Katrina 10 Years Gone

Brick at Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center

   After Katrina and seeing all the news coverage of the devastation and dislocation I wanted to do something - anything to help.  So I was thrilled when  my friend, and co-worker asked if I'd be interested in going to Mississippi to volunteer with the animal rescue efforts.  I'm in, just tell me where and when. Hey, I'm a First Responder and this is what I do.
    HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) had organized the operation in Hattiesburg, MS.  So we mapped out our route and  packed our bags.  Our co-workers took up a collection to pay for our gas, etc and some even bought supplies to bring to the people down there.  We packed up the pick up truck, (and honestly we couldn't have fit one more thing in) and we were off.  

The greatest adventure of my life.   

Pathway where Katrina commemorative brick is at Little Shelter

Buy Me a Truck

Money-Money-Money!!!

The time has come for the Professor to go from two vehicles to just one.  I know I want a crew cab pickup, but which one?  Ford F-150 or Chevy Colorado???  Decisions, decisions.

Thoughts and comments???

Stolen Classics

Woodward Dream Cruise

   The Woodward Dream Cruise was a lot of fun this weekend, but sad to report that 3 classic cars were stolen during the event.  I am happy to report that intense media coverage has resulted in some of the vehicles being recovered.  http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/dream-cruise/2015/08/17/papa-johns-missing-camaro-found-detroit-driveway/31842409/

   However; if the Cruise is to continue to draw crowds and cars, security will have to be better.  In the past I have seen many security guards at the event adding additional security to the large complement of law enforcement on hand.  This year I didn't really see too many security guards around.  I also have to say that many of the law enforcement officers were grouped together and would present more of a presence if they were to fan out in pairs or individually.  

Just my observations and suggestions.

Woodward Dream Cruise

 

Motorcycle Cops at the Dream Cruise

The Michigan State Police Motorcycle Officers were out in force at the Woodward Dream Cruise today.

Michigan State Police

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Oakland County Sheriff Motorcycle Officers were also on hand.

Oakland County Sheriff

Thank you for keeping the Dream Cruise safe.

(Fire)Trucks are for Girls

Silly boys...(Fire)Trucks are for girls.

Fun day at the Ferndale Emergency Vehicle Show that the city runs in conjunction with the Woodward Dream Cruise.  Nice to meet these two Firefighter/EMTs who were there representing the Rochester Hills Fire Department in Michigan.  

Rochester Hills fire department EMTs

And YES, I saw one of these women driving this Firetruck.  

Rochester Hills Fire Department.

Thank you First Responders for your service.