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| Firefighters Jason Dice and Brian Edwards getting the meal ready. |
November 24, 2011 - The annual family Thanksgiving Day lunch was held today at station 611. It was normal operations at the start of shift today, until about 1100 hr. That is when the guys started getting ready for the traditional holiday lunch.
SVFC member Wayne Blake was frying two turkey's, they would be picked up by off duty personnel(Lt. Kerkstra). It has been tradition for the majority of the side dishes to be pot luck style and the main dish to provided by the crew of station 611. Everyone is invited, past and present members, company 618, the on duty volunteer rescue crew from 615 and 625, the Battalion Chief and, of course, families are encouraged to come. People started showing up around 1230/1300 with their contributions to the meal. Introductions of family members were made and everyone started socializing and having fun. At about 1400 people started to lineup to fill their plates at the buffet. Lots of people went back for seconds(even thirds). The food is always excellant and this year was no exception. The engine bay was cleaned that morning and tables were set up end to end to accomodate all who were attending. This year we had almost 30 people and a good time was had by all. Thanks to everyone who helped make this another successful meal.
SVFC member Wayne Blake was frying two turkey's, they would be picked up by off duty personnel(Lt. Kerkstra). It has been tradition for the majority of the side dishes to be pot luck style and the main dish to provided by the crew of station 611. Everyone is invited, past and present members, company 618, the on duty volunteer rescue crew from 615 and 625, the Battalion Chief and, of course, families are encouraged to come. People started showing up around 1230/1300 with their contributions to the meal. Introductions of family members were made and everyone started socializing and having fun. At about 1400 people started to lineup to fill their plates at the buffet. Lots of people went back for seconds(even thirds). The food is always excellant and this year was no exception. The engine bay was cleaned that morning and tables were set up end to end to accomodate all who were attending. This year we had almost 30 people and a good time was had by all. Thanks to everyone who helped make this another successful meal.
From the entire staff here at station 611 we wish you a happy and healthy holidy season.
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| It was pretty quiet while people were enjoying the meal. |
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| The lineup for food. |