Rant: being socially awkward

[lukethedrifter]

Do we really need firemen anymore? Do that many houses burn down that we couldn't just build a new one? Aren't firemen these days just glorified paramedics?

Son of a [expletive]. How did I miss this?

[Fat_Bulldog]

Do we really need firemen anymore? Do that many houses burn down that we couldn't just build a new one? Aren't firemen these days just glorified paramedics?

Son of a [expletive]. How did I miss this?

Also, think of the economic boost the new construction, etc. would provide.

[IMADreamer]

So a couple things. Is this really the best thread ever? I don't see it, but there are some funny moments.

Two, I've grown to like firemen. Not in a gay way. I think my perception of them were spoiled by a few extreme douches and I'm sure at some point I ranted about it here. However I recently befriended one and I've hung out with his group a few times now and they are all pretty cool guys. Not the stick 10k in lights and sirens on your personal vehicle which has a huge sticker that says "I'm A Fireman!" on it type of fireman. I dislike those types.

Three, my friend who holds these regular get togethers which started this whole thread is pretty cool. Her and her husband have been great friends for a long time and last week I told her how I get a bit apprehensiveness about these things. In her typical cheery self she said "oh well next time I won't tell you we are having one until 30 minutes before then you won't worry and you'll just come." Well it kind of worked. lol I'm going over there tonight but I'm going to look at a 1971 Dodge Challenger first. I hope I pull in amongst the Mercedes, BMWs, and Toyota Camarys with my Dad's F350 pulling a trailer with my new project car on it. Several of them will be appalled at my redneckness. lol

[haltz]

Do we really need firemen anymore? Do that many houses burn down that we couldn't just build a new one? Aren't firemen these days just glorified paramedics?

Son of a [expletive]. How did I miss this?

Do we really need county firefighters anymore? Better?

[The Third Man]

I may be a bit drunk but this thread got some hearty laughs from me.

[thrill]

Do we really need firemen anymore? Do that many houses burn down that we couldn't just build a new one? Aren't firemen these days just glorified paramedics?

Son of a [expletive]. How did I miss this?

Also, think of the economic boost the new construction, etc. would provide.

Man. When you put it that way, firemen might be the biggest job destroyers in America.

You've given us a lot to think about, FB.

[IMADreamer]

Bump again. It's wedding season. I have four weddings this summer still to go to. I had one Saturday. I don't mind the ceremony but the reception is pure hell. I just don't know what to do in those situations.

[redbirdjazzz]

Bump again. It's wedding season. I have four weddings this summer still to go to. I had one Saturday. I don't mind the ceremony but the reception is pure hell. I just don't know what to do in those situations.

Eat, drink and laugh at the idiots dancing.

[GeddyWrox]

Bump again. It's wedding season. I have four weddings this summer still to go to. I had one Saturday. I don't mind the ceremony but the reception is pure hell. I just don't know what to do in those situations.

drink

THIS

[Freed Roger]

If Tony Larussa can survive being big league manager all those years without being able string together a coherent public appearance the entire time, you can survive 4 weddings where hardly anybody will pay attention to you