We visited the Somme area of France a few years ago, staying with friends with a B&B in Flers, the more western Flers.
Their place is beautiful and is part of a hamlet that was reconstructed in 1947 after WWII. This region had been fought over for years with advances and retreats continuously, changing hands many times and had been completely leveled. In fact, the husband's, of the wife and husband owners of the B&B, father had served in the British Army during WWI and had fought through this area many times.
To be continued!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
A seal relaxes on the beach!?
While visiting Ocean City, MD recently, I was taking an early morning walk on the beach, enjoying the wind, the sound of the waves and the sand and raindrops on my face as I leaned into that same wind.
I came upon a three sided taped off area that had been staked off which was close to the water, the non taped end along the waveline area. There was a warning sign informing all that to touch, and/or harass a sea animal was illegal, whether it was alive or dead. No sea animal was present at this time. Later that afternoon we took a walk again past the same area and discovered that the tape and the stakes holding it, as well as the sign were gone.
Returning to the inn, and with the sun shining, my wife and I decided to take a bottle of Champagne, Dr. Frank's Chateau Frank Brut NY State Champagne and books to the beach. With a cool wind blowing, we sought shelter behind a dune where we could see the large, pounding waves (5'-7') and hear them and still enjoy the warmth of the sun.
A fellow inn resident also came to the beach and in conversation he told us that he had seen a seal on the beach the previous day in the area where we had been and that it appeared to be in fine shape. He said that as far as he could tell, it appeared to be just "resting" as it was moving normally and it did not appear to have any wounds on it. He just looked at it for awhile and left it alone, reporting it when he returned to the inn.
So, was the seal resting, injured, lost or did it come on the beach to escape a predator? It appears we just will never know.
I came upon a three sided taped off area that had been staked off which was close to the water, the non taped end along the waveline area. There was a warning sign informing all that to touch, and/or harass a sea animal was illegal, whether it was alive or dead. No sea animal was present at this time. Later that afternoon we took a walk again past the same area and discovered that the tape and the stakes holding it, as well as the sign were gone.
Returning to the inn, and with the sun shining, my wife and I decided to take a bottle of Champagne, Dr. Frank's Chateau Frank Brut NY State Champagne and books to the beach. With a cool wind blowing, we sought shelter behind a dune where we could see the large, pounding waves (5'-7') and hear them and still enjoy the warmth of the sun.
A fellow inn resident also came to the beach and in conversation he told us that he had seen a seal on the beach the previous day in the area where we had been and that it appeared to be in fine shape. He said that as far as he could tell, it appeared to be just "resting" as it was moving normally and it did not appear to have any wounds on it. He just looked at it for awhile and left it alone, reporting it when he returned to the inn.
So, was the seal resting, injured, lost or did it come on the beach to escape a predator? It appears we just will never know.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
A proven successful leader seeks a position
Immodestly, may I say that I have been called a "Renaissance Man" many times which denotes my ability to master many situations and positions. Serving as the President, Chairman, and/or board member of many organizations, and declining some, has provided vast experience. Serving as a Chief Officer for 17 years in a fire department, 12 years as the Fire Chief, has also provided a vast amount of experience.
I have also owned, managed, and operated my excavating company for 45 years which has entailed every aspect one can imagine in not only the actual earthwork, but the factors of finance, personnel, advertising, promo, marketing, weather planning & control, vehicle specs and their repair and maintenance, public safety, job safety, estimating, client & public relations, working with agencies such as the NYSDEC and area County Health Departments, Dutchess County DOT, NYSDOT, Rhinebeck, Red Hook Village & Town Water & Highway depts. and many other venues.
Snow and ice operations, equipment and management has also been part of my job as well including specifying,operating and maintaining the equipment.
Consulting on many venues has also been part of my career. As a Consultant, I could review your operations, equipment, and plans to help you make more money.
I have been a leader, innovator, and initiator in many organizations that has led to the organizations success and in some cases, resurrection of these groups. Working with elected officials of many different agencies from local to Washington, DC has also provided me with much insight.
Oil tank removal and remediation has also been a part of our work on many jobs. Along with this I also serve as a part time project manager and/or sales rep. for Enviro Clean Products & services, a major national spill prevention & remediation company with offices in Wappingers Falls, NY, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and the UK..
My wife and I previously owned a wine store which we sold. We tripled the sales in four years. We also presented seminars partnering with reps from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. I have served as a wine judge for many years and have worked part time for the leading NY State winery,
Dr. Frank, which is also one of the top four wineries in the U.S.
I am also a NY State DEC "TRAINED INDIVIDUAL" for Storm Water Runoff Control and a NY State Licensed Security Guard.
Contact # 845-876-6666
I have also owned, managed, and operated my excavating company for 45 years which has entailed every aspect one can imagine in not only the actual earthwork, but the factors of finance, personnel, advertising, promo, marketing, weather planning & control, vehicle specs and their repair and maintenance, public safety, job safety, estimating, client & public relations, working with agencies such as the NYSDEC and area County Health Departments, Dutchess County DOT, NYSDOT, Rhinebeck, Red Hook Village & Town Water & Highway depts. and many other venues.
Snow and ice operations, equipment and management has also been part of my job as well including specifying,operating and maintaining the equipment.
Consulting on many venues has also been part of my career. As a Consultant, I could review your operations, equipment, and plans to help you make more money.
I have been a leader, innovator, and initiator in many organizations that has led to the organizations success and in some cases, resurrection of these groups. Working with elected officials of many different agencies from local to Washington, DC has also provided me with much insight.
Oil tank removal and remediation has also been a part of our work on many jobs. Along with this I also serve as a part time project manager and/or sales rep. for Enviro Clean Products & services, a major national spill prevention & remediation company with offices in Wappingers Falls, NY, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and the UK..
My wife and I previously owned a wine store which we sold. We tripled the sales in four years. We also presented seminars partnering with reps from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. I have served as a wine judge for many years and have worked part time for the leading NY State winery,
Dr. Frank, which is also one of the top four wineries in the U.S.
I am also a NY State DEC "TRAINED INDIVIDUAL" for Storm Water Runoff Control and a NY State Licensed Security Guard.
Contact # 845-876-6666
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
UPDATE-12 year Fire Chief reviews front mount fire pumps, midship, top mounted, rear and rear side mounted either side.
Hi, I'm John McGuire, a Past Fire Chief for 12 consecutive years. I also served as Captain for 3 years, Assistant Chief for 5 years, and as department Fire Inspector and Fire Instructor. I have been a volunteer firefighter since 1957, and have numerous awards including a life saving award. I am also a Chauffer/Pump Operator in my department as well as a neighboring department. I have also gone through many air pak bottles in fires and utilized an aerial in our department. Also, co-authored the Town of Rhinebeck and the Town of Hyde Park Fire Code, co-authored the Dutchess County Fire Mutual Aid Plan, and co-founded the Dutchess County Fire Chiefs Council and served as it's President.
When I first joined, our department had a 1941 "6 wheeler" U.S. Army Fire Truck on a Chevrolet 4 wheel drive chassis which the Fire District had purchased through the government surplus program. The overall appearance looked just like every Army truck one sees in the old war movies except that it had a fire truck body, ladders, a hose bed and a front mounted pump. Our fire district, founded in 1931, bought this rig through the Army Surplus program in 1941.
The pump was a Darley 300 gallon per minute pump driven by a shaft connected to the front of the engine which extended forward under the radiator directly to a gear box at the rear of the pump. The engine turned the shaft and there was a clutch lever, on the gear box, which when the lever was moved 180 degrees, engaged this gear box. This in turn caused the internal pump impellers to turn and pump the water out of the discharges at a pressure determined by the pump operator. The water tank contained 400 gallons.
Our fire department also had a 1953 1200 gallon tanker with a 500 gallon per minute (gpm) front mounted pump. This rig was the first tanker in the Hudson Valley of New York and was requested many times to assist many other departments where more water was needed at a fire. The body style was not like a typical fire truck body with a large area for hose, but rather it had an oil truck type of body, rounded, with a shelf on each side of the tank body for some hose. In the rear there was a large door that opened overhead. Inside this area there was a 3/4" hose on a reel that could be unreeled and used for fighting brush fires, car and truck fires and other small fires.
The front mounted pumps could receive water from their own tanks, or from another pumper, or from a hydrant. The pumps could also draw water from a water source such as a pond, lake, stream, river or a swimmimg pool. This last process was called "drafting". Each of these processes will be discussed.
With the front pump, like the midship pump, when one wants to pump water and use the water in the truck's tank, a valve has to be opened to allow the water to gravity flow from the tank on the fire truck to the pump where the engine speed can be increased by a hand throttle at the pump panel which causes the internal pump impellers to turn faster which increases the water pressure of the water flowing through the hose. The hose can be connected to one of the usual 2 1/2" discharge nozzles on the pump which provides water through the hose to the nozzle at the end of the hose which applies the water to the fire in a straight stream or in a fog pattern which is a wide angle spread of the water, similar to an umbrella only in reverse. The 2 1/2" discharge nozzles on the pump can be altered by placing a 2 1/2" to 1 1/2" reducer on the outlet, and/or by placing a 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" wye on the pump. One can then utilze an 1 /3/4" line, or lines, off these reduced discharge nozzles.
1 3/4" hose uses 1 1/2" couplings just like 3" hose uses 2 1/2" couplings.We can can also use the same principle and reduce the size from 2 1/2" to 1" hose couplings for forest fire use.
To receive water from another pumper, a hose from their pump is connected to the intake of your pump and that water travels through your pump to whatever discharge outlet the operator chooses. The pressure of the water arriving can be increased in your pump by increasing your engine rpm's which makes the internal pump impellers spin faster resulting in increased flows and pressure for your firefighting operation through the hose(s) connected to your pump.
We mentioned "drafting" earlier which is the use of a larger diameter hard suction hose which can be various sizes in diameter depending upon the capacity of one's pump. Pumps that can pump 500 gallons per minute (gpm) usually have a 4 1/2" suction hose where larger pumps can have 5", 6" and up depending on the gpm.
The hard suction hose, usually at least 2-10' lengths, is connected to the larger diameter opening on the lower part of the pump and the other end is placed in the water, whether it is a lake, pond, stream, river, a portable tank, or a swimming pool. A unit on the pump called a primer is acuated which creates a partial vacuum inside the pump and the atmospheric pressure forces the water up through the hard suction into the pump where it can be directed to hoselines or to it's own tank. The pressure of the water flow can be adjusted as previously mentioned.
On a midship pump, where the pump panel is on the driver's side, the left side usually, the pump is engaged by a lever switch in the cab, with the driving transmission in neutral, which disengages the truck transmission from the driveline. After engaging this lever, the regular truck transmission is placed in "D" on automatic transmissions or in the highest direct gear in a standard tranny. The driver then goes to the pump panel wherever it is located on the apparatus, and directs the flow of water using the valves and discharges as discussed earlier. Some rigs have the pump panel on the right side, or the curb side, so the pump operator doesn't have to stand out on the traffic side.
Some fire trucks have the pump panel mounted up on top behind the cab and the operator would stand up there to operate the pump. Some like this type better than having the pump panel on the lower left side because they maintain that they can see the fire ground better.
Having run all three, I prefer the ground position, front mount or side mount, as once one has the pumps running, one can give a quick helping hand in doling out equipment, helping with air paks, starting generators, etc., while keeping a close eye on the pumps and lines that the firefighters are depending upon for safety and extinguishment. The midship provides more opportunity than the front mount for the pump operator to assist his colleagues with equipment while he can stay in close proximity to his pump operation duties. When one is up on top running the pump, it takes time to descend to the ground & perform tasks and then time to ascend the steps again, which could create an unsafe situation with one being away from the pump too long as well as the possibility of slipping on the steps.
I haven't discussed the rear mounted pumps as I have not operated one and in our travels around the U.S., Canada, Iceland, Denmark, Ireland, Scotland, Holland and France, I have not seen one, except in photos, but I believe they were used in areas of London quite extensively. (Since I originally wrote this piece, rear mounted pumps have proliferated & I will discuss them later on)
Back to our original thoughts- The advantages of a front mount pump are that the fire truck can be nosed into a water source, getting quite close, and still keep it's rear drive wheels on solid ground for an easy backing up situation when finished. This is also advantageous where the water source has to be approached and accessed on a downward grade with the front of the truck lower than the rear wheels.
This was the case for us back in the 1970's when we pumped for over 8 hours, through 2 1/2" hose, 2300', then up a 50' foot aerial with our 750 gpm front mount pump at a large fire in Hyde Park, NY. A midship pump rig could not have accessed the water as we did without calling another rig there to borrow additional sections of suction hose which would have taken more time. Also, a midship rig would have been tipped to one side and it would have put one side of the rig too close to the water. Of course, some rigs do have a front suction intake that can be used to assist in a situation like this, but not very many.
Another benefit of the front mount is the ability to "pump on the run", meaning water can be supplied through a hose, or hoses, and applied to a fire while the truck is moving, which is particularly useful for field, prairie and brush fires. Midship mounted apparatus also have the ability to pump and roll .
The benefit of a midship pump is the versatility in placing lines to the rear of the truck to the sides, to the rear, and to the front. I've already mentioned the benefit of the midship pump operator to assist fellow firefighters with tools and equipment as he is close to all of the compartments. At the same time he can keep a close eye on the pump, pressures and engine gauges.
Again, in my experience of operating both midship and front mount many times, the ability to assist one's colleagues plays a large role in a fire attack so I feel that the midship has the advantage as well as the mechanical advantages of piping, installation and versatility.
Since I wrote the above, rear mounted pumps,and rear side mounted pumps have become popular for many reasons.
One of the reasons stated in one manufacturers manual states that it is more efficient for the pump drive system and the installation of the piping for the outlets. Others state that it puts the pump operator closer to the compartments where he can help colleagues & if on the right side, away from traffic.
Our neighboring department jsut received a rear mounted pump on a brush truck and I'm a driver there as well as my own dept. so after I operate it an incident, I'll report however I am sure it will be fine.
Oh, another big move is the narrowing of the pump panels by some pump makers, some down to 28", which frees up more space for compartments. This is the case with the Hale Qmax-XS pump with capacities up to 2,250 gpm. The 28"wide panel is with electric valves or one can have manual valves which makes the panel 34" wide. Either way, twelve four inch discharge ports are standard, each able to flow 1,500 gpm.
In the Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine, Dec./12, Hale reps also spoke about a 500- 1,250 gpm pump model, the Sidekick, that hangs under & outside the the frame rail on the driver's side. This creates space so the tank can be moved forward which allows a shorter wheelbase, a shorter rig and some weight taken off the rear axle which may allow a larger tank or some extra equipment.
In the same article, Darley Co. reps say they have pumps capable of 3,000 gpm and numerous combinations of pumps in combination with the compressed air foam (caf) that is becoming very popular.
Reps at the Waterous Pump Co. see a trend in FDs considering pumps at the 1,250 gpm size in order to cut costs in purchase (larger engines & transmissions), operation and maintenance.
According to the article, the 1,500 gpm pump is still the most popular size in the U.S.
We'll discuss the foam systems available in another article in the near future.
Best wishes, John
I'll pick up here next time. Thanks.
When I first joined, our department had a 1941 "6 wheeler" U.S. Army Fire Truck on a Chevrolet 4 wheel drive chassis which the Fire District had purchased through the government surplus program. The overall appearance looked just like every Army truck one sees in the old war movies except that it had a fire truck body, ladders, a hose bed and a front mounted pump. Our fire district, founded in 1931, bought this rig through the Army Surplus program in 1941.
The pump was a Darley 300 gallon per minute pump driven by a shaft connected to the front of the engine which extended forward under the radiator directly to a gear box at the rear of the pump. The engine turned the shaft and there was a clutch lever, on the gear box, which when the lever was moved 180 degrees, engaged this gear box. This in turn caused the internal pump impellers to turn and pump the water out of the discharges at a pressure determined by the pump operator. The water tank contained 400 gallons.
Our fire department also had a 1953 1200 gallon tanker with a 500 gallon per minute (gpm) front mounted pump. This rig was the first tanker in the Hudson Valley of New York and was requested many times to assist many other departments where more water was needed at a fire. The body style was not like a typical fire truck body with a large area for hose, but rather it had an oil truck type of body, rounded, with a shelf on each side of the tank body for some hose. In the rear there was a large door that opened overhead. Inside this area there was a 3/4" hose on a reel that could be unreeled and used for fighting brush fires, car and truck fires and other small fires.
The front mounted pumps could receive water from their own tanks, or from another pumper, or from a hydrant. The pumps could also draw water from a water source such as a pond, lake, stream, river or a swimmimg pool. This last process was called "drafting". Each of these processes will be discussed.
With the front pump, like the midship pump, when one wants to pump water and use the water in the truck's tank, a valve has to be opened to allow the water to gravity flow from the tank on the fire truck to the pump where the engine speed can be increased by a hand throttle at the pump panel which causes the internal pump impellers to turn faster which increases the water pressure of the water flowing through the hose. The hose can be connected to one of the usual 2 1/2" discharge nozzles on the pump which provides water through the hose to the nozzle at the end of the hose which applies the water to the fire in a straight stream or in a fog pattern which is a wide angle spread of the water, similar to an umbrella only in reverse. The 2 1/2" discharge nozzles on the pump can be altered by placing a 2 1/2" to 1 1/2" reducer on the outlet, and/or by placing a 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" wye on the pump. One can then utilze an 1 /3/4" line, or lines, off these reduced discharge nozzles.
1 3/4" hose uses 1 1/2" couplings just like 3" hose uses 2 1/2" couplings.We can can also use the same principle and reduce the size from 2 1/2" to 1" hose couplings for forest fire use.
To receive water from another pumper, a hose from their pump is connected to the intake of your pump and that water travels through your pump to whatever discharge outlet the operator chooses. The pressure of the water arriving can be increased in your pump by increasing your engine rpm's which makes the internal pump impellers spin faster resulting in increased flows and pressure for your firefighting operation through the hose(s) connected to your pump.
We mentioned "drafting" earlier which is the use of a larger diameter hard suction hose which can be various sizes in diameter depending upon the capacity of one's pump. Pumps that can pump 500 gallons per minute (gpm) usually have a 4 1/2" suction hose where larger pumps can have 5", 6" and up depending on the gpm.
The hard suction hose, usually at least 2-10' lengths, is connected to the larger diameter opening on the lower part of the pump and the other end is placed in the water, whether it is a lake, pond, stream, river, a portable tank, or a swimming pool. A unit on the pump called a primer is acuated which creates a partial vacuum inside the pump and the atmospheric pressure forces the water up through the hard suction into the pump where it can be directed to hoselines or to it's own tank. The pressure of the water flow can be adjusted as previously mentioned.
On a midship pump, where the pump panel is on the driver's side, the left side usually, the pump is engaged by a lever switch in the cab, with the driving transmission in neutral, which disengages the truck transmission from the driveline. After engaging this lever, the regular truck transmission is placed in "D" on automatic transmissions or in the highest direct gear in a standard tranny. The driver then goes to the pump panel wherever it is located on the apparatus, and directs the flow of water using the valves and discharges as discussed earlier. Some rigs have the pump panel on the right side, or the curb side, so the pump operator doesn't have to stand out on the traffic side.
Some fire trucks have the pump panel mounted up on top behind the cab and the operator would stand up there to operate the pump. Some like this type better than having the pump panel on the lower left side because they maintain that they can see the fire ground better.
Having run all three, I prefer the ground position, front mount or side mount, as once one has the pumps running, one can give a quick helping hand in doling out equipment, helping with air paks, starting generators, etc., while keeping a close eye on the pumps and lines that the firefighters are depending upon for safety and extinguishment. The midship provides more opportunity than the front mount for the pump operator to assist his colleagues with equipment while he can stay in close proximity to his pump operation duties. When one is up on top running the pump, it takes time to descend to the ground & perform tasks and then time to ascend the steps again, which could create an unsafe situation with one being away from the pump too long as well as the possibility of slipping on the steps.
I haven't discussed the rear mounted pumps as I have not operated one and in our travels around the U.S., Canada, Iceland, Denmark, Ireland, Scotland, Holland and France, I have not seen one, except in photos, but I believe they were used in areas of London quite extensively. (Since I originally wrote this piece, rear mounted pumps have proliferated & I will discuss them later on)
Back to our original thoughts- The advantages of a front mount pump are that the fire truck can be nosed into a water source, getting quite close, and still keep it's rear drive wheels on solid ground for an easy backing up situation when finished. This is also advantageous where the water source has to be approached and accessed on a downward grade with the front of the truck lower than the rear wheels.
This was the case for us back in the 1970's when we pumped for over 8 hours, through 2 1/2" hose, 2300', then up a 50' foot aerial with our 750 gpm front mount pump at a large fire in Hyde Park, NY. A midship pump rig could not have accessed the water as we did without calling another rig there to borrow additional sections of suction hose which would have taken more time. Also, a midship rig would have been tipped to one side and it would have put one side of the rig too close to the water. Of course, some rigs do have a front suction intake that can be used to assist in a situation like this, but not very many.
Another benefit of the front mount is the ability to "pump on the run", meaning water can be supplied through a hose, or hoses, and applied to a fire while the truck is moving, which is particularly useful for field, prairie and brush fires. Midship mounted apparatus also have the ability to pump and roll .
The benefit of a midship pump is the versatility in placing lines to the rear of the truck to the sides, to the rear, and to the front. I've already mentioned the benefit of the midship pump operator to assist fellow firefighters with tools and equipment as he is close to all of the compartments. At the same time he can keep a close eye on the pump, pressures and engine gauges.
Again, in my experience of operating both midship and front mount many times, the ability to assist one's colleagues plays a large role in a fire attack so I feel that the midship has the advantage as well as the mechanical advantages of piping, installation and versatility.
Since I wrote the above, rear mounted pumps,and rear side mounted pumps have become popular for many reasons.
One of the reasons stated in one manufacturers manual states that it is more efficient for the pump drive system and the installation of the piping for the outlets. Others state that it puts the pump operator closer to the compartments where he can help colleagues & if on the right side, away from traffic.
Our neighboring department jsut received a rear mounted pump on a brush truck and I'm a driver there as well as my own dept. so after I operate it an incident, I'll report however I am sure it will be fine.
Oh, another big move is the narrowing of the pump panels by some pump makers, some down to 28", which frees up more space for compartments. This is the case with the Hale Qmax-XS pump with capacities up to 2,250 gpm. The 28"wide panel is with electric valves or one can have manual valves which makes the panel 34" wide. Either way, twelve four inch discharge ports are standard, each able to flow 1,500 gpm.
In the Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine, Dec./12, Hale reps also spoke about a 500- 1,250 gpm pump model, the Sidekick, that hangs under & outside the the frame rail on the driver's side. This creates space so the tank can be moved forward which allows a shorter wheelbase, a shorter rig and some weight taken off the rear axle which may allow a larger tank or some extra equipment.
In the same article, Darley Co. reps say they have pumps capable of 3,000 gpm and numerous combinations of pumps in combination with the compressed air foam (caf) that is becoming very popular.
Reps at the Waterous Pump Co. see a trend in FDs considering pumps at the 1,250 gpm size in order to cut costs in purchase (larger engines & transmissions), operation and maintenance.
According to the article, the 1,500 gpm pump is still the most popular size in the U.S.
We'll discuss the foam systems available in another article in the near future.
Best wishes, John
I'll pick up here next time. Thanks.
Consulting availability expanded.
John McGuire, President of McGuire Construction Corp., in Rhinebeck, NY announced that the Consulting part of the business has been expanded to offer many more services in many different venues.
"Being in business for 45 years, and also serving as a Fire Chief, President, Chairman, and/or board or committee member of almost every organization in Dutchess County, has provided us with valuable experience and insight into many, many situations," John McGuire stated.
McGuire is also an ongoing student at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY, and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society for the two year college, and Alpha Beta Gamma, the International Business Honor Society.
For consulting services, please call 845-876-6666.
"Being in business for 45 years, and also serving as a Fire Chief, President, Chairman, and/or board or committee member of almost every organization in Dutchess County, has provided us with valuable experience and insight into many, many situations," John McGuire stated.
McGuire is also an ongoing student at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY, and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society for the two year college, and Alpha Beta Gamma, the International Business Honor Society.
For consulting services, please call 845-876-6666.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Obama continues to blame President Bush
Repeating his penchant for blaming others, Pres. Obama again blamed former President George Bush for the terrible economic situation that Obama has created which many feel is intentional to destroy the U.S.
Many scholars feel he has a hatred for the western countries from his upbringing in Kenya where there may have been a strong anti-colonialism feeling prevalent. While that may be true, it doesn't seem to be possible that with all of his education he hasn't seen through the lies of those around him and realize that without a strong America, and all the good we have done in the world and for our citizens, the world would be in constant turmoil similar to what is happening now as he has denigrated everything thing our country has stood for and done for mankind.
His campaigning while our financial mess continues, illegal immigration is bankrupting us, joblessness grows,
and the quality of education declines, etc., is irresponsible many feel.
Many scholars feel he has a hatred for the western countries from his upbringing in Kenya where there may have been a strong anti-colonialism feeling prevalent. While that may be true, it doesn't seem to be possible that with all of his education he hasn't seen through the lies of those around him and realize that without a strong America, and all the good we have done in the world and for our citizens, the world would be in constant turmoil similar to what is happening now as he has denigrated everything thing our country has stood for and done for mankind.
His campaigning while our financial mess continues, illegal immigration is bankrupting us, joblessness grows,
and the quality of education declines, etc., is irresponsible many feel.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Gasoline Prices over $4.00 per gallon!!
The price of gasoline, heating oil, diesel fuel and all petroleum products continues to rise while it appears there isn't any end in site.
While President Obama urges the South American countries to drill , he does all he can to block drilling here in the US, and just like the illegal imigration issue that is bankrupting our country, the administration is wringing it's hands, according to many reliable sources and from all appearances.
While all efforts to drill in the U.S. are stymied, President Obama is applauding Brazil for their new drilling operations and it si reported , has given them U.S. taxpayers funds to do it!
Citizens are urged to contact their elected representatives to voice their opinion.
While President Obama urges the South American countries to drill , he does all he can to block drilling here in the US, and just like the illegal imigration issue that is bankrupting our country, the administration is wringing it's hands, according to many reliable sources and from all appearances.
While all efforts to drill in the U.S. are stymied, President Obama is applauding Brazil for their new drilling operations and it si reported , has given them U.S. taxpayers funds to do it!
Citizens are urged to contact their elected representatives to voice their opinion.
2013- 47th Anniversary for McGuire Constr. of Rhinebeck, NY
"Dig we must", to borrow from a utility company, has been the practice of McGuire Construction Corp. in Rhinebeck NY while "CUSTOMER CARE & SERVICE" has been the motto.
"We are serving some of the same clients for over 40 years and we are also serving the 2nd and 3rd generation of some original clients in our excavating and consulting business" stated John McGuire, President and Manager of McGuire Constr. "We have also served as an "Expert Witness" in a court case." We are also proud to say that we received the "EXCELLENCE IN SMALL BUSINESS AWARD" from the Dutchess Co. Economic Development Council in 2007 and have hundreds of thank you appreciation notes from happy clients.
"We provide services for septic systems, (new & old), waterlines, utlity work, backhoe work, oil tank removal & remediation of a spill, and we truck topsoil, mulch, stone, sand & gravel with the "clients needs and satisfaction in mind at all times." We have also maintained, rebuilt and/or built many miles of municipal & private roads. Snow and ice control and the equipment to handle them have been a big part of our experience as well. "The Consulting part of our business has really increased the last few years as we can provide much needed advice in many areas due to our vast experience in the previously mentioned areas, and many other areas " McGuire said.
McGuire also stated that "47 years provides a lot of experience in this business as well the insight & experience I have gained from heading up many of the areas organizations as president, fire chief, treasurer and/or board member. It all originates with great service & dedication to one's clients, friends and neighbors."
"845-876-6666 is the number and we thank all of our clients and friends for their support & wishes."
"We are serving some of the same clients for over 40 years and we are also serving the 2nd and 3rd generation of some original clients in our excavating and consulting business" stated John McGuire, President and Manager of McGuire Constr. "We have also served as an "Expert Witness" in a court case." We are also proud to say that we received the "EXCELLENCE IN SMALL BUSINESS AWARD" from the Dutchess Co. Economic Development Council in 2007 and have hundreds of thank you appreciation notes from happy clients.
"We provide services for septic systems, (new & old), waterlines, utlity work, backhoe work, oil tank removal & remediation of a spill, and we truck topsoil, mulch, stone, sand & gravel with the "clients needs and satisfaction in mind at all times." We have also maintained, rebuilt and/or built many miles of municipal & private roads. Snow and ice control and the equipment to handle them have been a big part of our experience as well. "The Consulting part of our business has really increased the last few years as we can provide much needed advice in many areas due to our vast experience in the previously mentioned areas, and many other areas " McGuire said.
McGuire also stated that "47 years provides a lot of experience in this business as well the insight & experience I have gained from heading up many of the areas organizations as president, fire chief, treasurer and/or board member. It all originates with great service & dedication to one's clients, friends and neighbors."
"845-876-6666 is the number and we thank all of our clients and friends for their support & wishes."
Hillside Fire Dept. to hold a Golf Tournament
No official word yet, don't quote me, however, it is likely that the 2013 Golf Tournament wil be held around this same date in 2013. TBA. Please call 845-876 3307 for info.
The Hillside Fire Dept. of Rhinebeck NY will host their 7th Annual Golf Tournament Friday, May 11, 2012 at the historic Dinsmore Golf Course in Staatsburgh, NY which is about 3 miles from the Hillside Fire station.
Registration is at 8:30 am with coffee and a breakfast sandwich & the start will be "shotgun" at 9:30 am. There will be lunch on the course & refreshments.
Following the tourney, there will be a steak barbecue at the Hillside Fire Station and awards and prizes. A hole in one prize will be donated by Rhinebeck Ford, Rte. 9G, Rhinebeck, NY.
Please call 845-876-3307 for info.
This is the 81st Anniversary of the Hillside Fire Dept. which serves southern Rhinebeck & northern Hyde Park.
New FireFighters are welcome to join to help your community.
The Hillside Fire Dept. of Rhinebeck NY will host their 7th Annual Golf Tournament Friday, May 11, 2012 at the historic Dinsmore Golf Course in Staatsburgh, NY which is about 3 miles from the Hillside Fire station.
Registration is at 8:30 am with coffee and a breakfast sandwich & the start will be "shotgun" at 9:30 am. There will be lunch on the course & refreshments.
Following the tourney, there will be a steak barbecue at the Hillside Fire Station and awards and prizes. A hole in one prize will be donated by Rhinebeck Ford, Rte. 9G, Rhinebeck, NY.
Please call 845-876-3307 for info.
This is the 81st Anniversary of the Hillside Fire Dept. which serves southern Rhinebeck & northern Hyde Park.
New FireFighters are welcome to join to help your community.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
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