Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 You too Al, are you still there I have a question> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Yes it is that time of year when we all say stuff like Happy Holidays and all of the other renditions some politically correct others not but let us not forget the ultimate holiday fix. Festivus for the Rest of Us as Jerry Sienfeld canned in his now off the air program, the ultimate statement of PCness! Anyway here is to all the Ba Humbugger's like me in the world. LNM Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Cell Phone) (Office Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Yes it is that time of year when we all say stuff like Happy Holidays and all of the other renditions some politically correct others not but let us not forget the ultimate holiday fix. Festivus for the Rest of Us as Jerry Sienfeld canned in his now off the air program, the ultimate statement of PCness! Anyway here is to all the Ba Humbugger's like me in the world. LNM Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Cell Phone) (Office Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 And Happy Hanukkah and Seasons Greetings to all of the rest of us.... -Wes Ogilvie Austin, Texas Happy Holidays We are about to close up shop here for the holidays and I just wanted to wish each and everyone of you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May God watch over you, keep you safe and bless you for all you do for this Great State we call " Texas " . Lt./LP Vernon College FIRE/EMS Training Program 4105 Maplewood Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 Office ext. 3233 Fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 And Happy Hanukkah and Seasons Greetings to all of the rest of us.... -Wes Ogilvie Austin, Texas Happy Holidays We are about to close up shop here for the holidays and I just wanted to wish each and everyone of you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May God watch over you, keep you safe and bless you for all you do for this Great State we call " Texas " . Lt./LP Vernon College FIRE/EMS Training Program 4105 Maplewood Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 Office ext. 3233 Fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Same to you Al, I hope your Holiday celebration goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Lou, you celibrate you Horrorday season how ever you wish. I think we should nominate you for official Texas EMS Ebinezer Scrooge. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Lou, you celibrate you Horrorday season how ever you wish. I think we should nominate you for official Texas EMS Ebinezer Scrooge. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Lou, you celibrate you Horrorday season how ever you wish. I think we should nominate you for official Texas EMS Ebinezer Scrooge. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 In a message dated 12/19/2005 12:23:12 P.M. Central Standard Time, bbledsoe@... writes: I think we should all just agree on a secular holiday. " Happy Boxing Day " and may the sales me good, the crowds small, and the stolen credit card you are using unreported! Come on Doc, Sienfeld had the right idea in Festivus! Festivus for the rest of us and all that good stuff. I always preferred working the box on holidays but then again I'm the one with no life. Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Office Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 I respond by saying Merry Christmas to allllllllllllll............................ Larry Mc LP, NREMT-P Re: Happy Holidays Lou, you celibrate you Horrorday season how ever you wish. I think we should nominate you for official Texas EMS Ebinezer Scrooge. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 I respond by saying Merry Christmas to allllllllllllll............................ Larry Mc LP, NREMT-P Re: Happy Holidays Lou, you celibrate you Horrorday season how ever you wish. I think we should nominate you for official Texas EMS Ebinezer Scrooge. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 I respond by saying Merry Christmas to allllllllllllll............................ Larry Mc LP, NREMT-P Re: Happy Holidays Lou, you celibrate you Horrorday season how ever you wish. I think we should nominate you for official Texas EMS Ebinezer Scrooge. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 And have a safe holiday season to everyone, no matter what your prefrerence. Everyone stay safe. Larry Mc LP, NREMT-P Re: Happy Holidays Lou, you celibrate you Horrorday season how ever you wish. I think we should nominate you for official Texas EMS Ebinezer Scrooge. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 In a message dated 12/19/2005 1:15:01 P.M. Central Standard Time, panmimi@... writes: you betcha!! I think everyone has the right to celebrate each of their holidays without complaints from someone else. Enjoy your holiday as I will mine. The worst part of all of this argument (the one in the mass media in my view) is that it seems to me that from my not so limited knowledge of all of the world religions they all have some high holiday roughly akin to Christmas and even those that don't have celebrations and the like that could be roughly compared to same hence no matter what your beliefs you should in a place called America be able to do as one pleases without fear of being so Non PC that you offend. Live and let live, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and all that. Yet seemingly every time at this time of year we have these " squabbles " and arguments and lawsuits (no offense to Mr. Oglive and Mr. Gandy, et al) all around this topic. To quote an immortal man from LA " Why can't we all just get along? " Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Office Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 In a message dated 12/19/2005 1:15:01 P.M. Central Standard Time, panmimi@... writes: you betcha!! I think everyone has the right to celebrate each of their holidays without complaints from someone else. Enjoy your holiday as I will mine. The worst part of all of this argument (the one in the mass media in my view) is that it seems to me that from my not so limited knowledge of all of the world religions they all have some high holiday roughly akin to Christmas and even those that don't have celebrations and the like that could be roughly compared to same hence no matter what your beliefs you should in a place called America be able to do as one pleases without fear of being so Non PC that you offend. Live and let live, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and all that. Yet seemingly every time at this time of year we have these " squabbles " and arguments and lawsuits (no offense to Mr. Oglive and Mr. Gandy, et al) all around this topic. To quote an immortal man from LA " Why can't we all just get along? " Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Office Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 In a message dated 12/19/2005 8:14:17 A.M. Central Standard Time, larrymc3@... writes: Lou, you celibate you Horrorday season how ever you wish. I think we should nominate you for official Texas EMS Ebinezer Scrooge. I accept and will do my full best to meet your expectations of me in this highest of positions in Texas EMS! Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Office Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 In a message dated 12/19/2005 8:14:17 A.M. Central Standard Time, larrymc3@... writes: Lou, you celibate you Horrorday season how ever you wish. I think we should nominate you for official Texas EMS Ebinezer Scrooge. I accept and will do my full best to meet your expectations of me in this highest of positions in Texas EMS! Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Office Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 In a message dated 12/19/2005 8:14:17 A.M. Central Standard Time, larrymc3@... writes: Lou, you celibate you Horrorday season how ever you wish. I think we should nominate you for official Texas EMS Ebinezer Scrooge. I accept and will do my full best to meet your expectations of me in this highest of positions in Texas EMS! Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Office Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 In a message dated 12/19/2005 2:33:08 P.M. Central Standard Time, larn572001@... writes: Celibate? hmmm.... I'm not even going there for fear it would only depress me even more then my " normal " manic depressive holiday cycle but I did smile when I realized the typo, for if I did not smile I'd likely cry! Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Office Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 In a message dated 12/19/2005 2:33:08 P.M. Central Standard Time, larn572001@... writes: Celibate? hmmm.... I'm not even going there for fear it would only depress me even more then my " normal " manic depressive holiday cycle but I did smile when I realized the typo, for if I did not smile I'd likely cry! Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Office Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 In a message dated 12/19/2005 2:33:08 P.M. Central Standard Time, larn572001@... writes: Celibate? hmmm.... I'm not even going there for fear it would only depress me even more then my " normal " manic depressive holiday cycle but I did smile when I realized the typo, for if I did not smile I'd likely cry! Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI LNMolino@... (Office) (Office Fax) " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude " The comments contained in this E-mail are the opinions of the author and the author alone. I in no way ever intend to speak for any person or organization that I am in any way whatsoever involved or associated with unless I specifically state that I am doing so. Further this E-mail is intended only for its stated recipient and may contain private and or confidential materials retransmission is strictly prohibited unless placed in the public domain by the original author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 Written and sent by another 'medic who wrote this at about midnight, really for no other reason but to write in fustration of the current headlines. I thought it was worthy of posting (with permission of course, but anonymously by request). Made me reflect quite a bit. Life is a good thing... please remember that this season. And be safe out there. ;-) ---------------------------- In seasons past and most notably in this season, it seems one cannot wish a fellow neighbor goodwill, blessings, or even a good day without justifable fear of offending someone. It is simply unpolitically-correct to wish " Merry Christmas " , but in other circles to *not* do so is akin to backing into a nativity scene with your ambulance. In the Great Mixing Pot of the United States, why should we be stirred into a bland homogenous mixture of people and culture? Would a warm, chocolate chip cookie taste quite the same if all the ingredients were blended into a smooth, chunk-free batter? Of course not, for the pleasure of the cookie is in the variety of chips, the nuts, and even better when the baker throws in a few bits of toffee in the batter. With all the variety of people and practicing religions in America, exactly what is wrong with freely celebrating what you believe in without having others impose their beliefs upon you? Did we forget that a significant group of people risked their lives on leaky wooden ships to arrive in America for religious freedom? Are those there before them condemned to an eternal life of misery because they believe in a greater being by a different name, but who strangly enough, also expects kindness, generousity, and love of your neighbor? I was raised a Catholic until I personally decided to walk away from *all* religion by my teenaged years. It gave me the unique opportunity to look into other " well meaning " religions and beliefs across the globe, without forcing my acceptance of any of them. Strangely enough in my informal studies, all of the belief systems that form our major religions include a greater power, who basically requests kindness, respect, and good works from its followers. The differences are only in the details, but the goal is for the common good. In the season of bitter cold and long, dark nights, can we honestly feel good about ourselves by exerting all of our energy imposing our exacting religious beliefs on our neighbor, while another neighbor shivers in the winter wind and a child's belly growls in hunger? It's sad to see groups protesting the presence of " Merry Christmas " in public displays, and just as equally depressing to see others protesting the lack of it. What has happened to the season of giving? Our " giving " has gone wrong. The season of giving has turned into the season of giving elaborate gifts to those who really don't need them. The season of giving has evolved into a season of " give me what's mine " with no thought of consideration to our neighbor. How many of you reading this letter will unselfishly give to those in need, more that just a little clink of coins in the Salvation Army bucket? Wouldn't the impact be far greater by serving a meal to one who could not afford it, or by gently handing a child a new toy who never expected it this year? What about the gift that requires no money... the simple comfort of your voice to those who hear very little of it? In respect to my Catholic grandmother, I wish her a Merry Christmas. In respect to my Chinook great-grandfather, I reflect upon the wise teachings of the Spirit. In respect to my dear friend, a very Happy Hanukkah. And to the elderly man who shivers and will soon hear my voice in the darkest night, I give you the best wishes and care that I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 Written and sent by another 'medic who wrote this at about midnight, really for no other reason but to write in fustration of the current headlines. I thought it was worthy of posting (with permission of course, but anonymously by request). Made me reflect quite a bit. Life is a good thing... please remember that this season. And be safe out there. ;-) ---------------------------- In seasons past and most notably in this season, it seems one cannot wish a fellow neighbor goodwill, blessings, or even a good day without justifable fear of offending someone. It is simply unpolitically-correct to wish " Merry Christmas " , but in other circles to *not* do so is akin to backing into a nativity scene with your ambulance. In the Great Mixing Pot of the United States, why should we be stirred into a bland homogenous mixture of people and culture? Would a warm, chocolate chip cookie taste quite the same if all the ingredients were blended into a smooth, chunk-free batter? Of course not, for the pleasure of the cookie is in the variety of chips, the nuts, and even better when the baker throws in a few bits of toffee in the batter. With all the variety of people and practicing religions in America, exactly what is wrong with freely celebrating what you believe in without having others impose their beliefs upon you? Did we forget that a significant group of people risked their lives on leaky wooden ships to arrive in America for religious freedom? Are those there before them condemned to an eternal life of misery because they believe in a greater being by a different name, but who strangly enough, also expects kindness, generousity, and love of your neighbor? I was raised a Catholic until I personally decided to walk away from *all* religion by my teenaged years. It gave me the unique opportunity to look into other " well meaning " religions and beliefs across the globe, without forcing my acceptance of any of them. Strangely enough in my informal studies, all of the belief systems that form our major religions include a greater power, who basically requests kindness, respect, and good works from its followers. The differences are only in the details, but the goal is for the common good. In the season of bitter cold and long, dark nights, can we honestly feel good about ourselves by exerting all of our energy imposing our exacting religious beliefs on our neighbor, while another neighbor shivers in the winter wind and a child's belly growls in hunger? It's sad to see groups protesting the presence of " Merry Christmas " in public displays, and just as equally depressing to see others protesting the lack of it. What has happened to the season of giving? Our " giving " has gone wrong. The season of giving has turned into the season of giving elaborate gifts to those who really don't need them. The season of giving has evolved into a season of " give me what's mine " with no thought of consideration to our neighbor. How many of you reading this letter will unselfishly give to those in need, more that just a little clink of coins in the Salvation Army bucket? Wouldn't the impact be far greater by serving a meal to one who could not afford it, or by gently handing a child a new toy who never expected it this year? What about the gift that requires no money... the simple comfort of your voice to those who hear very little of it? In respect to my Catholic grandmother, I wish her a Merry Christmas. In respect to my Chinook great-grandfather, I reflect upon the wise teachings of the Spirit. In respect to my dear friend, a very Happy Hanukkah. And to the elderly man who shivers and will soon hear my voice in the darkest night, I give you the best wishes and care that I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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