Tucson Fire Department Hose Training

The Tucson Fire Department does hose training in the wash southeast of the TV/radio building on a regular basis.

I grabbed my camera to take a picture because it has a cool look to it.

The photos also looked like the firefighter on the top of the ladder was taking a really epic pee.

Fire fighter climbs ladder and has to tinkle.
A really really really epic tinkle.

Live truck fire

One of the trucks for live on-location shoots at the TV station had a fire a few nights ago.

The external power supply that it plugs into when it is sitting idle at the station shorted out.  Fire trucks had to be called.

Some of the equipment inside was damaged and it smells like burned electrical.  Ewww.

This is not supposed to be a fireplace.

The Ken Carr car gets new brakes and tires

I'm feeling some pain today in my wallet region.

I have been saving for months to get new tires, brakes, and some other work done on my Mazda RX-8.  Yesterday was the day to get the most pressing things fixed.

I purchased four new tires, had brake pads installed on all four wheels and new rotors on the front, and a broken fuel line repaired for a grand total of $2,200.  I still need to get a sticky valve fixed but it's another $700 which means that will have to be done another day.

I had Jim Click Mazda on 22nd Street do the work.  Since they are a Mazda dealership and it's difficult finding repair shops that have a clue how to work on a rotary engine, I just take it there even though it is likely it costs more.

One surprise benefit: My wallet is much thinner so it doesn't put as much pressure on my right butt cheek.

The service department at Jim Click Mazda at 22nd and Wilmot in Tucson

When I brought my car down this driveway I had $2,200 more than when I drove it back out.

Damaged dish

An air conditioning company is installing new equipment on the roof of the TV/radio building this week.

One of the employees that works for them had a little bit of trouble navigating his company truck.  He backed into one of the satellite dishes behind the building.

If your TV signal is a little bit wavy, here's the reason why.

Damaged edge of a satellite dish.
Reminds me of a Ruffles potato chip.
Ruffles have ridges.

Neighbors writing on windows

One of my neighbors from a few buildings over at Ridgepointe is apparently bored.

I spotted a bunch of writing on one of their windows.  I couldn't make it all out, but "Love Yourself" was easy to see.

Due to this suggestion, I now love myself.  Thanks random odd message in a neighbor's window!

Go ahead, Love Yourself.
And while you're at it, learn how to properly write the letter 'Y'.