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Little Things
As I was writing the "You Know What Really Grinds My Gears" Post, I was reminded of the things that really keep me coming back for more. Some are obvious, of course, but others more ethereal. Now that's a big word for a fireman...but don't worry, I looked it up. So, here are a few of the "Little Things" that keep me into the job...again, you can agree, disagree, laugh, or add to it....
1) A working fire.
2) A cigar back at the station after a working fire (don't worry...
… ContinueAdded by Tim Linke on September 1, 2008 at 5:25pm — 12 Comments
Do you know what really GRINDS my gears?
I'm sure that a few of you are fans of the TV Show "Family Guy." In one episode, Peter gets a job on the local newscast as a commentator. His spot was called "Ya' know what grinds my gears?" Of course, Peter's perspective on life is a little slanted, and wackiness ensued. I've decided to add this to my blog post as a "ya know what grinds me gears related to the fire service?" You can agree, disagree, laugh, or agree to disagree. I'll add more as I think of them.
Things that really "Gri
… ContinueAdded by Tim Linke on August 27, 2008 at 9:59pm — 11 Comments
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