04/19/2022
Thank you!
Guess what? It’s National Lineman Appreciation Day. Swear to God.
A few years ago, the Senate passed Resolution 95, which officially designates April 18th as the day in which all sane and thoughtful Americans should pause to recognize both the profession and the individual contributions of linemen.
Of course, the absurd thing about this Resolution, is that it only sets aside one day for said recognition. One day? Seriously? What are they thinking? This should be a month long event. A week at the very least!
Here’s the deal - if all the linemen (and women) called in sick for just one day, things would get very cold, very hot, and very dark - very fast. If they all stay home for a week? Pandemonium. Chaos. Dogs and cats, livin’ together.
I did this job for a day in Wyoming, and walked funny all month. These men (and women) are on call around the clock. They are fearless and dedicated and crazy brave. And they are quite possibly the toughest bunch of professionals I’ve had the pleasure to hang out with in a very long time.
So thanks men, (and women) for keeping my shower hot, my beer cold, and my computer humming along in a (mostly) Clean and Well-Lighted Place.
Mike
PS. If this post appears vaguely familiar, it's because I originally posted it three years ago today. I didn't remember till I got halfway through a new post, and was overcome with a sense of deja vu. Turns out the old one was better than my new one, so apologies for the redux. Likewise, in the spirit of oldies but goodies, give this a listen. http://bit.ly/1EPpcNy
Were it up to be, this would be played on every radio station, every April 18th, at 9am. I might even make it mandatory, were I in a position of power...
