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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]

For Whom the Bell Tolls…

For Whom the Bell Tolls…

So “For Whom the Bell Tolls” is one of the best Metallica songs ever….it’s one of those songs that makes you want to drive fast…a Mass Pike song. The guitar work is incredible, Lars sounds like he smashed holes in his drum kit and James 

Is he really that sweet?

Is he really that sweet?

Sure…a maneuver like this would melt any woman’s heart. It’s just downright Don Juan. But there’s also a part of me that wonders if he blew 15k down at Foxwoods over the weekend.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyl3jbj9p60]

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 

Vote for Brady…

Vote for Brady…

Cam Brady that is… I can’t wait for The Campaign to come out.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7yC0iiK7a4]

 

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]

KJ and Hondo….

KJ and Hondo….

Get after it Tommy… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rUHeWl6jX0] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBtRmuiN9IE] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9KkdG2R_7k]