Our new acquisition

@JudyEv (340019)
Rockingham, Australia
February 6, 2021 7:59am CST
The photo shows our new firefighting unit that we purchased today. It is second-hand. Each tank holds 1,000 litres of water. It is equipped with a pump and two hoses. If we have a fire, we have a portion of land that is well away from any trees and we plan to shelter there with the car and this trailer. It’s highly unlikely we’ll ever need to do this but it’s best to be prepared. We had a wonderful chat with the seller. He is a musician as is his son so we were able to swap lots of stories and some information about running house concerts. Most people have really interesting stories if you can just find out what their interests are.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Feb 21
It’s good to be prepared for anything, and I hope you never have to use it. That’s what I love about people! Most are very interesting. The others are complete bores.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Feb 21
@JudyEv Wow! Imagine that!
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
@DianneN I didn't get the chance to ask him how he locates the truffles. They often use pigs or dogs. Maybe I should do a post about it. lol
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
This guy was right into sustainable living too. He is now growing oak trees and they're producing truffles so that was another interesting factor about him.
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@vandana7 (100282)
• India
7 Feb 21
I now know why English films are filled with so much fire and blasts. Without it, where would be demand for such things. LOL. Kidding as usual. LOL. Just asking, would you keep it filled upfront or when there is fire you will start filling. Kidding again. I am in joking mood.
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@vandana7 (100282)
• India
7 Feb 21
@JudyEv There was a movie I saw - Gods must be crazy. Oh I loved that movie. In that the guy goes far away burns an area so that nothing is left there for burning. Then the bush fire does not come close to him. Kinda periphery can be burned down. You should see that movie to understand what I am saying. I am not as good in English as Pony. But I kinda thought ..oh wow.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
@vandana7 I saw that movie and absolutely loved it. It was so funny. I'd love to see it again one day.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
We will keep it filled and now we're working out how we can refill it quickly if need be. Hope you're going well, Vanny, and keep kidding.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
7 Feb 21
It’s good that you’re prepared with your firefighting equipment. That would at least stall any fire while firetrucks are on the way. You and Vince are really well-organized and forward-looking. I wish though that the time would never come when you need to use your equipment.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
@sunrisefan Exactly.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
We hope we never need it but you are right. We could put out spot fires until the firetrucks arrived. We couldn't put out a big fire.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
7 Feb 21
@JudyEv Good enough than wanting to do something but nothing to use.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
7 Feb 21
Good to be prepared.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
That's our thinking too.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Feb 21
@oahuwriter Thanks. I'll feel happier when we have everything as ready as possible.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
9 Feb 21
@JudyEv Now all set for comfort and safety no matter what happens. Very excellent to be prepared.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
6 Feb 21
Good to be prepared. I hope you never need it. It would have been interesting meeting that person. You are into organizing musical concerts. And if I am not wrong, one of your son is a musician. Right??
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
we hope we never need it too but we'll have a few other uses for it too. Yes, our son in Ireland plays jazz and this guy was a jazz player so we had a very interesting chat.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
7 Feb 21
@JudyEv I remotely recalled you mentioning that in one of our interactions.
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@ZedSmart (19787)
• Philippines
7 Feb 21
Surely, it would be very useful in case of emergency. It's always good to be prepared.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
We think it is a good idea to be as ready as possible.
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@ZedSmart (19787)
• Philippines
7 Feb 21
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
7 Feb 21
Most useful acquisition you have made. It is going to be handy at the time of crisis. Better prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
10 Feb 21
@JudyEv Yes that will always be handy. It is always good to have have some useful facility although you have to spend some money on it.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
That's our thoughts exactly. It will be handy to have around when we are burning piles of rubbish too.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
6 Feb 21
Oh I know what they are..water tanks
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• Arvada, Colorado
7 Feb 21
@JudyEv That is so great Judy fantastic
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
Yes and there is a pump and two hoses so we'd be able to put out small fires if we ever need to.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
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@Tampa_girl7 (50250)
• United States
6 Feb 21
I agree that it’s best to be prepared.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50250)
• United States
7 Feb 21
@JudyEv I pray that you never have to put it to use.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
It gives us peace of mind. We might have some chance of helping save the house now we have a unit such as this.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
@Tampa_girl7 Thank you. That is our hope too.
@moffittjc (121582)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Feb 21
Nice little setup! Hopefully you'll never have to use it, except maybe to water the trees!
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@moffittjc (121582)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 Feb 21
@JudyEv It's a nice toy to have! Have fun playing with it.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Feb 21
@moffittjc Hopefully, it will get a lot of use but all in alternative ways to what it is intended.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
We can water trees and we can also burn the bigger heaps of stumps and limbs that we haven't been game to light up before. We're really pleased to have it.
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Feb 21
That's great you're well prepared. I'm glad you had a good chat with him and swapped stories.
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Feb 21
@JudyEv That's good you did. Will you keep in touch?
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Feb 21
@just4him No, not really although we might get to the concert that he has there in summer. Much like our Music Shack concerts.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
He was a very interesting man and we had a lot of common interests.
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@nela13 (58669)
• Portugal
7 Feb 21
I hope you will never need to use it.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
That is what we hope too but we'll feel safer having it here.
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@nela13 (58669)
• Portugal
14 Feb 21
@JudyEv it is safer for sure.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Feb 21
This is a great thing to have. Hoping the fires are gone soon.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
Two more were lit by an arsonist yesterday but in a totally different area. We've had a lot of rain overnight and today which has really helped with the control of the fires.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
@CarolDM Me either. Some are even fire-fighters and like the glory that goes with being a firey and saving lives, homes, etc. But they do untold damage.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 Feb 21
@JudyEv I do not understand the mindset of arsonists.
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
7 Feb 21
It's really good, but is it profitable if you don't use it? I believe it is not cheap.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
We will use it when we want to burn up big heaps of dry branches, etc. We will be able to clean up a lot more leaf litter, etc, if we have some way of controlling the fires we light.
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
8 Feb 21
@JudyEv Oh, yes, you're right. That would be necessary for every rural household here.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
6 Feb 21
Good pick up.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
Thanks. We're pleased to have it. It will give us peace of mind.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
7 Feb 21
@JudyEv certainly, you can never put a price on peace of mind.
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@rebelann (112878)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Feb 21
That's a nifty acquisition. I hope you won't need to use it but maybe find another ay to use it
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@rebelann (112878)
• El Paso, Texas
7 Feb 21
Those are great ideas @JudyEv
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
We will be able to burn bigger piles of rubbish or we could use it to water trees, etc. The biggest benefit will be peace of mind.
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@rakski (122983)
• Philippines
6 Feb 21
good that you have this.
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@rakski (122983)
• Philippines
7 Feb 21
@JudyEv yes, that is for sure
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
I think so. We'll find other uses for it too.
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@TheHorse (218846)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Feb 21
Yep, that's my experience as well.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Feb 21
Do you mean people having stories? He also has planted oak trees and is now harvesting truffles.
@paigea (36317)
• Canada
6 Feb 21
Interesting, something we all should have in rural areas.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
Bushfires seem to occur more often and are much more intense than they ever used to be. This seems good insurance to us.
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
7 Feb 21
@JudyEv A plan is always good.
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@porwest (90876)
• United States
6 Feb 21
I guess, being that you are prone to fire these days, this is a well thought out purchase. I hope you don't have to use it.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 21
We hope we don't have to use it too but it gives us peace of mind. We can also clean up bigger heaps of vegetation that we're not game to light at the moment because we have no way of controlling a fire. Thus we can make the whole place safer.
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@porwest (90876)
• United States
11 Feb 21
@JudyEv Good deal.
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