tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post2408157687207771201..comments2023-09-26T04:56:13.105-07:00Comments on Guilty With An Explanation: Fire Drillheartinsanfranciscohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-79808905457865507592007-12-26T16:45:00.000-08:002007-12-26T16:45:00.000-08:00Ang,Absolutely. Few of us have that kind of coura...Ang,<BR/><BR/>Absolutely. Few of us have that kind of courage and caring. They are the best!heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-88210571950428211032007-12-26T13:31:00.000-08:002007-12-26T13:31:00.000-08:00So glad to hear and know that you're okay! (The c...So glad to hear and know that you're okay! (The cats, too.) And you are absolutely correct, as always. Anyone who would risk his or her life for another person is the most deserving of respect.Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552188196129218670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-63878031573656257942007-12-20T16:23:00.000-08:002007-12-20T16:23:00.000-08:00Scarlett,Katrice is absolutely right. I just got ...Scarlett,<BR/><BR/>Katrice is absolutely right. I just got home and the same rank greasy smell is permeating the hall outside Hoochie's door again.<BR/><BR/>A dozen firemen came the other night, but none of the cute guys I see washing the trucks when I pass by. Do you think they have designated truck washers who don't go to fires?heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-5374557185744659602007-12-20T14:16:00.000-08:002007-12-20T14:16:00.000-08:00Ohh... and, Open Grove Claudia... *Firemen washing...Ohh... and, Open Grove Claudia... <BR/><BR/>*Firemen washing the truck*... that thought never occurred to me, but now that it's at the forefront of my mind, it will likely stay there for the afternoon, carefully balanced by the sly grin on my face... <BR/><BR/>Thank you VERY much!<BR/><BR/>ScarlettWanderlust Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551514192060606454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-90739632001595185722007-12-20T14:08:00.000-08:002007-12-20T14:08:00.000-08:00I love that! Firemen are great, I am in business w...I love that! <BR/>Firemen are great, I am in business with a few of them, and they really are very unique and admirable individuals.<BR/><BR/>I think Katrice is on to something here, it's got to be the hoochie neighbor.<BR/><BR/>Scarlett & V.Wanderlust Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551514192060606454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-15097234708143106362007-12-19T20:51:00.000-08:002007-12-19T20:51:00.000-08:00No Regrets,I'll call next time, too. And I fear t...No Regrets,<BR/><BR/>I'll call next time, too. And I fear there will be a next time since nothing was resolved.<BR/><BR/>Mariposa,<BR/><BR/>I'm glad it was a false alarm, too, but there was so much smoke, and the alarm was so loud, that it seemed like a dangerous situation.<BR/><BR/>Ropi,<BR/><BR/>You're right. A little excitement is sometimes welcome as long as no one gets hurt.<BR/><BR/>Cece,<BR/><BR/>Nope. Maybe next time it will be more obvious.<BR/><BR/>Claudia,<BR/><BR/>They couldn't have been nicer. I just hope we didn't keep them from a blazing fire with people to rescue.<BR/><BR/>Meno,<BR/><BR/>If the stilettos fit, put them on.<BR/><BR/>Seventh,<BR/><BR/>Ok, Mom, we'll do better next time. <BR/><BR/>In my own defense, once Flip went back inside, I had to because I thought he was looking for the cat.<BR/><BR/>And I do worry that next-door Skankblossom might be cooking meth or something.<BR/><BR/>Mojo,<BR/><BR/>I noticed that there were no women among those who responded, but today we saw one driving a fire truck.<BR/><BR/>You are so right and I am embarrassed that I goofed so egregiously. I went back and changed the word "firemen" in the last graph to "firefighter."<BR/><BR/>Thanks for pointing that out.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-2700628932932830342007-12-19T20:28:00.000-08:002007-12-19T20:28:00.000-08:00Has anyone ever heard the term fire-fighter? There...Has anyone ever heard the term fire-fighter? There are women who do that job as well. I'm just sayin. <BR/>Anyhoo, I'm glad it was a false alarm, and your life is still in tact.<BR/>How did you hear shoes go?RED MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724459820113337438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-39513915755606991452007-12-19T15:51:00.000-08:002007-12-19T15:51:00.000-08:00OK, I have to take you to task for taking so long ...OK, I have to take you to task for taking so long to get out of the building and for both of you going back inside. You never know when a fire is going to flash and you could have both been....well, I don't guess I really have to say that part do I? <BR/><BR/>I would be concerned that if your wild neighbor did have anything to do with it, and nobody knows if that is the case or not, it may not have been grease and if you smell that smell again, just get the f*%# out of there and do it quickly. You don't know what someone is cooking up in there and there are stinky things that explode without warning, especially if whoever is cooking them up is too messed up to figure out that something is going wrong until it is too late.<BR/><BR/>There, I'm through with my mother hen routine for<BR/>now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354299078292553141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-64523170661377595622007-12-19T15:06:00.000-08:002007-12-19T15:06:00.000-08:00"clitoris clatteris"God, you have the best way wit..."clitoris clatteris"<BR/><BR/>God, you have the best way with words, that is priceless.<BR/><BR/>Firemen, MMmmmmmm.menohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065283682414369608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-24443394597113061012007-12-19T14:42:00.000-08:002007-12-19T14:42:00.000-08:00They are so cute too. Sigh. Nothing's better than ...They are so cute too. Sigh. Nothing's better than watching them wash the truck. So nice.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad everyone is safe and sound. I bet it must smell nasty today. Sorry. I'm with Squirrelly - it's unsettling that you don't know where the fire came from.<BR/><BR/>Oh I tagged you.Open Grove Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130539510552780606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-84860111804512548892007-12-19T11:20:00.000-08:002007-12-19T11:20:00.000-08:00I'm glad you guys are safe. Didja ever find out w...I'm glad you guys are safe. Didja ever find out where it was coming from?*~*Cece*~*https://www.blogger.com/profile/00373628439213049604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-92216344296790604302007-12-19T11:19:00.000-08:002007-12-19T11:19:00.000-08:00I meant you have a type of life and sometimes you ...I meant you have a type of life and sometimes you need something new.Ropihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17214991557644729165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-24889155624876716582007-12-19T09:54:00.000-08:002007-12-19T09:54:00.000-08:00At first look, I really thought it was just an ord...At first look, I really thought it was just an ordinary fire drill, then reading down, it was something like a false alarm...after knowing you were all safe, then, the comedy sets making me LOL!<BR/><BR/>But honestly, I would still love to know who caused it, or how can you make sure it does not happen again?Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-44931911173398861332007-12-19T09:41:00.000-08:002007-12-19T09:41:00.000-08:00The one thing they will ALWAYS say is that it is b...The one thing they will ALWAYS say is that it is better to call. So, no need to feel bad.NoRegretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13240929627271129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-502273461925595312007-12-19T09:09:00.000-08:002007-12-19T09:09:00.000-08:00Squirrel,I'm a bit concerned that they couldn't fi...Squirrel,<BR/><BR/>I'm a bit concerned that they couldn't find the source, but it's great to know they respond faster than the 911 operators.<BR/><BR/>P.T.,<BR/><BR/>Pass the Ambien, wouldya?<BR/><BR/>Your patient's story is terribly sad and beautiful. There are no words adequate to describe such heroes. <BR/><BR/>Ropi,<BR/><BR/>I've never thought life was dull.<BR/><BR/>Rachel,<BR/><BR/>I hoped they would try out their axes on her door but life is full of disappointments.<BR/><BR/>I have smelled grease outside her door many times, but assumed it was fast food that she'd brought home. <BR/><BR/>David,<BR/><BR/>Me, too! IF I ever grow up.<BR/><BR/>Furious,<BR/><BR/>Good for you! There is life after the D-word. <BR/><BR/>Pool,<BR/><BR/>Well, that's the thing. She left right before this happened and missed the excitement, and I don't think she talks to anyone in the building. So yes, it will probably happen again.<BR/><BR/>Franki,<BR/><BR/>There you go. Those good men need some cheering up. I was thinking of baking them cookies, but your idea is much better.<BR/><BR/>Craze,<BR/><BR/>You noticed that, huh? Were you on our sidewalk too? <BR/><BR/>If they gave you a ride in the hook & ladder, I will have severe jealousy issues.<BR/><BR/>Chani,<BR/><BR/>I'm almost sure of it.<BR/><BR/>No Regrets,<BR/><BR/>Then they must have been disappointed that ours didn't amount to anything. If so, they handled it well. <BR/><BR/>I felt kind of bad that I may have taken them away from a more serious situation, but it looked bad.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-43650693191532222502007-12-19T09:00:00.000-08:002007-12-19T09:00:00.000-08:00It does take a special type of person, but they al...It does take a special type of person, but they also thrive on it too. I used to date a firefighter, and even almost became a volunteer one myself. It was funny how they'd drool when hearing the call about a good fire.NoRegretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13240929627271129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-34447727109395954252007-12-19T08:21:00.000-08:002007-12-19T08:21:00.000-08:00Your rotten neighbor is the first one who came to ...Your rotten neighbor is the first one who came to my mind.thailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-29096431226423933642007-12-19T08:10:00.000-08:002007-12-19T08:10:00.000-08:00Wait, they never did find the source? It does ta...Wait, they never did find the source? It does take a special kind of bravery to be a fireman. Most of them are pretty damn cute too!MEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04121865529773663081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-80027535299885753982007-12-19T08:02:00.000-08:002007-12-19T08:02:00.000-08:00That's it, I'm donning something short and heading...That's it, I'm donning something short and heading over to cheer my local fireman right now!<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear your apt. is still intact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-33121399074707143042007-12-19T08:01:00.000-08:002007-12-19T08:01:00.000-08:00I'd worry about my neighbors kitchen, I mean, you ...I'd worry about my neighbors kitchen, I mean, you know they will only cook again. Hopefully, they have cleaned the grease up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-56915958905869908982007-12-19T07:23:00.000-08:002007-12-19T07:23:00.000-08:00glad everyone is safe. firemen are good folk. i pl...glad everyone is safe. firemen are good folk. i plan on volunteering once i'm free to have a life after my d-word is donefuriousBallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158133736035219163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-66785270872215347042007-12-19T06:30:00.000-08:002007-12-19T06:30:00.000-08:00Glad you (and Flip and Truffles) are okay. And I a...Glad you (and Flip and Truffles) are okay. And I am glad that the building is still standing.<BR/><BR/>Fireman are, without a doubt, what I want to be when I grow up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-5247915530108557372007-12-19T06:24:00.000-08:002007-12-19T06:24:00.000-08:00I'm bothered no one knows where the grease fire is...I'm bothered no one knows where the grease fire is from....<BR/><BR/>I think Katrice is right: bad neighbor has something to do with this. She was not on premises when fire started, so she could not have been interviewed, and someone that blowsy would forget to turn off a burner. <BR/><BR/>Did the firemen check out her apartment, or only the ones where they had permission to enter?Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11314429932343190739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-69632305195507198182007-12-19T06:12:00.000-08:002007-12-19T06:12:00.000-08:00well, a little action in our dull life.well, a little action in our dull life.Ropihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17214991557644729165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-62171511547915795382007-12-19T04:28:00.000-08:002007-12-19T04:28:00.000-08:00Nobody else seemed to know their apartments had ki...<EM>Nobody else seemed to know their apartments had kitchens.</EM><BR/><BR/>This post makes two really good laughs in one early morning. How can I ever repay you? Really, consider comedy writing. What? They'll be getting those increased wages.<BR/><BR/>We all have firemen stories, don't we? Mine includes a fancy hotel, taking an Ambien seconds before getting into the shower, a fire alarm, clothes thrown on a dripping body, navigating steps to safety, Ambien kicking ass after two sentences of dialogue with fireman "Chuck" (my friend told me his name along with other sordid details of my hypnotically-induced behavior I did not want or need to know, Jesus H. Christ on a cracker), "Chuck's" arms as my legs gave out, not navigating steps of any kind, almost lapsing into respiratory arrest and, <EM>best!,</EM> absolutely no recall of dancing in the street, the astonished looks on the faces of bystanders or anything else.<BR/><BR/>Proud to say this was my most embarrassing lifetime moment to date. Only three years ago, too! Pretty snazzy, huh?<BR/><BR/>Firemen, police, soldiers during wartime and a host of others facing danger always get my respect. The non-asshole-I'm-not-on-a-powertrip kind, that is.<BR/><BR/>Oh, oh...just remembered another fireman tale from a patient a few weeks back. Sad, moving, deeply moving. Her husband and several of his fireman buddies died in a fire when each ran back into a burning building to get trapped children before the roof crashed in, killing everyone. When the debris was cleared and the bodies were found, each fireman had a child enveloped in his arms.<BR/><BR/>Beautiful.<BR/><BR/>End ramble.<BR/>__Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com