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Last summer, a local fuel oil dealer came up with an advertising gimmick I liked. He equipped one of his old trucks with a billboard body and a bright paint scheme, and he parked it in a highly visible spot. It's legally registered and parked on private property, but visible from the street. Of course… Continue reading Biofuel (P365 12/10)
12/8 - Still cold. 12/9 - Warming up. We'll decorate it tomorrow.
12/3 - Cold afternoon, Merrimac River 12/4 - Sunset over the airfield, Lawrence Airport 12/5 - Hot horse. 12/6 - History lies forgotten on the floor of the firehouse. Box 12 was our last street box and was recently removed for construction. It will return as a master box, but there are no more street… Continue reading Cold. (P365 update)
Silence. Sun shines, dead leaves rustle in the breeze. Two hundred firefighters stand in straight lines, flanking the driveway to the church. I'm glad I brought my trench coat, as the November day is not as warm as it looks. The motorcycles and patrol cars have passed, a fine show of respect from our Brothers… Continue reading RFB – EGH
A roller-coaster week. Thanksgiving with the family, at home for the first time in years. Tragedy. Hope on the employment front. Almost good news, but don't count your chickens too soon. A funeral. Traveling with an old friend; canceled for a funeral of his own. I find myself standing on a street corner two hours… Continue reading Under the Pineapple
AD hit one out of the park yesterday. Go. Read.
11/29 - Back in the workshop. 11/30 - Jasmine and Chai 12/1 - Cold nights, warm blanket.
On Sunday we took the Mack to Beverly for the annual Santa Claus parade. Everything ran well, and we had a good time. The day turned into Mack-a-palooza, with all but one of the anitques and two of the in-service rigs manufactured by Mack. It's kind of sad that CF's are becoming classics, but there… Continue reading Santa Parade (P365 – 11/28)
Notes from Mosquito Hill 