#fire tender

[carsthatnevermadeitetc]

Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 Electric, 2024. The Austria specialist manufacturers of fire-service vehicles have revealed an electric version of the Panther 6x6 tender. Over 90% of the Panther’s duties can be discharged on electric power. For the rest, there's an “Energy Backup System” diesel generator, ensuring continuous use of the high-performance pump in emergencies. Its tanks have a capacity of up to 12,000 litres of water, 1,450 litres of foam, and 250 kilograms of powder. 

[nelc]

Half-track fire trucks

[vaguely-concerned]

can you even imagine what a fucking horror show the early game is from spite's perspective, though. not only is this funky forcibly severed little slip of the fade having to deal with the reverse cosmic horror of physical reality as perceived by a spirit and being trapped in it against its will -- existentially confused and disoriented and hurting and nothing makes any kind of sense, at the mercy of human cruelty at its most deliberately sadistic. and then the one source of comfort and compassion and some kind of safety and clarity that lucanis surely must have been to him in the ossuary despite everything just goes and shuts himself in his room inside with a seemingly passive aggressive number of locks between them and no explanation and won't speak to him and they're STILL in the fucking ossuary. rook came and found them and they could be free now (rook is here!) and still lucanis keeps them in the ossuary even though he PROMISED he promised they'd get out of there together!!! what the fuck DO you think at that point? like did he trick me that whole time??? he wasn't like zara before, so why is he doing this to me now? why isn't he saying anything? 'he won't move. I can't reach him'. at least in the ossuary they had a deal, a goal, a hope -- each other. at least he wasn't entirely alone, before.

this poor poor poor little spite spirit really was ferried into the real world like 'hey welcome to reality! as your first introduction to it you're first getting horrifically tortured and then getting to vicariously experience one of THE most distressing and harrowing psychological conditions the human brain can cook up for itself (a fully fledged and deeply entrenched freeze response flaring up with catastrophic severity due to an unbroken ongoing and unlikely to let up any time soon chain of Unfortunately... Recent Events). I think spite is being extremely reasonable and patient about the whole thing, when you put it into perspective. I'm not saying let him eat the self-lighting candles or anything, but he's got some extremely valid points along the way lol. spite is not only child-like, the metaphor work going on is a lot more pleasingly flexible and complex than that, but he is also helplessly existentially dependent on lucanis in a way that, if anything, is a heightened version of the way a child (or child part) has to depend on a parent to navigate the world and survive.

tl;dr: we truly don't give enough sympathy to spite for having to live in the head of lucanis dellamorte. a place even lucanis dellamorte would prefer not to be. to be fair to him I think lucanis would be the first person to agree with this lol

[shisasan]

I crave the way tenderness brushes against hunger, a gentle ache clashing with the raw pulse of desire, the softness that soothes and the fire that voraciously consumes.

[fluffydeoxys]

...and I felt love in that single moment for the very first time.

[feral-ballad]

Gosdantin Erzengatsi, from Anthology of Armenian Poetry, ed. & tr. by Diana Der Hovanessian and Marzbed Margossian; "If we meet"

[Text ID: “You rise before me like a fire, / your love is another fire in my heart.”]

[zhoudadudugongjin]

[a-bad-case-of-the-stephs]

Hey. Do you think Steph ever thought maybe Batman sanctioning her as Spoiler was a plan all along to get her to quit?

I mean, the guy comes to her out of nowhere, and for reasons Steph has no way of fully understanding suddenly wants to take her on and teach her. Suddenly she has potential. Suddenly she has this opportunity to be good.

And then, just like that, she isn’t anymore. No warning, no explanation as to what has changed. Steph is just no longer good enough to even be trained. She lacks the skills and talent. It doesnt matter that Batman told her she could be good, that she could learn, now she just can’t anymore, and she’s told so in the bluntest way possible. Not even told she’s fired, just totally ghosted. And then told to throw in the towel, the same thing she was told over and over again before Batman suddenly decided she could be useful.

Do you think she thought it was a ploy? She wouldn’t give up before, she wouldn’t quit then, so Batman gave her false hope, so he made her think he actually enjoyed her company, so he told her she could succeed, so that when he ripped it all away it might finally get through her thick skull: she isn’t wanted.

I think it went through her head, at least once. Maybe not right away. But at least once I think she thought about it as a possibility.

[cern1cal0]

a small moment

[alissedarko]

How to Cook a Corpse in Cannibalism and Make it Consumable:

How to cook it

1. Gather Your Tools : Make sure you have a sharp knife, a boning knife, and a cleaver. Having a good cutting board is also essential.

2. Start with the Right Position : Place the body on its back to begin. This gives you access to the legs and belly.

3. Identify the Joints: Look for natural joints where you can cut easily. This will help you separate the limbs without too much force.

4. Remove the Legs: Cut around the joints of the front legs first, then move to the back legs. Be sure to cut through any connective tissue.

5. Break Down the Body: Once you have the legs off, you can start working on the body. Remove the ribs and cut through the backbone if needed.

6. Sectioning: You can divide the body into sections like chops, roasts, or ground meat depending on how you plan to cook it.

7. Practice Clean Cuts: Always aim for clean cuts to avoid tearing the meat, which can affect texture and presentation.

8. Safety First: Always practice proper hygiene and safety measures while handling raw meat.

9. Store Properly: If you're not cooking immediately, make sure to store any leftover parts in airtight containers in the fridge or freezer.

10. Enjoy Cooking: Once you've got your cuts ready, explore different recipes to enjoy your corpse!

EXTRA (INVITATION FOR GUESTS)

• When it comes to preparing a corpse for guests, the focus shifts to creating a memorable experience that not only delights the palate but also fosters connection and celebration among everyone present. Here are some elegant ideas for carrying out this ritual in honor of your guests:

1. Stylish Invitation: Start with an invitation that reflects the nature of the event. Opt for an elegant design that includes details about the dinner and its significance, building anticipation among attendees.

2. Welcoming Atmosphere: Prepare the space where the celebration will take place. Use decorations that highlight the theme, such as centerpieces with fresh flowers, candles, and natural elements that evoke warmth and hospitality.

3. Presentation of the Pig: When it's time to serve, present the pig in a spectacular manner. Consider serving a whole roasted pig as a centerpiece, adorned with fresh fruits or aromatic herbs. This is not only visually impressive but also invites guests to participate in the serving process.

4. Guided Tasting: Offer a brief explanation of the preparation process and the ingredients used. This can include stories about family or cultural traditions related to pig preparation, enriching the culinary experience.

5. Beverage Pairing: Accompany the meal with a selection of drinks that complement the flavors of the corpse. Robust red wines or craft beers can be excellent options, and offering a guided tasting can make the experience even more special.

6. Interaction and Participation: Invite your guests to participate in the ritual. They could help serve dishes or share their own experiences related to food and culinary traditions. This creates an atmosphere of camaraderie and connection.

7. Themed Desserts: When it comes to preparing a pig for guests, the focus shifts to creating a memorable experience that not only delights the palate but also fosters connection and celebration among everyone present. Here are some elegant ideas for carrying out this ritual in honor of your guests:

8. Personalized Thank-You Gifts: As guests prepare to leave, consider offering small personalized gifts as mementos of the event, such as jars of spices used in dinner or handwritten recipes.

9. Collective Reflection: At the end of the night, take a moment to reflect together on the shared experience. You might invite each guest to share a word or memory related to food and community.

10. Elegant Farewell: Conclude the celebration by thanking your guests for their presence and reminding them how important it is to share special moments around the table.

By incorporating these elements into your ritual of preparing a corpse, you will create an elegant and meaningful experience for your guests, filled with memorable moments and deep connections. Enjoy your celebration!

[carsthatnevermadeitetc]

Maserati Quattroporte CEA Vigili del Fuoco, 1967, by Carrozzeria Grazia. An AM107 series modified to function as a fire tender for race tracks. It was commissioned by fire extinguisher company CEA, because the Tipo AM 107/1 260bhp 4.7 litre V8 powered Quattroporte "truck" could get to the scene of an F1 crash more quickly than any fire trucks of the era.

[emergingghost]

[vaguely-concerned]

having seen at least the rough outlines of all the romances now I have to say that I think emmrich's is probably objectively the best in terms of coherence and completeness of story arc (with the understanding that ultimately the 'best' romance is whichever one makes YOUR heart sing anyway so objectivity is a silly thing to claim that way, it just felt like it's the arc with the most well-paced focused content and the least dangling threads)... but lucanis' is my favourite haha. just. the whole kneeling before your beloved full of reverence but without any of the distance that usually implies??? his complete undramatic certainty and calm in every scene with rook after this, having spent the whole game caught between fear and longing???? mr. lives in a pantry but it says nothing about my psyche don't worry about it it's purely for tactical reasons that I keep myself contained in a small dark room not entirely unlike a cell, love among the parsnips -- finally coming to rook in their room and it's so comfortable and comforting???? after all the times rook supports and comforts him through the game he's finally able to return the same to them when they need it while being so calm and steady and it's so fucking sweet and feels so effortless and with no price attached?????? he basically assigns himself the role of your bodyguard and he WILL stab a god over it??????????????? the turn to protector (which was in his heart all along longing to get out and find a place) of it all????? he sounds like he's found himself unexpectedly stumbling into such a soul-lightening state of revelatory existential relief, full on 'you only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves' mary oliver style, and he goes and he shares that with rook and protectively envelops them in it when they're hurting??????????????????????????? hello for the maker's sake hello can anyone hear me?????

[shisasan]

Letters to Véra by Vladimir Nabokov

[one-time-i-dreamt]

I got a job as the tree tender for my local park but the only way to get to the trees was through a machine that composts tree waste. I got fired for getting to the trees through the front door.

[waterflowing-under-ground]

I've seen some posts from people in the Witcher fandom (usually who are into both the Netflix show and the books) being confused as to why book fans think Geralt being mean to Dandelion (Jaskier) is a canon divergence in the TV show, when in the books, there are times when Geralt can be very cutting and even a bit mean to Dandelion.

My takeaway from their relationship in the books is that this conflict has the purpose of developing both of their characters (and serving as allegory because we KNOW Mr. Sapkowski loves allegory, and we love him for it! Or at least I do), and there's context around why they can be this way with each other. There's a rich history in this friendship, a comfort and casualness with one another that one wouldn't have with someone they weren't that close with, which in a lot of relationships comes with a safety to BE cutting and blunt with each other at times and know that having these conflicts is not going to mean an end to their relationship. They tend to move on from their arguments and all is forgiven (sometimes after a period of distance, but that's also normal after a hard conversation I feel - both parties sometimes need to process and lick their wounds, or wounded egos), and it's implied (at least to me) that their friendship is an "always" thing, even when they do blow up at each other, and even when the things they say are harsh.

Furthermore, there's so much "off screen" (off-page?) time between them that we don't get to see. But their closeness is implied by others and themselves throughout the entire saga and the short stories. And the things they say to other people indicate how important they are to one another as well.

I do want to point out that my personal take on their relationship is tempered by me being in my 40's and having more than one long term relationship (namely my closest and longest-running friendship which is going on 25 years now, and my marriage which is almost 15 years old this year) where there IS that familiarity and "safety" to sometimes have cutting conversations, or at least "brutally honest" conversations, telling each other things we might not want to hear, but perhaps need to.

My best friend, for example, saw me through a 6-year relationship that was actually abusive. She felt that she had to tell me some truths that I needed to hear, and while some things she told me were hard to hear during that period, I'm so glad she felt safe and comfortable enough with me to be honest about what she saw happening.

She is not a fuzzy-wuzzy cuddly person. But she is MY person. She has been my rock for nearly a quarter century. I would actually trust this woman with my life. I would donate a kidney to this woman if I were a match and she needed one. We are not cutesy fuzzy with each other (although most of the time we're warm, generous, and supportive like a certain witcher and minstrel duo). She's not the type to say "I love you" out loud, so we don't do that because I know that would make her uncomfortable (she's even like this with her partner of several years - some people just aren't as demonstrative with saying the WORDS, but it doesn't mean they don't FEEL it). But we LOVE each other dearly. We don't have to actually say "I love you" to say I love you to one another.

Because we're all human, we can even at times slip up and not be as tactful and sensitive with each other as we should be, or even in a moment of vulnerability get angry and snap (which is completely Geralt in Baptism of Fire). Some of the conflicts I've had with my best friend and my spouse can look a lot like what we encounter in the books between Geralt and Dandelion when they do get into a heated discussion or argument. But these relationships are, to me, "safe" and "always" in my mind and heart. I know we'd have to do something truly *despicable* and abusive to one another for those relationships to end entirely.

What I think people are saying, when they say, "Book Geralt would never *be mean* to Dandelion," isn't that Geralt could never *literally* be mean. It's that the portrayal of their friendship and the conflicts they could have were lacking any kind of context whatsoever. Furthermore, the Netflix show didn't make us believe they were ever MUTUAL friends who loved each other (mutually) in the first place, didn't do enough to build up their relationship and show its history and why they're so bonded to each other, why they're proud of each other, show us HOW the "opposites attract" thing actually works in their relationship, how they add value to each other's lives by having different but complementary personalities, why they had such a strong connection in the first place, why they loved each other, why they enjoyed and valued each other's company and place in their lives.

Instead they made it seem like Geralt was simply tolerating this silly little guy who gets him into trouble all the time, and then out of nowhere you get a tirade of verbal abuse that goes on about how this silly little guy ruined his entire life, and basically a "get out of my life" tirade which is extremely hurtful and broke the show character's heart (understandably enough). Geralt also punches Dandelion in the show, and while they have their share of verbal arguments in the books, Geralt never lays a hand on Dandelion, and even goes out of his way to protect him and save him from violence and physical danger multiple times throughout the entire saga.

Geralt's attempts to push the Hanza away in Baptism of Fire are often cited as the example of Geralt being mean, by Netflix viewers who are confused by book fans saying Geralt being mean isn't canon.

But I think book fans pretty universally agree that Geralt's "meanness" in Baptism of Fire actually stems partially from him wanting to protect the other members of the Hanza from danger, and partially from feeling like he's messed everything up so badly he doesn't *deserve* help or support, or that he can't *truly atone* for Ciri's separation and unhappiness unless he completes the mission entirely alone.

He tries to emotionally push everyone away by being, well, a jerk (which if one is looking to push people away, that can definitely be an effective way of doing so). But his friends see right through this defense mechanism, seem to intuitively know where it's coming from, and seem to understand what he's going through, and are not afraid to call him out on it!

They rightfully roast him for it, but in a way that to me comes across as loving, albeit tough love. To me it's in the vein of, "We see right through your nonsense, we know why you're being like this, because you think you're leading us right into harm's way and you don't want to do that, plus you're losing your mind because you're in a lot of pain and you've lost your daughter and de facto wife who you were JUST beginning to mend fences with before she and your daughter were ripped away from you, so you're freaking out and not being rational. This isn't going to work on us, we're not going to leave you, so just sit down, chop these veggies, and eat this fish soup with us, and shut up you silly man." My favorite moment is when Milva makes the remark about how wolves don't actually hunt alone. Wolves are, after all, pack animals who work as a team to survive.

Modern toxic masculinity harkens a lot to his idea of "alpha males" and "lone wolves" which is total fallacy and nonsense and runs completely counter to what real life is actually like. People, like wolves, are communal animals. We literally need one another to survive. Interdependence, not independence, is the optimal way of being human. Having love, comeraderie, and support are not just frivolities, they're necessities!

To close this, I think the heart of why book fans take issue with this portrayal of their friendship is that Dandelion and Geralt are the longest running thread through the series, each other's "always" person (which in a long lifetime often IS someone's closest platonic relationship, whether that be a chosen best friend or a close sibling for example), and they're so instrumental to each other's character development, that to bludgeon that in the show just runs so counter to what I feel as a fan of this series is one of its central themes, which is that nobody actually CAN do everything alone and without support, that being isolated and alone really leads down a dark path for us as human beings. By stripping away this piece of the story (Dandelion and Geralt's friendship in its true nature, not a contrived one) it fails to adapt the story on that level.

Keep in mind that these are just my opinions. If you made it this far, thanks for reading!