Mates and family, they are definitely awesome! The best thing that has come from joining the Fire Service is the friendships that have developed. Last week we had a serious storm that blew a big tree across the road, destroying a power pole and tearing the lines from our rental property. Today two of my favorite people came over and helped restore things. That's Bain up in the basket and Vern down below. We had to spend the day trimming trees to re-thread the line, but it was very cool, we laughed, and I was very grateful. Days like today are also when family rallies around. While we did that Mum and Dad looked after the kids while Sonya visited our sick auntie in hospital. As I have said before I have a deep sense of gratitude for the blessings in my life and this is no more so than with my friends and family. Thank you ... PS You know what's also awesome? Another mate, Danny has just started a website called ... you guessed it ... http://www.youknowwhatsawesome.com/. He is such a funny guy, very entertaining and always notices what's cool in the world. I think this will be worth watching.