Dot Rat Dad…

Dot Rat Dad…

Pops and I have always had a unique relationship. He has always been my biggest critic, my biggest fan and even my worst enemy. As you grow older you start to understand your father’s dynamics a little more. You realize that he truly was looking 

The plane crash…

The plane crash…

Remember when the plane crashed into the 3 houses on Lonsdale street? I remember walking down the next morning and seeing all of the siding melted off the surrounding houses. Here’s some great video from that night on June 27th 1987. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFWBAm56mH0&feature=related]

Dot Rat standup…

Dot Rat standup…

So I have known Dave Range and his family since diapers.  He has always had a twisted view of the world….and a knack for making people laugh. I must warn you ahead of time that his standup is a tad raunchy….but would you really expect 

The smartest kids in Dot…

The smartest kids in Dot…

I just wanted to send a shout out to those Dot Rats who were part of the Boston Latin class of 2012. Latin has always been one of the best High Schools in the country and I personally know it takes tons of hard work to graduate. Hats 

Cops love beer…

Cops love beer…

So I’m browsing vids looking for inspiration when all of sudden I come across this restored 1991 Crown Vic. It immediately sparked memories of drinking beers in the parks around the neighborhood. On any given weekend night we would be gathered around a few cases 

Dot Day Memories…

Dot Day Memories…

Here’s a great little video from a friend of DotRat.com, Patrick Rosso of the Boston Globe. Good work Pat! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be3SGYwFYSw]

An evening for John Quinn…

An evening for John Quinn…

There was a great turnout Friday night at Florian Hall. John Quinn was loved by many in Dorchester. Mark D. sent over a vid with some scenes from the evening… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=1NX1Jx5ZVj8]

From Dot Day to D-Day…

From Dot Day to D-Day…

So I finally shake off some of the webs from Sunday and Mark from Dead Friends posts the recent news on the dbag from Savin Hill who doesn’t want Vets living in her apartment because of her opposition to the wars. I figured today would 

Remember….

Remember….

We had help in Vietnam…and many of those brave men and women became Dot Rats after the war…make sure you show your gratitude.

Blarney Stone time….

Blarney Stone time….

Time to hang with the good folks running the project D.E.E.P. 5k today…let’s sauce it up while we wait for the parade.