SPECIAL EDITION
SPECIAL EDITION
Friday January 14, 2011
Updated January 26, 2011
Scanner Prices Plummet
on Crosby news.
Local RV Dealer sees profits
Rum sales expected to rise
Britt & Robyn Crosby
Complete 63 Years of Service at COMM
"Impossible! Check the math!"
Hell Freezes Over!
Unexpected chill puts out fires burning for eternity.
Sunny rest of week.
Global Warming delayed due to Winter
WHAT IS C-O-MM?
WILL IT EVER BE THE SAME?
C-O-MM Stands for the "Osterville Fire Department" where Lieutenant Britt Crosby started his time in the fire service. "It also includes Centerville and Marstons Mills sometimes." he said, and "No it won't!"
Page 1 - Crosby News Shocks World
Page 2 - Robyn Plans to Sleep nights
Page 3 - Britt Denies Scanners up for Sale
Page 4 - Classifieds: For Sale, Bearcat Scanners, Call Robyn
Page 5 - Editorial: Thumbs Up on Crosby Move
Page 6 - Fashion Section: Pens in Pocket. Yes or No?
Page 7 - Seven! That is the Answer! Seven!
Page 8 - Sports Section. Crosby's to Dance at Super Bowl Halftime
Page 9 - TV - New Reality Show "Empty Nesting!"
Page 10 - Family Section: Kids Plan to Party on News
Page 11 - Anti-Fun Bylaw to be Rescinded
Page 12 - Book: "Remembering the Call Signs for Dummies"
Page 13 - "This Lawn is Critical" Out Doors with the Lawntenant
Page 14 - Robyn Retires day before Burning Season. Coincidence?
Page 15 - What to Do with that Closet Full of Uniforms?
Page 16 - Who is Next? Could it be You?
As Americans deal with the sudden news of the Crosby's retirement, nations around the world scramble to catch up.
In China, officials debated re-naming the Great Wall. "It's just not going to be as great any more" said spokesperson Lo Chin "without the Crosby's at the COMM Fiya Apatment."
In Australia, government officials rushed to beat the Chinese by naming the former Great Barrier Reef the "Great Crosby Retirement Reef." One of the few natural features visible from space, the new reef will be dedicated "down unda to owwa mates from the U.S."
In Paris, "the city of lights" the French refused to rename the Eiffel Tower, but did offer to mount a red "rot-o-ray" beacon on the side of the famous tower. "We picked it up at a yard sale in Brewster." s French official stated. Crosby said he likes red lights "of all types" but was gracious for the French offer.
Also in France, debate continues on the naming a "Box of Wine" after the Crosby's. "Oui, oui, oui, oui!" stated one spokesman. "How can we name a box of wine when it won't last a day?" complained one winemaker. "Just shut up and drink!" said another.
Elsewhere, the Canadians said "Ehh!"
Russia has not yet commented on the events.
NASA plans to name the next two Space Shuttles "Journey" and "Adventure" based on the future missions outlined in a Crosby press release.
At the U.N. in New York City, all countries agreed unanimously to use English only on all packaging, directions, and instructions to reduce paper and simplify communications after Robyn Crosby stated she has "no idea what all those little icons mean." Britt Crosby declined to comment other than to say "I have enough trouble with English."
A world day of "Scanner Silence" was narrowly vetoed by world leaders who deny taking bribes from Mr. Crosby to hold a "turn them all up" day instead. "Whew. That was close!" was all Crosby had to say.
Stay tuned for more as the world turns.
OSTERVILLE, MA - In what may be the biggest news since the discovery of fire, Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department Lieutenant / Paramedic Britton Crosby and Dispatcher / EMT Robyn Crosby have announced their retirement from the COMM Fire Rescue Department effective at 0800 hours on Friday January 21, 2011.
Both Crosbys, said to have close ties to each other, have worked at the fire department for a " long, long time" according to closely placed sources.
Their pending departure will no doubt evoke mixed emotions by some co-workers who will scramble to fill the vacancies created by the announcement. "Cha Ching!" said one co-worker who requested to remain anonymous. Others reportedly are already lining up for the inevitable hiring's, promotions and reassignments. "I've got my eye on his locker." said one worker, provoking others to immediately threaten to grieve the locker re-assignment if not done fairly to all union members. "The assignment of lockers is a management responsibility." claimed one management official.
Lieutenant Crosby joined the fire department at about age 8 and has been a frequent candidate for promotion to Captain "37 times" over the past 20 years, having served as Lieutenant since 1991. "I guess this may hurt my chances of getting promoted next time." lamented Crosby, who went on to say that "Serving as a Lieutenant and paramedic has actually been a lot of fun." He went on to say, "I hate to give up now when there are only 4 guys ahead of me on the list." The department traditionally only picks from the "top 3" on the promotional list. "Finally, scratch him off the list!" said one worker who quietly snickered.
Dispatcher Crosby, mother of two grown "love children", said to be Lieutenant Crosby's, was the first fulltime female dispatcher hired by the department in 1982. While she has worked 24 hour shifts for years, it has been suspected for years, that she purposefully waited until everyone has gone to bed to start having calls many nights. Crosby denies the allegations, but grins when stating that "at least I send them all out at once" unlike the other dispatchers who sometimes sleep all night.
Their retirements come as somewhat of a shock. "They're so young and healthy, why would they want to retire?" said one. "I thought he would stay until he was thrown out." said another. Dispatcher Crosby said that she had "actually retired years ago," but had to wait for Lieutenant Crosby to be "reprogrammed, like the new scanners" before making it official.
Asked what their most favorite memories were,, Robyn said "Burning Season! I love when 300 people all call up to burn in the first 20 minutes" Britt said that it is a toss up between "mowing the lawn" at the old Osterville Station and "Duty 15." "Most of all I will miss all my close friends at the department." When ask to name a few, Crosby admitted he didn't actually know any of their names, but likes them anyway.
This story is just developing and the Good Old Times will continue to report the facts as they are created.
CROSBY ADMITS HE WAS THERE
The long held rumor that Britt Crosby may have taken this photograph of firemen pulling a piece of fire apparatus to a blaze many years ago appears to be true.
Crosby admitted to having been there the day of the blaze and that he usually takes between 300 and 500 pictures of apparatus "even at false alarms" and that at fires he sometimes takes "many more" pictures.
That image was pre-digital. It was found at the bottom of a box of old prints "I got a lot of pictures to go through now that I am going to be around more." he said.
"UNCLE GUS" KEY TO STORY
In this exclusive photo, the infamous "Uncle Gus" is
seen smoking a cigar at a mutual aid fire in Mashpee during the 1970's.
Gus was one of the first fulltime firefighters at COMM and was a
founding member of Local 2346. It was his influence that was most key to
Britt's career choice. "Thanks for everything neighbor!" Crosby said.
BREAKING NEWS!
Earth quake strikes Cape Cod
as hundreds of coffee cups hit floor at same time!
Barnstable County Control
announced news shortly after 0915 hours
Friday January 14, 2011
CROSBY'S SAFE!
Have a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!
Britt & Robyn Crosby
Retirement Send Off
Will be at the Centerville Fire Station
Friday Jan 21, 2011
From 1400 - 1600+
Come by to celebrate combined 63 years of service
All Welcome
More Photos from Jan 21
send off below
Posted January 26, 2011
BRITT'S 35 YEARS FROM 1975 -
2011
ROBYN'S 28 YEARS FROM 1982 - 2011
MORE TO COME
IN FUTURE EDITIONS
WORK HARD
PLAY HARD
LOTS OF
FUN
ALONG THE WAY
100 FEET UP LOVING IT!
WHAT WILL THEY DO NOW?
WILL SHE REALLY MISS WORKING?
FIRST TIME ON AN AERIAL LADDER AGE 15
DOES THIS UNIFORM STILL FIT?
WILL HIS LAST FIRE BE HIS LAST FIRE?
PUTTING ON A DEMO AT COUNTY FAIR
WAS HE REALLY AN ILLEGAL ALIEN?
SHOULD SUN GLASSES BE REQUIRED ON 316?
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN - BLOW THE AIR HORN!
WHO WAS THE BEST CROSBY DISPATCHER?
DID SQUAD 2 REALLY PUT OUT 90% OF THE FIRES?
OSTERVILLE APPARATUS I GREW UP WITH
BRITT AGE 15 AT FIRST MUSTER IN 1974
SHOULD SUN GLASSES BE REQUIRED IN THE RESCUE?
CAPTAIN SNUFFY SOUZA 2001
WHAT DID SHE KNOW AND WHEN DID SHE KNOW IT?
CUTE OR HOT? YOU DECIDE!
DROVE 1975 MACK ENGINE 5 MANY TIMES
HAIR WE GO!
YES. THAT IS ME NEXT TO BARRY P.
CROSBY YACHT
STRUCK THE 3RD FROM HOME DEC 10, 2003
ROBYN DISPATCHED
DID THEY RIDE THE BACK STEP WITHOUT A SEATBELT!
ROBYN AND BRITT
WITH DR. BREMER AND JOHNNY GAGE!
MAY 2005 - CIEMSS 30TH
COULD IT POSSIBLY GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT?
OSTERVILLE'S BEST - E-315 AND L-314
THE DEGREE THAT DOESN'T COUNT?
MAYBE!
ASHLEY AND ALEX
BREAKFAST WITH JOHNNY GAGE!
ROBYN CHILLIN' AT OLD ORCHARD
TURNS OUT 51 MEANS A LOT MORE!
FINALLY, BOTH MADE #1 ON SENIORITY LIST! 2010
YOU CAN SEE WHY I MARRIED HER!
WHAT DO YOU MEAN AN UPSIDE DOWN 7
IS AN L ?
A FIRE IN CENTERVILLE YEARS AGO
ALEX CAUGHT A WORKING FIRE FIRST DUE
HIS FIRST NIGHT SLEEPING AT THE STATION!
WHO DOES THAT?
FOR SALE
HARDLY USED
STATION 3 - THE PLACE TO BE
EVERYTHING IS BETTER IN HAWAII!
AN AWESOME FAMILY
GREAT RECRUIT CLASS 1980'S
ALMOST BURNT THE HOT DOG
WE'RE OUT OF HERE!
DO WE LOOK RELAXED YET?
CHEERS!
SEND US AN EMAIL
JUST ONE MORE SHOT HONEY!
HAPPINESS IS... THE LAST DAY OF WORK!
Sadly, the Crosby's said good bye...
see the sadness in the faces???
Uncle Gus Crosby and Britt
Gus was one of first COMM permanent
men and founder IAFF Local 2346
Chief John Farrington
The only chief I ever worked for.
He was there before I came and after I was done!
Chief since 1973.
COMM Dispatchers Gifford & Monroe
with Robyn
Robyn's first Captain Steve Smith (ret)
SEE CROSBY SENDOFF