Calendar Boys

Mrs FT thought it was a good idea. Her friend at the bingo, Rose, wanted a large one for the kitchen. 'But everyone's done it before.' I said,' even the local undertakers have done it (though they did invite criticism with the use of some of their props)'

Yes, calendar fever has hit the station and its environs. I'm all in favour of raising money for charity. I'm the one, don't forget, that abseiled UP the lift shaft at Sainsburys. I hope the local scouts like their new tent.

My body stands up as good as the next guy though that doesn't mean that I stand up just because I'm next to another guy. It was an accident when I dropped the soap and I thought we had all moved on. Moving on....

We have to make it quite clear that Fireman Jennings won't be allowed to take his clothes off until his ASBO is lifted.
Anyway, I'll update this story as the story updates.

Today's crayon is a circa 1972 series elephant grey (gray in USA and Sesame Street)
This is a particular favourite of mine although it did I think lead to my political awakening and aversion to zoos. I was at St Noddfa Holy Sacrament Correctional Unit School (or St Noddfa's Correctional Unit School to give it its secret name used by rebellious pupils) and we had a supply teacher as Miss Redmond had some trouble with the governors. Apparently she had done things that a Miss was not supposed to do until they was a Mrs ,we were told.
So we had a shivering wreck of a girl called Miss (and probably still Miss) Clements. She had an odd smell when she scratched herself. I was busy drawing my favourite pachyderm when I discovered the all too real costs of Margaret Thatcher's educational policy. It was bad enough having no organic milk but now she was snaffling the grey things to give to John Major. Sammy Adams had used all the grey crayons on his giraffe and i wasn't going to ask Florrie Roberts for a lend of hers because last time I asked we both ended up in Mrs Blackler's room.

I put up my hand (this also got me in trouble with Florrie Roberts and her mother) and asked the freckled trainee teacher. She said I should use blue instead. It's not the same. I tell you that for nothing and to get straight to the point. I have never been able to watch Dumbo since.
I was not very happy at the results as my chances of glory at the regional annual Lowrie prize had gone. I sought revenge. it was about this time that I decided to devote my life to putting out fires for a change. anyway I've said too much already.

Crayons in Wales

STATS

No. calls 31
No. fires 0
No. of calls from Can Lad Eddie 27
No. hob-nobs 3
No. of post call-out pints 12

Today's random philosophy :Welsh grandfather of Jamie Cullum's girlfriend, Sophie, Roald Dahl was named after the famous explorer. Should we have a Roald Road in Cardiff?

Eating For One

Good chunky ciabatta with Dublin bay prawn with mayo/tomato puree sauce. E number filled Tango, Yorkie

Finally, thanks for all your letters and money. If you need any help please feel free to contact us on firemantaff@icantbelieveimonfire.com

'Til next time stay safe, watch the toast on the grill and have a scald free day.