All of the men on my staff can type.

All of the men on my staff can type.

I'm elated, just relieved it's all over,

I'm elated, just relieved it's all over,

They are very mobile if they don't like it. We've put them 30 miles away, and, eventually, they are in read more

They are very mobile if they don't like it. We've put them 30 miles away, and, eventually, they are in a farm that doesn't want them.

We think it is totally disrespectful of the local community,

We think it is totally disrespectful of the local community,

Weapons are like money; no one knows the meaning of enough.

Weapons are like money; no one knows the meaning of enough.

The biggest (growth) at our hotels came from business travelers.

The biggest (growth) at our hotels came from business travelers.

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. read more

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. But the first time I was behind the wheel of a fire truck, I was awestruck by the responsibility. Sure you can run a stoplight, but you have to make sure the intersection is clear before you do. That's when I realized each level you reach in the fire department brings on new responsibility. And there are more people under your wing.

Observe your enemies, for they first find out your faults.

Observe your enemies, for they first find out your faults.

I've seen everyone on our staff shed some tears. We loved Ames and loved the people here.

I've seen everyone on our staff shed some tears. We loved Ames and loved the people here.