Bay Leaf VFD station
Extra engine that did not fit
Here is a really good idea
A very busy place and most knew what they were there for and how to not waste time
Kids having fun. Wonder how many PFDs they were short? Bet it was a lot as 2 boats had 14 people on them
5/20 Sunday I attended the Bay Leaf Baptist Church today. Looking at the church from the outside a few days ago, it appeared not that large. When I entered, it was a long way to the front. This church is able to boast a large number of active youth including 18 who were the choir today. This congregation also includes at least five members of the Southeast Baptist Seminary staff. One of these five men provided the sermon that sounded more like a seminary lecture than a sermon.
On the way home, I went past the Bay Leaf Volunteer Fire Department. They have three engines, but they built a two bay fire station. Apparently they bought the third engine after the firehouse was built. The firehouse is only large enough to park the equipment. The garage doors have glass panels so you can their equipment. There are many stations in this area that incorporate these glass doors, but none of these are as small and attractive as was this station. I took some pictures of the firehouse because it was so unique. I am sure the insurance rate on the homes next door is one of the very best rates possible. I suspect one of the homeowners provided the land needed. This community is rather small, but some of the homes are quite attractive and expensive, so having their own firehouse close by was advantageous for everyone.
Later in the day we went to a boat launch to watch the boaters launch and trailer their watercraft. We ended up there quite awhile as a couple came up and started a conversation. They were from New Jersey but moved about 5 miles from the launch point about a year ago. Now they wanted to get a boat but were attempting to determine if they could launch and retrieve a boat. We give them encouragement, but I am not really sure if our information sealed a boat purchase or not. They have boys 11 and 14-years old, so they were looking for something they could do with them and the lake was so close.
On the way home, I went past the Bay Leaf Volunteer Fire Department. They have three engines, but they built a two bay fire station. Apparently they bought the third engine after the firehouse was built. The firehouse is only large enough to park the equipment. The garage doors have glass panels so you can their equipment. There are many stations in this area that incorporate these glass doors, but none of these are as small and attractive as was this station. I took some pictures of the firehouse because it was so unique. I am sure the insurance rate on the homes next door is one of the very best rates possible. I suspect one of the homeowners provided the land needed. This community is rather small, but some of the homes are quite attractive and expensive, so having their own firehouse close by was advantageous for everyone.
Later in the day we went to a boat launch to watch the boaters launch and trailer their watercraft. We ended up there quite awhile as a couple came up and started a conversation. They were from New Jersey but moved about 5 miles from the launch point about a year ago. Now they wanted to get a boat but were attempting to determine if they could launch and retrieve a boat. We give them encouragement, but I am not really sure if our information sealed a boat purchase or not. They have boys 11 and 14-years old, so they were looking for something they could do with them and the lake was so close.
