Hello Chaplain Gerta,
Thanks for the wonderful comments!
The photos are all professional by Dragos Photography.
The "Shmily" story means a lot to me, that picture is of a wooden heart that my husband left for me when it was his turn to leave a "SHMILY" note.
Have a blessed weekend!
Crystal

Thank yiu Gerta.

Hello Gerta,

Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you today! Blessings and Be Safe,


Jill

Hello from TEXAS. Be safe and have a blessed day.

Hi Gerta -

My brothers call me "Cat" I added the fire part when I became a member.

I'm glad you enjoy the penguins! Everyone can always use a good laugh.

TCSS
Cat :o)

hi im from nepal

Hi Dame ! Thanx for your frendship of ten years and the a team will carry on . See you at the AGM.

Thanks for the info Gerta. I am a volunteer firefighter and have been since 1973. My income is from fire/ rescue training for government and industry. I also do some landscaping and remodeling in between scheduled teaching. Alot is done through different community colleges. Do you have available any type of document that shows the training that your fire or rescue folks go through for certification. I am always interested in what others are doing. My email is techrescue@earthlink.net Take care and stay in touch. Jim

Hello Gerta, sorry I have not stayed in touch. Your right, I had lost touch. Tell me more about your responsibilities. The way it is written I am a bit confused. Is your full time job with EMS or are you a volunteer. I jusy got in from teaching a class for a local rescue squad. Tonight was the classroom part of Aromedical Helicopter Operations. Will bring a bird in on Tuesday night. set up LZ's, and and do hot loads with them. Stay in touch. Jim

Now thats a good idea if ever I've heard one. Tell your wife to start cracking that wipp. You better write like your life depends on in. Sewes says he will e-mail you. He wants to gosip it private. hahahaha. Your wife looks like a bundel of fun. I would love to get to know her as well - thats if you guys have a spare moment between hanging out with you know who.
There was an clip on our news broadcast just now about the heli crash. It felt like someone squeesed the air our of my lungs when I saw it. We are heart broken. Its SO VERY SAD when a firefighter gets called back home. Rest asured that you guys all over are in our prayers every day. Please give our regards to your wife. dont know her name - Mrs Mick ? hahaha Take care you guys, lots of love & blessings, Chapl Gerta C & Family, South Africa

Still at home recovering... what a terrible loss for the family and friends of those firefighters.

Went to the doctor yesterday and was continued on full disability until 09-10-08. I'm spending time at home writing my first book with hopes of having it completed this year. I met with my printer a couple of weeks ago and it's now up to me to put the words on paper... What a tremendous task but it's the only way I can come up with to get me to South Africa to meet you and your family. I'm seriously trying to make this happen. If all goes to plan, both my wife and I will have the chance to do some global traveling and teaching at the same time. I'm not sure if I have shared a photo of her with you. We've been together since 1974... :D Thanks for your friendship. My best, Mike

Sorry for the long delay in getting to you via FFN email. Still going to Physical Therapy but getting better and stronger every day. Life is good and so is good health. I look forward to getting my old life back. I just added a cool training video, 47 seconds worth... It's called IAP's and Backup Plans, Do you have them? I think your husband will enjoy using it to talk about having contingency plans for all emergency incidents. Hope all is well with you and your family. Take care, Mike PS: Do you recognize who I'm standing next to?

I serve as Chaplain for a small volunteer department.

Hi guys & girls, We have not been chating much for a while, Maybe Is That Time Of The Year AGAIN. Everybody is overloaded and tired. Hahaha, just keep smiling and keep up the good work you are all doing. Blessings, Chapl Gerta

G M Chaplain hello too you i have new pic of new van so be safe "Chan"

just wanted to say hi.hope all is well

So sorry to hear bout your knee..... Ouch, Good Luck. Shawn is my youngest - typical teenager. I must say that both my sons are very popular at the station. Their father takes NO NONSENCE from them and although they are my off spring, I must say they are well mannered. They have been going to scenes with us since they were very young and one of my senior officers said to me the other day that they know more than some of the "trained" firemen.
It must have been VERY HARD on you not to join the guys on that fire - OH NO.... Shame. I know just how you feel. I have been out for a few days aswell (FLLLUUU). I Dont Like Winter At Alllll !!!!!! Those pix are fab. Hope all were safe and ok. It seems Bad. Will chat soon. You take care of your self now mnr fire Captain. Good to hear from you again. God bless & TRY TO STAY SAFE! Love & Blessings, Chapl Gerta

Hi Gerta! Wonderful to hear from you. I also received a nice message from you son. He's seems like a very nice young man.
I've been down now for about a week, post surgery on my knee. Just starting physical therapy which really hurts but it's necessary to get back to work as soon as possible... And wouldn't you know that we have a major fire in the front country threatening several million dollar plus homes... When my daughter drove me down to PT yesterday, I snapped some photos of the fire. I thought you would like to see the kind of stuff I get to deal with as a company officer:




My best to you and yours, Your favorite Fire Captain in Santa Barbara, Mike :D