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The Generator was dropped off to the North Loup Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday 2-11-07. The Generator was a commercial grade 5500 watt, 13 hp multi-outlet 9 gallon system, designed for rugged outdoor use. The former Fire Chief Chuck Lunstad on the left and the Current Fire Chief Darrell Jergensen in the middle, met my family and I at the Fire house….
They could not believe the generosity and were overwhelmed with what they were receiving. They couldn’t thank us enough. I still don’t know if they fully understand the Chili Head community, but I explained the best I could. A copy of the Charity Auction was given to them, I also included 4 bottle’s of hot sauces that I had in the cupboard to help them understand a little more ( AJ’s DITD Red, Mild to Wild Habanero BBQ, CaJohns Talon and a bottle of THT Cry Baby) I warned them of the heat, but being firemen they will find out soon enough.. I forgot to take a picture of the sauces on the generator!!!!
I had a plaque made and attached to the Generator so that people who benefit from the generosity of the Chili Head community will not be forgot. Hopefully no one is offended by how I listed them…
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This will also be featured in the local newspaper!!!! Yes the local reporter’s were on hand…
The last picture is outside of the Firehouse it shows my wonderful wife and son Luke ( he really liked the old fire trucks. As you can see from the equipment inside and condition outside, any donation is greatly appreciated..
I want to personal thank all the kind and generous people who donated to the BLANE Auction..
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26 Comments
Definitely cool!
kristi on 2/15/2007 at 7:21 am said:
Wow Blane, really great story. You made me get all teary first thing in the morning!!!! It feels so good to be a direct part of something so helpful. Despite all the ups and downs around here, this really is a great little community and I am thankful to be a part of it.
Have a great day everyone.
Couldn’t say it any better myself Kristi, you said it all.
Blane, thanks for the update on the result of the efforts of many fine people. It really feels good to see the final outcome of something that a lot of good people put a lot of heart into.
Jack, Thanks for allowing us all to take part in something so generous on your part. It was an honor to contribute.
Great article and pics Blane, good job.
Awesome Blane! It is nice to know what a great community this chili head world is!
BTW, what does the plaque say (even when I enlarge it all I get is the top of the generator)?
Great job Blane! I’m sure the dept really appreciate’s it. Most if not all volunteer fire dept’s are under funded and under staffed. These fine people freely give their time and risk their lives for others. It’s sad that they have to do it on such a small budget.
ARIZONA JACK we’re thinking of you man!!
Very cool – by the way.. its HUVASON 
:D
BLANE aka HEAD WINDER LICKER. Went way above the call of Duty nice Job my friend. Wait tell Luke see my fire truck at JJ’s.
Great job Blane! As a former long time volunteer myself, I know these folks are very appreciative… and probably more than just a little bewildered still 
You can sign Luke up for the Explorer program as early as 16 I think 
Good job Blane, thanks for sharing the pics with us!
huvason on 2/15/2007 at 8:06 am said:
Very cool – by the way.. its HUVASON
Sorry…. I did the FKS right ;’)
Jim Campbell- StepUpForCharity.org on 2/15/2007 at 8:45 am said:
Great job Blane! As a former long time volunteer myself, I know these folks are very appreciative… and probably more than just a little bewildered still
You can sign Luke up for the Explorer program as early as 16 I think
My dad was a volunteer at this FireHouse when I was small, the worst call he had was when our House burned down in 1974 from a electrical fire and he was called from work to respond to it……. So it had a special meaning in giving back, those are the same Fire Trucks when I was little that I road on, I was 5 years old at the time…..
So I won’t mind Luke going into a meaningful and rewarding Profession, I seem to know a few Great people who do this Job!!!!
I’ll respond back later, the little man is keeping me pretty busy this morning.
BLANE on 2/15/2007 at 10:20 am said:
Sorry…. I did the FKS right ;’)
Yep that’s right. Guess you had Luke help you with that one
huvason on 2/15/2007 at 12:01 pm said:
Yep that’s right. Guess you had Luke help you with that one
Hey Huv. Luke got FKS right
huvason on 2/15/2007 at 12:01 pm said:
Yep that’s right. Guess you had Luke help you with that one
I think Blane’s helmet was to tight.
Bret on 2/15/2007 at 12:20 pm said:
I think Blane’s helmet was to tight.
If you look at the picture he’s not wearing his helmet. I think THAT is the problem. BLANE – aren’t you suppose to wear that thing all the time 
Blane
It was our pleasure to be part of such a great cause. Its kinda cool that our little family of chiliheads can accomplish such great things together
Awesome stuff!! Looks like a pretty nice generator too. I bet they will find out what the Chilihead community is all about when they rip into those sauces
sweeeeeeet!!
Thats awesome!
eman, did you ever get the email i sent you ?
Lisa on 2/16/2007 at 6:54 am said:
eman, did you ever get the email i sent you ?
I think so, the one about Michelle???
Right on Blane,
Hey gang, another trip home today for 2 hours, will see you all soon. The cards and letters are great, I can’t express my thanks enough to all of you.
Have a bunch of things to do, so I’ll be short. I call Sheila or Rich every few days to have them read me the blog, I miss all you great friends !!!!
Later,
Aj
There’s a package that should arrive there Monday or Tuesday… Good to hear from you.. Take Care
Arizona Jack on 2/18/2007 at 2:02 pm said:
Right on Blane,
Hey gang, another trip home today for 2 hours, will see you all soon. The cards and letters are great, I can’t express my thanks enough to all of you.
Have a bunch of things to do, so I’ll be short. I call Sheila or Rich every few days to have them read me the blog, I miss all you great friends !!!!
Later,
Aj
AJ Hang tought Brother. Peace Bret
BLANE on 2/18/2007 at 2:15 pm said:
There’s a package that should arrive there Monday or Tuesday… Good to hear from you.. Take Care
Where and the hell is my package. Blane I need some help. How do you keep the bleeding down on your tongue. The other day when my tongue stuck to the frozen glass that I was licken. I had to yank it off. Man that smarts, any help let me know.
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Wow Blane, really great story. You made me get all teary first thing in the morning!!!! It feels so good to be a direct part of something so helpful. Despite all the ups and downs around here, this really is a great little community and I am thankful to be a part of it.
Have a great day everyone.