Yesterday’s corner time: 1 Minute.
What a great day - a trip to a Fire Station.
I was very excited and my Mum blackmailed me all day prior to the visit, that if my behaviour wasn’t perfect, then I wouldn’t be allowed to go.
Naturally, this restricted my activities to a large extent, especially with respect to harassing Becca.
When we arrived at the Fire Station, I was initially disappointed to see that I wasn’t the only child there but then spotted some of my friends. It was also strange to see all the Mums looking remarkably smart and grinning inanely at the Firemen.
It soon became apparent that the Mums were somewhat distracted by our hosts. This became ridiculous to the point where the kids were prevented from boarding the Fire Engine because it was already filled with our Mothers.
We were given a tour of the Fire Station but we weren’t allowed to slide down the Fire Fighter’s pole. One of the officers demonstrated this for us and was met by choruses of “Ooh” and “Again, Again, Again” from all the Mums.
My friend’s Mother, Aunty Su, was eventually thrown out after she started performing some of her routines on the pole. This was deemed inappropriate viewing for the children but the Fire Fighters didn’t appear to object too strongly.
We were then asked if we wanted to have a play with the Fire Fighter’s hose, prompting more giggles from the Mums. What was wrong with them?
Anyway, this was great fun, the water jet was really powerful and I was allowed to knock over some plastic chairs. I tried to blast Becca but the Fire Fighter suggested that it was time for someone else to have a go.
The Fire Fighters were also offering free house visits and safety appraisals. Aunty Su was most annoyed that she already had five smoke detectors installed and was last heard muttering something about getting a ladder and a hammer.
Matthew.
About Me
- Matthew
- I'm Matthew, I'm 6 years old. I have a Mum, a Dad and an annoying, 4 year old sister, Becca. I started writing this blog when I was two. I had more time on my hands in those days. Becca wasn't even born and I didn't have to attend school for every waking hour. Still, whenever I can, I get up to mischief and I document my adventures here.
8 comments:
Thanks Tracy. I'm pretty sure that if there's Fire Fighters involved then Aunty Su would be very, very keen :-)
Yes and so will the Fire Fighters ;-)
Sounds like a grand day out, Matthew.
I like Firemen too, like your Aunty Su. But I'm lucky enough to have them visit me at my work instead of the other way around! :-)
cq
(regular reader, occasional commenter)
Hi Cq, My Mum would love to know how you manage to have them visit at work!
Ah firemen! The thought cheers me up a tad. I've been trying to figure out how to get them to come to my office to see me as well, without the burden of an aneurism or breaking something important. Funny, a bunch of my Kenyan sons were sad that I'm still single, so they've all begun to pray I'll find a husband. They do love their mum!
~Mary
lol :-)
Your mummy needs to be a H&S officer, then she will get firemen coming to inspect her workplace.
Our site is so big, we have to show them around in a firetruck [coughs] :-)
cq
Aunty Su has started to retrain as an H&S officer as we speak :-)
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