NEW CASTLE —
I do evening scanner duty for the New Castle News. What this means is, if anything pertaining to police or fire happens, I go take a picture of it.
This is living on the edge. You never know when you will be called into action.
I try to be ready at all times, but once in a while, I may be caught off guard.
Last week, while I was sitting on the patio, my wife started to complain about the last time I washed my sitting-on-the-patio outfit.
I have outfits for all occasions.
It was a quiet night on the scanner, so about 8:45 p.m., I decided to wash my patio outfit, along with everything else I own.
Standing by the washing machine, without any pants on, all of a sudden I hear the scanner tones go off.
I had to go right away, but all my clothes were in the washer. This caused some panic on my part.
I pranced through the house and spotted some new shorts I had just gotten for Father’s Day.
This was all I had to wear, unless I wanted to put on some suit pants.
I ripped off all the tags, put on the shorts and a shirt and headed out the door.
Well, most of the tags.
Sometimes, when I get to the scene, things happen that may cause me to snicker a little.
As I was getting ready to take a photo of the tragic event, a lady in the crowd said to me, "I have a question."
She asked, "What is making all the little holes in my yard?"
This is a normal question. It was the timing that struck me funny.
After answering her, I took my photos and went home and finished the laundry
I guess I should ask the firemen when do they do their laundry, and do they ever have to answer gardening questions while fighting fires?
Gary Church
Related Photos
-
About Gary Church: Gary is a columnist and contributing writer for The News. He’ll share his thoughts on this blog each Tuesday and Friday.
Discussion
Gary Church: OK, so I finally got caught with my pants down
- Gary Church
-
-
Gary Church: Speaking to Neshannock students lands me in principal’s office
When the phone rings, and the caller says, "Gary, Tim Kolodziej," I start bracing myself for another exciting adventure. On this particular occasion, he wanted me to speak at Neshannock High School, for Career Day.
-
Gary Church: Dang! I missed out on meeting Pat Toomey — whoever that is
Sometimes I say "Yes" to something before I think about it. I received a call from The News office, wanting me to take photos of Pat Toomey's visit to the county courthouse. Very eager to do so, I said, "Yes!"
-
Gary Church: A REAL buffet for Father’s Day? Now that’s saying a mouthful!
My favorite thing about Mother’s Day is the buffet. I can do some real damage with a nice spread of food laid out before me. A good, homemade buffet can't be beat.
-
Gary Church: A little trimmer is just the right fit for someone my age
There are definite signs in my life that show I'm really starting to age. I can't believe that I just bought a battery powered trimmer/edger. The gas trimmer I have now is 25 years old and very powerful.
-
Gary Church: Gary the Governor? It’s starting to grow on me
Every day, while walking home from West Side School, I would pass the fire station on Smithfield Street. Twice a year, the fire station turned into the election place, where my parents voted.
-
Gary Church: A Facebook friend request and the new ‘normal’
I recently received a friend request on Facebook from a woman named Robin. I wasn’t familiar with this person. Being a little skeptical, I wrote back and wanted to know why she picked me, when she didn't know me.
-
Gary Church: Neighbor’s ‘gift’ keeps on giving ... me fits!
When my neighbor Mike moved to Texas, I inherited a few of his things he didn't have room for. One of them was a very heavy cement bird bath.
-
Gary Church: It’s spring, so it’s time to come clean on all my junk
Last Monday started off normal. I shaved, showered, and shampooed as usual. We had breakfast and read the paper as we normally do.
-
Gary Church: Difficulty with Mexican food? Runs in the jeans ... er, genes
When we go to Sharon, I enjoy having lunch at Nikos and Lou's Coney Island. My wife finally put her foot down, and wanted to eat somewhere else for a change. She suggested Chipotle Mexican Grill.
-
Gary Church: What am I writing about today? I really don't know — really
I was surprised to read in a doctor’s column that the statin drugs I'm taking may cause memory loss. It's nice to know that it's not my fault that I can't remember things anymore. But it is getting a little scary.
- More Gary Church Headlines
-
