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Basegasket: Soapbox
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Thursday, September 24, 2009. I guess it started back in 1872. A famous spot called Speakers' Corner located in Hyde Park, England. The ones who were word-worthy and brave enough to face old English hecklers, stepped up on the soapbox, (yes, a small wooden box that soap was shipped in) and with the confidence of a seasoned preacher. spoke. Pompous or not, it wasn't always easy to exercise your right to free speech. What have I done this time? September 24, 2009 at 9:00 PM. September 24, 2009 at 10:02 PM.
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Basegasket: Shipley
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Thursday, October 18, 2007. This past summer Donny lost his wife Sondra. I was there when he came home from the hospital and gave me the bad news. On the outside we all agreed we would go on without her, "She would want us to." I couldn't help to think to myself. How will Donny do with out his lady? He was very sad, very empty, his heart was hurt. Can someone die of a broken heart? I miss Shipley. I miss him a lot. My bff. Sad thing about your buddy. October 20, 2007 at 1:47 AM. Amen Jed. Amen.
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Basegasket: Spit!
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Sunday, October 5, 2008. So many changes we have experienced since becoming southerners about 2 years ago. The ideals, the food, the lingo. It has been rather entertaining to say the least. How different two communities can be, yet separated by an mere 755 miles. Since we decided to throw in the Western NY towel and move to Knoxville, we came with a open mind and prepared to adopt some of the culture. Chew, snuff, dip or whatever you want to call it. It's everywhere! October 8, 2008 at 8:50 PM. I had a f...
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Basegasket: The Relic Master
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008. It could be a blessing in disguise. But none of my children are very mechanically inclined. They all have their individual. Talents, and I thank God for that, but they have not ever spent much time out in the shop, a place where I've. His Epiphone. He told me what he wanted done and I showed him how to use some tools that would help him complete his project. He watched. Gradually he took over his project and completed it with such success that some of his friends w...After sev...
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Basegasket: Week 1
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Saturday, June 14, 2008. Each day starts out with stretching and a short walk to wake up and get the blood flowing. During the day we had various visits and speeches from members of the KFD as well as Civil Service. I had been through all the new hire stuff, so I was bored to tears most of the day. The visits from fire department staff was more interesting, even compelling at times. I have asked this question to myself many times; “Why do I want to be a fireman? Fire department that spoke to my heart thi...
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Basegasket: 08/24/07
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Friday, August 24, 2007. What else can I say. it's really hot in K-town in August. So what assignment does the Sargent give me on this record breaking day? No big deal you say, you've seen that before, "A bank clock with temp, big deal. Actually it is pretty high up there, and you can read it for miles. It does make my image of the city a bit more memorable, it even makes me happ. what's that.75 degrees? It's not 75 degrees! Its 102. They should fix that." "Yes dear, please watch the road.".
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Basegasket: Old Kentucky Road
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Friday, June 19, 2009. Alas, morning has broken. A recent motorcycle trip has brought a new prospective to this Yankee turned West Knoxvillian. A four day trip with some brothers from the department and friends. A refreshing tour through blue grass bordered Old Kentucky Roads. Six old bikers all riding American Iron in search of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail (and possibly a sample of that White Dog), heading north for the border with clear skies and cool morning air. The home of Kentucky's finest bourbon.
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Basegasket: Saucy Courage
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Thursday, September 4, 2008. I saw the most impressive display of courage this week. The leadership at the fire academy had a bit of a schedule change for us.We were supposed to sit thru a 6 hour lecture on forceable entry; oh how fun! Instead we plunged (no pun intended) into the exciting world of rappelling. I rushed back up the tower to continue shooting pictures as the next victim was hooked up. With some hesitation they made it out and down to the pavement. As the last contestant of the day moved to...
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Basegasket: Changes
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Thursday, April 21, 2011. I just can't believe the amount of change that occurs in one man's lifetime. I looked back in the archive of the Basegasket Blog and stared in awe. From "Sea of People, Ebb and Flow". I see a young man graduating from High School, not a care in the world. Now, just a few years later, struggles with life's big decisions, school, travels, relationships.like a grown man does. In "Sweet Sixteen",. End of an Era",. I've posted many times about my motorcycle. I used to think keeping a...
