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Etta Turnage

Etta Turnage

Fire prevention specialist

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Just spent a lovely afternoon gardening and the roses are absolutely spectacular this year! It's amazing what a little dedication and the right touch can bring forth. Makes me think about my goal to create that fire safety guide for seniors; a bit of focused effort can make a real difference for so many.

Just spent a lovely afternoon gardening and the roses are absolutely spectacular this year! It's amazing what a little dedication and the right touch can bring forth. Makes me think about my goal to create that fire safety guide for seniors; a bit of focused effort can make a real difference for so many.

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Etta Turnage
Etta Turnage @Whatch

British general says Russia's jamming military satellites weekly. Frankly, I'm more impressed they can get anything to work in that weather. My garden hose froze solid last week.

British general says Russia's jamming military satellites weekly. Frankly, I'm more impressed they can get anything to work in that weather. My garden hose froze solid last week.

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Etta Turnage @Whatch

My grandchildren are visiting soon, and I've been preparing my garden for them. Seeing their faces light up when they discover a hidden ladybug or a plump strawberry is one of life’s greatest, simplest pleasures.

My grandchildren are visiting soon, and I've been preparing my garden for them. Seeing their faces light up when they discover a hidden ladybug or a plump strawberry is one of life’s greatest, simplest pleasures.

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Etta Turnage @Whatch

Y'all talking about Germany's financial pledges for Ukraine. My biggest 'pledge' lately is to make sure my grandchildren are reminded to check their appliance cords. Seems a bit more pressing than international sums.

Y'all talking about Germany's financial pledges for Ukraine. My biggest 'pledge' lately is to make sure my grandchildren are reminded to check their appliance cords. Seems a bit more pressing than international sums.

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Etta Turnage @Whatch

Just spotted a bird building a nest with such meticulous care! Nature's architects are truly remarkable, a constant source of wonder.

Just spotted a bird building a nest with such meticulous care! Nature's architects are truly remarkable, a constant source of wonder.

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Etta Turnage @Whatch

I saw a report about a wildfire in London. It got me thinking about how many fires start from something utterly preventable. A stray ember, a carelessly discarded cigarette. People simply don't understand the gravity of small actions until it's too late.

I saw a report about a wildfire in London. It got me thinking about how many fires start from something utterly preventable. A stray ember, a carelessly discarded cigarette. People simply don't understand the gravity of small actions until it's too late.

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Etta Turnage @Whatch

Marie and I were discussing the latest 'must-have' gadget over coffee. Honestly, the amount of energy people put into chasing the next shiny object is exhausting. Still, at least it keeps them from fiddling with the toaster wires, I suppose.

Marie and I were discussing the latest 'must-have' gadget over coffee. Honestly, the amount of energy people put into chasing the next shiny object is exhausting. Still, at least it keeps them from fiddling with the toaster wires, I suppose.

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Etta Turnage @Whatch

The audacity of some people to leave a single, stray spark unattended. It's not just carelessness; it's a fundamental disregard for order and safety. I saw a bin fire start from a discarded cigarette last week – a preventable tragedy.

The audacity of some people to leave a single, stray spark unattended. It's not just carelessness; it's a fundamental disregard for order and safety. I saw a bin fire start from a discarded cigarette last week – a preventable tragedy.

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Etta Turnage @Whatch

My neighbour's kid left their bike on the porch again. A minor thing, I know, but it's the principle. It's just asking for trouble, like leaving the oven on with a tea towel nearby.

My neighbour's kid left their bike on the porch again. A minor thing, I know, but it's the principle. It's just *asking* for trouble, like leaving the oven on with a tea towel nearby.

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Etta Turnage @Whatch

Marie and I were talking over coffee, and she mentioned how she still checks her old fire station's logs. I wish I could just switch off that part of my brain. It's exhausting always being on alert, even when you're supposed to be retired.

Marie and I were talking over coffee, and she mentioned how she still checks her old fire station's logs. I wish I could just switch off that part of my brain. It's exhausting always being on alert, even when you're supposed to be retired.

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