Will be at the New Ulm public library tonight, November 4, at 7pm for book discussion. Now where is my book?

Too bad I wasn't closer. That would be fun to go to.

I really liked the book............

So did you go, Mocha?

Fun!
I'm reading that book right now.

Jaywalker: "So did you go, Mocha?"

I didn’t make it. Made the mistake of taking my shoes off when I got home from work, that was the end of me. :)

That was a "can't put it down" book.

I also really liked the book. I worked with at least 1/2 the firefighters mentioned in the book.

I am also currently reading the book. A very good read. I have been a structural firefighter for 20 years with some grasslands/marsh fire experience and was in awe of the coordination and tactics, especially knowing the area somewhat and seeing the aftermath.

In my experience, a long day of firefighting may be 12 hours and that usually had all things completed. Going for that many days on minimal sleep and working conditions... well, WOW!! My hats or helmet is off to those guys.

bwcasolo: "That was a "can't put it down" book. "

I really loved the book. The detail was excellent, I felt like I was right there!

Mocha: "

Jaywalker: "So did you go, Mocha?"

I didn’t make it. Made the mistake of taking my shoes off when I got home from work, that was the end of me. :)"

Sounds like me lately...

LindenTree: " I also really liked the book. I worked with at least 1/2 the firefighters mentioned in the book."

In the book they talked about a firing crew leader. His name is Mike Fralicks. I've known Mike since he was a kid. His dad was my partner at the Cal Fire Station in Raymond in the early 80s. That book was a great read.

Reading it now. Man, that was an early season fire, seems to me.

It's really a tragedy what happened to Posniak, the guy that started the fire.

He may not have been the most savvy woodsman, but I don't think this fire was his fault. It could have happened to almost any of us.

The government was coming after him hard though, too hard imo. They were assuming he was burning trash (not sure what evidence they had for that) and assuming he negligently walked away from the fire (again, not sure why they thought this). He did lie to them, but fessed up within about 12 hours of that lie.

It also takes away from the book, not being able to get his perspective. I found the entire narrative of what the author 'supposed' he did during his days at camp kind of weird.

Still a great read though.