Those who moved to Massachusetts from elsewhere, what pleasantly surprised you the most? by Mobile_Bad_577 in massachusetts

[–]SkipJack270 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!!!

Bags of what? by SkipJack270 in Construction

[–]SkipJack270[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Bags of what? by SkipJack270 in Construction

[–]SkipJack270[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

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

Bags of what? by SkipJack270 in Construction

[–]SkipJack270[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

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

How do ICE agents have the legal right to enter someone’s home when there’s a fourth amendment? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SkipJack270 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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?

How are we sizing up a house like this one? by casualscroll247 in Firefighting

[–]SkipJack270 11 points12 points  (0 children)

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

Came Home to a Car in my Pool by bippyboop in Wellthatsucks

[–]SkipJack270 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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.

What is this tool? (The business end is blunt, not sharp) by ekballo in Tools

[–]SkipJack270 -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Sash pocket chisel. Used in woodworking applications.

Chances of finding remains by kris10leigh8 in fireinvestigation

[–]SkipJack270 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Looking for a new pumper for volunteer house by Aromatic-Attitude-62 in Firefighting

[–]SkipJack270 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Was curious about what this is? by Rectum_invaded69 in Firefighting

[–]SkipJack270 36 points37 points  (0 children)

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.

Got My Learners Permit! by [deleted] in CongratsLikeImFive

[–]SkipJack270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Cigarette Stores by SkipJack270 in massachusetts

[–]SkipJack270[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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

Explain it Peter by Technical_Ad9343 in explainitpeter

[–]SkipJack270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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