Tuesday, September 28, 2010

An Alarming Woman!

Yesterday I promised to tell you the story behind the visit we got from our St. Paul Fire Department (and their cute firemen).Our lovely neighbor, Cathy, who lives two yards down from us, noticed that the electrical wires across our backyard were emitting alarming puffs of smoke so she sounded the alarm with her trusty cell phone.  DH, hiding behind our living room door watched the fire truck slowly move down the street. I advised, "As long as you're going to rubber-neck, go on the porch so you can see where they're going." Surprise!  They stopped in front of our house so I grabbed the camera, hoping, thinking that our antique garage was on fire.  After checking it out, the handsome young men made a call and  informed us that Excel Energy would solve the problem and repair the short circuit located somewhere in our neighborhood later that morning. Glad our tax dollars are at work!  Hmm!  I wonder when the energy company will start replacing outdated equipment and wires!

22 comments:

  1. beau photo reportage

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  2. What a happening which happens not everyday. Great story, Kate!

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  3. I'm glad the impressive Rescue Squad did not have to rescue anyone and that it was not a worse situation.
    Great pictures came out of it though.

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  4. Good series. So glad there was no actual fire and that you have a vigilant neighbor. Maybe the power company will come through. About those cute firemen, we've got some in our neighborhood firehouse, too!

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  5. Glad it was something fixable, made for a great picture opportunity though, :-)

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  6. I think that neighbor of yours should get a tasty thank you for keeping a sharp eye. And those charming firemen (and the equally charming civilian in front of them) should get a hearty thank you as well. But I bet you've seen to that already.

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  7. They started to replace our right after the hurricane destroyed them. Four weeks with no electric.

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  8. I can't believe you had the presence of mind to reach for your camera--and use it so well.

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  9. Thank goodness it wasn't more serious. I think the Red headed fireman likes his photo taken. He looks into the camera in yesterdays and todays photos.

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  10. Xcel Energy is one of my customers! Maybe they'll buy some repair parts from us to fix your short. ;-)

    Just glad there wasn't any real disaster in the neighborhood.

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  11. I'm so glad everything is under control and that your neighbor spotted the problem before sparks were flying.

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  12. Excitement! They're kinda cute, too. :)

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  13. The photo opportunity arrived at your doorstep. Glad to hear all is well.

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  14. Good neighbors can be life savers too. It must have been a big surprise when the firemen came to your house.

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  15. I see your thumbnail image suffered the same thing mine did!
    Hey, but it's always a good thing when firemen show up quickly and nothing terrible really happened. And, why is it that they are always good looking? Is it on their application?

    http://pmondoy.blogspot.com/

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  16. OH MY! Thank goodness you have such an observant neighbour!

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  17. They seem to be making Firemen younger and younger all the time.
    I'm glad they were able to fix your problems. Outdated and outmoded equipment can be dangerous.

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  18. Wonderful neighbor to notice the smoke and call for help. I am glad all is well and nothing was ruined or burned up.

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  19. Wow! Glad it turned out as well as it did! Excellent pictures.

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  20. Glad to hear that it wasn't anything serious...but could it have been? Fire really alarms me (if you'll excuse the pun)!

    Don't hold your breath when it comes to Excel Energy doing anything!

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  21. Glad all is well...and that you had such good looking firefighters come to the rescue!!!

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  22. Somehow, after reading your post I remember only "handsome young men"))
    Glad it turned out OK, and glad your taxes work in right direction. Did you feel like paparazzi in a way?

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