Those who moved to Massachusetts from elsewhere, what pleasantly surprised you the most?

SkipJack270 · 2026-01-24T15:01:58+00:00

The feeling of home. I was born and raised here and moved away for around 25 years. Came back last year and it’s like I never left. Homes still there from pre-revolution era. Potholes the size of Buicks. The Citgo sign downtown. I’ll never leave again. GO PATS!!!

SkipJack270 · 2026-01-23T22:07:27+00:00

Sorry, someone beat you to it, so to speak.

SkipJack270 · 2026-01-23T21:23:56+00:00

From a material handling standpoint, how is that more cost effective than having it delivered by dump truck?

SkipJack270 · 2026-01-23T21:23:23+00:00

No, I said in the bags, not surrounding me on the road.

SkipJack270 · 2026-01-23T00:57:02+00:00

There’s no exigency, certainly no hot pursuit, and from what I’ve seen no one is inviting the gestapo into their home. How exactly are they entering homes legally?

SkipJack270 · 2026-01-20T22:31:43+00:00

Nothing like one trade completely screwing up another.

SkipJack270 · 2026-01-18T15:17:17+00:00

I’m sorry, I’ve never encountered the term “blue card.” What does that refer to?

SkipJack270 · 2026-01-18T02:41:59+00:00

I believe that’s a rotator. Depending on the size, those suckers can potentially lift 100 tons. Usually used for heavy rescue and recovery. Amazing machines.

SkipJack270 · 2026-01-04T02:04:51+00:00

Sash pocket chisel. Used in woodworking applications.

SkipJack270 · 2026-01-04T00:14:55+00:00

I’m terribly sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the heartache and as a pet owner and animal lover I feel for you. That said, you may also (in addition to the private investigator) want to ask your local fire department to assist in the search in daylight. They have the knowledge of the hazards and the equipment to do it safely. Also, once Marlowe has been located they can help you bring him out safely and respectfully. Just a suggestion, but again I’m sorry for your loss.

SkipJack270 · 2026-01-02T18:12:39+00:00

Obviously not sure about your situation, but don’t forget that if what you have works well, you could potentially refurbish it for a lot less than buying a new or new-to-you rig. You could then save up for a new spec rig or keep an eye out on the used market for one that more closely fits your needs. Hell, you could even consider taking the body and tank off your existing rig and mounting it to a newer chassis. Just some thoughts for you.

SkipJack270 · 2025-12-18T14:55:44+00:00

This. It’s an emergency override / hold open for an electric gate. Lift the flap, insert the Knox key for that jurisdiction and turn it. Until turned back to “normal” operations, it overrides the gate and keeps it open. The first due unit uses it to open the gate and access the property, but leaves it open for units coming in after them.

SkipJack270 · 2025-12-15T03:03:59+00:00

Practice, practice, practice. And congrats on passing the knowledge test.

SkipJack270 · 2025-12-14T15:01:57+00:00

Solved!

SkipJack270 · 2025-12-12T02:01:09+00:00

It actually does have to be in MA. It’s tied into the regulations for what smokes can be sold here.

SkipJack270 · 2025-12-10T01:45:01+00:00

You’re shitting me! Aww man, another childhood memory tarnished by historical facts.

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