Wednesday, August 20, 2014

On the front lines

Here's neighbor Merle on the front lines of the Old Blue Mtn fire yesterday - it's the one near friends of mine.  He and his buddy own a fire truck, a water tender and bull dozer - this fire truck is working around the clock with him and his buddy working 12 hour shifts. Merle is in his 70's and works like a 40 year old, or maybe that's 30. Carol said he came home last night smelling like a smoked fish after working in that bowl for 12 hours - he was up and out before daybreak again today. I haven't seen a fire update yet this morning, hoping all went well in spite of the winds that kicked up yesterday afternoon and evening. I feel much better when the water tender is sitting up the hill from me filled with water.......  Have I said yet today that I hate fire season???  Well, yes, once so far, it's still early....



2 comments:

  1. Oh Cindie, lucky man to be doing something he loves in his 70's and of such benefit too. You have mentioned you hate fire season, a time or two. I certainly understand wanting that beauty of a truck nearby. I am in love with our fire departments fleet of them myself. A lot of private folks have their own around here.

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  2. I can't believe what a lonnnng and horrible fire season it's been up there! I bet you're soooo tired of it! I sure hope it all ends soon so you can get back to some less worrisome days and cleaner air. Be safe!

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