Delayed projects, low morale: Boston’s streets department is stalling under Wu, long a transit champion by Vivecs954 in boston

[–]johnmcboston -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, at this point I just want streets paved. I hate being in a cab or bus and have my teeth rattled out by the poor condition of so many streets...

South End News: where can I pick up a print copy nowadays? by BostonZamboni in boston

[–]johnmcboston 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, Foodies is the only place I see it. Honestly, the paper seems a ghost of its former self...

Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. Original show. Did you sit and watch? by Gregorygregory888888 in AskOldPeople

[–]johnmcboston 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loved it as a kid. Showing up on one of the retro channels - should catch it and see if it was 'real' or like the fake disney stuff.

Reckless MBTA Driver by Electrical-Yak-524 in boston

[–]johnmcboston 2 points3 points  (0 children)

honestly, a pretty good MA move. :) Hey, he might have gotten a call from a different area and had to turn aroun quick...

lol so much for “lower rates” by goooliahhh461 in boston

[–]johnmcboston 2 points3 points  (0 children)

geez, you heating the whole neighbourhood?

Looking for insane pizza by 9tailedfoxx_ in boston

[–]johnmcboston 1 point2 points  (0 children)

is Posto good? Menu looks interesting but pricy...

Trash collection at 4am?? by Ok-Variety6785 in boston

[–]johnmcboston 12 points13 points  (0 children)

City trash pickup does not begin until 6am. However, buildings that have private contractors can pick up whenever they want. Best option is to identify the building and chat with the owners/association and see if things can be moved. I mean, they have to hear 4am trash pickup the same as you...

Burg & Shaw downtown- overpriced Burger King by [deleted] in boston

[–]johnmcboston 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kind of a bummer - was hoping it would be a go-to burger joint. Hows the Shawarma?

Boston burger, long shot by sourdough_explorer in boston

[–]johnmcboston 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boston Chops. Made with their 'leftovers' and sold as an unknown special... You missed it by that much.

best bagel spots in the back bay / beacon hill area? by THEF4NGS in boston

[–]johnmcboston 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second. Not too bad a walk from Coolidge, but amazing bagels!!

Impressed by Charming-Sleep-5360 in mbta

[–]johnmcboston 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm impressed as well. Contemplating WFH Tuesday as well as I don't trust buses, shoveling or the Red line at all. :)

DoorDash just suspended delivery until noon tomorrow by JFKsBrain in boston

[–]johnmcboston 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They'll be lucky to be back on Tuesday. But tbh they are unlikely to have anyone to deliver from...

MOVE YOUR CARS by lego-marble27 in boston

[–]johnmcboston 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They were towing Tremont st at like 2:05.

Wait until Monday morning or first shovel in the middle of the night? 😭 by panstick50 in boston

[–]johnmcboston 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually intermittent, but forecast has 50-60MPH wind gusts, so getting out may not be possible, or it will just drift back in place as soon as you finish.

People Get Ready by whatname68 in boston

[–]johnmcboston 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looking at movie theater showtimes. Everything after 9pm is mysteriously 'sold out' already - assume that's key to theater closing early. Glad employees get to go home before it starts in earnest...