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Title: Refitting daisies
Post by: Pugwat on June 19, 2020, 09:41:32 am
Does anyone know where they are being fitted in Dublin
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: watty on June 19, 2020, 10:22:12 am
https://www.nationaltransport.ie/taxi-and-bus-licensing/tamper-proof-licence-disc-reapplications/ (https://www.nationaltransport.ie/taxi-and-bus-licensing/tamper-proof-licence-disc-reapplications/)
That page is from 8th May.

I think they were doing it by appointment from the NTA HQ near Charlemont St.  But now the NCT centres are re-opened, maybe it's back to normal at the suitability centres?
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Pugwat on June 19, 2020, 10:39:57 am
I was given an appointment by phone and told to go to Nta Charlemont. An email would give the exact address but it never came.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Theoneandonly on June 19, 2020, 10:51:56 am
I was given an appointment by phone and told to go to Nta Charlemont. An email would give the exact address but it never came.

It's probably at the NTA in Charlemont so
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Pugwat on June 19, 2020, 10:58:09 am
I was given an appointment by phone and told to go to Nta Charlemont. An email would give the exact address but it never came.

It's probably at the NTA in Charlemont so
Thanks!!
I know that building well and it's not really accessible for cars. I thought someone posted it was been done nearby
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: mercenary for hire on June 19, 2020, 11:09:18 am
The building isn't actually on Charlemont street gents.I think Harcourt lane will get you there if you're using Google maps.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Theoneandonly on June 19, 2020, 12:30:27 pm
I was given an appointment by phone and told to go to Nta Charlemont. An email would give the exact address but it never came.

Did they ring you, I've been trying for a week to call them to give them money
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: john m on June 19, 2020, 12:34:28 pm
They rang me two weeks ago on Friday offered me Monday there were two other drivers there as well .I wonder if they are contacting drivers who are nearing extinction but who had passed the NCT pre lockdown first .I had returned my out of date discs .
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Pugwat on June 19, 2020, 12:35:57 pm
I was given an appointment by phone and told to go to Nta Charlemont. An email would give the exact address but it never came.

Did they ring you, I've been trying for a week to call them to give them money
I couldn't get them on the phone so I sent them an email asking why they were making things so difficult for drivers who had complied and sent the discs back.
They rang me almost immediately.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Theoneandonly on June 19, 2020, 12:44:59 pm
I was given an appointment by phone and told to go to Nta Charlemont. An email would give the exact address but it never came.

Did they ring you, I've been trying for a week to call them to give them money
I couldn't get them on the phone so I sent them an email asking why they were making things so difficult for drivers who had complied and sent the discs back.
They rang me almost immediately.

taxis@nationtransport.ie?
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Shallowhal on June 19, 2020, 12:47:51 pm
I was given an appointment by phone and told to go to Nta Charlemont. An email would give the exact address but it never came.

Did they ring you, I've been trying for a week to call them to give them money
I couldn't get them on the phone so I sent them an email asking why they were making things so difficult for drivers who had complied and sent the discs back.
They rang me almost immediately.

I like that Pugwat.....a no nonsense straight to the point mail unlike the vague shite the NTA put out.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: dalymount on June 19, 2020, 12:48:14 pm
I wonder how many actually bothered their bollox sending them back in the first place ?
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Theoneandonly on June 19, 2020, 12:49:29 pm
I wonder how many actually bothered their bollox sending them back in the first place ?

Enough if you read this forum
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: mercenary for hire on June 19, 2020, 12:52:51 pm
Aren't they expired anyway?.What use are they to anyone.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Shallowhal on June 19, 2020, 01:00:51 pm
Aren't they expired anyway?.What use are they to anyone.

Mine weren't....i only renewed my licence in Feb,if they hadn't been so quick to request the discs be removed and sent to Galway then this wouldn't be the mess it is.....they probably just assumed those licence holders who suspended their licences would operate illegally.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: mercenary for hire on June 19, 2020, 01:04:11 pm
I'd say you can't drive around with your roof sign on without ten taxi drivers checking you out on the NTA driver app.

I don't think you'd last long with a lapsed plate.You can't even work the apps anymore with the incorrect documentation.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Theoneandonly on June 19, 2020, 01:07:09 pm
Aren't they expired anyway?.What use are they to anyone.

What's expired? Why don't you use quotes?
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: mercenary for hire on June 19, 2020, 01:10:43 pm
Aren't they expired anyway?.What use are they to anyone.

What's expired? Why don't you use quotes?

If you remove your PSV insurance the licence is invalid(expired).

I don't like the quotes it looks awful on the screen.I'll try to improve my replies so they make more sense.Try.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: stonethecrows on June 19, 2020, 01:16:34 pm
I've sent 2 e-mails to them and waited on the phone for 45 minutes yesterday, still noting , cnuts
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Theoneandonly on June 19, 2020, 01:18:59 pm
Aren't they expired anyway?.What use are they to anyone.

What's expired? Why don't you use quotes?

If you remove your PSV insurance the licence is invalid(expired).

I don't like the quotes it looks awful on the screen.I'll try to improve my replies so they make more sense.Try.

I intend reactivating my insurance and will therefore require my licence which expires July 6, I was told the carriage office would send me a letter extending licence by 1 month as the NTA were not accepting payments, however although nobody can contact them , they are now accepting payments so I guess the carriage office won't honour that.
I just got past the "user busy" signal on my phone and managed to get through, I've been on hold for 10 and a half minutes so far, I wonder how much this is costing me?
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Pugwat on June 19, 2020, 01:21:13 pm
I was given an appointment by phone and told to go to Nta Charlemont. An email would give the exact address but it never came.

Did they ring you, I've been trying for a week to call them to give them money
I couldn't get them on the phone so I sent them an email asking why they were making things so difficult for drivers who had complied and sent the discs back.
They rang me almost immediately.

taxis@nationtransport.ie?
Suspension@nationaltransport.ie
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Shallowhal on June 19, 2020, 01:53:38 pm
Wonder how busy it will be from Aug 10th? lol
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Hugh Jenob on June 19, 2020, 06:46:33 pm
Aren't they expired anyway?.What use are they to anyone.

What's expired? Why don't you use quotes?

If you remove your PSV insurance the licence is invalid(expired).

I don't like the quotes it looks awful on the screen.I'll try to improve my replies so they make more sense.Try.

I intend reactivating my insurance and will therefore require my licence which expires July 6, I was told the carriage office would send me a letter extending licence by 1 month as the NTA were not accepting payments, however although nobody can contact them , they are now accepting payments so I guess the carriage office won't honour that.
I just got past the "user busy" signal on my phone and managed to get through, I've been on hold for 10 and a half minutes so far, I wonder how much this is costing me?
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Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Rat Catcher on June 19, 2020, 06:55:41 pm
I don't like the quotes it looks awful on the screen.I'll try to improve my replies so they make more sense.Try.

That's all we ask.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Hugh Jenob on June 19, 2020, 07:16:27 pm
Wonder how busy it will be from Aug 10th? lol
Is it definitely the 10th? A lot of news sites including rte have the end of August as the finish of pup. I don't see it anywhere else official. Social welfare still has the 10th as the date, and I'd imagine they'd know!

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Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Rat Catcher on June 19, 2020, 07:29:35 pm
All the dates suggested are Mondays. Keep it well under your hat but I've heard whispers that could be brought forward to 20 July.

If it ends on a Monday (as seems certain) do we get paid on the Tuesday e.g. if it ends on 10/08/2020 will we be paid on 11/08/2020 or are we paid in advance?
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Hugh Jenob on June 19, 2020, 08:39:57 pm
All the dates suggested are Mondays. Keep it well under your hat but I've heard whispers that could be brought forward to 20 July.

If it ends on a Monday (as seems certain) do we get paid on the Tuesday e.g. if it ends on 10/08/2020 will we be paid on 11/08/2020 or are we paid in advance?
Lol. I like it.

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Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: dalymount on June 19, 2020, 08:55:02 pm
Well im almost finished with the PUP  anyway
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Justin Time on June 19, 2020, 11:12:13 pm
Now that tonights announcement from our dear leader that most businesses will be back on 29th JUNE, where does that leave us lovely taxi men and women?

Are we suppose to be going back then or no? 

As an esteemed Keshie, Dublin Airport will be quiet until God knows when.

Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Hugh Jenob on June 19, 2020, 11:39:39 pm
Now that tonights announcement from our dear leader that most businesses will be back on 29th JUNE, where does that leave us lovely taxi men and women?

Are we suppose to be going back then or no? 

As an esteemed Keshie, Dublin Airport will be quiet until God knows when.
Just keep her lit till the full time whistle blows. Buses and private vehicle hire have been given the go ahead to recommence, so can it be argued that taxis are no different?

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Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: watty on June 20, 2020, 06:31:47 pm
I think the 29th June is the day we'll be expected to go back and you'll need a good excuse not to.  Buses and trains are already working.  Now the driving schools and driving testers are going back.  Yet the 2 metre rule is still in place, afaik?  Pubs, cinemas etc are also re-opening, albeit with restrictions.

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d06271-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-29-june-phase-3/#economic-activity-and-work (https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d06271-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-29-june-phase-3/#economic-activity-and-work)

Quote
Economic activity and work
Anyone who can work from home should continue to work from home wherever possible.

Businesses that can reopen
The following may reopen:

wellbeing services - for example: chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology and homoeopathy, hairdressers, barbers, nail and brow salons, beauty salons, spas, make-up application services, tanning, tattooing and piercing services
driving schools
all remaining retail (for example, bookmakers), services and commercial activities
Driving tests as well as volunteer and other driving services may recommence.


Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Theoneandonly on June 21, 2020, 02:19:34 pm
Definitely would be a case of not wanting to work rather than not being able to work, the rationale for staying on the payment would be questionable after that date.

Not getting sick was never an accepted reason for not returning to work.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Hugh Jenob on June 21, 2020, 02:30:16 pm
Definitely would be a case of not wanting to work rather than not being able to work, the rationale for staying on the payment would be questionable after that date.

Not getting sick was never an accepted reason for not returning to work.
A previous poster made a valid point about the 2 meter rule. Why should we be exposed to the risks when all other sectors that have been given the go ahead must adhere to the rule. I'm waiting until they remove the 2 meter  thing and we're back to "normal". That's likely August 10th. Let them ask for it back. We'll talk about it then.

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Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Theoneandonly on June 21, 2020, 03:55:30 pm
Definitely would be a case of not wanting to work rather than not being able to work, the rationale for staying on the payment would be questionable after that date.

Not getting sick was never an accepted reason for not returning to work.
A previous poster made a valid point about the 2 meter rule. Why should we be exposed to the risks when all other sectors that have been given the go ahead must adhere to the rule. I'm waiting until they remove the 2 meter  thing and we're back to "normal". That's likely August 10th. Let them ask for it back. We'll talk about it then.

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Tony Holohan (chief medical officer) quote : It is not a rule, it is guidance. It has been described as if it is some hard and fast law that is there. So it is guidance and like any guidance it has to be interpreted by people at an individual level and then by organisations.

Some on here use it as a crutch, many went back to work in circumstances where 2m was not achievable.
Possibility of getting sick is not listed as a reason for claiming the payment.
Taxis where always allowed work, now that the restrictions are being lifted there is no excuse for not returning to work
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Hugh Jenob on June 21, 2020, 04:06:54 pm
A lot of that makes sense. But in the light of us taxi drivers treatment over the years, which has been well documented by most of us, it's time for a little payback surely?

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Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Dr. Martin Gooter Bling on June 21, 2020, 04:38:47 pm
what did yiz havta take yizzer window stickers off?
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Theoneandonly on June 22, 2020, 02:27:31 pm
Ryanair restarting Spanish flights early: (Tomorrow June 21)
https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-airport-flights-ryanair-restarts-18459147 (https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-airport-flights-ryanair-restarts-18459147)

Time to get get back to work yiz lazy bastards
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Shallowhal on June 22, 2020, 03:47:23 pm
Ryanair restarting Spanish flights early: (Tomorrow June 21)
https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-airport-flights-ryanair-restarts-18459147 (https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-airport-flights-ryanair-restarts-18459147)

Time to get get back to work yiz lazy bastards

Who'll be on them though.....will they fly empty to avoid refunds?
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Theoneandonly on June 22, 2020, 04:11:37 pm
Ryanair restarting Spanish flights early: (Tomorrow June 21)
https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-airport-flights-ryanair-restarts-18459147 (https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-airport-flights-ryanair-restarts-18459147)

Time to get get back to work yiz lazy bastards

Who'll be on them though.....will they fly empty to avoid refunds?

Plenty dying to get out to their Spanish properties, I'm heading over with a gang of 22 lads in November .. life goes on, die happy!
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Dr. Martin Gooter Bling on June 22, 2020, 04:17:42 pm
serious question, why did yiz havta take your window stickers off?
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Theoneandonly on June 22, 2020, 04:27:12 pm
serious question, why did yiz havta take your window stickers off?

Reducing the insurance cover from Taxi to private effectively meant you're vehicle was no longer a taxi, therefore the NTA advised those who did so to suspend their licence, remove the tamper proof stickers and post them to Galway, some reduced the insurance policy and didn't bother returning stickers , others sent them as advised.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Shallowhal on June 22, 2020, 04:55:28 pm
Law Abiding Citizen me!!
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Dr. Martin Gooter Bling on June 22, 2020, 05:35:13 pm
serious question, why did yiz havta take your window stickers off?

Reducing the insurance cover from Taxi to private effectively meant you're vehicle was no longer a taxi, therefore the NTA advised those who did so to suspend their licence, remove the tamper proof stickers and post them to Galway, some reduced the insurance policy and didn't bother returning stickers , others sent them as advised.

the dirty big taxi door stickers made the whole thing academic, no?...
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Shallowhal on June 22, 2020, 06:25:43 pm
serious question, why did yiz havta take your window stickers off?

Reducing the insurance cover from Taxi to private effectively meant you're vehicle was no longer a taxi, therefore the NTA advised those who did so to suspend their licence, remove the tamper proof stickers and post them to Galway, some reduced the insurance policy and didn't bother returning stickers , others sent them as advised.

the dirty big taxi door stickers made the whole thing academic, no?...

Absofukinlutely.....they thought they were being clever.....and now they can't even answer a fukin phone.....obviously felt licence holders couldn't be trusted....even with roofsigns removed,as i said previously,insurance companies weren't asking for window discs and certs to be returned and new ones supplied.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: stonethecrows on June 22, 2020, 07:54:33 pm
I've sent 2 e-mails to them and waited on the phone for 45 minutes yesterday, still noting , cnuts
3rd E-Mail this morning at 10.30 , told them I needed to get working, have a family to support and I (Unlike some drivers) returned the discs at their request, also advised them if I did not hear from them I was going to my local TD.

Anyway got a call back at 12.30 all sorted for the 30th June daisy fit in Harcourt Lane. Have to have New Insc. cert, disc and letter.

Rang Axa , lady said will post out my new Cert and disc today and E-Mailed me a few lines stating that my Taxi cover will be re-instated from 00.01 hours on the 30th June.  Now all I need is some paying customers .
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: dalymount on June 22, 2020, 08:08:32 pm
What cert and disc do AXA have to send you out Stc?
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: stonethecrows on June 22, 2020, 08:16:57 pm
What cert and disc do AXA have to send you out Stc?
Insurance Cert and Insurance Disc for the windscreen ,I would imagine it will be dated the 30th June to prove to the NTA that I'm back in action from that date.
Insurance Cert and Letter (E-Mail) from Axa to be left on the front seat because of the Pox.
I also advised not to ask the Person fitting the new daisies any questions as they wont have any answers.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: dalymount on June 22, 2020, 08:26:18 pm
Im surprised axahave any cert,or disc for you,I didnt know you had to surrender them to axa if you were suspending your licence
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: stonethecrows on June 22, 2020, 08:53:00 pm
Im surprised axahave any cert,or disc for you,I didnt know you had to surrender them to axa if you were suspending your licence
I didnt but I asked for a new one to cover/prove my start back date and they agreed to send out one.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Justin Time on June 22, 2020, 10:00:10 pm
What cert and disc do AXA have to send you out Stc?
Insurance Cert and Insurance Disc for the windscreen ,I would imagine it will be dated the 30th June to prove to the NTA that I'm back in action from that date.
Insurance Cert and Letter (E-Mail) from Axa to be left on the front seat because of the Pox.
I also advised not to ask the Person fitting the new daisies any questions as they wont have any answers.

Why do you need a new cert and disc though from Insurance. Did you receive a "domestic cert" when you were off the road?
Im with Axa and this is the first I heard of it.
Surely your cert pre lockdown would be valid as long as you inform your insurance Co., that you were back working as a taxi?
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: dalymount on June 22, 2020, 10:06:03 pm
Yes thats my understanding to.as far as I know ,the only involvement the insurance company haveis that you must ring them to let them know tou want to reinstate your taxi cover
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Hugh Jenob on June 22, 2020, 10:10:02 pm
Yes thats my understanding to.as far as I know ,the only involvement the insurance company haveis that you must ring them to let them know tou want to reinstate your taxi cover
Can I ask what was roughly the average savings per person by changing to "personal use" insurance for the period?

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Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: john m on June 22, 2020, 10:14:41 pm
Yes thats my understanding to.as far as I know ,the only involvement the insurance company haveis that you must ring them to let them know tou want to reinstate your taxi cover
Can I ask what was roughly the average savings per person by changing to "personal use" insurance for the period?

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NO you cant ask ....But I saved 124 yoyo a month .
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: stonethecrows on June 22, 2020, 10:17:18 pm
Yes thats my understanding to.as far as I know ,the only involvement the insurance company haveis that you must ring them to let them know tou want to reinstate your taxi cover
Can I ask what was roughly the average savings per person by changing to "personal use" insurance for the period?

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Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: stonethecrows on June 22, 2020, 10:20:18 pm
Im surprised axahave any cert,or disc for you,I didnt know you had to surrender them to axa if you were suspending your licence
I didnt but I asked for a new one to cover/prove my start back date and they agreed to send out one.
Ok I'll go at it again, I still have my original Insurance Cert and Disc, did NOT surrender them when I dropped cover to Private.

I call it "Belt and Braces"  , at least the cnuts in the NTA cant question anything once I have a new cert , I might even leave both of them on the seat, to be sure, to be sure.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: dalymount on June 23, 2020, 08:56:07 am
I dont think in fairness to the NTA they would have the slightest intention of questioning you in that regard.they are up to their tonsils in other matters at the moment.you are probably being ultra cautious
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: stonethecrows on June 29, 2020, 11:06:02 am
I was given an appointment by phone and told to go to Nta Charlemont. An email would give the exact address but it never came.

Did they ring you, I've been trying for a week to call them to give them money
I couldn't get them on the phone so I sent them an email asking why they were making things so difficult for drivers who had complied and sent the discs back.
They rang me almost immediately.

taxis@nationtransport.ie?
Suspension@nationaltransport.ie
Pug, I'm due down to Harcourt Lane tomorrow morning fr a date with the Daisy Man. I know the lane where do they do the business ?
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Theoneandonly on June 29, 2020, 12:52:00 pm
I was given an appointment by phone and told to go to Nta Charlemont. An email would give the exact address but it never came.

Did they ring you, I've been trying for a week to call them to give them money
I couldn't get them on the phone so I sent them an email asking why they were making things so difficult for drivers who had complied and sent the discs back.
They rang me almost immediately.

taxis@nationtransport.ie?
Suspension@nationaltransport.ie
Pug, I'm due down to Harcourt Lane tomorrow morning fr a date with the Daisy Man. I know the lane where do they do the business ?

2 lads outside the main door of the NTA building fitting stickers, (I popped down to make a payment but the office wasn't open)
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: dalymount on June 29, 2020, 01:18:34 pm
any of yis get anything from AXA ?-they sent me a cheque for 30 euro this morning,explaining that because of less journeys traveled,this resulted in less claims,so heres a few bob for ya
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Hugh Jenob on June 29, 2020, 01:32:44 pm
Yes. Got it Friday.

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Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: stonethecrows on June 29, 2020, 01:39:14 pm
I was given an appointment by phone and told to go to Nta Charlemont. An email would give the exact address but it never came.

Did they ring you, I've been trying for a week to call them to give them money
I couldn't get them on the phone so I sent them an email asking why they were making things so difficult for drivers who had complied and sent the discs back.
They rang me almost immediately.

taxis@nationtransport.ie?
Suspension@nationaltransport.ie
Pug, I'm due down to Harcourt Lane tomorrow morning fr a date with the Daisy Man. I know the lane where do they do the business ?

2 lads outside the main door of the NTA building fitting stickers, (I popped down to make a payment but the office wasn't open)
Thanks One
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: Pugwat on June 29, 2020, 03:58:58 pm
Turn in from Charlemont St at the print shop. Takes about 2 minutes.
Title: Re: Refitting daisies
Post by: stonethecrows on June 29, 2020, 04:12:55 pm
Turn in from Charlemont St at the print shop. Takes about 2 minutes.
Thanks Pug