Any one in the Boston vacinity???

[greg g]

I am transporting my wife and her sister to Boston for an event they will be attending. I will not be participating, so after I drop them at their location on Thursday AM, I will be free for the day. Besides the regular tourist stuff is there anything going on in the Boston area or is anybody free for a meet and greet somewhere?

Also any non tourist restaurants in the area of the Bayside DoubleTree?

Anybody heard of Victorias Dinner in Roxbury?

[busycoupe]

I live just west of Boston. Unfortunately I will be working on Thurs. I'm not familiar with Victoria's Diner, however, Roxbury can be a rough part of town. Boston is not a large city in terms of miles. Here are two places I recommend: One is Doyles's Cafe in the Jamaica Plain part of the city, at # 3484 Washington St, Boston, MA 02130-2602. Doyles is an old Irish pub. It has lots of old Boston connections. Nearly every politician for the last 75 years has visited there and has their picture on the wall. If you have seen the movie "Mystic River", then you have seen the Doyle's bar, it is where the girl danced on the bar before being killed. Doyles is also a couple of blocks from the Sam Adams brewery.

The other place is Jacob Wirth's. It is closer to down-town, a couple of blocks from the Boston Common. http://www.jacobwirth.com/

Hope this helps.

Dave B.

[moose]

I'm kinda in the area. About 25 miles northwest. I'd be up for meeting in the morning. How long are you gonna be in town?

[Plymouthy Adams]

Greg..just be careful out there amoung the English..don't want you to end up like Charlie and stuck on the MTA

[greg g]

Apparently if you get a pass card for the MTA its known as the Charlie Card.

http://www.mbta.com/fares_and_passes/charlie/

So Charlie musta go off sometime.

Moose, I will be there for the day on Thurs and perhaps till Friday as well. Its kinda up to the women folks. I'm just the transportation agent. We have 2 nights booked at the hotel just that was a just incase deal. PM me with your number and we'll see what transpires.

[Joe Flanagan]

Busy coupe, I'm amazed that you mention Jacob Wirth's. My father's father used to take him there when he was a kid. My father was born in 1914. My Dad always talked about Jakie Wirth's.

[busycoupe]

Jacob Wirth's probably hasn't changed! It still has coat hooks around the walls with a shelf above for hats. It's a great place to go for lunch.

Dave

[Don Coatney]

My father was born in 1914. .

I have you beat. My dad was born in 1901 and was 46 years old when I was born.

[55 Fargo]

I have you beat. My dad was born in 1901 and was 46 years old when I was born.

Wow, I was 45 when my youngest was born, or just about 45, she will be still young , when I am extremely old.......

[james curl]

It will suprise you Rockwood, I was 42 when my only child was born, she is now 31, lives in New York City and I am not extremely old. It is all in your mind.

[Joe Flanagan]

Last night I was talking to a young guy I know (23) and he said he was going home to Iowa for his father's 50th birthday. I will be 50 in May. I could be this guy's father. It's weird. I agree with James, it's all in your mind. Until you look in the mirror. Then it's all in your face.

[Zeke1953]

Hey Greg, be sure to get some chowdah. Make sure it's New England chowdah and not that Rhode Island/Manhattan stuff, which is just tomato soup with some clams thrown in. You might wanna try the lobstah, too. Zeke

[claybill]

1936..oooooo-H ! WHAT A YEAR. I ONLY GOT TO EXPERIENCE 50 Days of it!

BILL

[moose]

Sunshine's here in Massachusetts Greg. Should be good weather tomorrow too. I agree with busycoupe Doyles would be a good choice. Parking would be a lot easier down that way too:)

See you then.

[busycoupe]

There is a large parking lot behind Doyles and a second lot across the side street from the main lot. - Have fun!

Dave

[P-12 Tommy]

I have you beat. My dad was born in 1901 and was 46 years old when I was born.

This is a good one. My grandfather was 48 when they had my father. That was in 1924. My grandfather was born in 1876.

Tom

[Paul Hoffmeyer]

My dad was born in '88 and was 55 when I was born. He passed on when he was 88.

Paul H

[greg g]

Had a nice suppa at Doyles. About 8 miles from where we stayed. Neat old place, food was tasy and reasonable. Also had a good meal at the Liberty Grille in Hingham.

We were just out and about looking thingsover when we decided it looked interesting.

Had some broiled scallops, and the wife had a nice portion of pot roast.

[michael.warshaw]

I was born in the 70's nough said .

[aero3113]

I was born in the 70's nough said .

So was I! I spent 9 months in it

[Young Ed]

Got you beat I only spent 5 mon and a couple days

[Joe Flanagan]

I was a teenager in the 70s. 'Nough said is right. I don't remember it being as cheesy as it looks now in old pictures and film. All I can say is, to the very end, I said "NO" to disco.

[Joe Flanagan]

But I said Yes to a lot of other things.

[RobertKB]

I was a teenager in the 70s. 'Nough said is right. I don't remember it being as cheesy as it looks now in old pictures and film. All I can say is, to the very end, I said "NO" to disco.

I was born in '49 so the 70's to me was when I was in my twenties. I remember thinking then that I didn't much like the music, the clothes, furniture, wallpaper, cars, etc at the time and now that a lot of that is coming back again I like it even less. I guess after being a teenager in the '60's nothing could really compare.

[1940plymouth]

RobertKB,

I have to agree, I was born in '48, hated the '70's culture and music, being a teenager and in my early 20's during the '60's was awesome. Was married twice during the '70's, the second one has lasted 33 yrss, so that is one good thing about the '70's.

Greg,

By chance, did you see the grasshopper weather vane on top of Faneuil Hall in Boston. One of my anchestors made it in 1742, his name was Shem Drowne

My thoughts,

Bob