Re: [LincolnTalk] Lost Package

2025-01-07 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
I am happy to read that! --Steve On Monday, January 6, 2025, 2:52 PM, HEATHER MURRAY wrote: Found the package. It wasn't the PO's fault.    Heather E. Korostoff Murray "Truth will not lose ground by being tried." ~ Isaac Penington, 1616-1679 On 01/05/2025 11:28 PM EST Stev

Re: [LincolnTalk] Lost Package

2025-01-05 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
Just curious, Heather, did you find your package? If this were a message board I'd say we should have a thread dedicated to lost packages so we can get a feel for how frequently this actually occurs.  Speaking for myself, Lincoln PO lost a package on me back in August (was about $100 of merchan

[LincolnTalk] gas furnace question

2024-12-04 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
To anyone who's knowledgeable (or at least thinks themself to be knowledgeable🙂) about gas furnaces, and specifically inducer motors in gas furnaces, and feels like having an engineering-ish discussion, please reply privately.Basically, I may have a problem with the recently replaced inducer mo

Re: [LincolnTalk] This article is based

2024-09-09 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
I had saved this email because I enjoyed the linked article, but now I see that it's paywalled (or at least needs a sign in). Is anyone aware of a non-"gated" means to access the article?My wife and I are visiting family which includes some "kids" (in their 20's) and I thought it'd be fun to be

Re: [LincolnTalk] early morning transportation to Logan - recommendations?

2024-09-02 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
-Steve On Sunday, September 1, 2024, 11:05:37 PM EDT, Steve Hirsch via Lincoln wrote: I seem to recall reading recommendations over the years here for a certain local (Lincoln?) resident who offers transportation service to Logan. Assuming I'm not imagining things, would anyon

[LincolnTalk] early morning transportation to Logan - recommendations?

2024-09-01 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
I seem to recall reading recommendations over the years here for a certain local (Lincoln?) resident who offers transportation service to Logan. Assuming I'm not imagining things, would anyone care to re-up that recommendation for me? We have a 7 AM flight on Friday and I'm not sure if I'm ready

[LincolnTalk] Package delivered to wrong address?

2024-08-19 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
On the off chance that anyone has received a package addressed to Steve Hirsch from "Better Bolts", please reply? (privately obviously😉) Thanks! --Steve-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private

[LincolnTalk] Did you know Tower Road is planned to be re-paved in 2024? Concerned about what this will do to vehicle speeds? If so, read below...

2023-09-12 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
Speed cameras. I'm not a road cyclist but as a mountain biker I'm far more sympathetic to the safety of people riding and walking on the streets than any "inconvenience" to today's drivers who'd rather look at their phones than the road. Ticket the F out all of'em. -Steve Hirsch-- The Lincoln

Re: [LincolnTalk] New solution to woodchuck problems

2023-07-04 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
I can't lie, that video invokes a lot of mixed emotions. My wife and I like coyotes. We've enjoyed seeing them in our yard sporadically over the years.   But we also think woodchucks are adorable. And we've been seeing one (or several) this season. But they steal from our garden. Which my wife h

Re: [LincolnTalk] Free: office chair floor mat

2023-06-26 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
The chair mat has been claimed. Thanks. On Monday, June 26, 2023, 11:43 AM, Steve Hirsch via Lincoln wrote: I forgot to mention in the original post, the mat is not new. It had been used for about a year and so while it's not damaged (ie cracked) it does have some scuffs on it. 

Re: [LincolnTalk] Free: office chair floor mat

2023-06-26 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
I forgot to mention in the original post, the mat is not new. It had been used for about a year and so while it's not damaged (ie cracked) it does have some scuffs on it.  On Monday, June 26, 2023, 11:14:51 AM EDT, Steve Hirsch via Lincoln wrote: Free: Office chair floor mat. A

[LincolnTalk] Free: office chair floor mat

2023-06-26 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
Free: Office chair floor mat. Approx 3 ft x 4ft. Clear plastic. Intended for hard floors only. (ie it's not rigid enough for carpet; it would bend a lot and your chair wouldn't roll.) I'm guessing mine is similar to this on Amazon. Don't know the thickness, but it is pretty thin. LMK if interest

[LincolnTalk] recommendation for inkjet printer repair/service?

2023-06-24 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
Hi all,Would anyone be able to recommend a place for inkjet printer repair? Ours has gone kaput. I've tried every self-cleaning/fixing/diagnostic'ing/whatever'ing function I can find in the menus and online docs, and the device continues to produce prints with blank spots and missing colors🤬😅 

[LincolnTalk] cat sitter needed (with specific requirements)

2023-06-13 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
Hi Lincoln list, We are in need of a cat sitter who is adept at administering oral, topical, and needle injected medications to cats. The requirement would be to visit our house twice per day (approximately every 12 hours) for about 1.5 weeks. Feeding and medicating would need to be performed o

[LincolnTalk] central vacuum system repair

2023-05-08 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
Would anyone have a recommendation for central vac service? Our system which had been working just fine for 10+ years has recently just stopped working. (And yes I do empty the canister🙂) Thanks!Steve-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archi

[LincolnTalk] FS: "All Creatures Great & Small" Seasons 1 & 2 DVDs

2023-03-10 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
For sale: DVDs (not blu-ray) of "All Creatures Great & Small" Seasons 1 & 2. Unopened. Bought in December as a Christmas gift but the giftee already had them .  This combo currently sells for $70 on amazon (which is considerably less than I paid on PBS.org especially after their goug-ey shipping

[LincolnTalk] Proof Pest Control

2022-07-11 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
Hi listers! Does anyone here have experience with Proof Pest Control?  https://proofpest.com/ I have a tentative service appointment for tomorrow but would appreciate any feedback before I commit to it.  Thanks! --Steve Hirsch-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolnt

Re: [LincolnTalk] Congrats to the DPW!

2022-01-27 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
Belated, but I thought I'd add a mention of thanks to the DPW. I phoned them on Tuesday regarding damage to my mailbox that occurred during the Jan 7 storm. On Wednesday they came out to inspect it and ended up installing a new box.  Thank you Lincoln DPW! Now, here's hoping🤞🏻🤞🏻that the new box

Re: [LincolnTalk] Verizon service in Lincoln

2022-01-20 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
Perhaps but my phone is non 5g, so it wouldn't see any improvement from that, right? --Steve('s iPhone) On Thursday, January 20, 2022, 10:32 AM, nick morgan wrote: 5G? On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 10:23 AM Steve Hirsch via Lincoln wrote: I'm wondering if Verizon added a to

[LincolnTalk] Verizon service in Lincoln

2022-01-20 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
I'm wondering if Verizon added a tower in (or near) Lincoln. For 10+ years I've had at best 2 bars signal strength at my house. Today Im seeing 4 bars😳Something has changed!🤔 I'm using an iPhone SE 2020 (non 5G) --Steve('s iPhone)-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@li

Re: [LincolnTalk] mailbox damage from plowing?

2022-01-08 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
very responsive Sara Sent from my iPhone On Jan 8, 2022, at 8:05 PM, Steve Hirsch via Lincoln wrote: I'm asking about street plowing specifically.  --Steve('s iPhone) On Saturday, January 8, 2022, 7:40 PM, Dan Paul wrote: Are referring to the sidewalk plow?  Our mailbox was definit

Re: [LincolnTalk] mailbox damage from plowing?

2022-01-08 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
an 8, 2022, at 7:27 PM, Steve Hirsch via Lincoln wrote: I'm looking for anecdotal evidence to support/refute a theory. Did anyone have mailbox damage from street plowing after Friday's storm?  The front door of our mailbox got taken out, and I'm suspecting it's our pl

[LincolnTalk] mailbox damage from plowing?

2022-01-08 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
I'm looking for anecdotal evidence to support/refute a theory. Did anyone have mailbox damage from street plowing after Friday's storm?  The front door of our mailbox got taken out, and I'm suspecting it's our plower.  I find it unlikely that street plowing would have caused it given small amoun

[LincolnTalk] transfer station question

2022-01-02 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
Does the old "transfer station" bumper sticker still give access to the transfer station? This may have been discussed a few months ago but I forget the conclusion. If no, then what is the current "credential"? Thanks!Steve-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntal

[LincolnTalk] free: plastic clothes hangers

2021-12-24 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
We have somehow amassed waaay more clothes hangers than we need. To our surprise Goodwill does not accept clothes hangers for donation.  Thought I'd make an offering here, before posting to CL, before either tossing them to re/trash/cycle or a forget-about-indefinitely space in the basement. 

[LincolnTalk] free: 8.5 ft long closet rod

2021-12-19 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
I have an 8.5 ft long, 1.25" diameter closet rod salvaged from a recently renovated closet. Free to whoever wants to take it. LMK if interested?  Steve-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Brow

[LincolnTalk] hourly rate for an electrician

2021-12-06 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
Question for anyone who is inclined to reply. What hourly rate (or range of rate) would you expect to be charged by an electrician, for service in Lincoln if that matters (which I'm sure it does). By "an electrician" I mean a licensed, established professional. Thanks,Steve -- The LincolnTalk m

[LincolnTalk] looking to borrow a wheelbarrow

2021-10-21 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
Hi Listers, Wondering if anyone might have a wheelbarrow that I could borrow for the day (Friday). Ideally I would like to do pickup sometime around noon.  Thanks!Steve-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.

[LincolnTalk] FREE shipping pallet (possible firewood?)

2021-10-17 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
This pallet has been outside for a couple months now and is probably in rough shape. Im planning to break it up today for disposal this week but thought Id post here in case someone might want to take it for firewood. (Im not sure what other use it would have at this point.) Please text or call

[LincolnTalk] FS: Orange Mud "Transition Wrap" changing-towel and seat cover

2021-08-22 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
FS: One very slightly used Orange Mud "Transition Wrap" changing-towel and seat cover. This is the item on the manufacturer's website:https://www.orangemud.com/products/transition-and-seat-wrap-version-2-0?variant=12679163248727 I've used mine as a car seat just a couple of times and it has been

Re: [LincolnTalk] sold: men's Merrell Trail Glove "trail running" shoes size 10

2021-07-20 Thread Steve Hirsch via Lincoln
The shoes have been claimed. Thanks to everyone who replied! --Steve('s iPhone) On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 1:38 PM, Steve Hirsch via Lincoln wrote: Merrell Trail Glove "trail running" shoes. Men's size 10. Very good condition. Never actually used for hiking (quickly