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"Grannie Seats, " I get it, the guys sit there with rugs over their knees to keep the rain and sleat off..??
Added by Pavel on 25 April 2008.
Added by Pavel on 25 April 2008.
Actually, Cleveland, TENNESSEE isn't too bad in the winter. I've been there 7 years and have only seen snow 3-4 times, mostly melted in a few hours. Relativly warm capared to say, Cleveland, Ohio.
Added by Thefireman on 29 April 2008.
Added by Thefireman on 29 April 2008.
Yes, thanks to The Fireman; my geographical knowledge is improving immensely. I also have to remember that besides Cleveland, OHIO that there is Cleveland, Yorkshire, UK and even our own Cleveland, Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia.....
And, now, from my argument in Picture 8208 - The Classic British Engine - a Dennis F46, Sowerby Bridge - go have a Look-See; here is The Classic American Pumper that I was going on about.
And this one is still in service, yet !
Mid-ship engine gives a ample front for all the warning equipment - a distinctive appearance - unmistakably a Fire Truck coming along at you in traffic.
A mobile equipment rack - everything is hung on the exterior - visible, and ready to go, as much as possible. Yet despite the "clutter"; good lines.
The crew can move forward off the back-step - in shelter and safety in the cab, yet, still good-looking structure.
No way, that I am trying to argue that one Classic is better than the other. As from my previous world:
" Different Ships - different Long Splices"
eg There are many good ways of doing the same thing.
And, I really enjoy this 'Site and it's contributors, for showing just that idea.
Regards,
Added by Pat_R-B on 24 May 2008.
And, now, from my argument in Picture 8208 - The Classic British Engine - a Dennis F46, Sowerby Bridge - go have a Look-See; here is The Classic American Pumper that I was going on about.
And this one is still in service, yet !
Mid-ship engine gives a ample front for all the warning equipment - a distinctive appearance - unmistakably a Fire Truck coming along at you in traffic.
A mobile equipment rack - everything is hung on the exterior - visible, and ready to go, as much as possible. Yet despite the "clutter"; good lines.
The crew can move forward off the back-step - in shelter and safety in the cab, yet, still good-looking structure.
No way, that I am trying to argue that one Classic is better than the other. As from my previous world:
" Different Ships - different Long Splices"
eg There are many good ways of doing the same thing.
And, I really enjoy this 'Site and it's contributors, for showing just that idea.
Regards,
Added by Pat_R-B on 24 May 2008.
Pavel, you are not far off the mark.
Our rural VFD has everyone out of the area at jobs during the week-day day-times.
Consequently, the responses are handled by "The Older Fellers" eg Retired, & etc. There are a few cracks about arriving on-scene, helping each other down from the cab, handing around canes, don't trip over your long, white beard & etc.
Tucking in Travel Rugs, around our "arthritic" knees, might just be a very good idea......
Regards,
Added by Pat_R-B on 24 May 2008.
Our rural VFD has everyone out of the area at jobs during the week-day day-times.
Consequently, the responses are handled by "The Older Fellers" eg Retired, & etc. There are a few cracks about arriving on-scene, helping each other down from the cab, handing around canes, don't trip over your long, white beard & etc.
Tucking in Travel Rugs, around our "arthritic" knees, might just be a very good idea......
Regards,
Added by Pat_R-B on 24 May 2008.
Sutphen
Regards,
Added by Pat_R-B on 20 April 2008.