tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post4751891985586002449..comments2023-12-20T23:26:23.594-07:00Comments on Tractor Tracks: "You can't tell me that!"FarmGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07109427921448753169noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-38200734124756025332007-06-29T19:24:00.000-06:002007-06-29T19:24:00.000-06:00I think I'm going to have to add this one to my bo...I think I'm going to have to add this one to my bookmarks file.krikkerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01900904181141179712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-21615893855641968022007-06-21T10:13:00.000-06:002007-06-21T10:13:00.000-06:00I always like to clarify the volunteer part only b...I always like to clarify the volunteer part only because there are those dept.'s out there that are still truly all volunteer with <I>no</I> compensation. Granted the $10/hr times an average 100 hrs./year isn't much, but it makes a nice bonus in December, which is when we get our annual pay.<BR/><BR/>And Thanks for <I>your</I> Thanks! :)Dan O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17861748308004322104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-52957973925618371972007-06-21T09:30:00.000-06:002007-06-21T09:30:00.000-06:00Learn something new every day! However, I stand by...Learn something new every day! However, I stand by the thank you, and add a wow, on four generations! Congratulations on a highly honorable family tradition!FarmGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109427921448753169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-35541475434780573762007-06-21T05:16:00.000-06:002007-06-21T05:16:00.000-06:00FYI-Not bragging, (ok maybe a little) I'm 3rd gene...FYI-Not bragging, (ok maybe a little) I'm 3rd generation and my son 4th on our fire dept. It's just what we do. <BR/><BR/>And for the record, we do get compensated an hourly wage during calls and training ($9-10)and are technically part-time employees.<BR/><BR/>The volunteer moniker is because we aren't eligible for benefits like fulltime public employees and we're expected to respond at anytime Dan O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17861748308004322104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-86958892224836669922007-06-20T21:41:00.000-06:002007-06-20T21:41:00.000-06:00Dan O. -Thanks so much for being one of the people...Dan O. -<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for being one of the people who realize just how frikkin scary it can be out there. <BR/><BR/>I've done my share of ditch diving too, one memorable incident where I was apparently mistaken for a barrel, (of the short, fat, orange stripey kind) and wound up landing on top of my company radio. That one got me a bruise from my knee to my armpit.<BR/><BR/>Thanks also FarmGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109427921448753169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-34553179497803752942007-06-20T17:56:00.000-06:002007-06-20T17:56:00.000-06:00You certainly lasted longer than I do when dealing...You certainly lasted longer than I do when dealing with idiots during traffic control at MVA's (motor vehicle accidents). <BR/><BR/>As a volunteer firefighter for a rural Township, most of our accident scenes are on roads outside the 35mph village limits. I've gone ditch diving more than a couple of times. And I've asked several times if I could hang my flag off the barrel of a 12 gauge. <BR/><Dan O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17861748308004322104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-78403261286516601202007-06-19T18:39:00.000-06:002007-06-19T18:39:00.000-06:00Thanks so much, whoever you are *giggle* I'm blush...Thanks so much, whoever you are *giggle* I'm blushing from the praise!<BR/><BR/>Not sure I'll have posts daily, but it seems that every time I turn around I'm reminded, lately. So I'll try to keep up with regular enough updates to keep you happy!FarmGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109427921448753169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-34024544939984469862007-06-19T18:09:00.000-06:002007-06-19T18:09:00.000-06:00Farmgirl, keep up the good work. I came over here ...Farmgirl, keep up the good work. I came over here by way of LawDog and I have locked you in my bookmarks. Being a farm boy (younger years) a Marine, an amateur story writer and descendent for storytellers – I know a good tale when I hear one. And you have the knack. I will be checking in on you daily.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com