Damn. I moved out of Jeffries Point, up to Eagle Heights, so I wasn't aware of this.

I'm surprised by the lack of flooding in my area of Eastie considering its built on landfill.

Massachusetts was one of the first states to legislate Tenant's Rights laws, so I strongly suggest you get on the internet and find a TR lawyer. Most of them are either low cost or free. What you and your roommate are going through is specifically illegal and there are legal remedies to your situation.

I'm not sure if I'm up to seeing shirtless 85 yo in any weather.

Expecting municipalities to correct human behavior - yes, human behavior, because that's what attracts rats - is a foolish and costly endeavor. Stop being lazy, stupid, wasteful, assholes and the rats will decrease their population on their own. We have rats due to filthy human behavior. Change that and the problem will significantly decrease.

When my friends and I were young and poor, we'd sit on the steps of a building overlooking a major rotary in the city for entertainment. And entertaining it was. Never let us down.

So true!

Yeah, I still wear a mask in crowded conditions, like public transit and waiting rooms. Some of the people in my building are ancient, so I'm cautious around them. But, yeah, overall, hoping for the best.

This is good news. Keeps the drunkard revelers and the rest of safe on the roads. But, I feel really sorry for the poor bastards who have to clean these vomit-spewed cars after the celebrations.

Thanks for the information. I appreciate it.

How dare someone downvote you? I love sarcasm.

Nah. Just old and vulnerable health. Had to take severe precautions. Now I'm bored and don't give a shit if my life depends on it anymore. Ironic thing, I always said we could lose to the microbes, then covid and all its mutations came along. Thought I'd be dead by now, so I think I just might live a bit first.

Oh, hell! I thought the topic was the XBB variant. And all the other microscopic things that can kill us.

No, it's the fear of going out and enjoying life after being in semi-isolation for this duration. In other words, I'm not going to remain in isolation like I have, no matter what comes next. But I always get whatever annual vaccination is recommended as a general precaution.

I'm fully aware of how respiratory diseases spread and, for nearly 3 years, I've taken all the proper precautions. I'm someone who gets a flu shot every year. My point being, I don't think I can last much longer not going to movie theaters, museums, and the like. If I don't get out amongst the living, what's the point in waking up? I may be an introvert, but I'm not an isolationist, so I'm ready to go out and take a chance before I go mad.

I've been vaxed 2X, boostered 2X. That's it. I know more shit's coming down the pike, but I don't care anymore. If it gets me, well then it gets me. Living like a scared rabbit ain't living.

Whatever. Not taking a stranger's disdain personally.

Got it.

Don't these clowns know it's not plagiarized as long as they credit the OP? How fucking difficult is it to credit the work? Lazy or stupid, either way it's wrong.

I used to post photos on a now defunct site, but I always put a "watermark" on them. Too much of a hassle to copyright like a professional would, but I'd make it difficult for some lazy skeeve who didn't want to put in the work.

Not cool. When I repost something, I tag it with original source. No different than quoting someone and giving them credit.

The biggest complaint is leaking or improperly tied bags, which the owner has to clean up.

Now, compare this plea to pick up disease-spreading dog shit from public walk ways with the Japanese habit of cleaning up publicly used areas. I'm getting too old to be hopscotching around feces every time I go for a walk. And, if you are a responsible owner who picks up, go one step further and don't toss it in some random trash can that you don't own.

It's rare to stumble upon a crane in it's natural habitat and capture it's stunning beauty. Kudos!

I'm of no help, but I can't help but think of that 2017 film, Kodachrome. May your trek be pleasurable.