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Old May 29, 2013 | 12:28 AM
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Dude your the man, thats awesome what you did. Jim needs to have his prestige meter bumped up a couple for this one, way to go Navy, and former police officer.
 
Old May 29, 2013 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Seabiscuit-P3
Good evening everyone. What a day, I'm pooped again. Got "tricked" into going to my mother-in-laws. Had to fix her TV, reconnect her Satellite Dish, teach her how to run the thing again and write the instructions down for the whole setup for the 4th or 5th time. Since it has now been several hours since I wrote the instructions, I suspect she has by now forgotten what they were for and thrown them away. After that, I got to fix her computer, get her DSL reconnected, download 30 updates after which I had to get her Vonage router back operational so that she had her telephone back to a working state, which in turn led to a problem with her Life Alert service, all of which is now back in the totally normal and confused, but operational, state of being.

After this, I had to take my wife and MIL to three different cemeteries.

While taking care of business and changing flowers at my granddaughters grave site, I "unretired" for 45 minutes and went back to being a cop and EMT again.

A UPS semi with a 40' box WB on Hwy 99W at 50 to 55 MPH, met up with a small green van that had been SB on Hwy 47 and failed to yield. I didn't actually see the impact but I heard the sound that I have heard too many times before and then saw the smoke and the flying parts.

Jumped over the bank, called 911 and tended to the injured until all of the troops could get on scene. I had to reach and twist around what I think used to be a door and door post and through a hole where a windshield used to be to get to the most seriously injured victim. I guess one of the first fireman/EMT's to arrive got a little excited because my shirt had pulled up far enough to expose the Glock I had on. Once we got that straightened out, and I relayed the vitals I had taken, he and his buddies took over.

I can safely say that side air bags definitely saved the day for several very, very lucky people in a small van.

I then slipped out the "back way" in the ensuing confusion, and went back to the cemetery where I had a heck of a time trying to climb back up the 12' vertical bank that I now wonder how in the heck I got down without breaking my neck. Back in the cemetery I used the water spigot there to clean the blood and the mud off.

However, my wife was prompt to chew me a "new one" because I had taken off at a dead run while talking on the cell phone and jumped off of "that cliff" (which I think she had the biggest problem with) and because I was retired, didn't have my go bag, including gloves etc., etc., etc.. But, now that she has calmed down, I'm a hero so it may be a better night!

And.............how did your day go?



That has topped my day so with that I will not whine.
 
Old May 29, 2013 | 12:31 AM
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yep Jim is armed and helpful, lol.
 
Old May 29, 2013 | 01:52 AM
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My "score" at Wally World this evening were two new fishing shirts. Now I just need to scent them in and teach them how to catch fish!

My wife threatened me every time I tried to go to the fishing and sporting goods aisles. She didn't stop me from going to the men's clothing section though!

 
Old May 29, 2013 | 06:12 AM
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Good morning Don Tiny Allen Jim and all ......
 
Old May 29, 2013 | 06:14 AM
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Good morning Oregon, welcome to Hump Day!
 
Old May 29, 2013 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Seabiscuit-P3
Good evening everyone. What a day, I'm pooped again. Got "tricked" into going to my mother-in-laws. Had to fix her TV, reconnect her Satellite Dish, teach her how to run the thing again and write the instructions down for the whole setup for the 4th or 5th time. Since it has now been several hours since I wrote the instructions, I suspect she has by now forgotten what they were for and thrown them away. After that, I got to fix her computer, get her DSL reconnected, download 30 updates after which I had to get her Vonage router back operational so that she had her telephone back to a working state, which in turn led to a problem with her Life Alert service, all of which is now back in the totally normal and confused, but operational, state of being.

After this, I had to take my wife and MIL to three different cemeteries.

While taking care of business and changing flowers at my granddaughters grave site, I "unretired" for 45 minutes and went back to being a cop and EMT again.

A UPS semi with a 40' box WB on Hwy 99W at 50 to 55 MPH, met up with a small green van that had been SB on Hwy 47 and failed to yield. I didn't actually see the impact but I heard the sound that I have heard too many times before and then saw the smoke and the flying parts.

Jumped over the bank, called 911 and tended to the injured until all of the troops could get on scene. I had to reach and twist around what I think used to be a door and door post and through a hole where a windshield used to be to get to the most seriously injured victim. I guess one of the first fireman/EMT's to arrive got a little excited because my shirt had pulled up far enough to expose the Glock I had on. Once we got that straightened out, and I relayed the vitals I had taken, he and his buddies took over.

I can safely say that side air bags definitely saved the day for several very, very lucky people in a small van.

I then slipped out the "back way" in the ensuing confusion, and went back to the cemetery where I had a heck of a time trying to climb back up the 12' vertical bank that I now wonder how in the heck I got down without breaking my neck. Back in the cemetery I used the water spigot there to clean the blood and the mud off.

However, my wife was prompt to chew me a "new one" because I had taken off at a dead run while talking on the cell phone and jumped off of "that cliff" (which I think she had the biggest problem with) and because I was retired, didn't have my go bag, including gloves etc., etc., etc.. But, now that she has calmed down, I'm a hero so it may be a better night!

And.............how did your day go?
WOW! Beats the hell out of what I did yesterday!

You did a great thing yesterday Jim. But after meeting you in person, and having talked at length with you, I would expect nothing less!

Cudos my friend!
 
Old May 29, 2013 | 06:21 AM
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Good morning Don, I see Jim had a much more exciting day than I did!

Nice job, Jim!
 
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Old May 29, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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Good morning Don Tiny Allen Jim and all ......
Originally Posted by 67nukeford
Good morning Oregon, welcome to Hump Day!
Morning guys! Did you guys read Jim's post from last night? It seems we have a hero in the Oregon Chapter!

Not bad for a retired ol fart........................lol
 
Old May 29, 2013 | 06:24 AM
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Yep, I saw it. Funny he didn't notice that 12 embankment on his way there, huh?LOL
 
Old May 29, 2013 | 06:28 AM
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It's always amazing how your training kicks in and you don't even notice something like that cliff. When the adrenalin kicks in and your training comes out anything is possible...
 
Old May 29, 2013 | 06:38 AM
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Yep, that is true. So, what's on Don's agenda for the day? Hey, got my new compressor wired up last night. Just need to snag me a regulator today. We have a ton of them here that just get tossed.
 
Old May 29, 2013 | 06:47 AM
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Today I get to finish up the new Aquamarine ring I've made for my granddaughters graduation this Friday. Yes, in my spare time I facet gemstones and design jewelery..........lol That will take an hour or two, then I get to finish up some modifications to a customers wheelchair lift.
 
Old May 29, 2013 | 06:49 AM
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Jack ( or Don ) of all trades, you are!
 
Old May 29, 2013 | 06:54 AM
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I've been faceting gemstones for over 30 years now, and really enjoy it. As strange as it sounds, the precise work to facet a stone is somehow soothing and relaxing to me. Go figure.........lol
 



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