A Very Special Random Things
#6. "The tunnels are underground; it's like your basement at home." 2/2/08 explaining why after more than $262 million spent renovating North Station, water poured in through the ceiling during a storm. No need to worry, he added, "We have a very elaborate drainage system and a lot of pumps."
25 Random Quotes from MBTA Spokesman Joe Pesaturo, at 25 Random Things.


























Mike,
My interest was piqued at the mention of a failure of public works vis a vis water, living in New Orleans as I do. I went to the 25 things and notice the escalators play a role in the demise of the elderly and otherwise careless folk there. I have two friends moving to the area soon. Should I warn them about this danger? They are young enough but they drink a little.
Happy spring.
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Well, they have eaten a person or two. I would just tell them if they're going drinking, don't wear a scarf, and if they simply must wear a scarf to go drinking, they should take a cab home.
But the way things are going with the MBTA, they might not need to worry. It'll be cheaper to catch a cab anyway.
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My goodness, your rudbeckia was stunning.
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