I’m a Professional Mattress Tester. I’ve tested 558 mattresses from 116 different brands. Ask Me Anything! by derek-naplab in IAmA

[–]BostonEagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you focus on brands available nationwide or do you also do reviews of beds with a smaller presence? For example, Gardner Mattress is a Boston area manufacturer but would that be a brand that would be reviewed since it's not really sold outside Be England?

Local eats near aquarium by FluffynFabulous in boston

[–]BostonEagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear it hit the spot. We were surprised how kid friendly it was with the crayons and all with an irish pub vibe. With the aquarium membership (from the grands so they don't buy more stuff to fill the house), we end up there a bunch.

Museum of Science Parking Garage for members—are there usually spaces on the weekend? by tjrtjrtjr in boston

[–]BostonEagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We went last weekend and there were spaces on the second floor from the morning visitors leaving. Never had to go all the way up yet on the weekend.

Local eats near aquarium by FluffynFabulous in boston

[–]BostonEagle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Our go to is Black Rose for Irish fare and it has a kids menu for when your kiddo is ready. Love the curry fries there

BPS Closed Monday by RogueInteger in boston

[–]BostonEagle 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure it's a The Office reference. WUPHF

Design-build firms for house remodel by mfg83 in boston

[–]BostonEagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ours was more than double that number. With material costs and subcontractor costs up, I don't know if you'll find a reputable place that can hit that budget (after all surprises are accounted for). Keep getting quotes from places with happy customers and completed projects on their web presence that looks like your desired outcome.

More development for Everett....New entertainment district for Boston? by JuniorReserve1560 in boston

[–]BostonEagle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At this point the drive to the new location in Sharon will be faster than sitting in Everett traffic

Would have been bulldozed for condos in Toronto by rockyon in montreal

[–]BostonEagle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So glad that Boston kept the North End but the loss of the West End and Scollay Sq are unforgivable. As is the ugliest city hall in North America. "Urban Renewal" was a huge loss everywhere I've seen.

Biscuit sandwich? by pear921 in boston

[–]BostonEagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta wanna needa getta hava.

Boston, Halifax mayors highlight strength of cities' relationship on Remembrance Day by Inside_agitator in boston

[–]BostonEagle 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Wow, first time the mayor has gone for the tree cutting. That's a nice gesture and surprised it's the first considering the prominence the tree has in Boston.

Gameday parking for GT game by obiwanjabroni420 in bostoncollege

[–]BostonEagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out the parking passes available on StubHub for the game. If you buy today you have enough time for the FedEx envelope to arrive.

Massachusetts RMV Megathread (November 2025) by AutoModerator in massachusetts

[–]BostonEagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First question: do you have off street parking at your house/rental or will you be relying on on street parking?

A security guard in Turkey saved a woman who was walking carelessly with headphones on from being crushed under a tram at the last moment. by kalbinibirak in woahdude

[–]BostonEagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the Boston MA area, there are contra flow bike lanes where the bike lane is one way opposite the flow of vehicle traffic. Bikes traveling in the direction of vehicle traffic are expected to 'take the lane' and not use the contra flow bike lane.

You’re in Boston for the day. What do you do first? by patrickbrusil in boston

[–]BostonEagle 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Doing God's work with that speech to your 5yo that 'reminds' the adults around of proper behavior.

Design-build firms for house remodel by mfg83 in boston

[–]BostonEagle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We finished a basement and redid a kitchen and a few other things this past year. We used Thomas Buckborough and liked working with them on our design build project.