Normally when we visit New Haven, we visit the police department, but again it was Memorial Day, and the streets were pretty bare by the time we got in. So the PD directed us over to the Fire Department for the first time. And it was a great stop!
The guys were caught off guard, but came around quickly when they heard the program. There was no question that they had huge hearts ... even "Chuckles the egg thrower". lol.
We laughed a lot here, must have been a slow day, because they were ready to play with Rookie when the opportunity arose. Fortunately, Rookie is a very good actor and played his part to perfection, not moving a muscle while they did a mock bowing of the heads for him.
When the Iraq'n'Robin glasses came out we were all laughing. Sadly the light was fading fast, and we still had more miles to put behind us. So we tried to get in all of the requisite shots while enjoying every minute of the stop.
This was the last stop to receive one of the 911 Firefighter statues. For the stations that followed, if they are interesting in getting one, please contact us directly.
NHFD, you guys were great. Hope to get to spend more time with you next time we stop. Thank you for being so gracious to three strangers knocking at your door!
lj & the road crew
Note to the guys ... I was fighting an eye irritation, or I would not have kept my sunglasses on at night for the visit. Did not mean to be impersonal in any way. Normally the glasses are my headband. Next time I can look you all right in the eyes, k? ( ;
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