We are experiencing record temps here in Oregon. It is more than hot it is sweltering. The last couple of nights the lightning storms have moved in. These storms are caused because of the heat and they are responsible for most of the forest fires we experience. Right now most of the lightning strikes are causing small fires. So far the fire crews are able to get to them quickly and get them put out before they gain any real size. If we have a large one get started, it will be difficult to get it under control due to the heat. I do not envy the fire fighters at all. I respect the job they do becasue I have went through the forest fire training camp. It was a mandatory part of one of the jobs I had. (Boy does that bring back memories) As far as I am concerned it is one of the most dangerous and demanding jobs I can think of.
Other than that we are not doing a whole lot. The job is keeping us busy as all get out but after work we just come home and hide out in the air conditioning. It would be nice to get a couple days of cooler weather but it is not in the forecast, at least not this week. Well time to get to work. I will update more of this later.
About Me
- Grandpa Larry
- I am 52 Years old, I grew up in the construction trade and started working at age 10. I completed high school and started some college but never graduated. I have done more types of jobs then I care to even think about but those jobs and the experiences in them have helped to make me the person I am today. I work in the Apartment Management Industry and I am an active board member for Oregon AHMA (Oregon Affordable Housing Management Association) I am also an instructor for maintenance personnel, generally teaching them about the Fair Housing Laws and how they are affected by those laws. I feel I have led a rich and fulfilling life. Life is what we make it. No one promised the road of life would be an easy one, but it can sure be an interesting one.
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