Gone

Been on a trip to home area. Had an early Christmas dinner and gift exchange, So that's why you haven't seen any new post this past week. I will get back into it today hopefully.
We had a Good trip, got to see a few friends and visit the old fire department. They are still waiting for the new truck to arrive, hopefully in January, guess I'll see it in the spring.
Had a good drive back home even with the winter storm warning. We ran into snow just before St Cloud and drove the rest of the way in blowing snow sign on the interstate said the it was closed west of Fergus Falls MN.

I was in Illinois just when Blagjovich was arrested.
http://www.arcamax.com/newsheadlines/s-461938-561423
I always knew he would get it. Just did not think it would take this long for him to do something like what he was arrested for. You will see me following that story for a while.

Only saw one line of duty death:

Wisconsin Fire Official Dies after Training Lt. Rick H. Borkin, a 16-year veteran of the Thiensville Volunteer Fire Department, died Monday evening after experiencing respiratory problems during a training exercise at the Milwaukee Area Technical College campus in Oak Creek, Ozaukee County Coroner John Holicek said this morning."He had a history of respiratory problems but wanted to participate in the exercise anyway," Holicek said.