Incidentally, you need to write a book, I can feel it trying to
get out of you there...


I've got a binder with 85 flying stories with over 300 photos all set to go.
Unfortunately, my stuff isn't of a quality that publishers desire, so for now,
the binder serves as a reminder that I used to have a very cool job

Nice, very nice look at a *nasty* situation. Ever consider
journalism?

I'm such a complete idiot that my one competitor (Geralduh) is able to
completely freeze me out of the profession. Dangit.

It looks like the pits of (forested)
Hell. Get out soon and stay safe...And, God? Take my slim share of
luck today. I need it pretty badly, yeah...but the firefighters and
their comrades need it far more.

Firmly agree. With some of the guys on the line for 48+ hours, its not easy to
sit with the kids and not go off to help. Fact is, they only want professional
firefighters on the line, but I wouldn't say no if I could make a difference.

v/r
Gordon