Saturday, August 27, 2011

Let's Celebrate The White Truck Guys

There are things in this world I can do without, that I've done without, and in all truth I could survive without, yet I'm thankful for. Power is one of those things. It's no news to anyone that hurricane Irene is pounding it's way up the coast. I just read on my facebook news feed that electric companies are already sending linemen to work on the power outages. In my home, these lovely men are known as "the white truck guys."
These were the guys that came to work in our area after the tornado in April. These were the guys that slept in their trucks because there wasn't enough hotel rooms around here with all the displaced people who lost their homes. These were the guys who brought teams more than six hours from here, and worked as the sun came up and then with lights on bright long after the sun went down. These are the guys who have been to my house more than once. Power lines stripped from the side of my house from the tornado. Lightning striking. Transformers sending power surges and toasting a few things inside my home. These guys come through for us all. 

So when you see them out there say thanks for all the hard work. Somewhere there's a wife missing her husband, and kids missing their dad, all so we can live with power and feel a little more comfortable. Thanks guys. You brighten our world. Enjoy the journey.

11 comments:

  1. The power outages are my biggest fear with this hurricane; other than the fact that my five children are off living in their own homes with my precious grandbabies. So far it is just starting to rain heavy and the wind is coming and going. My regualar yappy dogs are eerily silent...my candles are ready but I admit I love electricity; tv, my pc, my laptop. I am trying to stop by and say hello to all the campaigners in my groups before the power is lost...almost done. I am very glad to see Beth and a few others stopped by to follow you. Beth is amazing..if you have not yet checked out her blogs go for it...

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  2. Hello,

    I'm making my rounds through my Campaigner groups. Nice to meet you :)

    Power...aw, I'd be dying right now without it. I need my A/C, LOL.

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  3. Nice reminder that "behind the scenes" people work hard and often in some discomfort to keep us warm, dry and powered up, especially under extreme weather circumstances.

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  4. nice to have REAL heroes acknowledged

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  5. Hi, I'm a fellow campaigner and I'm happy to have discovered your blog. It's very uplifting. I look forward to reading more.

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  6. I love this post! Isn't it amazing all the people it takes to make our lives comfortable. Unsung heroes for sure!

    I'm a fellow campaigner. Just stopping by :)

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  7. This post is so bright and cheerful. Thanks for sharing and celebrating.

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  8. Hey!

    I love reading your blog (probably b/c of your writing style). There is a topic though that I haven’t seen covered yet (sorry if I was out of town while you posted it). But I was wondering if you could post about saving cord blood??? I’m still trying to decide if its a good idea. I’m using this site for most of my info: http://www.publiccordbloodbanks.org/ , I’d like to hear some real life advice though.

    At the very least I intend on donating. Just thought I’d float the idea by you for a post.

    Thanks!

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  9. Nice to meet you, Vanessa and thanks for popping in at my blog.

    I agree 110% on the guys in the big white trucks. We went through Hurricane Rita a few years ago. No power for 21 days. If I hadn't been so filthy from dragging trees and cleaning what was left of my house, I would've kissed them.

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  10. Hello Vanessa, it's nice to meet you. I'm over from the campaign.

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  11. Nice white truck guys! They're doing good work! The guys I love most are firefighters! I just think that anyone who chooses that as a job has the right kind of soul - all they want to do is keep people safe and preserve life.

    I'm also a Campaigner, and in your Adult Fiction group. :)

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