Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Various thoughts

So what is it with women and firefighters. We were having some fire suppressant training today that was also supported by the fire department. Now there was a goodly crowd assembled for this training and it was just us, but then the big red truck arrived. Immediately a number of the fairer sex began to make sure they looked ok and put up the best appearances. Now what is it with fireman that is so exciting. Is it the uniform? The fact that most of them are in pretty decent shape due to the job itself? Or just the thought of constantly running into a burning building to save a damsel in distress? Either way, an interesting thought.

This week has been filled with the usual craziness of non-stop meetings and conference calls. It really makes me think of something one of my friends asked me. If you really have meetings from 8am until 4 or 5 in the evening, when do you have time to do real work? It is a fair point, and to be honest that is where working nights and weekends come in. But do we really do our best work at 9pm as we are struggling to stay up? Somehow I think not, but well that is the life we lead.

Many of you have been curious what has been decided about my family vacation. At this point Lebanon has been put on hold until the region calms down a bit. The exotic locations of choice at this point is either Tunisia or Sicily. Both holds a certain amount of appeal and points of interest. Now its just the time of picking one. I know you eagerly anticipate the result, and as soon as we make a decision it will be posted on this very site, so keep your eyes peeled.

Knock Knock! Who's there? Tank! Tank who? You're welcome!

Knock Knock! Doris. Doris, who? Doris locked, that's why I had to knock!

Knock Knock! Who's there? Norma Lee. Norma Lee who? Normalee I don't go around knocking on doors, but do you want to buy a set of encyclopedias?

Just trying to make a couple of you smile out there, one of you in particular. I know it is hard sometimes to smile in the light of overwhelming stress, but maybe some small smile will help a little bit. You are not alone, so maybe that is enough for a small smile.

posted by Matthew @ 9:03 PM 

1 Comments:

Blogger Andrea said...

Ok woman's perspective: Firefighters are hot. Plain and simple. The percentage of eye candy in that profession is much higher (IMO) than most others. The emphasis on fitness, and the relatively low retirement age, undoubtedly has a lot to do with it.

People in general admire those who willingly take up professions that are dangerous, and who knowingly put their lives on the line to help others. After the tragic loss of so many of New York's bravest on 9/11, this feeling in the general public has been amplified.

Having the respect of a firefighter is a goal to strive for. Just look at how giddy everyone gets (male and female) when a member of San Jose's or Milpitas' finest makes a positive comment about Cisco ? Many take that as the highest honor possible. Us, volunteers, respected by the professionals. How cool is that.

Bottom line: You want chicks ? Go to the fire academy ! :)

4:05 PM  

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