Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Digging a hole


A while ago I looked out of my Metro window and saw some of the construction going on in McLean:


I can never see excavators like these without thinking of Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel, Mary Anne. I always loved the children’s story of their partnership, and how they managed to adapt to new circumstances. (These guys have left a ramp, though.) Here’s a film that HBO produced of the tale about 30 years ago.


You’re welcome.


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