Tragic indeed. This too brought back memories of 9/11 for me.  I hope they can pull survivors out.  

As to the being the person searching post,  I’ve got a close family member that was a police officer/Vietnam vet. He tells me (more often than he needs to) about pulling bodies out of a river in Virginia from a plane crash.  As far as how the SAR people go, I think it depends on their experience.  I’m being told that on a cold night there were nurses or something serving hot coffee and stew while the SAR team where fishing out bloated bodies.  This was probably back in the 70’s.  He ate well and pulled out victims. The SAR team is probably immune (sadly) to what they’re encountering.  Doesn’t mean they don’t care.  They surely do care.  Otherwise they wouldn’t do it.  I’m sure it’s tough on them. Others, I think unfortunately seen too damn much in their lives to be affected by it.  So a big thanks to those searching to pull out survivors.  I cant imagine being asleep one night and all of a sudden my family being under tons of ruble.

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Tragic indeed. This too brought back memories of 9/11 for me.  I hope they can pull survivors out.  

As to the being the person searching post,  I’ve got a close family member that was a police officer/Vietnam vet. He tells me (more often than he needs to) about pulling bodies out of a river in Virginia from a plane crash.  As far as how the SAR people go, I think it depends on their experience.  I’m being told that on a cold night there were nurses or something serving hot coffee and stew while the SAR team where fishing out bloated bodies.  This was probably back in the 70’s.  He ate well and pulled out victims. The SAR team is probably immune (sadly) to what they’re encountering.  Doesn’t mean they don’t care.  They surely do care.  Otherwise they wouldn’t do it.  I’m sure it’s tough on them. Others, I think unfortunately seen too damn much in their lives to be affected by it.  So a big thanks to those searching to pull out survivors.  I cant imagine being asleep one night and all of a sudden my family being under tons of ruble.

It's my opinion that folks who do those kinds of jobs, as well as law enforcement investigating horrible crimes and medical professionals, are able to construct psychological mechanisms to deal with it. They aren't callous to it, but they know what they do is supremely important and society is depending on them.

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Tragic indeed. This too brought back memories of 9/11 for me.  I hope they can pull survivors out.  

As to the being the person searching post,  I’ve got a close family member that was a police officer/Vietnam vet. He tells me (more often than he needs to) about pulling bodies out of a river in Virginia from a plane crash.  As far as how the SAR people go, I think it depends on their experience.  I’m being told that on a cold night there were nurses or something serving hot coffee and stew while the SAR team where fishing out bloated bodies.  This was probably back in the 70’s.  He ate well and pulled out victims. The SAR team is probably immune (sadly) to what they’re encountering.  Doesn’t mean they don’t care.  They surely do care.  Otherwise they wouldn’t do it.  I’m sure it’s tough on them. Others, I think unfortunately seen too damn much in their lives to be affected by it.  So a big thanks to those searching to pull out survivors.  I cant imagine being asleep one night and all of a sudden my family being under tons of ruble.

It's my opinion that folks who do those kinds of jobs, as well as law enforcement investigating horrible crimes and medical professionals, are able to construct psychological mechanisms to deal with it. They aren't callous to it, but they know what they do is supremely important and society is depending on them.

You’re most probably correct in that opinion.  I don’t see it that way because it’s not how this particular person tells it.  It’s not how I was raised.  You complain it’s hot, you got told you’ve never seen hot until you’re in the jungles of Vietnam.  But hey, I’m weird, my brother is weird.  Him and I are cut from the same cloth as this man. We just assume he too was weird.  Thus hearing the stories like the one above making him seem callous to such things. But as he ages, the caring/compassionate person starts to come out.  I always thought mom was the nice one and dad was the hard [BLEEP]. But as they and I get older, it seems they have fooled us over the years.  Even in retirement, my dad helps anyone and everyone that needs it.  Even in the community. I guess the cop in him never retired. He’s trying to be the VP of the FOP in our county.  He’s  a member of the county SAR team (whatever it’s called) as well.  Amongst the other groups he’s a part of.  So, I suppose you’re right. I never really thought of it that way. Not when my whole life I saw him as a bad [BLEEP]. Same guy that said he’d be “pissed” if he lived through all he did and died of a virus. He’s a legend in my eyes. Good call and thanks to opening my eyes to that. I’ve never really thought about it that way.

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It's my opinion that folks who do those kinds of jobs, as well as law enforcement investigating horrible crimes and medical professionals, are able to construct psychological mechanisms to deal with it. They aren't callous to it, but they know what they do is supremely important and society is depending on them.

You’re most probably correct in that opinion.  I don’t see it that way because it’s not how this particular person tells it.  It’s not how I was raised.  You complain it’s hot, you got told you’ve never seen hot until you’re in the jungles of Vietnam.  But hey, I’m weird, my brother is weird.  Him and I are cut from the same cloth as this man. We just assume he too was weird.  Thus hearing the stories like the one above making him seem callous to such things. But as he ages, the caring/compassionate person starts to come out.  I always thought mom was the nice one and dad was the hard [BLEEP]. But as they and I get older, it seems they have fooled us over the years.  Even in retirement, my dad helps anyone and everyone that needs it.  Even in the community. I guess the cop in him never retired. He’s trying to be the VP of the FOP in our county.  He’s  a member of the county SAR team (whatever it’s called) as well.  Amongst the other groups he’s a part of.  So, I suppose you’re right. I never really thought of it that way. Not when my whole life I saw him as a bad [BLEEP]. Same guy that said he’d be “pissed” if he lived through all he did and died of a virus. He’s a legend in my eyes. Good call and thanks to opening my eyes to that. I’ve never really thought about it that way.

They're a different breed of people and I'm eternally grateful for them.

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It's called Professional Detachment and the lack of it is why I work with paper instead of people.

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“An empty vessel makes the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers.”. - Plato

It's called Professional Detachment and the lack of it is why I work with paper instead of people.

I practice Leisure Detachment. Professional duties are not allowed to interfere with leisure activities, even while at work. 


Hold on, I have to minimize real quick...

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This is crazy. I remember watching synchronized swimming during the Olympics as a kid but I haven't seen anything about it in years. This video came up on my youtube recommended list and it's incredible to watch. I don't know how these ladies do this sport but it's really cool to watch. 

Artistic swimming Olympic qualifier

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I swam that exact same routine once when the wiring to a pool light shorted out.

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Most complex lift ever and it didn’t even crack them into the top three? I demand a recount!

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What in the Wide Wide World of Sports is agoin' on here???

This is crazy. I remember watching synchronized swimming during the Olympics as a kid but I haven't seen anything about it in years. This video came up on my youtube recommended list and it's incredible to watch. I don't know how these ladies do this sport but it's really cool to watch. 

Artistic swimming Olympic qualifier

Jaguars have pools at the stadium. Why can't have them do a halftime performance the D line doing the music live?

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I swam that exact same routine once when the wiring to a pool light shorted out.

I'll bet you did. 

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I thought this one was pretty good.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEJICxdi6nE

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There are 10 kinds of people in this world.  Those who understand binary and those who don't.

This is crazy. I remember watching synchronized swimming during the Olympics as a kid but I haven't seen anything about it in years. This video came up on my youtube recommended list and it's incredible to watch. I don't know how these ladies do this sport but it's really cool to watch. 

Artistic swimming Olympic qualifier

Though I am not one to know or understand the rules of synchronized swimming, from what I’ve seen in the Olympics on my OTA television, that looked AMAZING!  Kind of hot too somehow.  Those girls are certainly doing their damnedest to compete with women’s beach volleyball.  

Still, one of the best Synchronized swimming routines I’ve ever seen.

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Dang it, the weather finally broke long enough to play golf but I'm waiting on a delivery. I don't want to leave a $400 package sitting on the front porch.

Let's go, UPS! Chop Chop!

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Isn’t that always the case. You’re waiting on something and they show up at the last minute

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Instead of a sign that says "Do Not Disturb" I need one that says "Already Disturbed Proceed With Caution."

Isn’t that always the case. You’re waiting on something and they show up at the last minute

Indeed!  If it’s something I don’t care about, it’s delivered around 930-1000.  If I’m excited about it, it’s more so 500-700+

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If that’s real money, he just officially declared himself a world-class idiot.

https://twitter.com/mymixtapez/status/14...34916?s=20

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I like her because she backups her verve with results. Now she goes and does this. Dummy.

US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson to miss 100-meter Olympic race over marijuana test | Fox News

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I like her because she backups her verve with results. Now she goes and does this. Dummy.

US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson to miss 100-meter Olympic race over marijuana test | Fox News

What an idiot.

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What in the Wide Wide World of Sports is agoin' on here???

I like her because she backups her verve with results. Now she goes and does this. Dummy.

US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson to miss 100-meter Olympic race over marijuana test | Fox News

LOL.  I have to agree, it is unfortunate that some people are just plain stupid.

"Sha’Carri Richardson’s situation is incredibly unfortunate and devastating for everyone involved. Athlete health and well-being continue to be one of USATF’s most critical priorities and we will work with Sha’Carri to ensure she has ample resources to overcome any mental health challenges now and in the future," USATF said in a statement.

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When you get into the endzone, act like you've been there before.