'8-1'?

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Folks that ride out from Davis toward Bedford on the Minuteman:
The bike path has been closed between Mass Ave and Alewife since Monday. The signs read "Closed for construction 8-1" so I thought it was only closed for 8/01/05. But on Wednesday it was still closed, with the same sign posted, so I thought maybe they meant 8 am to 1pm for as long as the signs are up. But then, no, because I get out of work much later than 1pm and the path was still closed.
Anybody know how much longer it will be closed? Any idea what they mean by '8-1'? (It might very well be reopened, I will find out in about 5 minutes.) It's a real pain in the butt to get around the path via Rindge Ave--that street may have some of the worst potholes in the area, the drivers aren't used to cyclists on the street, and there really isn't enough shoulder to ride on.
Thanks folks!

Pat Jehlen tomorrow: canvass then barbecue

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[I think most people here know that Pat Jehlen, our extremely cool state Representative from Somerville, is running in a special election for state Senate. The vote is August 30th, and you need to register to vote by next Wednesday.]

A bunch of us are going canvassing for Pat Jehlen tomorrow, Saturday, and then having a barbecue. Dan, who works on the Jehlen campaign, is hosting it at his place in Medford not far from Powderhouse - anyone who comes canvassing will get directions. Wanna join us?

It should be fun, and a good way to meet people while helping out on the most important election in MA this year. The weather looks like it'll be great for canvassing - mostly sunny with a few clouds, highs around 80, a mild breeze.

We'll meet at the Jehlen office in Davis Square at noon for training, hit the streets sometime before 1, and probably be done and come back around 4pm. Then we go to Dan's for the barbecue, trade stories, eat, and relax.

The Pat Jehlen office is at 240 Elm Street B1 - that's in the social security building, a block from Davis, between the Dunkin Donuts and Hollywood Express Video & Anna's.