Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Fire Fighter Transportation

When my father-in-law was a teen, he got drafted to help pull the old horse-drawn fire-hose cart in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. They’d get in the back of a truck and hang on to the tongue of the fire-hose cart, while the driver drove to the fire.

Enjoy this selection from bygone times:

Oldie taken by Dee Kull.


Another antique – this one shot by Gracey.

It’s a shame this baby hasn’t been restored – photo taken by Ray Forester.

Old Ford firetruck – courtesy of Christine.

I can’t tell if this one is old or not, but sure a picturesque scene by Bianca Meyer geb. Bollmeier.

Fortunately, we have better ways to get the equipment to the fire these days:

The following two photos are courtesy of Kenn Kiser:

Looking inside the fire house at this vehicle.

These three were taken by Kevin Connors. He has quite the collection of emergency vehicles--I've only given you a sampling this week and last.




Warwickshire, England fire truck.


Minifire vehicle – photo by Michael J Summerville.

This one was shot by Dani Simmonds.

Though in some areas, looks like the equipment could be improved. This photo is courtesy of Daniel Bayona.

(All photos are from www.morguefile.com)
If you have pictures you want to share on Seven Suns, email me at suford@virtualinventoriesinc.com!

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Police Transportation

Police vehicles come in all shapes and sizes and paint jobs. Thought you might enjoy this collection of shots of varying modes of transportation.



Ontario Provincial Police cruiser photo by Gracey Stinson.


Hawaiian patrol car by Jim Munnelly.

These 3 photos are courtesy of Daniel T Yara:


Japan


Galveston, Texas


Washington DC


A different kind of “black and white” – photo by Ray Forester

The following 7 shots are from Kevin Conners. He had lots more, too.


NY patrol car


2 NYPD truck/vans


Boston police car


City of Melbourne, Australia police vehicle


Politie in Amsterdam


Polizei in Munich, Germany


Patrol car in Tiananmen Square


Harbor patrol at the entrance to Newport Harbor in Newport Beach, California, taken by Matt Geyer


2 mounted police - photo by Benjamin Dudoit.


2 patrol cars at the auto show in Columbus, Ohio taken by Kenn Kiser.


Copter courtesy of missyredboots.


Italian Policia motorcycle by Clara Natoli.


India police bus by Ameenullah.


Even live “vehicles” sometimes have special décor. Look at this Canadian Royal Mounted Police Horse (picture courtesy of Andrea Church)

Merry Christmas – photo courtesy of Kevin P.

(All photos are from http://www.morguefile.com/)

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Self Defense - how much do you really know?

Here's a collection of quizzes to test your knowledge:

Self Defense Quizzes –– choose the quiz you want out of 7 on this website.

Self Defense Quiz from Boston Martial Arts Center

Rate Your Risk: Evaluate Risks in Your Life

Arming Women Against Rape & Endangerment (AWARE) Self-Protection Quiz

Of course, we offer Self Defense and Personal Security supplies on our website.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Self Defense Humor

You’ve probably heard this story and it’s probably a work of fiction, but I still think it’s pretty funny! “Stun of a Gun

A humorous ad.

This video goes on a bit long, but there are definitely fun parts.

Self Defense for Kittens.

Self Defense Cartoon.

One more video.