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[Grace'sDad]

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As a retired volunteer firefighter (23 years) and chief for 20 years I can say honestly you are so right.
We trained in the same OSU firefighter classes as the paid firefighters (just not as long or as intense)
Most of the folks on this thread live in the rural areas and benefit from the small rural volunteer fire departments.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, 71 percent of firefighters in the United States are volunteers.

I believe that what we all (public servants) have in common is our desire to protect and help our neighbors.
I would like to say a special "Thanks for your service!" to all our military, ems workers, and our elected officials at all levels.

 

[okcarla]

Grace'sDad :

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As a retired volunteer firefighter (23 years) and chief for 20 years I can say honestly you are so right.
We trained in the same OSU firefighter classes as the paid firefighters (just not as long or as intense)
Most of the folks on this thread live in the rural areas and benefit from the small rural volunteer fire departments.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, 71 percent of firefighters in the United States are volunteers.

I believe that what we all (public servants) have in common is our desire to protect and help our neighbors.
I would like to say a special "Thanks for your service!" to all our military, ems workers, and our elected officials at all levels.

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Well said ... Thank you for the patriotism and the sacrifices you have made!

 

[smfamf]

Well we are about to head out the door towards Fletcher. I hope to see many of you there.

 

[TheBarnSwallow]

It will be a full house.. and Lord willing we will make it... Got all five kids in tow and a gimpy husband... but hoping to make it down there to that Fletcher Auction...

Jeannie

 

[Buster52]

I think based on recent news events public servants are in general a poorly appreciated lot. Much scapegoating going on.

 

[artsyrobin]

not sure on this-i bathed my cochin banty, and she had what i thought was dry poo on her foot- so i was bathing her feet and it came off- now she is bleeding, put some neosporin on it, it kept bleeding so i put floor on it- any ideas?

trying not to panic- she is sleeping in my lap

 

[Buster52]

OKCarla, are you and Gerald going to make it to Fletch?

Jeannie, we'll see you and Jason at the old homestead around quarter to 4 or so.

[Glad you don't live in the city or I would have to say "urban homestead" as I could get in trouble because some morons in California have trademarked that term.]

 

[TheBarnSwallow]

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Buster,

Sounds like a plan my man, Getting ready to head out here in a few and get your equipment all cleaned up and what not.. Thanks again for coming over and doing all that you did to help get some walking feet into tasty treats...

JEANNIE

 

[Buster52]

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If, when, i get a fence up, i will be hounding you for a puppy.

Well, let's see. There are 6 and 3 are already taken. I'm keeping 2 for sure, which leaves one male Great Pyr/Anatolian cross. If nobody takes him I'll be happy to keep him, but he is up for grabs. Let me know when you are ready and if I still have him, he's yours.

[Hounding for a puppy. That's pretty good.]

 

[poultryand bees]

Saw Michael D and Teach at Mary's this morning. Jaxon had a WONDERFUL time hanging out with Clayton and Bubba. They were so much nicer to him than Jaxon's older brother treats Jaxon.

Michael had a couple of blue Madagascar hens. Now I have a couple of blue Madagascar hens