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The Veranda…a state of mind Hanging out at the Veranda started about 6 years ago by a few of us on the “A” shift that were tired of TV, and just wanted to relax with a cup of Joe after dinner and watch the world go by. (Or maybe tell war stories) What simply started out as a place to hang out, became much more than that. It became not only a place to build a relationship with your crew, but it became home to some of the best informal training ever. When can you not sit around with a group of firefighters and get a simple answer to a simple call? Never. Before you know it, the crews are regaling you with stories from one call or another. Some of the probies have gotten more out of the Veranda talks than any training packet could ever provide them. They have the ability to learn something in minutes that took some of us years to actually experience. But Veranda time is so much more. The biggest benefit is the relaxation. I’m sure by now you have seen the beautiful sunset (from the nouns section) that we can enjoy looking from the front ramp right over the top of Jimboy’s Tacos. (A source of entertainment on its own). One of the finer dining establishments here in down town suburbia. Sit out on the Veranda with us and watch the world go by. Watch people drive by, as they are trying to Slim Jim themselves out of their car, while they are driving. True story. Watch numerous auto burnouts. See the occasional hit and run. See motorized bike guy. Watch the locals drive by and honk and wave. The Diplomat with the 22’s is a favorite. Be party to a cast of characters that are friendly, and always take to time to stop by and tell you of their appreciation. Things experienced from the Veranda are too numerous to describe. One must experience it in person. It simply cannot be passed on in story or song. All in all it is like being in an interactive mall with all the trimmings. So if you are ever in the area, come by and have a cup of Joe, enhance your learning curve, see a beautiful sunset, and watch that special portion of the world go by we call “Our first in.” |
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