Sunday, November 15, 2009

Fire Engine Fun

When we drove past the local cemetery a few days ago I had to do a double-take.

What are fire trucks doing at the cemetery?

I was a little confused because I couldn't think of anything that could possibly be on fire... but my boys definitely weren't confused, they were excited!

Look at the firetrucks, Mommy! Wow! Look at all the hoses!

Of course we had to stop and stare watch. The firemen had their hoses spread out down the driveway and were walking along them. I finally decided that they must have been checking for leaks or cleaning the hoses out or something.

We stayed long enough to watch the firemen turn on the fire hydrant and spray some water out one of the hoses! It was perfect entertainment for two little boys and we didn't even have to be in danger to see it.

I am sure that the firemen were entertained too. I had tried to look nonchalant by driving around the cemetery a little, but I think that pointing my camera with its big lens out my window while the boys cheered from the backseat probably blew it for me. Oh well!
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16 comments:

  1. Liz MaysNovember 15, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Did you ever find out what they were doing there? I'm glad the kids got a little show though!

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  2. November 15, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Sounds like some all-natural boy fun to me! It reminds me of the time we were leaving the hospital after my daughter was getting tubes in her ears and my son, then about 2, had to stop and watch the front loaders move dirt around at the construction site nearby. :o)

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  3. JenNovember 15, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Couldn't have been more perfect entertainment if you had paid for it. ;)

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  4. AnonymousNovember 16, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    There is definitely something about little boys and fire trucks.

    They all seem to love them.

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  5. LoriNovember 16, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    so much fun... I so would have stopped too and let the boys watch

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  6. LaraNovember 16, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    My older kids still enjoy watching a firetruck in action!

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  7. StarNovember 16, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Ha Ha!

    With two boys, i wouldn't have even tried to be discreet... boys love trucks, that would be all the excuse you need!!

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  8. CathyNovember 16, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    that's so funny! interesting place for them to work. :)

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  9. UnknownNovember 16, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    That would make me pull over too! How odd!

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  10. Jenn EricksonNovember 16, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    There are some things that never fail to excite and delight, even when we "grow up": Firetrucks, dinosaur stuff, cupcakes and cowboys!

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  11. CCNovember 16, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Yep. I'm guessing that a was a BIG giveaway! ;)

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  12. ErinNovember 16, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    Oh my oldest would have LOVED that! Especially from the comfort of the car!

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  13. JamaNovember 17, 2009 at 2:35 AM

    I would be stopping too , just to watch and take photos!

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  14. KikiNovember 17, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    so much fun. my son would love to experience something like that. a home is being built behind our house. he has enjoyed watching the men work. take care.

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  15. Claremont First WardNovember 17, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    That does seem like a weird place for a fire truck!

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  16. Queenie JeannieNovember 18, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Don't worry hun, they love the attention, lol!!!

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