A white pickup from a local landscaping company pulled onto Raymond Avenue well ahead of me:
Although it’s not obvious to you, something seemed wrong as it pulled away:
A closer look:
The dark blob turned out to be a carrying case for an industrial-strength drill:
Fortunately, there was no oncoming traffic and the drivers could all swerve around the debris:
I was hauling a trailer of groceries and didn’t want to stop, but hailed the driver where he pulled over just past the Hooker Avenue intersection. Unfortunately, he didn’t notice the drill was missing and proceeded on his way.
When I got home, I called the company to tell them what happened. I hope they got someone there before the circling vultures landed …
The Smell of Molten Projects in the Morning 
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5 responses to “Honest, It Fell Off the Truck”
An ATM would have been a nice surprise. Of course it takes too much effort from the perspective of generations Y and Z. ATMs are passe, ransomware is the way to make big money. ;-)
If it broke open, I’d definitely stop to collect packets of Benjamins …
Looks like somebody didn’t put the drill in the case, since case and a drill were on the road. Somebody’s in trouble…
My only FOTT find was an inexpensive 100′ measuring tape. It was on a quiet street, so no idea of the source. It’s come in handy. [grin]
Perhaps the case held another drill!
On rare occasions I’ll spot something along the road worth bringing home. Once every few years, I’ll even drive back to pick it up.
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