Western Fire Detail waiting for a flight
2026-01-28 - Boise, ID - Photo courtesy Billy Joe Fudge
Hurry up and wait is part of the process on Western Fire Detail. I don't remember the names of all the folk for they were from all over Kentucky. However, I have to give a shout out to the two standing in front with me.
In the middle was Robbie Sowash. I only met him on this trip but he was quite a personality. He was the McCracken County Ranger. When asked about his county, his automatic reply was, "McCracken has the meanest dogs in Kentucky"! He could also purse his lips into a pucker that produced a siren sound of mythical proportions. More about his whistle in a later chapter.
Standing by Robbie was Bobby Gaines. Bobby was the Grant County Ranger, I believe. A really fine man, a gentleman who was very conscientious about his vocation. Proud to call him friend! Comments | Permalink
2026-01-28 - Boise, ID - Photo courtesy Billy Joe Fudge
Hurry up and wait is part of the process on Western Fire Detail. I don't remember the names of all the folk for they were from all over Kentucky. However, I have to give a shout out to the two standing in front with me.
In the middle was Robbie Sowash. I only met him on this trip but he was quite a personality. He was the McCracken County Ranger. When asked about his county, his automatic reply was, "McCracken has the meanest dogs in Kentucky"! He could also purse his lips into a pucker that produced a siren sound of mythical proportions. More about his whistle in a later chapter.
Standing by Robbie was Bobby Gaines. Bobby was the Grant County Ranger, I believe. A really fine man, a gentleman who was very conscientious about his vocation. Proud to call him friend! Comments | Permalink
Walking out to the plane
2026-01-28 - Boise, ID - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge
Taking the long walk to our flight. The yellow shirts and green pants are made of fire retardant materials. Fire retardant doesn't mean it won't burn. It does mean it has a high heat ignition point and will self extinguish when heat is removed. Comments | Permalink
2026-01-28 - Boise, ID - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge
Taking the long walk to our flight. The yellow shirts and green pants are made of fire retardant materials. Fire retardant doesn't mean it won't burn. It does mean it has a high heat ignition point and will self extinguish when heat is removed. Comments | Permalink
Hand-turned wooden bowl by Dean Crane
2026-01-28 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
"The heART of LWU," an exhibit of works by Lindsey Wilson University faculty and staff, includes several hand-turned wooden bowls created by Lindsey Wilson School of Professional Counseling Dean Jeff Crane.
The exhibit is on display through February 27, 2026, in the university's Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery in the W.W. Slider Humanities Center. Gallery hours are 8aCT-4pmCT Monday-Friday and by special appointment. Comments | Permalink
2026-01-28 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
"The heART of LWU," an exhibit of works by Lindsey Wilson University faculty and staff, includes several hand-turned wooden bowls created by Lindsey Wilson School of Professional Counseling Dean Jeff Crane.
The exhibit is on display through February 27, 2026, in the university's Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery in the W.W. Slider Humanities Center. Gallery hours are 8aCT-4pmCT Monday-Friday and by special appointment. Comments | Permalink
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