Monthly Archives: February 2014

First of 2014: Hockey Town USA

Many inches of snow and ice are standing between us and our home polo turf. photo: bearcat2004 Two weeks after returning from Puerto Rico our polo needs had to be fulfilled. So we loaded up and headed to Saugus for … Continue reading

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Trailer mountable stereo system

Hey yah, so sometimes you want to listen to music with a dozen friends but can’t agree on who gets to haul all the gear. For those times, why not have a sound system that can easily drop into a … Continue reading

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Looking Back: ESPI I-IV Shirt Collection

Marco (@philthycourier) just ‘gramed his ESPI shirt collection from ESPI, ESPI 2, ESPI 3, and ESPI 4, (the latter having been held here in Boston. Eastside polo history goes back quite a ways relative to other regions, but since “qualifiers” … Continue reading

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Winter Biking and the Southwest Corridor

I’m not much of a winter biker. I’ve done it in the past and learned that it can actually be warmer and more comfortable than waiting for a bus. I expect I’ll do it again in the future. But right … Continue reading

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This is what your garage should look like

I was lurking the polo-web pretty hard and I came upon this photo of this rad knife fight court an anonymous polo legend has constructed. If you have a garage, a basement, a boat, or any extra space, you shall … Continue reading

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This is what your garage should look like

I was lurking the polo-web pretty hard and I came upon this photo of this rad knife fight court an anonymous polo legend has constructed. If you have a garage, a basement, a boat, or any extra space, you shall … Continue reading

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Boston Bikes Update

From the email: —— We are seeking applicants to join our team of Youth Cycling Instructors. Youth Cycling Instructors teach in-classroom and on-bike workshops to students in grades 2-12 in the Boston Public Schools. For more information, visit http://www.bostonbikes.org/about/getinvolved/work-with-us/ Save the … Continue reading

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Various Modes Of Transportation Pit Comfort Against Effort

The other day, I was talking to a neighbor about the large number of bitter cold days we have had in Massachusetts this winter. Naturally, the subject turned to heat and how much it was costing to heat our homes … Continue reading

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Are You Part Of The .05%?

From the BCU: Bostonians making polite requests for a clear path on one of the city’s key bike routes were met with disdain from the state agency responsible for maintaining the paths. With a rapid-response social media campaign, Boston residents … Continue reading

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Are You Part Of The .05%?

From the BCU: Bostonians making polite requests for a clear path on one of the city’s key bike routes were met with disdain from the state agency responsible for maintaining the paths. With a rapid-response social media campaign, Boston residents … Continue reading

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