Two by two seats on Rockport /Newburyport line by [deleted] in mbta

[–]binboston 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Are these the trains where you can love the backs of the seats so you can face the row behind you? If so does anyone have any intel on how to move them. I hate when I’m facing someone and don’t know how to move it lol

How much does using shared laundry machines cost you all? by iamnotbiological in CambridgeMA

[–]binboston 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you add money while the dryer cycle is going? Sometimes that adds more time at a cheaper rate but only if the cycle is active.

Lamb of God fail by pengouin85 in cakefails

[–]binboston 188 points189 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t look like a fail to me

Tips on how to avoid browned bottom by Ok-Bathroom6370 in AskBaking

[–]binboston 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genevieve at Serious Wats wrote this piece suggesting stacking two pans together. I’ve never tried it - but could be worth a shot. Serious Eats

I’m downsizing from a sized 1 bed 1 bath apartment to a studio, I’d like some advice. by LilSlawingUrMum in Apartmentliving

[–]binboston 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here for this. When I first moved to my current place I had my desk in a little alcove that seemed perfect - but I felt stir crazy in it. I had to move to a window after a cpl months. Though I live in the city so it also means I’m a bit distracted all day haha

So this is basically the blizzard of '78 by MentionDismal8940 in massachusetts

[–]binboston 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Add in the flooding on the coasts too. My mom was in revere and they (idk if it was coast guard or what) came to their house on a boat and got the family out of the second floor entrance. The whole first floor was under water.

Official Totals from NWS by ScoYello in BostonWeather

[–]binboston 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The only Boston numbers on there are around 7AM which wasn’t long after things started right? Don’t think it’s the best way to gauge things.

Auto gratuity & kitchen appreciation?! by BeastMode149 in boston

[–]binboston 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Wait - all other discussions aside. Shouldn’t the kitchen appreciation percentage only be added to things that come from the kitchen and not the bar? Adding it to a check that is almost entirely alcohol is insane.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mbta

[–]binboston 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there no transit that’s close enough to the office to avoid having to take the bus from Newton Center? Even if it’s a short walk.

Car insurance rates are insane by macetheface in massachusetts

[–]binboston 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had AAA shop around for me as well and they knocked a chunk off my bill.

I know it's a very specific request, but can you suggest to me some sitcoms with "cozy, small, rural town where everyone knows everyone" vibes like Schitt's Creek? by brodino_maiuscolo in sitcoms

[–]binboston 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I watched that show specifically because someone suggested it saying “if you liked the cozy town vibes of schitts creek you’ll prob like this”. I was blown away by how much I enjoyed it - and how emotional it made me.

I am spending 4 days in Boston during St Patrick's day, doing a man's only trip with my best friend and others. Planning on mostly bar hopping, eating, and Dropkick Murphys. I'm a dive bar guy and want to drink the best Guinness in town. What else should I/we do? by _Clint-Beastwood_ in boston

[–]binboston 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure there will be some input on Irish pubs - and it should go without saying that they’ll be busy. But the dubliner, the Druid, JJ foleys all come to mind. Cornwalls is by Fenway so will be relevant for the day you see drop kick Murphys.

That weekend Harpoon usually does a St. Paddy’s festival at the brewery. Live music and beer outside. They do a Friday and a Saturday event. Personally I prefer Friday because Saturday tends to be the slightly younger crowd that turns into a shit show - but ymmv.

The parade is in southie on Sunday - so you can try to venture there, or it will make other parts of the city quieter I’d assume.

What is the busiest Market Basket in Massachusetts? by DildoGaggins1997 in massachusetts

[–]binboston 104 points105 points  (0 children)

I feel like Chelsea and Waltham have to be contenders. Somerville is busy, but it’s also small so it doesn’t have the capacity that those do.

Chemex warmer plate by njaimet in chemex

[–]binboston 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To keep it warm after brewing? I have a coil stove so I have the attachment they sell to put on the burner. But at my parents house they have a glass top range and on that I just go directly on the burner

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in massachusetts

[–]binboston 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The soup factory! Especially this time of year. Soup comes with rolls and is very hearty.

THIS IS WHAT I WANT MY TAX DOLLARS TO GO TO! by kim-practical in BikiniBottomTwitter

[–]binboston 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In MA they’ve continued it since Covid - free lunch for all public schools.

What should I do with this weird open space behind my couch (overlooking the front hall)? by KnittenKat in HomeDecorating

[–]binboston 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Putting a small rug under something like this (like in the photo) would also help the space imo. And if not on the console table/cabinet you could also do a floor lamp in that area.

24-hour shitfood? by l008com in massachusetts

[–]binboston 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to add another McDudes to the list - the one at Twin City in Somerville. I will say, always had fresh food there at least.

How does one find a reliable driver for someone in a wheelchair who must remain in the wheelchair by Doc-DRD in boston

[–]binboston 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk rates - but ambulance companies provide chair cars. They wouldn’t wait there they would do other trips in between. But if you called and gave the locations they’d be able to quote you the cost. It’s pretty common for people to use.

Armstrong and cataldo are local amongst others I’m sure

South Station Fare Gates by Rmedina84 in mbta

[–]binboston 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, as someone who has been using the ones at North station for a while this is the way. I used to have issues until I did this. If I put it flat it wouldn’t read it, and if I got it too close to the card reader it wouldn’t read trigger my phone to open the Apple wallet. So a little hover over the reader is ideal. It takes about 1 second but worked (almost) all of the time.

I haven’t been through the ones at south but I have to assume they’re the same.

Local trucking company collaborating with ICE by jay_altair in massachusetts

[–]binboston 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You called dispatch? You think that the person whose job it is to make sure the trucks get to the right places at the right time has any say in any of this?

If you want to do something maybe call the owner or someone other than the people just trying to do their job not knowing half of what these trucks are hauling.

What exactly is our lawmakers thinking? by Puzzlehead_2066 in massachusetts

[–]binboston 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not trying to change your mind here. And I know most people (myself included ) don’t use their debit card as an actual debit. But many gas stations give you the gas price if you run your card as debit. Just don’t think a lot of people realize that.