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jaybird210

03-06-2003, 03:38 PM

A prolific and high-quality poster, that CR. All those posts and only one condom referrence (D'OH!! Just kidding!! Just KIDDING!!!).

This brenna1 is an optical delusion. I checked a number of the other states, and there was no brenna1 post to be found, despite what the index showed. The final proof was checking the states that had only one post: hers (damn slackers). Anyway, when you clicked on those states, it showed no posts of any kind. Wierd.

1835Wayne

03-06-2003, 04:57 PM

You guys know I love ya!! Its just those CHICAGO people!!;) :cool:

jboczek

03-06-2003, 07:20 PM

I saw a post from brenna1 in one of the other states. She said she was trying to get people to look at her son's website so she was posting its info whereever she could. Guess he wants to be one of us real bad and nobody was going to his site. Mom was only trying to help.

ChiefReason

03-09-2003, 11:29 AM

Sorry;
I have been over at the Connecticut thread trying to get a matter straightened out.
There appears to be a fella over there giving our drkblram a hard time. It seems to be a pattern. I hope my intervention brings this to a close for now. But my reply will stimulate responses, I am sure.
Guess we'll have to crank up the discussions here.
But the BMI is committed to going anywhere/anytime to smoke 'em out.
Even if it means raising the post count in another state.
See you at the meeting.
CR

pcfdcap1

03-09-2003, 11:43 AM

CR
I read the thread you are referring to. I agree with your posts whole heartedly. I didn't add this to that thread. All that would have done was raise their post count without adding anything new.
Then again, I just did the very same thing here. Better here than there I guess.
As far as the meeting goes, I'll be on the road and will miss it.

80FIRE

03-09-2003, 11:03 PM

After reading your post CR I checked the Conn. site out. Looks like the web team is helping to raise the post numbers. After reading some of there posts it makes me proud to be from the land of lincoln. Lets keep our posts mild manered, clean, and informative!

jboczek

03-10-2003, 11:20 AM

Guess I haven't figured out "the meeting" yet. What's that all about?

pcfdcap1

03-10-2003, 02:13 PM

ChiefBerggy, nice to see you here

MIKEYLIKESIT

03-10-2003, 04:45 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ChiefReason
[B]My post count is at 867. WOOHOO! Now, that's quality X 867!:D
On a more serious subject, it looks like MIKEYLIKESIT has moved to Louisiana. Or at least his posts have. I have grave concerns. Maybe it has something to do with Mardi Gras or he's trying to get on one of those "gone wild" tapes.
Chief.... I'm just trying to spread some ILLINOIS charm (and a few germs) throughout our fine country. I will be spending about 2 weeks of "quality time" down south in April/May... Until then all I am dreaming about is yelling FORE LEFT as a screaming Titleist whizzes past some unsuspecting fellow duffers head. (well maybe just a couple of rounds would be nice too)

jaybird210

03-10-2003, 05:53 PM

Jack, you gotta get to a meeting. I'll e-mail you the address when I get home. They're a hoot.

Thought youse guys would get a kick out of the following quotes I pulled from the Conneticut forum:

Holy Schnikes! We are getting slaughtered by Illinois with # of posts.

Common guys, were falling behind ilionis on most posts!

We should beat 'em They can't spell!!!!!

WHEEEEEEEEEE!:D

ChiefReason

03-10-2003, 07:15 PM

Hey:
We've missed you here. They are saying temp here Friday is suppose to be 66. I don't know about you, but I'm going to the driving range.
Been playing a lot of computer golf and been watching it on TV.
My calendar is filling up for the summer, but I would break plans if you wanted to meet halfway, say LaSalle or someplace on I-80.
If you see Duffman, tell him there's an Illinois thread!:D
I saw Tyke Saturday. He wants to play.
CR

jaybird210

03-11-2003, 12:01 AM

Chief- LaSalle?!? Why that's a stone's throw from here......

The Bourne??!?!?

Giddyup.

jboczek

03-11-2003, 11:16 AM

That all some of you guys think about is golf? Hit it with a stick, chase it down, hit it with a different stick, chase it down, hit it.....

ChiefReason

03-11-2003, 07:32 PM

Yeah; golf is such a silly game. Why, I'd rather get me a pole the size of a rake handle, put a nice Daiwa Gold Series Spin cast on it, spooled with the newest 120 lb test goat rope, a 15 ounce chartreuse whizbang shake rattle and roller fish catching unit or your double your money back and a boat that will go so fast, it will pull your face into a permanent "oh, I just crapped my pants" smile. You won't catch any fish, but you will talk about it for hours!:D
Chase a ball; chase a fish. What's the difference?
Ouch; I just missed a key from laughing so hard. Truth is; I have a fishing pole like that. I just don't use it much anymore. Man; I am such a hypocrite.;)
CR

dmsmith

03-11-2003, 10:45 PM

I prefer hitting from the blue tee's myself.....:D

Let's go! First round of Guinness is on me :cool:

MIKEYLIKESIT

03-12-2003, 05:54 AM

Art, we can let Tyke drive a cart and follow us. I dont want him to have the "big grabber" trying to keep up with us "younger guys"...Seriously, tell him I love him and I would like to take him on a kayak excursion with me. He will understand.

jboczek

03-12-2003, 12:36 PM

I do own a golf cart and I even drove it on a golf course a couple of times. Our dept. has had tournaments in the past and I got to drive the refreshment wagon around. Got lost once.
The best way to go fishing is to tell your retired brother that the freezer is empty and he'll go catch some, clean them and give them to me to put away. That's fishing at its best.

jboczek

03-12-2003, 12:38 PM

Guinness? Not down here. Milwaukee Best Light is the best seller. IT'S CHEAP!

ChiefReason

03-12-2003, 01:55 PM

Jaybird was asking if Guinness makes a wine cooler? He doesn't believe in dishing up cavier, but he will cut the cheese! Won't go to a beer fest anymore, but will visit a wine tasting.
See what happens when you hit the top rank and the money starts rolling in?:D
You've really changed, Jay.
Man, I miss the "old" Jay. Give us back the old "beer and pretzels" Jay. What's next? Going to trade in your AC/DC for the "Three Tenors"?
Gotta quit; I'm laughing again.:cool:
CR

ChiefReason

03-12-2003, 02:00 PM

Jack:
I hear that Mrs. Paul is quite a fisherman! I have had Milwaukee's Best. It's "best" not to drink it!:p
MIKEY: Kayaking; is that done from a shot gun start? Best ball? Do you get mulligans? Tell me more about kayaking. I think I could get some of Tyke's money if I learn how to play it.:D
56 tomorrow. Guess what I'll be doing.
CR

jboczek

03-12-2003, 02:03 PM

CR, my daughter won't eat bass or bluegill. Mrs. Paul's is the only kind of fish she'll eat.
56? It's 66 here now and it's only noon.
I've been to a wine tasting. You can sure buy a whole lot more beer for $1 than you can wine.

jaybird210

03-12-2003, 03:43 PM

First off, Congradulations to CR on 900 posts. That's 450 posts of value, and 450 posts giving me crap.:p

Secondly, the last wine tasting I went to invovled Mad Dog 20/20 and Night Train. There was plenty of cheese.

Thirdly, although I am a Miller Lite kinda guy, I should remind the Good Chief Nose-in-the-Air that Milwaukee's Best was recently rated the best tasting beer in America. I think all the tasters have sommer teeth.

Lastly, I have a bone to pick with you, Art. You are planning this elaborate trip for MIKEY, complete with itinerary, and what does your protege get? NOTHING. ZIP. NADA. BUMPKIS. That's okay. I understand. You're still sore about Hinckley getting a nice, big, fat grant. There's plenty of golf around here. Piss on those round barns.:eek:

ChiefReason

03-12-2003, 05:24 PM

Hey, mister;
You're the one who went trapesing off to Connecticut on a little excursion. Need I remind you?
You never once mentioned to me that you were interested in my cultured and sophisticated way of life.
I know that you have the Museum of Science and Industry, but we have the Wheels of Time musuem. It just so happens, Blue Blood that he has one of the largest pedal car collections in the country! AND he drives a hearse around town.
I was merely pointing out that there is a great big wonderful world outside of Hinckley and Chicago.
And if you REALLY want to get down with it; you haven't even offered me so much as a postcard.
In short; I accept your apology.
That's 901 to you.
CR

jaybird210

03-12-2003, 06:22 PM

How convenient. You forget what you want to forget, and remember what you want to remember....

I have PUBLICLY called you my personal hero on several occasions.

I have thanked you, exceedingly, as I recall, for all the courtesies you have extended me.

You were the FIRST to receive a fine, all digital, suitable-for-framing image of our new snorkel truck BEFORE IT WAS EVEN PUT IN SERVICE. Some of our own people do not have that image yet.

I have extended, on more than one occasion, an open invitation to the sights and sounds of the scenic Greater Hinckley Metropolitan Area, including a guided tour of the site of the First Harlem Globetrotters game; a tour of the site of the FIRST settlement in DeKalb County; a HANDS-ON visit to the site of the largest fire in Squaw Grove Township HISTORY; an all-expense paid visit to the famous Welcome Matt Friday Night Fish Fry; and a visit to the world-renowned Wagner Memorial Museum. But no reciprocal offer has ever been made, other than to Alexis (and that wasn't even your party!!).

And yet, here you are setting up an exciting day trip for MIKEY, who spends his off-hours in Louisiana.

If there are any apologies due, sir, I believe they are yours.

ChiefReason

03-12-2003, 08:50 PM

Well, mister:
Since we are splitting hairs, I will admit that you absolutely did mention every glorious monument to the exceedingly picturesque metropolitan area known as Hinckley. But BRAGGING is not a technique for extending an invitation as far as I know. And why not?
I'd be proud of a restaurant named for a utensil that you wipe your feet on. Serve me up some, please. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Show me where the Harlem Globetrotters played? Hah!
I can show you the front yard at Spanky Nelson's where an original and authenic TWO HOLE outhouse was deposited on Halloween night ten years ago.
First settlement in DeKalb County? I have two words; corn maze! That's right; Country Corners has a corn maze every year. But it doesn't stop there. It's HAUNTED!
Got your attention? Have you ever seen a pumpkin chucker that could chuck a pumpkin 3/4 of a mile? I don't think that ladder truck will extend that far, Jay.
So, maybe and I stress, maybe, if we can find a way to patch this up, you might get to come here right about the time the SWEET CORN is in season.
Don't say I didn't try.
See ya, buddy!
CR

jaybird210

03-12-2003, 10:45 PM

Huh. Well, I can see where this is going.

Guess I'll toddle over to Conneticut.

drkblram?

:D :D :p

dmsmith

03-12-2003, 10:55 PM

You guyz are killin' me LMAO!

How about a nice relaxing trip to the Rochelle Train Park?

pcfdcap1

03-13-2003, 01:09 AM

Youse guys are too much. Here it is 10:45. I.ve just spent the last 1/2 hour getting caught up on my post reading. CR and Jay, do you moonlight for your county tourism bureau? If you really want a historical site to see, come to beautiful Pearl City. I'll take you to the VERY spot that pearls were found in a clam on the banks of the mighty Yellow Creek. The birth place of the village of the same name. I even heard the water used to brew Milwaukee' Best came from the same location as the historical pearls. I was told you can tell it's the same water 'cause it smells the same too.
Enough of this rambling, I got fish to clean. Crappies, bluegills, yellow bass and perch. Oh crap, I'm going to be up past my bedtime. Gotta go.....

RspctFrmCalgary

03-13-2003, 09:57 AM

You guys are tooooooooooo funny!!! :D :D

jboczek

03-13-2003, 11:45 AM

Wish I could offer some sites to see in DuBois, but the only thing I can think of is the Mule Barn. It's the local bar, the only one in town. They had some excitement over the summer. Had to replace the north wall before it fell down. That was worth watching when they tore down the old bricks. Great plate lunches there, though. And lots of Milwaukee Best. And probably a wine cooler, too.

jaybird210

03-13-2003, 11:49 AM

No, pc, we don't work for our tourism boards, just proud of our hometowns (and state!;) )

While the argument you poor people have just been subjected to was tongue-in-cheek (at least, for me) I am serious about anyone wanting to take a road trip. There truly isn't much to see in this little town, but I can garantee a good time.

Hey, here's an idea: how about an Illinois Chapter of the IACOJ conference? Whaddya think, chief?

Hell, we could have a Northern IL meeting on our own; between Pearl City, Rochelle, Freeport, Hinckley, and wherever MIKEY is from, there's five jakes right there!

jaybird210

03-13-2003, 11:57 AM

Four Hundred!!!

Congradulations, everyone!

Milwaukees Best Light for everyone! ON ME!!!!:D :D

1835Wayne

03-13-2003, 11:59 AM

You Illinois people crack me up! As for the Hoosier forum, I think we have like 10 posts.:( Can I join yous guys? I like to pick on people from your state, is that close enough??;)

jaybird210

03-13-2003, 12:03 PM

Boy, I dunno Wayne. Course, you did let me in to the IACOJ Christmas party before I was crusty.

Alright, let's put it to a vote. I make a motion that, for the purposes of posting, we make 1835Wayne an Honorary Illinoisan.

All in favor?

MIKEYLIKESIT

03-13-2003, 12:48 PM

How did I get dragged into this? I love Illinois more then any other place. It is also good to leave once in awhile to truly appreciate all our fine state has to offer. Being that we have an Indiana deaprtment in our MABAS Division, it wouldnt be too hard to let our friend Wayne step over the State line.

jboczek

03-13-2003, 04:21 PM

I'll second the motion, provided Wayne doesn't rant on about being a Hoosier. All in favor.....

1835Wayne

03-13-2003, 04:44 PM

Illinoisan???? And I thought 'Hoosier' was bad!!!!;)

I am of course a die hard Cubs fan!!!(means I know they suck and don't care!):D

ChiefReason

03-14-2003, 12:19 AM

Hey, Wayne:
HOOSIER BUDDY? :D
Seriously, though, if you can explain the two time zones, I would support the motion as well.
Hoosier daddy?
Man; that's too easy.
Let me know if you catch anyone using my material.
CR

pcfdcap1

03-14-2003, 12:51 AM

Wayne's got my vote.

pcfdcap1

03-14-2003, 01:07 AM

The Official Illinois Chapter of COJ sounds good to me. I'd even give up a day of fishing to attend a meeting of the northern IL division. The letterhead for the invitation would look something like this NIDICIACOJ(Northern Illinois Division of the Illinpis Chapter of the International Association of Crusty Old Jakes)now that's a mouthful.

Duffman

03-14-2003, 09:49 AM

Wayne, when you refer to "Chicago people" do you mean actual residents of the city or the whole metro area. If you meant the metro area, color me offended.(jk)

jaybird210

03-14-2003, 10:00 AM

There being no objection to the motion, I submit to the President of the Illinois Chapter of the IACOJ that 1835Wayne be hereby designated honorary member.

Okay, Wayne, looks like you're in. But you'd better behave yourself.:D

ChiefReason

03-14-2003, 10:50 AM

I believe there is the matter of the secret handshake!

jboczek

03-14-2003, 11:30 AM

If there's gonna be a Northern chapter, then there's gotta be a Southern chapter, too. The SIDICIACOJ. You NIDICIACOJ people can have your Guinness and wine coolers and us SIDICIACOJ people can have our Milwaukee Best Light. Sound fair?

jaybird210

03-14-2003, 11:47 AM

As for the handshake, I don't know that we want to show him that; he is, after all, just an honorary member....:p

I am a little concerned about the fractioning of our state. Let's avoid the whole north/south fight. The battle was fought long ago. It's just the IL chapter.

With a northern delegation.:D :D :p :cool:

jboczek

03-14-2003, 01:01 PM

The state really shouldn't get divided. There can be northern delegates and southern delegates but only one chapter. And Jay's the president. I'll vote for you for a six pack of guinness.

jaybird210

03-14-2003, 01:08 PM

Jack, I apprecieate very much the offer, but I believe the post should go to ChiefReason. After all, he's an officer with the International, so it only makes sense (kinda like the MABAS Division president automatically gets stuck---- I mean, gets the privelege of going to the state-level meetings!:p

"If nominated, I will not campaign. If elected, I will not serve."

-Gen. Wm. T. Sherman

jaybird210

03-14-2003, 01:10 PM

I will offer you a six-pack of Milwaukee's Best Light. It's all I can afford. I am just a lowly public servant, ya know.:D

jboczek

03-14-2003, 05:47 PM

Jay,The Beast is Best! I accept your bribe and you now have one vote for president of the Illinois Chapter of the International Association of Crusty Old Jakes.

P.S. send the bribe to 75 S. 8th St., DuBois, IL 62831

jaybird210

03-14-2003, 06:07 PM

1835Wayne

03-14-2003, 06:20 PM

Do I HAVE to like that horse pi.........I mean beer if I am gonna be a honorary Illinoisan??:eek:

dmsmith

03-14-2003, 11:29 PM

Not ANOTHER civil war :eek:

And I always thought that Indiana was a suburb of Chicago :D

Wayne, there's always a nice cold Old Style for you ;)

ChiefReason

03-15-2003, 08:42 AM

Put me on a committee. I'll assist with a fund drive. I'll get the entertainment for a fundraiser. I'll will assist you in any way that I can.
With that said, I will say that I cannot be President of the Illinois chapter of the IACOJ. My schedule is already overflowing. Hell, I have to go to the driving range on my lunch!
Writing for the website takes alot of time with all of the research that is needed to write an informative and hopefully entertaining.
In three weeks, I will become a trustee. The learning curve there will be enormous. Four meetings a year. Where will I find the time?
As honored as I am that I would even be considered, I cannot.
CR

jboczek

03-15-2003, 10:38 AM

Wayne, if you want to hang out with the northern delegates, keep drinking your guinness or old style or whatever. If you ever come down south, though, that's a different story.
Anybody up there ever had a Stag beer?

jaybird210

03-15-2003, 11:32 AM

Wayne, we here on the north end have an open bar policy. You can pretty much get whatever you like.

Stag beer? I think I've heard of it. Is it anything like Meister Brau?

1835Wayne

03-15-2003, 12:16 PM

Guiness it is then!!!! Thank goodness!! I was getting a little scared for a minute there!

jboczek

03-15-2003, 01:21 PM

Stag beer was brewed right here in Southern Illinois, Belleville to be exact, until just a few years ago when they sold out to somebody else. It's kind of a dry beer that as far as I'm concerned is only drinkable if it's about 31 degrees (the beer, that is). As soon as it warms up a little I can't stand it. They still sell a fair amount of it around here, especially in Washington, Clinton and St. Clair counties. Go north at all and they don't know much about it. Stag drinkers claim you can drink a bunch of it and never have a headache.We don't do Meister Brau, just like we don't do Guinness. Falstaff and Pabst Blue Ribbon used to be really big sellers back in the 60s & 70s. My folks ran a tavern until I was about 20 so I sold a bunch of it back then.

Duffman

03-16-2003, 09:58 AM

Can any of you Southern IL guys tell me if they still brew Cooks. I think it was from Edwardsville, or maybe Evansville IN. I friend of mine used to bring some north from SIU.

ChiefReason

03-17-2003, 01:17 PM

I don't know about that, but there was definitely a buttload of Illinois crusties at the meeting last night.
Is that chatroom cool or what?
CR

jboczek

03-17-2003, 02:18 PM

I don't know about the Cooks either. We used to sell it in the bar but that was a long time ago. I'll ask around the station tomorrow night. We've got some pretty cheap drinkers there. Somebody will know.
That was my first time at the Sunday Meeting. I got lost a couple of times. Like I mentioned last night, I don't know how my kids can have 3 or 4 of them going at the same time and still be surfing the net. I'll make all of the meetings i can. It was an experience. BUT---what were you guys saying about me before I got there?????

jaybird210

03-17-2003, 03:06 PM

Jack-

That meeting was crazy. Even the old-timers (!) like CR commented about how crowded it was. Things thinned out quite a bit around 2000 hrs or so.

I had just noted to CR that I was wondering where you and pc were, and I had barely hit the "send" button when you logged in. It was weird. That was all. Nothing scandalous or fun like that....

On a side note, I think that maybe "buttload" and "crusty" are two words that ought not to be used in a sentance together....:p

jaybird210

03-17-2003, 03:09 PM

By the way, have youse guys noticed how everybody wants to be a flatlander now? Our good nature is contagious!

Our fame is spreading far and wide!:D

RspctFrmCalgary

03-17-2003, 03:34 PM

everybody wants to be a flatlander now?

uh huh right :rolleyes:

I'm quite happy being a WOT from the Majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains thank you very much Jay :D :D :p HAHAHAHAHAHA

I thought it was great that there was that many people there. You just have to learn to scan instead of read. Go back and read if you see something you want to clarify or see who typed a certain comment etc. Scroll Scroll Scroll :D

jaybird210

03-17-2003, 05:49 PM

Well. I see that the surly types are coming in now. I guess we'll have to ask the webteam to password-pretect this forum.

There goes the neighborhood. Ah, well, it was fun while it lasted (sigh).:eek:

jaybird210

03-17-2003, 05:56 PM

I'm quite happy being a WOT from the Majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains thank you very much

And yet, she feels compelled to go lurking about in OUR forums, instead of the ones SPECIFICALLY MEANT FOR CANADIANS!

Interesting, no?

At the risk of sounding redundant, every one wants to be from the Land of Lincoln.:p :D :D :D

jboczek

03-18-2003, 12:08 AM

We might take some of these "foreighners" in the Southern Delegation. We could use some help, even if they don't necessarily speak the dialect.

MIKEYLIKESIT

03-18-2003, 12:47 AM

Funny thing that in Illinois you travel 50 miles south or west of Chicago and the dialect gets awful "twangy" in a hurry. Now around here it's dis,dem.de's and doze...

jaybird210

03-18-2003, 09:36 AM

I dunno 'bout south, MIKEY, but I'm smack-dab in the middle of that 50 miles west, pal, and there's no twangy here. We are quite twangy-free.

Now, another 15 miles west, why, that's another story.

I do know that in talking to some people in say, Henry County, that that area is VERY twangy!;) 'Course that's dern near to Iowa.

We do have problems around here with "warshing," "dern near," and "crick." I think it's from all the euchre playing....

:D

jboczek

03-18-2003, 11:18 AM

My mother is originally from Chicago (still a cub fan) but after 55 years down here, she speaks normal english. Her sister, on the other hand, has only been here for 7 or 8 years. Sometimes we have to laugh at her.
Just cause my mom's from up north doesn't mean I have anything to do with that part of the state. I was born a southerner, and I remain one through and through.
And we don't "twang", either.

1835Wayne

03-18-2003, 12:06 PM

Well, over here in Injiana, we don't twang either! We say things like: I warshed my clothes and then went inside and say a yella far truck trouh da winder!:D

jaybird210

03-18-2003, 01:35 PM

Wayne, if you'd warsh them winders, that far truck mahght look ray-id!

jboczek

03-18-2003, 02:00 PM

Wayne, I see from your profile that you can't decide if you want to be from Illinois or Indiana. Does that make you a Hoosillinian? That's pronounced hoos-ill-e-ne-in.

1835Wayne

03-18-2003, 08:01 PM

Hoosillinian??? Is that one a dem dar farcible entre tools??;)

pcfdcap1

03-18-2003, 08:17 PM

I guess I have to reclaim my computer from my college brats. They're both home on spring break. I promice I won't miss another Sun nite mtg. My daughter has only been at SIU for 2 years and SHE already has a drawl. My wife warshes our clothes and my dad keeps his in his clouset. My brother hain't normal. I dunno what keeps me sane. Oh, wait a minute, it's the good imported dupplebock beer served at 58 degrees. It's actually cheap 'cause it only takes two to git me relaxed.

jaybird210

03-19-2003, 09:42 AM

Welcome back, cap! I was afraid you'd gone under the knife again!

Hmmmm. You know, Jack made the Sunday night meeting......:p

pcfdcap1

03-19-2003, 10:43 AM

I WILL be there Sun nite with my dark heavy warm foamy tasty beverage.

jboczek

03-19-2003, 12:45 PM

I gotta be there on time, just to make sure you guys don't talk about me behind my back again.
Wayne, I guess we could use the Hoosillinians to force doors open. i don't know, never worked with one of them before.

ChiefReason

03-19-2003, 02:18 PM

Jay:
What's going on? You don't call; you don't write. I have gone back through ALL of my posts to see if it was something I said. MIKEY didn't take me up on my offer to show him a piece of our Americana.
What's up, little buddy? Girl problems? Computer crash? What?
Have you been back to Connecticut, again? Better watch it; fdny99 is over there trolling. I wouldn't answer his thread on a bet.
CR

jaybird210

03-19-2003, 03:20 PM

Huh? Whaddya mean? You're the one who has been AWOL, Mr. Trustee Canidate. I figured you were out campaigning. If you look back at this here last page of this thread, you, sir, are the one who is conspicuous by his absence.:cool:

You went through ALL your posts? Hmmm. Yeah, I believe that. Already the politician, and the election still two weeks away.:p

originally posted by ME:
I do know that in talking to some people in say, Henry County, that that area is VERY twangy! 'Course that's dern near to Iowa.

I noticed that you avoided that bit of bait. I am very disappointed. I go to picking a fight and can't get one started....

"Girl problems?" No girl, no problems! Chefffffiiiiieeeeee...!!!!:D

pcfdcap1

03-19-2003, 03:33 PM

Jay I think he's lurking about. Maybe he's spying on you without signing in

pcfdcap1

03-19-2003, 03:41 PM

:cool:I just happened to think(that doesn't happen too often). Sunday is my BD. I hope somebody's buying, except for Jack. I don't want to lessen the supply of Milwaukee's Best in the south.

jaybird210

03-19-2003, 03:43 PM

pc, where are we meetin'?

I've got the first round!

pcfdcap1

03-19-2003, 03:52 PM

:confused: With the meds I'm on I'm buzzed enough. Have one for me

jaybird210

03-19-2003, 05:52 PM

Are you nuts? Can't walk on one leg!!!

:p :D :D :cool:

pcfdcap1

03-19-2003, 07:27 PM

Alright, I'll go two, you take up the slack.

jaybird210

03-20-2003, 09:41 PM

Did anyone notice that we have CRUSHED the 500-post mark!?!

We are well on our way to DOUBLING the Conn post count!

Not a single thread shut down.
No angry words said, that weren't truly in jest.
No enemies made, only friends.

All this, and some good information handed all around. Art, are you smiling yet?:D

pcfdcap1

03-21-2003, 10:15 AM

:D :D I guess we better have another round:cool: to celebrate

jboczek

03-21-2003, 11:28 AM

Stag for everybody! Or MB, Or Cooks, It's all cheap!!!!!!!!!
hey, we once brought back 43 cases of Milwaukee Best from a Cubs food store in Chicago. We had a rental truck to haul my aunt's belongings down here when she moved and had a little extra room. We actually made 2 trips about a month apart and got the same check out lady in the store. SHE REMEMBERED US.

dmsmith

03-21-2003, 02:41 PM

I know a place by me that has Blatz Dark on tap.....$2 for a 22 oz glass!! Good stuff Maynard....... :D

1835Wayne

03-21-2003, 02:48 PM

I know a nice pub in Lansing that serves Guiness on tap THE RIGHT WAY! Best pint I've had around here!

jaybird210

03-21-2003, 05:48 PM

I've seen Guiness on tap before; in Braidwood, of all places. Can't remember the name of the pub, though. I was pretty polluted when I stumbled in. Pretty polluted when I stumbled back out again, too, come to think of it..... :D

Damn you Cavanaughs!!! :cool:

pcfdcap1

03-22-2003, 09:44 AM

Hey Mikey, Happy 37th:confused: Don't party too much:D

pcfdcap1

03-22-2003, 09:54 AM

We just gave CT 3 more posts, but it had to be done

1835Wayne

03-22-2003, 10:34 AM

Thats ok. We will make up for it!!:D

MIKEYLIKESIT

03-22-2003, 09:04 PM

You wouldn't be talking about Shannon's Landing would you Wayne?

ChiefReason

03-23-2003, 12:35 PM

Quoted by Jaybird210:
Did anyone notice that we have CRUSHED the 500-post mark!?!

We are well on our way to DOUBLING the Conn post count!

Not a single thread shut down.
No angry words said, that weren't truly in jest.
No enemies made, only friends.

All this, and some good information handed all around. Art, are you smiling yet?
Jay:
It doesn't surprise me that in quantity and quality that we far exceed all other states.
I am pleased with the tones of the posts by the posters who post here. There is a comradarie that I think shines through. If you notice, our counterparts seem to use their thread to post nasty grams and threats. It is so childish. Speaking of childish, I notice that Rippin hasn't returned.
On your final point; I am happy, but I'm not ecstatic. Why? Because we have approximately 1100 fire departments in Illinois and roughly 45,0000 firefighters. There are less than 10 of us who come here to check on each other. I find that disturbing.
My point is that we need to get our numbers up!;)
CR

1835Wayne

03-23-2003, 01:25 PM

As a matter of fact it is Shannons of which I speak! There is a pub in Michigan City,IN which is OK if you want your Guiness poured fast and too cold.(YUCK!)

Maybe we can meet there this week sometime? I am working for the Union this week, so I have my nights off............:D

RspctFrmCalgary

03-23-2003, 01:34 PM

Maybe we can meet there this week sometime? I am working for the Union this week, so I have my nights off............

oh oh look out!!!!! Wayne's on a tear!!!! Lock your doors!!! Hide your daughters!!!! :p :p :D :D :eek:

jaybird210

03-23-2003, 08:43 PM

Artemous-
I agree with your comments. However, I wouldn't lay too much at the feet of this here now forum. Gotta keep in mind the nature of this medium. I think the ten of us are the only ones with the time to spend here!!!:D

pcfdcap1

03-23-2003, 09:33 PM

Jay, you're wrong! We just have good time management

jaybird210

03-24-2003, 09:37 AM

We just have good time management

Okay. I can see that....:D

dmsmith

03-24-2003, 03:47 PM

No time like the present......

pcfdcap1

03-24-2003, 05:40 PM

And people around here say "Bud lite, porkchop in every can"
I'd rather drink a whole meal:p

pcfdcap1

03-24-2003, 05:43 PM

another grass fire....

jboczek

03-24-2003, 07:05 PM

Cap, you're right. We do just manage what little time we have. I'm in between meetings right now. Just got back from a 911 board meeting with the dispatchers. No wonder we have problems sometimes. In an hour, I have one with our local village board. This gives me about an hour to do some fun things like this.
I try to get my FFs involved with the forums or even the firehouse web site, but it just doesn't work. I know a lot of them mess with the internet, but they just won't do these educational things.

ChiefReason

03-24-2003, 08:56 PM

OK; since the consensus is that we won't grow many more users to the Illinois thread, then how about getting all of the Illinois COJs to post here? Has Duffman been in here? I can't remember.
You want to talk about time to post? I work as a safety director for a company in Peoria. I am still involved in the local fire department. I spend time with the wife. I have time for the golf game. I ride a motorcycle occasionally. I read alot. I write articles and yet, I MAKE time to come here for meaningful dialogue.
Yes; I am some kind of a wizard at managing multiple projects.
Let's work on getting the jakes in here.
CR

VCFPD3

03-25-2003, 02:05 AM

Chiefreason the last time I checked with anyone from your department you were still a nobody (not a fireman, not a trustee yet).
I have to say you have the gift for gab and the tact to say those things that need saying. Once again thanks for your help with my little project last week.:D

jaybird210

03-25-2003, 09:23 AM

Chiefreason the last time I checked with anyone from your department you were still a nobody

WOW!!! EVERYBODY DUCK!!!! INCOMING!!!!

**Incidently vc, we've been trying to tell him that for years......;) :D :D :D :cool:

pcfdcap1

03-25-2003, 10:50 AM

What a shot!:D :p and a new face to boot:p :D

80FIRE

03-25-2003, 11:45 AM

I could hear the BOOM from here!
I see smoke in the north.

jboczek

03-25-2003, 01:14 PM

What's the VC stand for - Viet cong? Guerilla warfare. Maybe CR's not such a nice guy after all?

ChiefReason

03-25-2003, 02:00 PM

No Jack; VC stands for "Very Confused". I knew it was a matter of time before some of the "locals" would trade on my fame and fortune by telling the good people here that they actually know me.
I have never met this man in my life, although I have heard about him. Let me tell you a little bit about him. His mentor is this wacker from OWFPD. He even tried growing his sideburns that long. Found out that his hair won't grow there. He bought a king cab so that his light bar would fit on his roof. His jacket weighs 75 pounds from all of the tac pins. When he was growing up, he couldn't decide if he wanted to be an EMT or a nurse. He chose EMT because he couldn't get his makeup right. He use to practice on neighborhood cats. Nobody knew what happened to their cats. Thought it was coyotes. They didn't know Super GHAS was intubating them!
Actually, he's not a bad kid; just cornfused. I can't say too much. After all, I have a reputation to maintain here, as well as there.
Consider this a warning VC. Next time; the gloves come off.
Now, get your butt back to finishing the minutes from the last meeting.
CR

jboczek

03-25-2003, 03:46 PM

I'd say CR got even with VC. Now it's over so quit already.

jaybird210

03-25-2003, 04:41 PM

Things were going so well over here. Everybody getting along.... No fights, none serious, anyway..... Then we get this, "Ooooo. We've gotta get more people in here. Aaaahhh, it's just the same ten boring people." Now, look. Fighting. Bickering. Namecalling. Grenades being tossed. I got blood on me; Jack got some biohazard splashed on him.

There goes the neighborhood. And I thought Wayne was going to bring the house down. Wayne, I apologize to you, but I'm going over to Indiana now; at least they won't have any threads shut down.

(sigh)

1835Wayne

03-25-2003, 04:48 PM

Sounds good! Come enjoy some "Hoosier hospitality"!!:D

jboczek

03-25-2003, 06:36 PM

Jay, that wasn't biohazard - it was the Milwaukee's Best Light that I almost choked on when I read a couple of the posts!
So you want to be a Hoosilinnian, too? Or if you go the other way maybe its an Illhoosier?

VCFPD3

03-26-2003, 01:07 AM

Oh CR, you now me I still have a month and a half to do the minutes.:D

Yes I am normally confused :confused: But I have been working on my makeup as you say so I can make the wages that the nurses do.

The sideburn comment hurt the worst:eek:

Now what color are firetrucks supposed to be?:D :D

All in fun, VC

F18Wub

03-26-2003, 01:17 AM

The best thing about VCFPD3:

At least he's not French.

jaybird210

03-26-2003, 09:44 AM

Now what color are firetrucks supposed to be?

Art, what is the meaning of this?!!?!? Come clean, right this minute: What color rigs did you have as chief?

MIKEYLIKESIT

03-26-2003, 09:53 AM

Well well well, I dont come on-line for a few days and looky what I find on my return. I am already pissed off because of the first thread I read today. Now its # 2. I always like it when new people give good ideas, share a story, tell a joke. I dont like idiots. On a lighter note. It was quite an urban/wildland day here in Southern Cook County on Monday . Not only did the men of the 3rd shift (along with off duty call backs)spend about 6 hours of quality time fighting some rather large and nasty grass,grass that turned into structure,tire,auto fires,then just plain grass again. They also fought a house fire and and apartment building fire. Hats off to both the paid and poc/volunteer crews of MABAS 24 for a fine job on a difficult day.

ChiefReason

03-26-2003, 10:29 AM

MIKEY:
For the grass fires in your area, what tactics do you use? Do you have brush trucks? Or do you still deploy with fire brooms and squirt cans? Do you have farmers cut firebreaks with a tractor and disk? If no structures are involved, do you let 'em burn to the road and stop 'em there?
Funny thing about grass fires; they definitely aren't as "glamorous" as structural fires, but you work your butt off and it does take some "strategery" to work them.
Did Tyke ever tell you about his grass fire in Galesburg? If not; have him tell you. Funny stuff!
Tis the grass fire season. Pray for rain!
Jay; our fire trucks are fluorescent mother of pearl cab with fluorescent red bodies. Awesome, simply awesome!
CR

jaybird210

03-26-2003, 12:40 PM

Jay; our fire trucks are fluorescent mother of pearl cab with fluorescent red bodies. Awesome, simply awesome!

Something tells me you are misleading me........ :rolleyes:

jaybird210

03-26-2003, 12:45 PM

This post, right here, gives us 612 total. That is exactly DOUBLE Conneticut's count!!!

WOOHOO!!! Our butts RULE!!
THEY RULE!!!!!!

Everyone please give yourselves a round of applause. Thank you.

ChiefReason

03-26-2003, 01:00 PM

Jay:
If you go to www.wifa.homestead.com, 2002 fall fire school, you will see the Freightliner. That is our's. It is fluorescent mother of pearl over fluorescent red. Picture doesn't do it justice.
Why that color you ask? Interstate accidents at night.
Safety first.
CR

MIKEYLIKESIT

03-26-2003, 02:35 PM

We actually have brush box alarm cards and there are quite a few departments with brush trucks. The fires Monday were in County forest preserve property and an unincorporated area with homes throughout and no apparent zoning laws. We use the brush rigs when possible but we also paddle and squirt them. The County is strapped for cash, so there maintenence crews are spread thinly. They have pickup trucks with tanks,Darley pumps and booster reels. It is like pulling teeth to get them to respond. One of the fires made it to the Interstate and another one burned a few structures along the way. We dont have many farms around here so the farmer method is out. Grass fires are alot of work and the crews were pretty tired when they went to the structure fires.

jaybird210

03-26-2003, 03:40 PM

Art, that ain't red. That's orange.

Well, it's unique. Nice master stream, though.:D

I will ask this, though: If the dumba$$es can't see the flashing lights, what the hell difference does it make what color we paint 'em?

jboczek

03-26-2003, 04:00 PM

Art, Jay, you're starting something that neither one of you will win. Red, blue, green, orange, whatever - it doesn't matter. My opinion is that if they don't see all our flashing lights, they won't notice the color of the paint.
You see, I had to change my thinking. I used to say "If it ain't red it ain't a fire truck" until we got a lime green one. Now it doesn't matter what color it is. Even if my guys are embarrassed to drive the big green truck. They say people laugh at them when they go by. We can't afford "fluorescent mother of pearl" and "fluorescent red" so we just get them painted red. Just plain old red. With lots of flashing lights and loud sirens. I don't care what color they are, I hate going on the interstate. They'd run over anything that's parked if they get the chance. Once again, somebody has to be the referee between you two. I can't wait until the IAFPD show when I get to meet yous. That is if you'll talk to each other civil.

ChiefReason

03-26-2003, 04:11 PM

Jack:
This paint has reflective qualities. When light hits this color, it literally lights up. At night, you can see it clearly from quite a distance. We found that with standard "Mack" red, it created shadows around the unit but this fluorescent red and the fact that we have lights under the truck as well makes it very visible, creating a safer environment with the driving idiots.
What's funny is that Jay doesn't know the difference between orange and fluorescent red. That's a hoot.
CR

VCFPD3

03-29-2003, 02:20 AM

Finally some much needed rain. We have been pretty lucky and not had to many grass fires but I think everyone around us has had enough to make up for what we havent had. Maybe this will slow the farmers down to, I've seen many tractors moving the last few days.

pcfdcap1

03-29-2003, 08:49 AM

:confused: [COLOR=orangered]Three threads going on the color of Art's fire trucks. What's going on here?
No more grass fires for awhile. It's cold. It's a perfect for a live burn today. The FFII class is doind a house burn down in the great Plum River Valley today. :p Jay, you couldn't find Yellow Creek on the map. Try finding the Plum River. Nevermind, you can't get here from there:D :D

jaybird210

03-29-2003, 12:15 PM

Pc, don't feel too bad. None of the creeks around here show on the maps, either. Bastards. I'm writing the mapmakers.

benlochef

03-29-2003, 12:46 PM

Well this my first reply so I thought I would start here and get in a little practice, since we are trying to get the posts up. Greeting to all my fellow smoke eaters :D

MIKEYLIKESIT

03-29-2003, 12:52 PM

Welcome aboard.

jboczek

03-29-2003, 01:39 PM

benlochef, welcome!
Where you from? I hope you're a cook or that's your last name cause I'd hate to think you're a cheif and forgot to put a letter in your username. These guys would think all cheifs coudn't spel.

benlochef

03-29-2003, 02:16 PM

I am from a little town called Benld right between St louis mo and Springfield IL, just off I-55. (and yes i am south of I-80 ;) Ok here it is, kinda funny realy! I work with a guy that kidds me all the time about my truck. I have a Benld Fire Dept plate under my license that is kinda hard to read and he thought it said benlo not benld! then I added a Chief sticker, so (being from missouri and all) he started calling me the chef of benlo, hence forums title benlochef :D Ok we chief's are only human ya know!! Who said we had to know how to spell to be chief? LOL Heck I was not smart enuff not to take the job. All the rest of you white hats know what i am talking about!! But that is another whole different toipic! :rolleyes: OK Great to meet everyone!! I like most chief's will be lurking around from time to time. Stay low___ and Be Safe Everone!!

80FIRE

03-29-2003, 06:56 PM

Benlochef welcome to the forums
always nice to see a new face in here

jaybird210

03-29-2003, 09:56 PM

Welcome, benlo (I was thinking maybe that's not such a bad name. I "been low" many times. Probably be there later tonight. :D)

We generally keep it light here, unless we're talking about paramedics, or the color of fire engines, or .....

MIKEYLIKESIT

03-29-2003, 10:43 PM

How about we talk about the color of PARAMEDIC RIGS?

pcfdcap1

03-29-2003, 11:55 PM

First welcome to the nest benlochef, you should be in for a treat(I think. The color of Medic rigs? I remember when all rigs were the same. White with orange(not red,orange-red or in between) stripes and blue lettering.

ChiefReason

03-30-2003, 01:01 AM

Let the record show that you now have a new chief to pick on.
MIKEY: I DO like the way you think.
How about that? I mean, the color of paramedic rigs. White is so "vanilla". Anybody got a purdy one?
Benlochef: I hope you have kevlar. It can get brutal in here sometimes!:D
Keep your eye on Jay. He's the one with the big spoon.
CR

pcfdcap1

03-30-2003, 09:31 AM

Mikey, do we have to single out 'medic rig color? some of the best colored rigs in our area are ILS(soon to be BLS-as stated on different threads)

MIKEYLIKESIT

03-30-2003, 09:46 AM

Cap,I was trying to blend Jay's post together..Of course we could discuss ALS,ILS, BLS, hearses...:cool:

jboczek

03-30-2003, 10:59 AM

Benlo, we're not too far apart. I'm about 15 miles West of Mt. Vernon. It'll be great to have some help here against all the Northerners. Just don't say you drink Guinness.

pcfdcap1

03-30-2003, 03:06 PM

I know MIKEY, I just had to give it to you.:p :p instead of Jay all the time:D The private I work for(if my back ever gets better)has a 63 black hearse in storage. You can even see a spot on the roof where a red light was put for ambulance calls

jaybird210

04-01-2003, 02:07 PM

Did anyone notice as we STREAKED past 700? I didn't either.

One thousand ain't that far off......

80FIRE

04-01-2003, 03:01 PM

Word must be getting around. We have picked up a few new faces here in the last week. Looking forward to 1000!!!!!!!!

1835Wayne

04-01-2003, 05:52 PM

743:cool: This is getting a bit ridiculous ain't it??;)

ChiefReason

04-01-2003, 09:38 PM

This Illinois forum has gone from luke warm to SMOKIN' HOT! This little fire got that big push from oxygen or is it hot air? Anyway, a big thanks to Jaybird (or as I like to call him "Mini-Me") for re-igniting the Illinois pride.
Iowa; if you start now, you might catch us by 2010! NAH!:p
Anyone else want to make a run at us?
Anyone?
Hello?
CR

trainer

04-02-2003, 08:50 AM

Hey this is fun ! been a long time reader but short time poster. CR started a thread that i just had to chime in on,well now it,s TR.let me interduse myself,15 year veteran CTFD,started when CR was only ACR our old cheif,you didn,t question his commands.anyway back to me , 13 years as training officier,can you say railroad, but i love it. to many certifiaction to remember altho the last one was fun, any been to Anniston al. for WMD cobra ? well it,s getting late need to go to work. So if you guys can put up with one finger typing,and bad speling i,ll try to keep up my posts ;)

80FIRE

04-02-2003, 09:19 AM

Nice to know I am not the only hunt and peck typer on here.
The more ativity the better on the IL forum.

ChiefReason

04-02-2003, 10:33 AM

:eek:
80FIRE:
Did I read it right? Did you call yourself a pecker?
It's true; trainer has been good energy for our department. But try as he might, he could never get more training hours in a year than me. I guess now he has the green light and it's smooth sailing ahead.
Funny story. Back when he took his Instructor I training, he wasn't a FF II. It was only AFTER he got certified as an instructor that we found out that he had to be a FF II, so we had to turn right around and send him and Jenkins to FF II. Needless to say, both wives were extremely happy about that little development. But having two in-house instructors has been worth every penny. It's not too hard to find an instructor when you want to train.;)
CR

trainer

04-02-2003, 05:54 PM

Funny thing about training hrs,CR always put them in the computer,Hmmmm one for him two for me;). Yea back then FFII for vollies was 1 nite a weak for 2.5 years. i DON,T THINK WE, WOOPS WRONG KEY, kept track of hrs then.

jboczek

04-03-2003, 12:49 AM

When we took our first FFII classes, I was the instructor. I found out that I could be an "interim instructor" by having the chief sign a paper. It would be good for one year and could be renewed for another year if no instructor classes came up in the area. Needless to say, we didn't get done in 1 year so I "reupped" and we got 13 certified FFII by the time the year was up. I learned the curriculum as I taught it. Never did take an instructor class. That is one thing I wish I had. It sure would make trainings easier to have an instructor in house.

ChiefReason

04-03-2003, 01:36 PM

trainer:
If I had done training hours under your criteria, I still would have smoked you. Think about everything that I have read. That is certainly training, wouldn't you say? And what about all of the training videos that I have seen over the years?
Sorry; sitting on the toilet and reading Firehouse is not training.
Nice try, though!
Oh yeah; and if I were to get hours for the time spent on FF websites; well, get my place in the Hall of Fame ready, baby!:D
CR

jaybird210

04-03-2003, 03:27 PM

Wow! That rant pushed him to 999 posts! Hmmmm.........:rolleyes:

80FIRE

04-03-2003, 10:15 PM

80FIRE:
Did I read it right? Did you call yourself a pecker?
NO NO NO Art !!!!!

But I have been called a dick head and a prick before by an EX firefighter

ChiefReason

04-03-2003, 10:28 PM

Well, this post will be #1000! I wanted it to be in the Illinois forum where the tone continues to be friendly and the discussions lively at times. For those of you who might be curious, I am #12 on the list of Top Ten users of the Firehouse Forums. Ryan is close behind me and drkblram is ahead of me. But no matter. I am cutting back to devote time to the other site.
Along the way, I have gotten upset with some of the posters, as I am sure that I have irritated a few, but the feeling that resonates most of the time is a feeling that we are trying to help each other through a myriad of emotions brought on by uncertain economic times, a public that seems to be apathetic and new threats to our safety and health. Oh; there’s a few that don’t even register on the idiot scale, but they are on the forums for an entirely different motive.
The Illinois thread is fun. As most of you have noticed, many of the threads in the general discussions boards are not much fun. I mean, how many times can you discuss dashlights and flashlights? I guess that the number of times a blue light flashes is important to some. I know that a lot of what we discuss is sort of on the silly side, but it’s akin to kitchen banter. I think that it is necessary and especially for you who have come off of a rather crappy day. So, though we may not get into a deep discussion on hydraulics or the newest products on the market, what we do has value to us. And that’s what matters the most.
I don’t have anything really profound to say for my 1000th post, but I am glad that I am here and I am very happy to have met some very dedicated and decent people here. Our spirit in Illinois is strong. I think that it is atypical when compared to other parts of the country. I think that Don Moffitt, Ernie Russell and Dick Jaehne are a big reason why Illinois continues to develop and grow its fire service programs. I firmly believe that Illinois is the best.
So, Jay; I know that you have been watching with some interest the number 999.
I will continue to post as long as I have something constructive to say. Hopefully, you all will find it worth reading.
In any event, there is more on the way. Here and “over there”.
Thanks for sharing in this minor milestone.
CR

80FIRE

04-04-2003, 12:05 AM

1000 posts!! Congrats CR

I must say I totally agree with your comments about the forums. I have pretty much lost interest in FH except for the Illinois page. I enjoy coming here to learn, share and spread a little BS.
I was doing some surfing in the IL legislative site the other day and found that Don Moffitt truly is a friend of the fire service. He has been active with several fire related bills this year. Dick Jaehne spoke at a meeting I attended last fall. He was very blunt and to the point. We should feel very fortunate to have him in IL.

1835Wayne

04-04-2003, 12:22 AM

Congrats CR!!! I look forward to reading your next 1000 posts!

jaybird210

04-04-2003, 09:22 AM

Congrands CR! You have to know that if we didn't enjoy reading your comments, we would've ignored you long ago! Kinda like what the ladies do with me.....:rolleyes:

originally posted by 80fire

I have pretty much lost interest in FH except for the Illinois page. I enjoy coming here to learn, share and spread a little BS.

Amen to that, brother! I would say the only difference is that I tend to spread a LOT of BS ("Big Spoon??"). The general discussion pages have truly become a waste of time. And what a shame. But I have more fun shooting it with youse guys; plus some of the issues we have are unique to our little corner of the world. And so are some of the solutions!

Keep 'em coming!!!

MIKEYLIKESIT

04-04-2003, 09:39 AM

1000 posts AND a big election win all in the same week!

pcfdcap1

04-04-2003, 10:33 AM

;) 1000! Don't quit now, CR. I've been an internet junkie at times over the last few years. All that time and I never posted anything on a forum til I came here. I'll have another partagas lit to honor T/CR.For the rest of you, keep the discussions on this Illinois page going strong.
80Fire et al, I don't pay much attention to the rest of the forums any more either.
Time to go check out the other site,
bye

pcfdcap1

04-04-2003, 11:04 AM

WHOOO HOOOO!! We just went past 800 posts on this great Illinois forum!!While Jay was snooping around the Connecticut page:p :p

jboczek

04-04-2003, 12:13 PM

Well, TR, I guess the counter does indeed go past 999. Congratulations and thanks for all your great input that I have enjoyed on these forums.
I, too, seldom visit the others on FH but do enjoy and learn from the IL guys.

VCFPD3

04-10-2003, 12:36 AM

1000 posts!!!! Man does he have the gift of gab!!!:eek: :eek:
CR you told me about FH a while back and I finally started reading. I can see wether Im talking to you in person or in a forum you have a welth of knowledge and the ability to share it. Keep up the good work on the next 1000!!!!!

1835Wayne

04-10-2003, 10:57 AM

I'm only 365 behind you Chief!!;)

MIKEYLIKESIT

04-10-2003, 11:34 AM

Yo Wayne.. I havent forgoteen about you. One of these days we will have to make it over to Shannons and try out that tap.

ChiefReason

04-10-2003, 01:05 PM

ALL'S I CAN SAY IS "BRING IT ON"!
CR:p

1835Wayne

04-10-2003, 04:25 PM

How does Friday night sound Mikey?? I am ready for a good drunk!!;)

Chief, I am working on it slowly but surely!

MIKEYLIKESIT

04-10-2003, 04:28 PM

No can do Friday Wayne. But...One of these days for sure !

1835Wayne

04-10-2003, 11:57 PM

Some day soon I hope Mikey!!

ChiefReason

04-15-2003, 06:43 PM

I can't remember where I posted about a friend of mine who was suspended for 60 days, but here is that update and one rather humorous(I think it is, anyway.) about the same dept.
My friend's attorney served notice to the fire dept's. board of trustees that they had violated law by not formally hearing or writing a notice of suspension to the firefighter. The board's response to the attorney was that the law concerning due process of the firefighter didn't apply to them. Is that funny or what? If it wasn't for their superior arrogance-I mean ignorance, it would be funny. My buddy is taking it to the next level and will likely sue for his attorney fees as well.
On the lighter side, same department had a 10-50 last Sunday. They asked 6 or 7 times for the same directions. The woman on the base kept asking Knox County Dispatch if they copied her question and Knox County would reply "10-9". Finally, the woman on the base radio said "I don't know what '10-9' is, Knox County". Knox County said "it means 'repeat your message'! I think someone needs to have a school on radio communications.:p
CR

1835Wayne

04-16-2003, 02:16 AM

WOW!! Was she 10-56??

MikeF25

04-16-2003, 09:00 AM

Grossly Tardy!! Ha!

See these chiefs all they think about is attendance.

I was not Grossly Tardy, I was fashionably late.

Now that I am here I am here to stay.

jaybird210

04-16-2003, 09:59 AM

Hmm. So that's how it is, Mr. Soon-to-be-wed.

Okay, fine, that's TWO demerits: one for being TARDY, and now another one for GROSS INSUBORDINATION.

Don't mess with the bull, young man, you'll get the horns. I'll see you next Saturday.:p :D :D :cool:

ChiefReason

04-18-2003, 01:56 AM

As many of you know, there is a thread over in the General Discussions forums about “Inexperienced FFs as Officers”. And there has also been ongoing discussions about applications and background checks for prospective firefighters.
Well, I was contacted by a young man about openings on any Illinois fire departments, so I told him to send me some information.
This is what I got:
His name is Aristotle O’Shaunessey. His mother was Greek and his father was Irish. He is 28 years old. He graduated from Notre Dame with a degree in broadcast journalism, so he is especially interested in public information. He claims to be a motivator and is schooled in crisis management. He says that he is a mover and a shaker. “Grace under fire” is how he describes himself. He is a veteran of the armed forces.
He is currently single but looking. He would like something close to a populated area, but prefers to live and work in a small town, because he just wants to “blend in”.
He enjoys spicy foods, “big hair bands of the 80s”, collects guns and claims to play a mean hand of pinoccle.
I have told him about Hinckley, Jay, so you might be getting a call from him. I have attached his photo. He is available to start immediately.
Let me know how it goes.
:D

Adze39

04-18-2003, 02:11 AM

I just came over here to see what the heck you all were typing. You realize that you are almost to 1000 posts for your State? Get a life!!! HA HA HA Just kidding...you know I'm only jealous! ;)

MikeF25

04-18-2003, 02:29 AM

HEY ADZE!!,

Stay off our turf you trying to start something? You want to rumble?

Tell you what we will make you an honorary FIB, then you can visit anytime you want.

Or being this is a public forum you can visit anytime you want anyway.:D :D

pcfdcap1

04-18-2003, 06:07 AM

Was that the real Adze, or was that the recruit CR was referring to?:o :eek: :D :p

jaybird210

04-18-2003, 10:05 AM

CR, Aristotle stopped by last night! After reading the letter of referrence you gave him, I signed him up immediately.

Course, at our meeting last night, everybody was so struck by his communication skills, well, he just won them over.

Needless to say, I am out:

jaybird210

04-18-2003, 10:06 AM

***I appologize for the poor picture quality. My picture software isn't everything it could be. Nor are my skills

ChiefReason

04-18-2003, 11:08 AM

I notice that we seem to be getting alot of out of state visitors here.
Maybe, we need to set up a Welcome Center thread or maybe even have a guest book for them to sign.
Sack Man is just being Sack Man. You all know the type!:p
Jay;
I knew the guy had pretty good credentials. Sorry about your demise.
I'm sure there's a convenience store near you looking for good help.
Might consider a career in rap.
I don't look at it as a job ending, but rather, a new beginning.
Keep your chin up, little buckaroo!:p
CR:cool:

1835Wayne

04-18-2003, 11:21 AM

I'm not an out of state visitor anymore, right CR?? I am a honorary Illinoisian!! GO FIGHTING ILLINI!!!WOO HOO!!

(cheer, cheer for old Notre Dame.......);)

ChiefReason

04-18-2003, 11:27 AM

Wayne:
That is correct. You are an honorary Illinoisan. In fact, "Ryan" is working on your state ID card as we speak.
Now, there is that matter with that INTERLOPER; ADZE.
Adze: are you asking for honorary status as well?
Or do you just want to pop in, spread your mayhem and then go for ice cream?
Let us know. I would consider sponsoring you, my friend.
CR

jboczek

04-18-2003, 11:45 AM

Now, CR, I realize ADZE is crusty like most of the rest of us, but do you realize where CT is? Heck, it's like on the other side of the world. I don't know. Letting a neighbor in is one thing, but a true foreigner to the midwest, I just don't know. We'll have to vote on it for sure.

jaybird210

04-18-2003, 11:56 AM

I think Jack may have a point. We start letting everybody in here and pretty soon, this'll just be another Off-Duty section. How much longer before the explorers come in and really gum up the works?

80FIRE

04-18-2003, 12:03 PM

There was no fire in Hinckley last night!
NO! the big Jones house on 4th and Elm did not burn last night. It is still there you just can't see it besause of the smoke. I can assure you it did not burn! It is still there.

Jay has all the luck! Every department needs a great media relations officer.

RspctFrmCalgary

04-18-2003, 12:13 PM

Or do you just want to pop in, spread your mayhem and then go for ice cream?

Why not? That's what I do!

*Sher skips out of the room, turns and sticks her tongue out and laughs at the feeble attempts to keep her out*

80FIRE

04-18-2003, 12:30 PM

HELP were being invaded! From the East and the North.

Next time bring some extra ice cream. or trinkets and beads:)

Adze39

04-18-2003, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by ChiefReason
Adze: are you asking for honorary status as well?
Or do you just want to pop in, spread your mayhem and then go for ice cream?

Is it chocolate ice cream? With chocolate syrup and a cherry?!??!?

1835Wayne

04-18-2003, 09:50 PM

Whatever kind you want! But how are you gonna eat it through that bag??;)

Adze39

04-19-2003, 01:06 AM

Hello!!! If I can fight a fire with a bag on, I think I can eat ice cream!!!

RspctFrmCalgary

04-19-2003, 02:11 AM

ummmmmmm

Oh never mind I'll behave :p ;) :D

pcfdcap1

04-19-2003, 11:15 AM

Must be a plastic bag after all,huh ADZ?:p

MIKEYLIKESIT

04-19-2003, 11:24 AM

With the plastic bag, you have to eat real quick. Its hard to eat when you arent breathing!

ChiefReason

04-19-2003, 12:06 PM

Hey, Adze:
You are suppose to take the SCBA mask out of the bag before you put the mask on!
The bag you wear doesn't look like plastic to me; it looks like a paper bag. Reminiscent of a large paper grocery sack.
Were you ever a bagger at the local grocery store? Are you familiar with the "Unknown Comic"? Are you any relation? Do you have different sacks for different occasions? What would you wear for a black tie event, for instance?
The bag you wear for fighting fires; Nomex-Kevlar?
At what age did you start wearing a paper bag over your head?
How do you keep it on during a windy day?
Does it affect your golf game?
Sorry for all of the questions, but this is absolutely intriguing.
As far as the ice cream? NEOPOLITAN! That's always a safe bet when you don't know who likes what. Chocolate, vanilla and strawberry; take you pick.
Now; for the CANADIANS. RFC; you need to stop listening to AC/DC. I know English rockers can stir the emotions in us, but they are a band of rowdies. You've seen how Angus parades around on the stage with that scowl on his face, dressed up in his little schoolboy's uniform. Step away from the headphones and give your priorities a second look.:eek:
We try to keep it serious here. If you want to play, go to the Explorer's forum!:D
That last comment gave it away, didn't it?:D :D :D :D
Ah, screw it; who wants pie?
CR:cool:

RspctFrmCalgary

04-19-2003, 12:38 PM

First - AC/DC is from Aussieland not England :D

Next - its Stayback that listens to AC/DC, not me, unless it happens to come on the radio :D

Next - you know by now that when alcohol is involved the music gets older, way older than AC/DC, but you were right about the headphones :D

Next - you also know that when alcohol is involved I tend to get a little horny ummmmm I mean flirty, can't play on the Explorers forum that's just wrong :D :p :cool:

And last but not least ...... *GASP* my innocent eyes!! :eek:

RspctFrmCalgary

04-21-2003, 01:35 AM

schreeeeeeeeeeeeech!!!!!

Uh huh CR, thought you said you came here today (Sunday)!!!

jaybird210

04-21-2003, 09:06 AM

It's time to let this thread die anyway. It long ago outlived its purpose. Heck, we're dern near to 1,000 now. Who'd a thunk it?

Adze39

04-21-2003, 10:13 AM

So why don't we keep this thread alive till it reaches 1000?

1835Wayne

04-21-2003, 10:55 AM

OUTLIVED its usefullness??? I think not! We continue to SMASH all other states, especially CT, with this thread! Like a Marine Corps assault in Iraq, it continues to ROLL ON! Lets roll!!

jboczek

04-21-2003, 11:18 AM

Jay, with the number of posts on this thread it MUST be critically important. I'll do my part to get to 1000. But who's counting anyway

Adze39

04-21-2003, 12:26 PM

Screw 1000 posts for your state! Let's try to get 1000 posts for this THREAD!!!

jaybird210

04-21-2003, 12:33 PM

THIS IS ONE THOUSAND!! THIS IS ONE THOUSAND!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! !!!!!!!

ChiefReason

04-21-2003, 12:34 PM

I would like to thank the great state of Connecticut for their participation in this momentous event. And a big sack full of love goes out to our brother Adze for his part in this historic milestone.
Kinda makes me misty.
Thanks to all the Illinois faithful as well.
CR

Adze39

04-21-2003, 05:50 PM

Thank you Chief Reason! I am glad to do my part to help my brothers out west out.

Just like everywhere in the fire service...one man cannot do it alone, but if we work as a team just imagine the things that we all can accomplish!

PS: Is it too late for the honorary citizenship? If it is, can I at least still get my ice cream?

80FIRE

04-21-2003, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by Adze39
PS: Is it too late for the honorary citizenship? If it is, can I at least still get my ice cream?

You have to have a photo ID for citizenship cards. They will not accept pictures of "men?" with bags on there heads in Illinois. I
guess you'l have to settle for leftover ice cream.

80FIRE

04-21-2003, 08:39 PM

BTW Adze

Thanks for helping us reach the 1000 mile stone

ChiefReason

04-21-2003, 09:52 PM

Adze:
I can't speak for the others on the honorary citizenship issue. I did mention it in a post, that is true. Now that you have participated to a level that helped us over the top, I will take it to the others.
In the meantime, what would you like? Chocolate? Strawberry? Or Vanilla?
I will post a poll with the question: Shall we make Adze an honorary flatlander? Yes/No
Keep your fingers crossed.
CR

jaybird210

04-22-2003, 10:06 AM

I notice that we now have THREE TIMES the posts of the next highest post count state. And they have three times the posts of the number three spot.

Interesting.

Adze39

04-22-2003, 10:16 AM

3 is a magic number, yes it is!

ChiefReason

04-22-2003, 02:14 PM

Jay:
I noticed your count is at 523!
In the year 2003!
And I am the third poster to talk about the 3s!
Spooky! :eek: :eek: :rolleyes:
CR

1835Wayne

04-22-2003, 02:16 PM

(Cheesy soap opera music in background.)

Where will the thread go now? Will Adze become a honorary Illinoisian? Can the midwest crusties keep the post count high in this forum? Will the Hot Monkey Chick make an appearance here???

Stay tuned as we find out the answers to these questions and more!

Like a brush fire through a field, these are the posts of our forum!!

RspctFrmCalgary

04-22-2003, 02:44 PM

Will it be a dark and stormy night when the Hot Monkey Chick makes his/her appearance?

MikeF25

04-23-2003, 02:51 AM

yes

1835Wayne

04-23-2003, 10:15 AM

please dear god!!! No hot monkey chick here!! I was kidding!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HH!!!!!!!!!!:eek:

jaybird210

04-23-2003, 10:56 AM

As honorary President of the Illinois Chapter of the IACOJ (not that this gives me any authority here; I just like saying that:p), I must insist that these threads do not denegrate into the whole dark-n-stormy-night-hot-monkey-chick type stuff we see in the Off-duty Section. Yes, those threads are lots of fun, but they have their place.

I take great pride in noting that the posts in this section are not some rambling put-together story. Yes, some of 'em are silly and certainly, I have done my share of rambling (like, now for example). But they have all started and continued with some purpose.

So, please, let's not do dat.

With sincere thanks to you all, for your unending support, I am,

Your Humble Servant,
jaybird210

RspctFrmCalgary

04-23-2003, 11:14 AM

*Shaking head* Jay Jay Jay :rolleyes:

You're too paranoid buddy!!! :D :D

1835Wayne

04-23-2003, 11:35 AM

I apologize for mentioning such things here! I shall try to maintain a modicum of decorum here.:rolleyes: ;)

NOT!!!!!

Let the hilarity begin!!

OK, OK. I'll be good.:D

trainer

04-23-2003, 12:05 PM

How did this thread start anyway?

Adze39

04-23-2003, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by jaybird210
Nothing really to say here. Just wanted to push the state post count over 300!

Thank you all for your support. Please get back to work now.:D

This is how it started...in a vain attempt to boost the State's post count! And it continues....

I think this should be called the "Seinfeld Thread" because it is a post about nothing. :)

jaybird210

04-23-2003, 01:51 PM

Ya know, fer a guy who is on the bubble for honorary membership, you've got a lot of nerve, mister.

;) :D :D :p :cool:

jaybird210

04-23-2003, 01:52 PM

Sheri, to paraphrase GeorgeWendtCFI:

Welcome to Illinois. Now go home.

jboczek

04-23-2003, 03:52 PM

Adze, Jaybird, our esteemed president, is correct. (Somebody agrees with Jay?) The remaining 7 possible voters may just cast 11 votes to the negative and then you'll be back as a visitor. We all know you're just jealous because IL has about 1/2 of all the posts in the state forums put together. You know, I think Jay only got about 3 votes for president. This thread has been extremly important to US, the Illinois delegation. We don't really care what the outsiders think about it. This is OURS and OURS alone!

jaybird210

04-23-2003, 04:05 PM

Yes! It's true I only got three votes for prez (one from me, one from my mother*, and one from the other candidate who really did not want the job) but all it takes is ONE!!!

Jack, you've got a lot of angst in your posts lately. Everything okay down there? Or are you neverous about the youngster being here?

---------
*The really frustrating part about this vote was that I had to buy it. Cost me $50.

RspctFrmCalgary

04-23-2003, 05:33 PM

Sheri, to paraphrase GeorgeWendtCFI: Welcome to Illinois. Now go home.

*crying* you guys are so mean. wahhhhhhhhhhh wahhhhhhhhh wahhhhhhh And to think I was going to post a few interesting pics for you guys. I'm going to take my toys and go home. I don't want to play anymore :(

and then you'll be back as a visitor.

Nobody will want to visit if you treat us like gorbies :(

:D :D :D :D :D

RspctFrmCalgary

04-23-2003, 05:39 PM

By the way, that's paint, and she's wearing red pumps :D

I have a few other pics of her "outfit" taken from other views if anyone wants them just ask and I'll email ya!

HAHAHAHAHA

jaybird210

04-23-2003, 05:51 PM

Well, Sheri, all I can say is, we're gonna miss ya.

heeheeheeheeheeheehee

jboczek

04-23-2003, 05:56 PM

Jay, I don't have any problems. I hope everybody knows that most of this is in jest. Don't tell the guys from CT or NJ or Wales or even Canada for that matter, but I don't care if they post here. I want you to "keep this under your hat", as a long time DuBois resident and Village treasurer would tell me once in a while. God rest his soul. So whatever you do, Jay, don't even let one word of this get out to the foreigners. They might get the impression that I welcome them with open arms. Let them sweat.
But, see what the Canadians are doing - turning this into a porno site!
It's all the pressure of this chief's job lately, really got me on my toes. Too much to do, not enough time to do it, the mayor doesn't like me (because I always get what I want from the board), and the list goes on and on and on and on..........

jaybird210

04-23-2003, 06:51 PM

**wispering** Jack, your secret is safe with me. I'll keep up like nothing ever happened. But, if the Canadians are going to turn this into a porno site, well, that'll really boost our post count!!

Don't tell your kid about the picture. He'll come in here, then tell your wife, then HAANG on!!

You've gotta agree, nice paint job. :D

SmokeEater661

04-23-2003, 07:07 PM

Well I hope you get your record. I agree with Jay, if pics like that keep popping up i'll post here every day. HAHAHAHA

RspctFrmCalgary

04-23-2003, 10:34 PM

Well, Sheri, all I can say is, we're gonna miss ya.

*sob* ummmm errrrr I mean *wahhhhhh* :D

Porno??? That's not porno, she's walking down Main Street USA!!! LOL

Smoke I couldn't believe my eyes when I noticed IACOJ's newest applicant IN THE ILLINOIS THREAD!!! :rolleyes: Say it isn't so!! hehehe

80FIRE

04-23-2003, 10:42 PM

Me thinks you hit the wrong button. That PM you sent Jay ended up on the open forum.:D
thats ok though we can keep a seceret. we won't tell anyone about it.
We are the only state that knows how to read arn't we??????:)

Weruj1

04-23-2003, 11:17 PM

and here I thought that when I posted it was to try and be educational.... I wondered how you all get your post numbers up ......over here ........ you start your own "Pumper Tanker WHOOOOOOOOOOOO" thread and then dont tell anyone .......Jay or Mr ILCOAJOAOCNKFHSDKF DLFHO ASSvice Principal..........as you are now called .......... you dont even ask your bestest friend in Ohio to come visit this fine thread ......here I stumble on it by myself...............and you know what REALLY makes me mad ? It was I your already ICOAJ buddy who snuck you into the Christmas Party ....right past Wayner .......and do I get any credit for that ? HELL NO ...............so you all can just STUFF IT !!!!!!

jaybird210

04-24-2003, 12:49 AM

Wow. What venom. What hatred. What angry words.

What a nice pooper! :eek:

VCFPD3

04-24-2003, 02:17 AM

Is this the official count from Trustee Reasons election????

"one from me, one from my mother*, and one from the other candidate who really did not want the job) but all it takes is ONE!!! "

:eek: :D :p ;)

MikeF25

04-24-2003, 02:25 AM

Hey,

Is it just me or is the Buger King sign backwards in the picture.

I know who is looking at the sign anyway? Well, if you must know I am.

The new wife will not allow me to look at other poopers. She knows all it is terrifing.

ChiefReason

04-24-2003, 02:21 PM

Well, it appears to me that the outsiders are trying to get our forum shut down by posting porno. That might pass muster in the Off Duty Forums, but not here. There's probably a young Illinois lad sitting there right now trying to expand his knowledge of the Illinois fire service and BAM! Someone sticks a butt in his face.
Don't come crying to me when we get our stern warning from the WT. Does "obnoxious, immature and unprofessional" ring a bell? I'll not be accused of it again.
I will SHUN the picture of the Burger King sign!
CR