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More pictures!

I was trying to take a little nap on the couch today when the doorbell rang. It was the UPS man and he had a box for me. I don't know if you'll remember or not, but I mentioned in another blog that I had ordered some stuff with the gift certificates my parents got me for my birthday and Christmas.

The first picture shows the big item. I couldn't really 'save it for a big reveal' because most of the other stuff is an accessory for the helmet itself. I am still waiting on the shield for the front of the helmet (it is what Grandmom and Grandpop got Uncle Tom for Christmas). I'll post a picture of it later. Since it is a custom item it takes a bit longer. I also ordered a big rubber band to hold a few things to the helmet, like the flashlight pictured below.

The rubber band and flashlight were packed in with a few small wedges, which we use to keep doors open (duh). You never want a door to accidentally close behind you because you may not be able to get it open again. There are times when you need to close a door, but generally when you go in somewhere you want to know you can get out.
The green thing on the back is another type of wedge that I ordered to replace one I lost at a small fire we had. It works in 3 ways; it can go under the door like a door stop, it can go over a hinge to hold it open, and doors that have automatic closers can be blocked open by hanging that on the closer. It's really useful.

Below is another light that I got. it is very bright and supposedly very durable (which is good, because it is expensive for a flashlight!). I have been tempting fate by not carrying a flashlight at work (I have a small one I keep in a pocket and I try to grab one of the big ones off the truck, but it is always good to have 1 or 2 good lights with you). Hopefully now I won't have to worry about it anymore since I'll have one on my helmet and another on my airpack.

I have one last picture for you... I ordered a pair of 'safety sunglasses' as well, but they are going back. I'll let you see if you can spot the reason why!

I've got to say, I have been having a hard time getting these pictures loaded up. I can get them on here, but it always wants to put them at the top of the page instead of where I want them, and getting to type next to them seems to be hit or miss for me. I have finally resorted to cutting and pasting, and that seems to work a bit better (cutting it from where it inserts it at the top and pasting it where I want it). Some of you more prolific photo uploaders will have to help me with this.




I'll be sure to post a picture of the shield when it comes in. Hope everyone has a good weekend. I am posting this blog a few days early since I'll be off Friday and gone for the weekend. Take care all.