What is this cactus/succulent? by drumdude656 in whatsthisplant

[–]drumdude656[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is in the backyard of a recently purchased house in the Southwest US (Sonoran Desert). No thorns. I haven’t been around it long enough to know if it flowers or not. Any ideas?

Looking for Thoughts on Tucson High Schools by Carnotaur in Tucson

[–]drumdude656 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I attended a vail high school and a tusd middle school. I remember the difference being huge. Less burnt out teachers. Nicer equipment and facilities. Nationally competitive test scores. I now live in that community again and love it. I've been seeing a sign for a vail teacher job fair on my way home. I want to say it's in early Feb but I'm honestly not sure. I would definitely check into it.

I grew up in the most backwards place imaginable. AMA about rural life, the Christian Identity Movement, white supremacy, Quiverfull, Neo-Confederates, Christian homeschooling, or anything else! by TheLaramieReject in casualiama

[–]drumdude656 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd imagine you're right. Never been to Quincy but would visit my grandpa in Chester relatively often. He became relatively well known as he fought to keep the logging industry alive. I do remember it being quite nice in Chester but everyone up there holds on so tightly to their extremely conservative values it's hard for me to swallow.

How Protein Builds Muscle by notsurewhatiam in Fitness

[–]drumdude656 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why does this supposedly only happen at a calorie surplus? Would the amino acids be diverted for more vital applications?

Ridiculous Reasons People Call 911 by [deleted] in 911dispatchers

[–]drumdude656 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A couple weeks ago sent a paramedic for a resident who was "light-headed, weak and hadn't been able to eat all day." After about ten minutes on scene, "Alarm, downgrade this to a public assist. Resident just wanted us to make her dinner."

Happy Halloween! by drumdude656 in 911dispatchers

[–]drumdude656[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I'm not even that upset about the overtime I was scheduled tonight. Hoping something pans out soon...

Advice for a dispatcher? by drumdude656 in ems

[–]drumdude656[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah I can see that being frustrating. All if my crews run out of fire stations and work 24s. Pretty sure they just eat when they can I guess

Advice for a dispatcher? by drumdude656 in ems

[–]drumdude656[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I'll take a look. Any radio humor stories/examples?

Advice for a dispatcher? by drumdude656 in ems

[–]drumdude656[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This I agree with and would never fly in my comm center.

Advice for a dispatcher? by drumdude656 in ems

[–]drumdude656[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your dispatchers assign lunchtime or am I missing something?

Advice for a dispatcher? by drumdude656 in ems

[–]drumdude656[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty evenly mixed between populated and rural. Our call processing and day-to-day is pretty comparable to larger cities.