Ha! Sounds like you like the snow......I hate shoveling!! I guess if we didn't get so much, it wouldn't be so bad huh? What did you do to your back? Are you guys covered if you get injured on the job?
We moved from our old station house to a new one that was built last year. It is much bigger, able to hold 150 rigs in the garage. We have a training center upstairs and a full cafeteria downstairs. The main office is equiped with computer check in so we just swipe our cards as we arrive. Once the computer knows we are there, it asigns us a rig. We also have a big lounge equipped with a big screen television and PVR. In the summer, we can use the deck to cook our lunch on one of the three bar-b-q's that are available. They are spoiling us!!!
I am on vacation right now for three weeks and just resting up.
That's about it from here for now. I hope you are well and enjoying winter!!! Take care and good luck with job hunting.

Daniel

Hey Kasey,
You will do just fine because you have God on your side. When you had the interview, did they know that you were a firefighter? Everyone must get experience from somewhere....we all started with no experience right?
No big plans for vacation.....just a lot of R&R. We're getting pounded with snow right now so I guess I'll be shovelling for a piece tomorrow!!
Have faith in the job market...you are an intelligent person and will get a job doing what you like doing sooner or later! Good things come to those who wait!! Be well and God Bless...

Daniel

I meant good.......not goo. sorry, be safe...

Hi Kasey,
Things are goo here! I would imagine that someone with your experience and willingness to work should be hired on the spot. Who would have more experience than you as a firefighter?? I am hoping that the neighboring county sees the potential in you and hires you on. Not too mch else going on....I am on vacation starting today and plan on sliding for a while....life is too short to live in the fast lane all the time. Be good and be positive...you will get a job...you are just too good not to!! Be safe Kasey...

Daniel

Hey Kasey....just wanted to stop by and say hello. What's up in your life girl? Any exciting news? How's work and stuff? Be safe.....

Hi Kasey!
I pray you are well? Don't worry about responding on time.....life is too short to worry. I can understand Ryan being apprehensive about going back. I am not sure I would do a second tour. Nice to have seniority at work!!
My vacation was nice but wet. We had a lot of rain in July. I believe next year, I will take the month of August instead! Stay safe and keep smiling! Tell Ryan I am thinking of him and praying for his safety.
Daniel

Hey Kasey!
Good to hear from you. Yes, I am still on vacation and will be until the end of the month. I am just taking it easy and relaxing in the pool.
Thank you for asking Ryan about swapping patches. Wow, if he can score an Iraqi patch that would freak me out!!! Is he OK with going back in 2010? I have such respect for soldiers. I was in the army back in 1972-1983. I did some peace-keeping along the Suez canal and in Cypress.
It sounds like your trip was a blast!! It is always nice to be upgraded isn't it? A big screen TV in each room??? Did they serve champagne and strawberries for breakfast too?? Yeah, what a drag walking up and down all those stairs!!!
Tell Ryan I am very appreciative for any patches he can get. I hope you get the hours that you want at the store. Do you have a lot of seniority there? My daughter is working at a bank and now that summer is here, she get's a lot more hours! I am not sure she wants them but like I told her, make the money when you can, you never know when the job may disappear!!! Take good care of yourself and enjoy the sun!!!

Daniel

Hey Kasey!
Wow, it sounds like you enjoy travelling? I think you are smart to be doing that while you are young because once you get older you get busy with all kinds of stuff. You are also lucky to be able to just decide when you go to work and when to stay home! I wish I had that flexibility. I guess that volunteer departments take what they can get when they can get it right? You are a good citizen for doing what you do for the community! Does your schedule for work change often?
Too bad that you have not heard from the guy in Florida but many people are like that, they say they wish to stay in touch and the next thing you know, they are gone!
I hope Ryan is doing well at school. Is he planning on going overseas? I wish you both the very best and please remember to stay safe!!! Thanks for remembering to ask Ryan about a swap!!

Be well,
Daniel

hey kasey how have you been? long tim esince i talked with you1

Hi Kasey!
Great news. I am very happy for you. Isn't it funny how some relationships get started? Think about it....you met at a wreck! Are you taking any summer vacation time? How does it work at the department? I imagine that you must give a certain amount of availability? Did you ever hear back from the department in Florida? That was a school trip right? How long has Ryan been a firefighter? Things here are OK, I am counting down the days to leave on vacation. We are not going anywhere but I won't have to report for work either!! I took the month of July off to sit in the sun and bake! We have been swimming in the pool for about two weeks now, it was a little bit cold at first but not so bad now. I hope the weather is good for you and that you are enjoying yourself to the max!! Say hi to Ryan for me and if he is keen on swapping, great!! Stay safe Kasey and keep smiling!!!

Daniel

Hi Kasey!
I hope that you do receive the shirt that they promised you. It sounds like you are serious about this guy. I am very happy for you. He sounds like a smart one too, getting things straightened out with his x before getting serious with you. Did you meet through the FD or elsewhere? Is he a patch collector as well? If he is, I would be interested in swapping patches with him too. I hope that you are well and enjoying life to the fullest!!!!! Take care and talk soon.

Daniel

Hey Kasey!
Well at least you have a T-shirt from Florida now. If they send you an address would you send it to me so I can trade with them too?
The drunk guy seems like the kind of person we find everywhere!! I guess every town has their runks huh?
Are you nervous flying? You should try sky-diving to overcome that fear! I jumped when I was in the army and the feeling is so incredibly free! Did you have any turbulence on the flight back? How was the meal in flight? I figure anything other than hamburgers has got to be good. I am happy to know that you had a good time. How many of you went? Is Peyton a volunteer firefighter as well?
Good luck on the date, I hope it works out for you, if not, be sure to have a great time just the same! Take care Kasey.....talk soon!

Daniel

Hi Kasey!
I am glad to know that you got some nice weather! How was the beach? I love hot tubs and could spend the day sitting in one!! My brother has one and we visit a lot!! I am opening my pool tomorrow and can't wait to dive in. The weather here has been great! Did you visit the station house in Florida? Did you ask for any patches by any chance?? Ha!
Don't worry about a few pounds, you are supposed to enjoy your vacation time....that means, no dieting!!! Have a happy and safe week my friend.

Daniel

Hi Kasey,

Yeah people who don't respect others by talking and yelling all night could get on my nerves too. I am sorry to hear that the weather has been so crappy too. I guess if you told the others to just shut up, that wouldn't work very well huh? I hope the sun comes out and they get such a sunburn on their lips that they can't talk!! That way, you get to enjoy the sun and sleep well at night. Take care and try to enjoy the rest of your visit in Florida. I'm praying for good weather for ya! Be safe.

Daniel

Hi Kasey!

Wow...Florida. How nice. I hope you are enjoying your time there and resting up from school? Take care...life is good here.

Daniel

Hey Kasey!
Good to hear from you. You know patience is a virtue, that's why it's so difficult!!! You sound like a fine person and I know that the right person will come along one day.
Things have been busy around here but are calming down now. We were in the middle of a murder investigation from a call we had last week. We found a person who had been murdered and her husband was telling a bogus story. We called the police and had to sit around with the detactives writing a deposition for over two hours! Now, we will have to go to court and testify as to what we saw and heard since we were first on scene. Fun and games.
I am looking forwadr to going on vacation in July......so far off!!! What did I say about patience?? Have a great day and keep smiling my friend!!!

Daniel

I am sure that you would never end up in a situation like that one. I have to agree that the best place to find an honest man would be at church. Don't be in a rush, the right guy will come along and you may not even realize it right away. Bless you Kasey!!

Daniel

Me again.....J.J. Barnard is a very honest trader!!!

Daniel

Thank you for your kind words Kasey. I just got home from a wild week-end! We finished yesterday morning with a murder, a man killed his wife and then tried to cover it up and look like a heart attack. Now we will have to go to court!
Any boyfriends yet? I hope life is being kind to you? Take care and be safe!!

Daniel