I don’t think of them as heroes, but I have a deep respect for all the people out there working their tails off to get the power back on. Here in Jacksonville, it’s not FPL, it’s JEA, but the immense effort is the same. I got power back last night, days earlier than I expected. I’d go personally thank every person I saw, but I don’t want to interrupt their efforts.
Back in 1958 or so, Baltimore had a blizzard that shut down the city for a solid week. The fellows from the power company and Ma Bell were treated to lunch, homemade pie and hot coffee.
The real heroes are the ones who won’t bend to government regulations when it comes to reducing emissions over making a quarterly profits. They may keep all the profits for themselves because that is capitalism, but we all get to share in the clean up, because that’s what makes America great. Right?
I’m always reminded of the complaints or ‘toons depicting these workers, firemen, police, etc., sitting around with one working while three watch. These outside jobs mean whatever the weather or conditions, people need them, but only thank ’em when it’s really “in the fan” (or hurricane!).
This is the difference between people who actually know how to DO stuff instead of merely having a degree: they get out and DO. People who have degrees with nothing behind them just sit and take. Broad generalizations (all of my family have degrees) about degreed people, but not about people like linemen, electricians, engineers (I know, I know…they have degrees; but they have to PROVE they can DO something to get that degree.)
Crabbyrino Premium Member over 6 years ago
Kudos go out to FPL.
Without TV and A/C, Florida is Hell.
The debris piled high.Clear up to the sky.
Electricity sure rings the bell.
Mr. Blawt over 6 years ago
Once WiFi is returned, they’ll quickly be distracted.
Masterskrain Premium Member over 6 years ago
And it isn’t just Florida utility companies working! There are trucks and crews from ALL over helping, both in the Keys and in Texas.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 6 years ago
I remember when this happened after Sandy, repair crews were treated like Rock Stars!
Cerabooge over 6 years ago
I don’t think of them as heroes, but I have a deep respect for all the people out there working their tails off to get the power back on. Here in Jacksonville, it’s not FPL, it’s JEA, but the immense effort is the same. I got power back last night, days earlier than I expected. I’d go personally thank every person I saw, but I don’t want to interrupt their efforts.
Dani Rice over 6 years ago
Back in 1958 or so, Baltimore had a blizzard that shut down the city for a solid week. The fellows from the power company and Ma Bell were treated to lunch, homemade pie and hot coffee.
Mr. Blawt over 6 years ago
The real heroes are the ones who won’t bend to government regulations when it comes to reducing emissions over making a quarterly profits. They may keep all the profits for themselves because that is capitalism, but we all get to share in the clean up, because that’s what makes America great. Right?
Dtroutma over 6 years ago
I’m always reminded of the complaints or ‘toons depicting these workers, firemen, police, etc., sitting around with one working while three watch. These outside jobs mean whatever the weather or conditions, people need them, but only thank ’em when it’s really “in the fan” (or hurricane!).
dogday Premium Member over 6 years ago
This is the difference between people who actually know how to DO stuff instead of merely having a degree: they get out and DO. People who have degrees with nothing behind them just sit and take. Broad generalizations (all of my family have degrees) about degreed people, but not about people like linemen, electricians, engineers (I know, I know…they have degrees; but they have to PROVE they can DO something to get that degree.)