I was running around Hartford last week when I had to stop for a fire truck. At first, I thought the fire truck was backing back into the fire house after returning from a call. Once I saw what they were doing, I tried to get into a parking space to watch – they were hanging the flag.

I can only imagine that the Station Chief asking for volunteers to ride up to hang the flag and a bunch of firemen saying,

“Pick me – Pick me!”

I don’t think it was hard to get a volunteer for this job.

This post is part of Linda G. Hill’s fun weekly series One-Liner Wednesday. If you have a one-liner, If you would like to join in on the fun, you can follow this link to participate and to see the one-liners from the other participants.

70 responses to “Any Volunteers? – #1LinerWeds”

  1. Looks very cold Dan

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    1. We’ve been starting out very cold, (0f -18c) Sheree and then warming up 30 or so degrees (f) during the day.

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      1. That’s cold and a big temperature variation. We’ve had the warmest January on record here, 16C today.

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  2. I like the photo of the flag still flapping even in the cold.

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    1. That flag seems to have a spirit of its own, Frank.

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    1. They might work that in, too.

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  3. Those are some great photos; I’m about to freeze just looking at them. That rabbit looks like the warmest thing around (also the hungriest, probably).

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    1. I was jealous of his coat. He seemed content to sit and munch. We keep the dog on the other side of the yard.

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  4. Nice flag catch. Looks cold. Maddie may need some boots to keep her paws warm in those temps. :-)

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    1. Thanks Judy. We waited until afternoon to walk yesterday. The pavement was 8 degrees. We’ve never been able to find workable boots for her.

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  5. Hi Dan – I wouldn’t mind a ride up someday (unlikely, I know); looks freezing, but glad you and Maddie were able to get out, and the bunnies have some grass and a place out of the wind … while it looks positively cold – that river! Cheers Hilary

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    1. The river hasn’t frozen this much or this far up for a few years, Hilary, I love seeing the ice. Years ago they would push an ice-breaking barge up the channel to break up the ice and prevent it from piling up against the bridges. I haven’t seen that for over 10 years.

      I bet, if you asked nicely, they’d give you a lift.

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  6. Whew! There had been a disturbing lack of bunnies in the past few days. I feared the coyotes had been snacking. Thank you for clearing a feeding patch. For them, and me.
    😉

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    1. The lack of bunnies is why I gave you a twofer. I try to clear the snow away from the places they like to munch in.

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      1. And we ( I’m speaking for all neighborhood bunnies) appreciate that.

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  7. So sweet to see the bunnies, Dan, and heartwarming to see the walker lady. I have been a little neglectful in keeping up in reading postings, so I have not seen her in a while. Keep those flag photos coming–the one in the park is always good to see and the featured photo was great.

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    1. Fortunately, I saw her before Maddie did so I was able to stay back and not have the pup bark at her. I hope I can keep walking as I get older. The flag at the memorial is my favorite. It reminds me of a lot of people who are long gone.

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  8. What a beautiful story and one-liner! Great photos, Dan. It’s looking mighty cold in your part of the world.

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    1. Thanks Gwen. It has been very cold overnight, but it’s gone up into the 30s during the day.

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  9. You’re such a good friend to the bunnies, Dan!

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    1. We feed everyone else, GP. All these guys want are a few places where they can find the grass. It’s hard not to help.

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      1. I used to raise lop-eared rabbits – still miss them too. I know you like all animals, we see that everyday!! You’re a good man, Charlie Brown. 😉

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        1. 🙂Thanks. In the suburbs, they need a lot of help.

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          1. And they have you!!

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  10. Great one-liner! Old Glory, whether she flies atop a firehouse or in a park, she always does so with dignity and grace. She really is a grand old flag!

    Love the pictures of the various stages of ice forming on the river. Weird how just looking at them makes me feel cold. What? Wait! Maybe that’s because we’re in the same boat here……no pun intended!

    You’re a good man Dan to clear dining areas for the bunnies.

    Good thing Maddie has a really warm coat. Boots don’t work for Murphy either.

    And Galloping Grandma is out and about. God bless her! Even Maddie would be proud of her. I wish she read your blog so she would know how many people care about her…..and look for her in your gallery. 🤗

    Warmer tomorrow Dan, but rain. We’ll all be slipping and sliding after sunset when the temperature drops, 😡
    Ginger

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    1. I was going to say that you feel cold because it is cold, Ginger. But maybe warm enough to keep this next storm a rain event rather than ice.

      The flag in the park is pretty good at catching the wind. Maybe that wall of arbor vitae sends the wind into the flag. Sometimes, it doesn’t feel windy, but that flag is flapping.

      I don’t mind digging the bunnies out and clearing some space for them to eat. From the “decorations” they have left behind, they also seem to like the paths I clear for us to walk Maddie around. Maddie sniffs and points, as if to say, “the bunny was here.” We know, Maddie, we know.

      Grandma is running around. We stayed back so Maddie wouldn’t bark at her.

      Take care.

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  11. Oh, oh, pick me!!! That would be a fun job. It looks cold there, Dan. It’s amazing how much more ice is on the river. Does it freeze solid enough to skate on it?

    Stay warm!

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  12. Are you sure that guy volunteered, Dan? How cold was it up in that bucket…as cold as when you walked Maddie? At least he was doing a service that didn’t require putting out a fire. I hope they all had a quiet day.

    You’re a good bunny dad…to give them shelter and eats. I bet you’re the best human on the block, in their eyes.

    Is Linda late with her one-liner post? I hope all is well.

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    1. I had the same thought Re: Linda. I hope she just overslept or has WP issues.

      It was cold that day. Maybe you’re right. Maybe they sent the new guy up to hang the flag.

      We love seeing the bunnies, although they’ve been decorating our paths.

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      1. You need an outside litter box.

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        1. 🙂- one more to clean?

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  13. Yes! Yes! Pick me! I love this, Dan. It was perfect.

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    1. You and I would quickly volunteer 🙂

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      1. You have that right!

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  14. It may be cold, but nice big photos today, Dan. (Except the two of the critters.) I like that! The first, Cold sunset, I like the most.

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    1. I’m glad, Manja. It hasn’t been cold enough for long enough to freeze the river for several years.

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  15. How wonderful to be picked for that job. Nice one, Dan. I give credit to walker lady. We have become such slugs lately. My husband wanted to start his car before we walked, and, of course, it wouldn’t start. We jumped it and he took it to the shop. I forged ahead with my walk–gosh, it felt great to be outside. But I would cross the street if it upset Maddie. it’s just me, Maddie!

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    1. Maddie would still bark. I can’t ask the walker lady to cross the street. Then again, Maddie probably wouldn’t bark at you.

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  16. You are a good neighbour to your menagerie. I’ve always maintained that the difference between men and boys is the height of their toys! I’m not the only one that says it. Your firemen just proved it. Love to see the snow that you have and hopefully we will not get it. We got a lot but most of it is now gone. Fortunately. But mother nature is not done with us, she has a fickle respect and we just need to get used to it.

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    1. Ugh, wordless ate my reply

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    2. We’ll take whatever mom gives us.

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  17. Awww you old softie☺️

    Sent from my iPhone

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  18. Seems like that would be one of the most fun parts of being a firefighter. (Then again, I don’t get excited about running into burning buildings so maybe my perspective is skewed.) As always, love seeing your photos!

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    1. Those men and women are the best.

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  19. That’s probably one task the fireman are happy to do, Dan. No risk and patriotic, plus riding in the bucket! That blue sky over the flag is lovely but your other photos look cold! I hope winter gives you a break soon. :-)

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    1. Thanks Diana. It’s warmer today. I don’t think winter is done with us, but…

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  20. I would volunteer to put up the flag in a heartbeat. You are so nice to let the bunnies have a home under your workshop. I’ll bet they like it under there. Great photos, Dan. Nice to see walker lady out and about. 😁

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    1. Unlike a lot of animals that could be there, John, they don’t do an damage.

      I’d help with that flag, too 🙂

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  21. I would definitely have volunteered, especially if I could have ridden the ladder up with a few firemen :)

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    1. Haha – bonus got you 😏

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  22. Oh my – that’s a big river to freeze over. It must be cold! Stay warm.

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    1. It’s been near zero almost every morning for weeks

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  23. Oh come on, Dan. I can just see you over there, saying,”Hey, you guys need a volunteer fireman for the day? Or… for the ladder job? 😉
    Wow, Walker Lady has moxie. Or extra insulated clothes and heated shoes. 👍🏻

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    1. It was good to see Granny walking in the aftermath of this storm. You’re right, I would have helped 😊

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      1. You would have led the pack too!

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  24. That’s a job I would not volunteer to do. Love all the one-liners, but brrrrr!

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    1. It looks safe to me 😊

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  25. Fun one-liner. It looks darned cold where you are. Stay warm

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    1. Thanks Ally. It was in the 40s today, but heading into single-digits again.

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  26. Lots of pretty snow again, Dan. I can see why you wanted to watch the flag being hung. Good fun.

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  27. Though I’m sort of afraid of heights, I might have been willing to try that one. Those are interesting clouds – you don’t usually see them shooting vertically like that.

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    1. Those clouds looked like they were bursting out of the ground.

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  28. You cleared patches for the bunnies? What a nice guy!

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    1. The places they like to eat are well known. I just had to scrape the snow away.

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