hot pursuit delivery – Tales of the Courier Every delivery is different, in one way or another. That is, if it can be found. Some delivery locations may not exist at all. At least that’s how 1courier feels as he brings the ride to a halt in front of the strange location. In fact,…
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The truth about hot and fresh – Tales of the Courier
The truth about hot and fresh – Tales of the Courier It was hot. But not fresh. Unfortunately it had to be both. 1courier checks again. Definitely hot, but nowhere near fresh. So he cancels the pickup and alerts HQ. That was the fourth one this week. Something is going to have to change, and…
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Test case or special case – Tales of the Courier
Test case or special case – Tales of the Courier The first time it happened, he didn’t know what he was getting himself into. Of course, that’s how it is with a first time experience. There’s a learning curve. A feeling of uncertainty. Then the slow and inevitable realization of a better way. The better…
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The fast track to show time – Tales of the Courier
The fast track to show time – Tales of the Courier The road is the place to be. Wind rushing by as the wheels roll and the asphalt paves the way. There is something serene about watching the horizon run ever onward. And the feel of the road through the steering wheel as the miles…
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Never pickup the hitchhiker – Tales of the Courier
Never pickup the hitchhiker – Tales of the Courier Ten minutes from now none of this will matter. Because in ten minutes he is going to dump the robot. It doesn’t sound pretty. Of course, it wasn’t very pretty, when the robot disappeared. No one was laughing then. And no one is laughing now, either.…
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The one way ticket – Tales of the Courier
The one way ticket – Tales of the Courier The night is deep. The road races ahead and disappears into the horizon. 1courier keeps the pedal to the metal. The goal is to make up for lost time. Also, he could only speculate at how much time was actually lost. However, not much can be…
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Tales of the Courier – The Shell Game Shuffle
Tales of the Courier – The Shell Game Shuffle The journey back to HQ was uneventful. The last dropoff was typical, and 1courier wonders if this actually is a simulation. He downshifts the ride, and eases it into the waiting service bay. The damage to the machine is minimal this time. He steps out, and…
