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Old 01-30-2011, 09:04 PM   #1
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For those who didn't grow up on Long Island, here;s what goes on every weekend from Memorial Dad till Labor Day. Most large towns have their own track

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Old 01-30-2011, 09:16 PM   #2
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that is insane ,i never seen or heard anything like that ,cool !!!!!!!! gmonde
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Old 01-30-2011, 09:40 PM   #3
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They used to show that stuff on "Wide World Of Sports". The best of both worlds! Of course I am a little partial! Retired now, but had 25 great years doing the best job in the world!



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Old 01-30-2011, 09:45 PM   #4
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Amen Wade! 33 years for me. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Jim





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Old 01-30-2011, 09:47 PM   #5
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Hi Paul, You have many fond memories of Long Island.
All the towns still practice every week in the warmer weather. Some of the BUDGETS get a little stretched with these toys as the big blocks keep getting bigger. You have to see some of the firehouses out here now---with all the comforts of home and than some. As a fireman you always have a place to sleep at these semi hotels. LOL----John
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Old 01-30-2011, 11:14 PM   #6
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Retired now but thirty three years also and every day I couldn't wait to get to work. Thanks for posting.
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Old 01-31-2011, 03:12 AM   #7
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Dear Paul, Thanks for posting this. It did bring back many memories. As a youth I was lucky enough to live in Port Washington for my first 19 years. Even more interesting was that the Lions Club Field was just behind the houses across the street. I spent many afternoons and early evenings watching the Roadrunners, the Rowdys, and if my memory is correct, the Minute Men also. The firemen were always nice to us and willing to answer all our questions no matter how trivial they might have been. The thing that stuck with me was how clean and well prepared the trucks were. Back then they were using 1950's Ford trucks modified with the prettiest red paint jobs and lots of shiny chrome. One team also had a T bucket with a bug catcher on it, man that thing would fly. I remember one year watching the competition at Bar Beach with all the other teams from other towns and all their trucks. My dad never did understand how I got into drag racing. As a kid, we would go to Islip Raceway and watch the roundy round cars. LOL.
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Old 01-31-2011, 08:32 AM   #8
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I have an old early '60s Hot Rod with a story and pics of this sport....until this thread appeared, I thought "No way in hell they could do that stuff in this day and age!" I love it! Somehow, they've escaped the Fun Police - for now...
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Great Post,
42 years for me.10 yrs.Call, 16 yrs.Career, 16 yrs.permanent Chief.
Good times and very competitive
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New York State Drill Team Memories on Facebook

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We brought the Patchogue Forty Thieves and the Lindenhurst team to Broward County, Florida for our Firematics competion when I was a Lieutenant with the Coral Spring VFD. Still amazing stuff!

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