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I'll bet a wooden nickel it's a firefighter's wedding. 1.) Choice of RED as the wedding color. 2.) All the older guys have moustaches but no goatees or beards (chin stubble is a no-no when wearing SCBA) 3.) All the guys have relatively short hair and 4.) The bay doors that both parties are posing in front of absolutely SCREAM fire station. Anyone else agree? Elvisio "chicks dig longhair firefighters " Rodriguez

MUST I choose? Elvisio "caught between two rocks and a tight place" Rodriguez

I totally dig what you're saying. Child porn is particularly distastful fodder, and we hate to see it distributed for any reason. But on the other hand you need to have the right "cheese" (to use your term) if you're going to catch this particular breed of rat. The gov't isn't making new child porn, just using material that already exists to the best use possible (other than destruction). In my mind, it's no different than agents using nabbed drugs to set up deals to catch other criminals (you can tell I just saw Miami Vice). They're not making new drugs, just putting what's already made to use. Distasteful, I agree. But necessary. elvisio "Crockett and Tubbs are da bomb" Rodriguez

Is this at a DZ? Like, where you'll have access to a hot shower and an extension cord for your hotplate and maybe even a TV in the hangar to crash out in front of once in a while? A person can get by for a long time on Ramen noodles and Tang... (note I said Tang, not 'tang. Although a little 'tang once in a while is bound to make tent living easier) Now that I'm in a "committed relationship" (yeesh) it'd never work, I'm sure we'd kill each other. But in my salad days I woulda been all over it. The only reason I probably never did it was that most of my salad days were spent living in rural Kentucky, where my one bedroom apartment was damn near as cheap as living in a tent anywhere else in the world! Elvisio "deliverance" Rodriguez

Holy loose laterals, Batman! Elvisio "none for me, thanks" Rodriguez

I read in an article once that when the company that makes the gear installs it in a community that a.) they get a cut of every ticket generated by the equipment and b) because of (a) they make the community sign an agreement NOT to increase the length of the yellow light at any intersection where the equipment is installed. There have been tests that showed that increasing the yellow light from 3 seconds to 4 seconds resulted in huge reductions in the number of people running the red. But, since the community had already signed, the citizens were shafted. Elvisio "gotta love the system" Rodriguez edit for fat fingers

I guess this is my general point on the matter. If it really worked that way, then eventually word would get around, NOBODY would pay the damn things, and all the technology would be wasted. So there has to be some way for the Men In Blue to make sure it's not all bark and no bite (and it definitely would BITE!). I was just stunned by the fact that it was a cop making the suggestion. Now, after a good night's sleep, it dawns on me that maybe he's just trying to drum up more business for himself! Elvisio "hope I never have to find out" Rodriguez

Dude, no shit that really happened. The story was out of Los Gatos, CA if I remember correctly. The guy sent a photo of the money for the infraction, the police then sent back a photo of handcuffs. The check followed in the mail shortly thereafter. Both those posts are fuckin' awesome! It's not often I laugh out loud at what's posted here... Elvisio "picture of handcuffs, CLASSIC!" Rodriguez

We were talking about this one in class tonight: The counties around my home have upped the ante, now using the camera-operated speed traps as well as the cameras that catch you running red lights. No police officer, no notification that you're busted until the ticket arrives in the mail unknown weeks later. The statement was made (by a police officer of 13 years, no less) that if you got one of these tickets in the mail (and it didn't come registered or certified, which they almost never do) that you should just chuck it in the garbage. His point was that if they couldn't prove you received it, you could just claim you never got it. I hunted around online (I know, I know, consider the source) and it sounds like lotsa counties/cities handle it this way. They just send out all the tickets and count on folks to be scared enough to pay up, and (again, according to "them" online) never follow up on those that don't pay. So waddaya think? Would you pay up? Or would you have the big brass ones to just drop that mother into File 13? Elvisio "undecided" rodriguez

Worked 7A-7P in the ER today, working same shift tomorrow. Today was pretty sweet, not too busy and we got a GSW to the chest! Didn't get to do much but got to see some really cool shit. Elvisio "trauma fiend" rodriguez

No allergy, just heard from other firefighters that metal against your body (i.e. watches, or piercings) in a really hot fire can cause burns since the metal will conduct heat to your skin faster than your turnout gear even though they might be the same physical temperature. Haven't put it to the test yet becuase (GODDAMMIT) I haven't gotten my first structural entry yet, but I'd rather not find out the hard way... Elvisio "sick of defensive attacks and brush fires" rodriguez

I have a really cool leather watchband that is perfect for me as a firefighter because it passes all the way under the body of the watch, preventing any metal from touching my arm. Problem is, after a couple fires and a couple summertime car wrecks, the amount of sweat this watchband has seen is pretty impressive and it's just too stinky to wear anymore. Anyone know how to get such funk out of leather without ruining it, or is it time to trash it? Maybe someone has experience with the Birkenstock equivalent of Tevafeet or something like that... Elvisio "thanks for listening" Rodriguez

Both DEFINITELY worth the wait and price of admission! Clerks II: Classic Clerks is back. Dante is great, Randal is awesome, and Jay and Silent Bob are BACK the way they should be, fuck that Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back shit. Some of Randal's rants are on a par with those from the first flick. Definitely worthy of being called the Son of Clerks. Miami Vice: Saw it this afternoon, still smilin' about it. They totally did homage to the original. It's not the SAME as the original, but if you know what to expect when you go in, it's a blast. Farrell and Foxx are both just smooth as hell, Gina and Trudy are total hotties, and Zito and Switek have shuffled loose the geekiness of the tv show to become badasses worthy of standing next to Crockett and Tubbs. Rumor was there was to be a shootout to parallel the one in Heat, and it's true: the gunplay was cool, but the best part of it was actually the audio of the gunfight. I dunno if it was just that the theater I went to had a good sound system, but it was awesome. To all the ladies reading: yeah, it's definitely a guy flick, but go anyhow: it's been twelve hours since we saw the movie and my gf still hasn't quit drooling over Farrell and Foxx without their shirts on. Elvisio "DVD advance purchases" Rodriguez

But since we all know how often THAT happens... Elvisio "never enough" Rodriguez

I've bought the manual for each car I've ever bought, even though I only do the simplest work myself (air/fuel filters, lights, etc.). When something shits the bed, just reading up a little bit on the problem I'm having makes me feel so much better about talking with the mechanic. I managed to blindly stumble into a shop nearby that I've really come to trust; they take good care of my car without sticking it to me. I go to Jiffy Lube for LOF, rotations, and any fluid changes, since I just don't have the facilities at home. They're always hitting me up for more, but the way I look at it: it was running fine when I brought it to them, it'll keep running fine even if I don't get the widgets tightened or whatever else they're pawning. Elvisio "it's all ball bearings nowadays" Rodriguez

Along these lines, a very good friend of mine by the name of Annillos Rodriguez once said: If you're naked, you're in the doctor's office. If you're nude, it's art. If you're nekkid... MISCHIEF IS AFOOT! Oh and BTW it was always buck naked for me... Elvisio "I know not why" Rodriguez

There's a plasma joint about a block away from my house, lotsa college kids do it. The money's not bad for a college kid. I understand everyone's opinion about the moral benefits of donation over selling, but I also understand the virtues of paying the bills. The "don't fly for 72 hours after donating" thing is good to keep in mind, although it shouldn't be quite as bad since you still keep your RBC's, but still keep it in mind. Make sure you donate on Monday! Speaking as a Fire/EMS guy, make sure you have good veins. Over time, they'll trash whichever ones they use, and you want to make sure one of my compatriots will be able to start a line on you if you ever need it! Best plan: find the best vein in your arm and DON'T let the plasma techs use it. Tell 'em it's your lifeline. Elvisio "badass with a 16ga Jelco" Rodriguez

Quote 1. What is your favorite word? Exit, Exit, Exit! 2. What is your least favorite word? No. 3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Somebody telling me I can't do something. 4. What turns you off? People who don't take care of themselves. 5. What is your favorite curse word? Fak! 6. What sound or noise do you love? The sound of my fire/rescue pager going off. 7. What sound or noise do you hate? "Company 20, disregard your tones." 8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Independent millionaire. 9. What profession would you not like to do? Teacher. 10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? "Elvisio, I know I told you to make the most of it, but DAMN!" Elvisio "I wonder if God would actually call me Elvisio" Rodriguez

Don't make me wash your mouth out with soap... the fashion was the best part of the whole show! Don't deny it... Elvisio "loafers without socks rocked" Rodriguez

When I was a littleun' my Friday night treat was being allowed to stay up late enough to watch Miami Vice. Of course, I never made it the whole way through, I was always tuckered out by the last fifteen minutes of the show or so. It's so corny, it's so fake, but still it's soooooo good. Points to anyone who has the Miami Vice soundtrack. EXTRA points to anyone who has it on cassette. Elvisio "Castillo was a badass too" Rodriguez

They were PRETTY close to the mark in Trainspotting, though. Narcan is given either IV or IM (intramuscular) and is SUPER effective. Actually, it can be too effective (and this is the part they left out of Trainspotting) if you push it too fast, you'll take the junkie straight from high, right past sober, and all the way into full-blown withdrawl, in a matter of seconds. As you can imagine, this would be rather unsettling in the back of an ambulance. Combativeness, tremors, and vomiting. Projectile vomiting. Pro-ject-ile vomiting. Paint-every-surface-in-the-back-of-the-ambulance-vomiting. So, the trick is to give 'em enough that they can breathe for themselves, but don't give 'em so much that they wake all the way up. Elvisio "I like to spike OTHER people's veins" Rodriguez

1.21 gigawatts? 1.21 GIGAWATTS?! I must have been crazy! Elvisio "so many good AND bad 80's movies out there" Rodriguez

I think my gf thinks I am nuts, but I really like the idea of playing "Seasons of Love" from the Rent soundtrack when she walks down the aisle. Go for the voice-and-piano-only version, I think it's just awesome. Elvisio "just a thought" Rodriguez

I'm gettin in the car right now... Elvisio "I'm on my way, home sweet home" Rodriguez

I'm damn impressed the glass lasted as long as it did... Elvisio "we goin boogie, we goin boogie" Rodriguez