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michael_scarn_21 t1_jeevzs4 wrote
Reply to comment by BuckyWunderlick007 in Arnold Arboretum: Preliminary Sketch for Gates (1894) by sceaga_genesis
It's a great spot but "one of the loveliest places on the planet" is stretching it a bit lol
michael_scarn_21 t1_jecth9w wrote
Reply to comment by EnjoyTheNonsense in Husband of Boston activist Monica Cannon-Grant killed in Easton motorcycle crash by jekyllnhydepark
I mean technically it's not wrong.
michael_scarn_21 t1_jecfe42 wrote
Reply to comment by No_Historian718 in Does anyone actually work at our state agencies? by [deleted]
I've applied for a couple of state jobs in the past year and I was very qualified for them. Heard nothing back.
michael_scarn_21 t1_je9ihi2 wrote
Reply to comment by cmcrich in Coat recommendations by Necessary-Parking-23
Yeah I picked up a parka from the sale in fall and it's better than any LL bean coat I've worn.
michael_scarn_21 t1_je6rdl8 wrote
If you want to attract women with your British accent go to the Midwest. I'm an average looker and I was fighting women off there. It doesn't work as well in Boston which is probably for the best in my case because I hate attention lol.
May and June is usually lovely. Boston has terrible nightlife in terms of clubs but some great bars and breweries. Most places close by midnight and 2am is the very latest.
Boston is expensive to stay in but it is a lovely city with great museums, some interesting neighbourhoods and shite public transit. Definitely worth checking out. I'd also recommend getting the Amtrak up to Portland for a couple of nights, for its size it has a better food and drink scene than Boston.
michael_scarn_21 t1_je5nmyk wrote
Reply to Transit experts say new MBTA general manager will 'fail' without more resources by ToadScoper
We need an honest manager who is not a yes guy. "This is the funding we receive and this is why it's inadequate to meet our needs." This new guy is near the end of his career so I hope he won't be afraid to rock the boat like this. Call the state out for underfunding the T. Also fix the culture of bad management at the T, no more safety inspections being signed off without an actual inspection and we need an effective oversight board that holds the T to account.
michael_scarn_21 t1_je3cprk wrote
Reply to Should I sell my car? by upstonksonly
The T is a fucking disgrace lately but without knowing what your commute would be it's hard to give advice.
michael_scarn_21 t1_je38qe8 wrote
Reply to People who were born here, what's one thing transplants didn't believe you for saying? by [deleted]
As a transplant I find claims that "the T used to be functional" hard to believe.
michael_scarn_21 t1_je0sqwe wrote
The MBTA, predictably.
michael_scarn_21 t1_je055n0 wrote
Reply to comment by Unfair_Isopod534 in Crisis-Hit MBTA to Be Led by Man Who Turned Around Long Island Railroad by Illustrious-Nose3100
I hope he finds a house near the red line so he realizes how shit it is and prioritizes that first.
michael_scarn_21 t1_je04xrf wrote
Reply to comment by tryingkelly in Crisis-Hit MBTA to Be Led by Man Who Turned Around Long Island Railroad by Illustrious-Nose3100
This is so true. There also needs to be much more oversight than just one person because so much is rotten and he can't be everywhere at once.
michael_scarn_21 t1_jdzw4dh wrote
Reply to Crisis-Hit MBTA to Be Led by Man Who Turned Around Long Island Railroad by Illustrious-Nose3100
"It's the best transit system in the world and that's why I'm here," Eng said at his introductory news conference at a Green Line station in Newton.
Wow way to show you're either deluded or stupid in your first press conference.
michael_scarn_21 t1_jdxdniu wrote
It is mediocre and a tourist trap. I laugh when people try to tell me it's a foodie destination or that it's "like Europe". Just no.
michael_scarn_21 t1_jdxcydp wrote
It's actually one of the few areas of Boston that I would say is a bit sketchy at 2am.
michael_scarn_21 t1_jdmo4hs wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Public restrooms by BooksCatsNCoffee
I'm from Europe... Any other questions?
michael_scarn_21 t1_jdm3bzj wrote
Reply to Public restrooms by BooksCatsNCoffee
Boston is honestly terrible for public restroom access, there are big areas with nothing around. Your best bet will be grocery stores and hotel lobbies.
michael_scarn_21 t1_jcolocv wrote
My neighbors were up celebrating paddy's day loudly until 3am. I hope they enjoyed my courtesy press of their doorbell when I went out for my run at 6am.
michael_scarn_21 t1_jaemsm0 wrote
Reply to Anyone know any good hiking spots accessible by T/commuter rail from North Station? I don’t have a car. by throwaway293373
Take the commuter rail to Cohasset and you're right at Wompatuck State park.
There's also a pond and hiking area right by the Hanson stop.
Nobody has mentioned this yet so the commuter rail has a $10 weekend ticket so you could take the train both Saturday and Sunday for just $10.
michael_scarn_21 t1_jaeltbb wrote
Reply to Request: Things to do near Marblehead? by [deleted]
Be super active on Nextdoor and establish feuds with neighbors about property development.
michael_scarn_21 t1_jaelc1z wrote
Reply to FINALLY, someone tells us something about when the GLX bike path might open ("Spring"/"Later than March") by innergamedude
"Later than March" but not specifying which year is classic MBTA.
michael_scarn_21 t1_jaehzy5 wrote
Reply to Lease renewal fee, legal or illegal? by [deleted]
It's irritating but if you refuse to pay I can imagine the broker being annoyed and pointing out to the landlord that your lease is considerably below market (which it probably is at this point). My rent is going up $50 per month so If I was offered the chance for a one off payment of $50 instead I'd bite their hand off.
michael_scarn_21 t1_jactpkw wrote
Reply to comment by oshitsuperciberg in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Tuesday February 28 by AutoModerator
Power went out at Harvard this morning and took 15 mins for a train to show. The emergency lighting was pretty atmospheric though.
michael_scarn_21 t1_jac9jnd wrote
Reply to Always Wondered by PompyxgTV
Cheaper to park than downtown /s
michael_scarn_21 t1_jaaz8ys wrote
Reply to comment by vitonga in Boston Public Schools Staying Open Tomorrow 2/28 by ndiorio13
I have an office job and nobody is saying don't come in. It's literally a dusting.
michael_scarn_21 t1_jegq56k wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Italians here, tomorrow our holiday starts! by MaestroZen
Don't tell actual Italians to have dinner in the north end lol. That'd be such an insult.