This is going to be the most economical option. Hiring out a rigger is going to make it non-viable.

My work often requires what in the industry is called “rigging.”

Yeah, this is going to be the most expensive part of OP’s new stove, especially if it’s being picked through a window and will occlude traffic, which requires a police detail. A “cheap” “pick” (generally what the action of lifting the equipment is called) can be $2,500, at least in the construction industry, but truth be told, that would be to place a condenser unit on a rooftop with adequate access. And even then, if I got that back as a quote, I’d be surprised at the economy of it.

I’m doing a project right now that requires placing ~130k lbs of equipment on a roof in Boston, ~60’ up in the air. There’s plenty of space, no police detail required, and it’s an easy “pick.”

$70k.

Good luck OP lol

Read my comment below. I’ve thoroughly outlined what Bradbury said inspired the book, redditor.

The ideas are certainly adjacent and I would be remiss for not saying that the act of censorship is part of what Bradbury was writing about… sort of. Censorship inherently is the act of reducing the onus of thought to the individual, which is, at its core, the discussion he’s making, but censorship is more the product of that notion rather than the notion itself. Luckily, Bradbury was quite explicit in revealing why he wrote the book, but often cited several (linked) reasons.

His first description was that, as you alluded to, he was worried that book burning was going to spread like fire, pun intended, on the heels of WWII.

>“When I heard about Hitler burning the books in the streets of Berlin, it bothered me terribly. I was 15 when that happened, I was thoroughly in love with libraries and he [Hitler] was burning me when he did that…. The reason why I wrote Fahrenheit is that I am a library person and I am in danger of someday writing something that people might not like and they might burn. So it was only natural that I sat down and wrote Fahrenheit 451.”

But later, he describes the motivation similarly, but expounds on the seed that would instigate those behaviors, or, rather allow them to proliferate:

>“I wrote this book at a time when I was worried about the way things were going in this country four years ago [1952]. Too many people were afraid of their shadows; there was a threat of book burning. Many of the books were being taken off the shelves at that time. And of course, things have changed a lot in four years. Things are going back in a very healthy direction. But at the time I wanted to do some sort of story where I could comment on what would happen to a country if we let ourselves go too far in this direction, where all thinking stops, and the dragon swallows his tail, and we sort of vanish into a limbo and we destroy ourselves by this sort of action.”

Bradbury took care to characterize the lifestyles, archetypical beliefs, cultures, etc. which might produce a civilization that would be apathetic and more interested in panam et circenses, so to speak.

Indeed, they’re linked, which is why it’s often described as a book about censorship. But I’d submit that censorship is more of a character in the book more than the point of the book.

It’s disappointing that people often get the intent of Fahrenheit 451 wrong and erroneously depict it as a discussion of censorship. In reality, it’s more accurately characterized as a discussion of the dilution of thought within the individual and the pursuit of hedonism above all. Burning books to suppress the proliferation of ideas is more of an allegory for that than necessarily a point on censorship.

Indeed, Bradbury hit the nail on the head in a lot of ways. Short attention spans, reduced social engagement, etc.

Chilangos is fine proper Mexican food, but IMO, still lacks a bit of the nuance and depth of the sort I’m familiar with. I wonder why that is, because generally speaking, Mexican food is pretty “simple” overall. I think I should quickly caveat that generally when Texans say ”Mexican food,” we’re actually referring to Tex-Mex. Thing is, Mexican food just isn’t really that common in Texas, even amongst the Mexican diaspora, outside of things like tamales and perhaps tortas. This isn’t to say it doesn’t exist, but OP is almost certainly looking for Tex-Mex and just didn’t articulate the distinction because colloquially, “Mexican food” is an umbrella term in Texas. I just responded in kind with the terminology they used.

The closest thing to what OP is looking for are going to be the enchiladas verdes at Casa Tequila.

I’m pretty “take it or leave it” on most Mexican food, but Tex-Mex kicks it up to 11, where it’s one of my favorite cuisines. I still do find it a bit odd that it’s so lacking - even just one restaurant - up here. Although like I mentioned, I think Indian food rather fills that niche of “flavorful, spicy, deep, nuanced, comfort food featuring strong spices, protein, rice, and soft bread.”

Howdy!

Fellow Texan here. Been up here for 5 years.

You’re searching in futility. The closest is Casa Tequila, though.

Go through the grieving process and embrace Indian food as an adjacency which is actually excellent in its own right. Kabob and Curry is my favorite.

Imagine getting downvoted for just having a conversation with your virtual neighbors. This subreddit can be sorta shit sometimes.

Yeah there’s not a whole lot of that over on Wayland, but as you know, Thayer is really close, which might scratch that itch.

I know if I were you, I’d move. You can always seek out thrill, but you can’t always get away from it.

I don’t know if I wouldn’t call it “lively.” It’s just not the same kind of lively.

Lots and lots of young professionals over here. I wouldn’t be concerned about not being able to meet people. My wife prefers Wayland because, and in her words, the people are friendlier over here.

But I do think the area is just a bit more mature, so to speak. The rowdiness that you may be accustom to or prefer is pretty absent, though.

Wayland doesn’t feel funky at all to me, personally. In fact, I’d say it feels relatively mature. More families, more affluent, quieter. I prefer it. Of course Thayer Street has a bit more “funk,” which is just a short walk away. But sitting at Madrid right now and it’s families, kids doing homework, people reading, etc.

Tbh I’m grateful for Wayland because I personally don’t vibe with the funk as much as it sounds like you might. In that respect, I don’t know if it’s the best fit unless you’re also down with a quieter vibe. That being said, it’s full of life around here. Plenty of people walking/running/cycling/going to yoga or whatever. Plenty of activity, just more sedate?

I don’t know if that answers your question, though.

Yeah, $2k a month is doable for my household, but we bought a condo in Pawtucket instead, because we didn’t feel that anything else we were looking at was “worth” what they were asking - either to rent or to buy. But we got a great deal on this condo, which in my same building, some renters are paying ~$1,700/month for a single bedroom. In Pawtucket.

I know I’m quite privileged, I fully concede that, but I’m failing to appreciate how $2k/month in the heart of downtown PVD, in one of the most historic and iconic buildings, is being met with such ire. That was always going to be expensive. Frankly, the fact that, even if it’s just a studio, it will be close in price to some rentals in Pawtucket is impressive.

I’m all for affordable housing, but the lack of housing is what’s pushing up prices for everyone. Folks who make six figures are competing with folks making less than half that. Want that to change? Give people who are making six figures somewhere else to go.

Now, if you’re upset that folks living adjacent to poverty aren’t able to afford this location and historical significance, then I don’t know what to tell you.

Not quite “in the area,” per se, but Advanced Mansfield Dental has been great with me. Nobody likes having dental work done, and they make me feel as if I have a caring mother looking after me. Dr. Brown over there has been great in also explaining the how’s and why’s and is very patient with any questions and is always doing comfort checks vs. charging headfirst into a sensitive situation.

Their office is clean, new, and confidence inspiring. Highly recommend.

Your post history indicates you’re a pervert.

I’m all for all of it being banned in public outdoor spaces like parks. I hate smelling either of them when I want “fresh air.” Go get high somewhere else.

Used to love going in there for a cup of coffee and a sweet and am disappointed they haven’t opened it back up completely yet.

Call me what you will but it feels a bit overdone at this point.