Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a radio operator in Segev-Shalom is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I grab my coffee from that little café on HaShalom Street. You know the one? The barista there, Yael, she’s a legend. She knows my order by heart. I’m like, “Yo, Yael, hit me with the usual!” And she’s like, “You mean the ‘I need caffeine or I’ll die’ special?” Haha, classic.
So, I’m sippin’ my coffee, feeling good, when BOOM! My radio starts crackling. It’s my buddy Avi on the line. He’s all panicked, like, “Dude, you won’t believe this! There’s a goat on the loose on HaRav Kook Street!” A goat? Seriously? I’m thinking, “What’s next? A llama?”
I rush over, and sure enough, there’s this goat just chillin’ in the middle of the street. Cars are honking, people are laughing, and I’m just standing there like an idiot. I mean, who knew goats could cause such chaos? I’m trying to wrangle this thing, and it’s like it’s auditioning for a circus.
Then, outta nowhere, this old lady comes up to me. She’s like, “You know, in my day, we didn’t have goats in the street. We had respect!” I’m just nodding, thinking, “Lady, I’m just trying to save the day here!”
After the goat drama, I head back to the station. I’m still buzzing from the coffee and the adrenaline. But then, I get a call about a missing cat on Yitzhak Rabin Street. I’m like, “Great, just what I need.” So, I grab my gear and head out again.
When I get there, this little kid is crying. He’s like, “Mr. Radio Man, my cat is gone!” I’m trying to be all serious, but inside, I’m like, “How many pets can one day handle?” So, I put on my best “I’m a hero” face and say, “Don’t worry, kid. We’ll find your cat!”
We search high and low. I’m calling out, “Fluffy! Fluffy!” Like that’s gonna work. But then, I spot a tail sticking out from under a car. I’m like, “Bingo!” I crawl under, and there’s Fluffy, looking all smug. I grab the cat, and the kid is over the moon. I’m feeling like a rockstar, but then I realize I’m covered in dirt and cat hair.
Finally, I head back to the station, thinking I can finally chill. But nope! There’s a storm brewing. I’m talking about thunder, lightning, the whole shebang. I’m trying to keep the radio clear, but it’s chaos. Everyone’s calling in about fallen trees on HaGolan Street and flooding on HaNegev.
I’m running around, trying to coordinate everything. My heart’s racing, and I’m like, “Why did I think today would be chill?” I’m sweating bullets, but I can’t help but laugh at the absurdity of it all.
By the end of the day, I’m exhausted. I plop down on my couch, and all I can think is, “What a wild ride.” Segev-Shalom, you never cease to amaze me. From goats to cats to storms, it’s never a dull moment. I wouldn’t trade it for anything, though. This place is home, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
So, here’s to another crazy day in Segev-Shalom! Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.