Apptastic-ness
Here's a list of 14 apps I think you need to get (yes I know 15 would be a round-er number but NO, 14 is all you get!) They are all FREE and not full of junk. I made the links go right to the app in the store so if you click them from your phone it will bring you right . . . [Read more]
The Lost Art of Entertaining
All too often we allow laziness to impede upon our social ways and choose to "go out for drinks" or "go out to dinner" very rarely seizing the opportunity to sit down and really enjoy the company of our friends. Undoubtedly it is easier to go out to dinner that to make a homemade meal, but is that really an . . . [Read more]
The History of Ice Hockey
From a cold weather adaptation of a popular stick and ball game to the packed arenas of today, ice hockey has evolved from a common pastime to an entire industry. While historians disagree on the exact origin of the game, land-based versions of hockey exist as far back as the middle ages. Games that involve chasing and hitting a ball . . . [Read more]
The Best 3 Football Teams of All Time
Ask any football fan about the best NFL team of all time and you’ll likely get a fast response. Ask a hundred fans, and you ‘ll likely end up with a hundred totally different responses. What makes a football team the “best” to one fan is totally subjective, unless you look at actual numeric rankings and stats. Geography and team . . . [Read more]
100 Innings of Baseball
The 8th Annual 100 innings of Baseball game for ALS will be held once again at Adams Field in Quincy, MA over Columbus Day weekend starting at 9:00am on Saturday, 10/08, and continuing for 33+ straight hours, ending sometime Sunday afternoon, 10/09. Curt Schilling will once again be playing this year. His son Gehrig, a high school junior from Medfield, is . . . [Read more]
Bruins Take Home the Cup
BOSTON, MA - You're seeing it correctly ladies and gentleman. That there is the new Zamboni honoring the Bruins exceptional win of the Stanley Cup over the Vancouver Canucks. You may even see this bad sally in the rolling rally that's hitting Boston's streets at 11 AM on Saturday starting at the Garden and making its way to Copley Square. This . . . [Read more]
Side Project – Weather Forecast
I've just finished putting together a polished version of one of my (many) side projects. http://www.bostonsuperblog.com/weather will provide you with an up to date weather forecast for your Zipcode. Feel free to try it out and pass back any feed back you have (features / comments / otherwise). . . . [Read more]
A New Logo and a Fresh Start
Boston Super Blog has worked with Hunchback Graphics to come up with our new logo. You'll be seeing this across the site now. We hope that you like our new logo, we sure do. A new year, a new logo, now we just need some new content. If you or anyone you know is interested in writing for Boston Super Blog, . . . [Read more]
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you and yours a happy and safe holiday! . . . [Read more]
Sometimes, It’s Not So Bad To Be “The Girl”
I know I write a lot about the problem of being the only woman on a construction site that now has over 60 men working on it. But I've always had my little "disclaimers" that it's not always bad being the only girl and I've said how I don't have problems with 99% of the men I work with and . . . [Read more]
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish
Everyone has heard the phrase "Penny Wise and Pound Foolish". Most people equate it to someone dropping their habit of a $3 latte in the morning "to save money", but then you find out they have a $450 monthly car payment and outrageous rent that they can barely afford... In the construction industry, this phrase runs rampant. Only, the penalties of . . . [Read more]
USA Advances in World Cup Miracle
PRETORIA, South Africa - Things were looking pretty grim during the USA vs. Algeria matchup as they were 0-0 heading into the final minutes. Dempsey had a goal early on in the match that was quickly called back by questionable officiating. The referee at least called the foul and explained himself. The pressure was on Team USA as England had taken their match with . . . [Read more]
It’s a digger…
When I first started in the construction industry, I knew two pieces of equipment...a bulldozer and what I called, "a digger". A "digger" to me, was anything with a bucket. Of course, the guys thought this was hilarious and have never let me live it down. So, here is a little tutorial for those who don't know their construction equipment! And . . . [Read more]
A 6′ Centerfold
Thought you'd open the post up to a hot chickie? Ha! Tricked you with a folding table! HAHA! Over the course of the last few years, I have both designed and helped build various big box retail stores. I happen to frequent (almost weekly) one particular store near my house that I had a hand in both designing and building. It's . . . [Read more]
Happy Memorial Day!
I will start by saying that I promise to keep this short. I wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day. I would like to thank all of the veterans in our great country who gave their lives for all of our freedom. I would also like to thank those who serve in our military today. It . . . [Read more]
Make Way for Ducklings!
Most of what I do onsite as Builder Babe is stormwater control. It boils down to making sure that as we disturb soil (ie demolition, digging, utility installation etc) we do not have any stormwater runoff. When it rains, we have to make sure we don't have any muddy water flowing offsite. We implement multiple types of measures to ensure . . . [Read more]
Handicapped
A crossover post, wow-wee! Construction and golf do occasionally mix. Actually, more than you might think. Vendors love to schmooze the executives of the construction companies they sell the most stuff too. A lot of them host yearly tournaments where they also wine and dine their clients, in addition to a lovely round of golf. Case in point: a vendor that we deal . . . [Read more]
It’s Going To Rain…
A lot of times onsite, something comes up quickly and we need to fix it ASAP. A lot of times I get roped into calling various vendors and asking for a quote on the phone. EVERY TIME I call a certain lumber distributer, I have trouble. The minions behind the desk, for some reason, think I'm a dumbass. I'm going . . . [Read more]
Bruins Play as Well as Menino Speaks
We all enjoyed our resident Mayor Mumbles' speech dedicating the Bobby Orr statue. I just wish the Bruins' play last night was as "Ionic" as "Varitek splitting the uprights". The Bruins had their chance to clinch the series last night and give themselves rest for what is sure to be a difficult match-up next (being either Montreal or Pitt.) They came out . . . [Read more]
A Note About The Environment
A lot of what I do as "The Builder Babe" on site is protecting and restoring the land and environment. I don't need to preach about how important it is to protect what is left of our open land but I think people should be aware of what might be hiding in their soil. I have been surprised weekly with . . . [Read more]
A Note About Water Distribution
A lot of people don't really know how water gets to their house. In light of the "aquapocolypse" of the last week in Boston, I'd like to take you on that journey... First, if you live in Boston proper or most of the communities surrounding Boston, your water comes from The Quabbin Reservoir. In short, the Quabbin Reservoir was made in the 1930s by damming . . . [Read more]
If A Tree Falls In The Woods…
Telephone rings... Me: Good afternoon, this is Builder Babe. Treecutter: This is Pat from Mean Trees. I faxed a quote over a few hours ago. Did you get it? Me: Yes I did, thanks! I gave your quote to the project manager, he’ll be looking at all the quotes soon. Treecutter: When? Me: He should look at them in the next day or so. . . . [Read more]
One Of The Guys
Sometimes you never know what you're going to hear when you pick up the phone. Me: Good afternoon, this is Builder Babe. Trucker: Oh Crap!! ...for Pete’s sake! *** (actual words he used may differ from what is printed here...it's a family friendly site you know!) *** Me: um hello? Trucker: Ahhhhh.....they must have given me the number to the main office, I’m . . . [Read more]
In Memory of Papa
I write this post with a heavy heart. I haven't been able to post anything in a while because I suffered a major loss; On March 28, 2010 I lost my grandfather. To all who know me and about me, they know that my Papa (as he was lovingly called) is more than my grandfather. He is my best friend, my biggest fan, . . . [Read more]
