Highway robbery, when done by the man is known as civil asset forfeiture. In the contest to see who can get away with the most, highway patrol and DEA tend to come out on top since the law allows them to steal your money, cars, and other stuff. After doing her time, Trinity goes to Takashi–her most favorite place to eat–gets a surprise for her birthday and a lesson in how those assets are spent.
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Trinity talks about trying to get through the metal detector in Provo and instead gets into a fight with a cop. Trinity has a problem with authority and it manifests itself at the worst times. She reminisces about the day the Feds busted into her home, took Bob away, and she was arrested. Davis County jail is a good place to make goals.
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Dreams of a drug runner. Trinity reveals her goals and aspirations that are so much more than just money. Burning Man, the Emerald Triangle, celebrating her life, dancing under the stars, and creating a sustainable future that is so much more than just a working farm.
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Finally, Trinity and Bob drive the very last part of the Triangle to make it back to SLC. Utahans love to speed which causes many travails of hiding the load and blending in with the pack on I-15. Once the load was delivered into town there were certain procedures they followed in their trade craft to keep it and themselves safe. They delivered the load to safe houses all over town. How the distributors deliver the product once it arrived.
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Driving the load through a snarl of traffic on Portland’s 205 Beltway is no easy task and Trinity gives advice to wanna-be singers practicing into their hairbrushes. She regrets never having gone to Voodoo Doughnuts and pontificates on her son’s ability to offend yoga students. They drive the load along the mighty Columbia River stopping for hot chocolate at Multnomah Falls, stopping for lunch in prison towns, and getting past snoopy security guards.
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Riding up the Redwood Highway and reminiscing about her application to become a courier, Trinity admits she’s one of those who are driven, not one of those who drive. Before leaving, the boys kiss her goodbye and send the load down the mountains with their prayers. She and Bob make their way through the steep switch backs of the Coastal Mountains and heavy fog of the Redwoods.
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Trinity talks about gaining courage to reveal the truth about the drug world and prison industry. She reminisces about all the characters and people she’s met on her adventures in The Emerald Triangle. And, a final twist in Trinity’s story for the listeners.
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The crazy things a man will do to save his soul from the DEA. Law enforcement and their snitch go to hysterical lengths to ensnare our crew as the dominoes begin to fall. The lawyers insist Trinity come up with some pitiful reason other than doing it for the money as to why she was involved in the drug industry; even though prosecutors, judges, and the prison industry are all about money.
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Trinity has issues with authority. She goes through a metal detector in Provo and instead gets into a fight with a cop. Reminiscing about the day the Feds busted into her home, took Bob away, and she was arrested. Davis County jail is a good place to set goals.
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The heart of the Emerald Triangle beats in Garberville. Trinity and Bob pick up many of their loads from the Mormon farmers and dealers nearby. Meditating Buddhas, cartel breakfasts, and kingpin hangouts are hidden in plain sight in this charming Humboldt County hamlet.
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