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Interesting, thanks Skyler.

"Rest Stop?" Please elaborate.

Gee, maybe something as simple as vacations of educational programs out of town?

Some of us watched "Dixie" more closely.

273 and 129 used to go left from quarters, left on Northern Blvd. to 126 street by the D.O.T. yard and go down to location or left from quarters to Roosevelt, left on Roosevelt to 126 street, right then up to location. Not having been there in a gazillion years I guess the road patterns have...

And don't forget The Penguins with "Earth Angel." You picked a great tune Chief with El Monte.

At one time they were. Now, who knows?

1954 Mack 1000 gallon pumper. Mostly all engine companies in Manhattan from the Battery up to Midtown had these rigs back in that time.

To all of those who have served and are currently serving our great Country, thank you for your service and God Bless You!

First, it's the medical benefits and now this. You can't make this .... up.

Rest In Peace Sir. God Bless you and your loved ones.

Nice job Flushingboy, thank you.

Wow, 130's relocation destinations have expanded.

Good to hear from you Joe!

Relative to the Loftus Suctions, a story related by my dad years ago....One day a Chief visited the quarters of Engine xx and as the Officer and members stood on the apparatus floor the Chief inspected the rig. He asked the Officer where the Loftus Suction was and the reply was "Oh that thing...

Good find, thanks "Johnny."

There was a FF in the 1960's at E297 who had the "gold bug" on the sleeve of his dress uniform jacket. Whatever medal that signified was awarded to him, and others, when he was assigned to E55 and responded to the Holland Tunnel job.

AMEN!

That may be only a coincidence Dave, however I wouldn't put it past those "highly intelligent educated worldly" students just up the street. A damn shame and of course, no one will ever admit to it.

I'm probably in the wrong section to post this, (You gents can move it if so deemed necessary) however, Duane Eddy of late 50's and early 60's twangy guitar fame, i.e. Rebel Rouser, Bonnie Came Back, Because They're Young, etc. passed away Tues. 4/30/24 at his home in Nashville, Tn. The...