Dear O'Kitty,

I want to apologize for chastising you for not reading the prior posts before making any assumptions about my character. You could not have done this because they were removed by the child in question. If you take the time to read all the posts (or at least the ones that still exist as of this posing), you might have a different perspective.

I invite you to take a look at any of my posts, mostly intended on sharing information and enabling folks to go home the next morning. If you take the time to do just a little research, you will figure out that I am not a jerk.

The only reason this kid had the 'guts' to write an apology was because I told him on a post that he needed to say he was sorry for lying and that firefighters were honest. You did not get the chance to read any of this because he deleted the posts. He sent me an email asking me not to write his department and that he was sorry. I wrote him back and told him that I had not intended on contacting anyone, I just wanted him to understand that it was really important to always be truthful. Again, you did not have the chance to read this but others did. You can read their posts on his post that help fill in the blanks.

Having been involved now with the FFN for over a year now, I have made many friends and have been involved with helping firefighters all over the world with hazmat, firefighting, prevention and all other things I know a lot about after 37 years working in the field.

Because of your post O'Kitty, I have decided that this will be my last post and response dealing with any issues or individuals that are not involving firefighter's that are adults. As much as I care, I fully understand the heartbreak associated with trying to help a child and have the whole thing turn south on you...

CBz

Thanks for your comments.
It is a constant battle, but when I think of how I felt and how I feel now, it's a no-brainer.
My last check up sealed the deal.
Doc said I was in excellent shape in every respect.
However; for some strange reason, my "iron" was low, so I am taking a supplement.
So, welcome to the world of ChiefReason.
Art

My e-mail isn't working right, so I have to reply here. Ya, he was the shorter guy with the silver curly hair. Those guys hung out at our station for quite a while after the class was over, and we just bs'd with them and get to know them pretty well.

I can completely relate. The same thing happened to me. Older dog passed on and got a new puppy. It's a good thing they are so cute when they are little. I never got more than 4 hours of sleep a night for the first 9 months! Be patient and I'm sure you will have her trained in no time. :-)

Love the pictures of your new puppy. Boy does she have some big feet to grow into, LOL. Bet you are having loads of fun with her.

Love your blog. We should talk, we have a lot in common.

Hey Kitty, just wanted to say hi before I go for my doctors appointment. hope to see you on later and you and I can get caught up. Happy belated Birthday girl. Sorry I missed it. Hope you had a great birthday with the family....

STOPPING BY TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Hope you have an awesome day!!!!

Does you fire department have an explorer post, did you like fireproof