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What does everyone think about Boston (the one in the US)?
And if anyone calls it Beantown, I swear to gods I will tear out their left nut.:mad:
:D

I've never been there.

I don't really like Boston.. :(

I liked it, though most of my memories are from the stadium and my aunt's and uncle's house...

I've never been there, and I've never heard of the word 'beantown' before...let's see what happens.

I don't really like Boston.. :(

How come?

I've heard they have a thing called "base ball" there. Sounds intriguing . . .

they have decent songs.

"more than a feeling" was one of their best

Possibly the greatest city in the nation.

You forgot to add "Go Sox! Yankees Suck!" to the poll.

they have decent songs.

"more than a feeling" was one of their best

lol :D

How come?
Well it's just my experience that I had..

It was too hot, looked like there was a lot of smog. and the roads were just.. yikes!

You forgot to add "Go Sox! Yankees Suck!" to the poll.

I'm not that into baseball, so I didn't deem it necesary. But stupid me left out two options I did want to put.:rolleyes:

Well it's just my experience that I had..

It was too hot, looked like there was a lot of smog. and the roads were just.. yikes!

Heat, like any northeastern city, is something that fluctuates horribly. And yes, driving in Boston is just terrible. However their public transportation system is actually pretty damned solid, there's a T or bus stop nearly everywhere, polution and crime are actually pretty low for a city its size, and anyone who knows my particular political leanings should know that Boston fits quite well with my philosophies.

Well it's just my experience that I had..

It was too hot, looked like there was a lot of smog. and the roads were just.. yikes!

Philly's not much different, dude. :p

Possibly the greatest city in the nation.
:eek:

.. eh?

Huh?!

Well it's just my experience that I had..

It was too hot, looked like there was a lot of smog. and the roads were just.. yikes!

The roads themselves or the drivers, cause if it's the drivers you're talking about, you have a point. unfortunately.

What does everyone think about Boston (the one in the US)?
And if anyone calls it Beantown, I swear to gods I will tear out their left nut.:mad:
:D

Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!B eantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Be antown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Bea ntown!Beantown!Beantown!!

;) I couldn't resist.

The roads themselves or the drivers, cause if it's the drivers you're talking about, you have a point. unfortunately.
The road "set up" :p

The road "set up" :p

You mean the whole "Big Dig" thing? Yeah, it's pretty fucked.

Possibly the greatest city in the nation.

:fluffle:

:eek:

.. eh?

Huh?!

Stand by my statement. In my opinion boston is one of the best cities to be in in the United States.

You have a point about the roads and drivers but...ehh, I don't drive, so I exclude that from my own, admittedly, subjective viewpoint.

Philly's not much different, dude. :p
http://images.teenspot.com/boards/images/smilies/loser.gif

It's a sin to lie.

:p

I'm going there in a few weeks. I'm looking forward to it.

Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!B eantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Be antown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Beantown!Bea ntown!Beantown!Beantown!!

;) I couldn't resist.

Today I have collected 3 left nuts... and counting. :cool:

You mean the whole "Big Dig" thing? Yeah, it's pretty fucked.
Compare a map of down town Boston to Philly!

Chaos!

And the Big Dig; good idea, bit of a fuck up.

:) *nodnod*

Today I have collected 3 left nuts... and counting. :cool:


You'll have to fight for mine *Gets ready to fight*

Stand by my statement. In my opinion boston is one of the best cities to be in in the United States.

You have a point about the roads and drivers but...ehh, I don't drive, so I exclude that from my own, admittedly, subjective viewpoint.
It has a nice area by foot if you know what you want to see, but it's all on a hill :(

You'll have to fight for mine *Gets ready to fight*

I already got it while you weren't looking! bwahahahahahahahahaha. *shakes it in front of your face*

It has a nice area by foot if you know what you want to see, but it's all on a hill :(

The MBTA is actually a pretty reliable transportation system, I've never had a particular problem getting to where I need to go

It has a nice area by foot if you know what you want to see, but it's all on a hill :(

Oh yeah, I remember now, you're not good with hills. :p

I already got it while you weren't looking! bwahahahahahahahahaha. *shakes it in front of your face*

Oh yeah? *punches Ciamoley in the solar plexus*

I got both of yours! MWAHAHAHAHA!!!!

What should I vote if I;ve never been there? I know that there are a lot of Irish people and left-wing people there I so have a favourable view of it.

Oh yeah? *punches Ciamoley in the solar plexus*

I got both of yours! MWAHAHAHAHA!!!!

:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

Oh and Arthais where do you live? I live in Roslindale. aka the boonies. :rolleyes:

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Oh and Arthais where do you live? I live in Roslindale. aka the boonies. :rolleyes:
I didn't know that a quote counted as an image.

I live in Brighton area myself, moving to the Bringham Circle area in about a month.

:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

Oh and Arthais where do you live? I live in Roslindale. aka the boonies. :rolleyes:
I didn't know that a quote counted as an image.

I think i'll do the cookie dance!

*does cookie dance in front of Ciamoley*

Thanks Aeson!!!

I live in Brighton area myself, moving to the Bringham Circle area in about a month.

Do you know anyone who lives in Bresty? (the border of Brookline and Westy);)

Know its better then Boston in Lincolnshire which is full of carrot crunching inbreds

Do you know anyone who lives in Bresty? (the border of Brookline and Westy);)

Nah, not so much, I know people in brookline, JP, brighton/allston, newbury, beacon/back bay, but not really anyone near Westy.

The MBTA is actually a pretty reliable transportation system, I've never had a particular problem getting to where I need to go
I'll believe you.

:)

Know its better then Boston in Lincolnshire which is full of carrot crunching inbreds

And the pilgrims. (cookie to any American who gets the ref.)

Oh and my nut-collection has gone up to 4. Damn you Laerod. *Shakes fist*

Oh yeah, I remember now, you're not good with hills. :p
Philly is kind to me.

:p

Nah, not so much, I know people in brookline, JP, brighton/allston, newbury, beacon/back bay, but not really anyone near Westy.

Oh. :( I wish I knew someone who did 'cause then I could call them a Breast. :D

And the pilgrims. (cookie to any American who gets the ref.)

Oh and my nut-collection has gone up to 4. Damn you Laerod. *Shakes fist*
It's Plymouth, bahaha!!

And the pilgrims. (cookie to any American who gets the ref.)

Oh and my nut-collection has gone up to 4. Damn you Laerod. *Shakes fist*

Give me my cookie!!!

It's Plymouth, bahaha!!

No, not those pilgrims.

Give me my cookie!!!

Since when do I owe you a cookie?

Since when do I owe you a cookie?


I'll give your testicles back for a cookie :D

No, not those pilgrims.
The Kennedys?

I'll give your testicles back for a cookie :D

:eek: ok. *offers cookie but snatches testicles away instead* haha, now I have them both.

oop, my nut collection has gone up to 5.

The Kennedys?

Maybe you should look at the quote in my post first. It has nothing to do with the Boston in America.

Maybe you should look at the quote in my post first. It has nothing to do with the Boston in America.
Too lazy, just give me the damn cookie!

Too lazy, just give me the damn cookie!

Aren't you on a diet or something, oh Hill-hating majesty? :D

Aren't you on a diet or something, oh Hill-hating majesty? :D
:eek:

Just.. :eek:

:eek:

Just.. :eek:

I often have that effect on people. :D

bump...

I often have that effect on people. :D
:(

It's a cool college town, I might to school there....
Wait, I mean 'mmm, cake.'

What does everyone think about Boston (the one in the US)?
And if anyone calls it Beantown, I swear to gods I will tear out their left nut.:mad:
:D

So how're things there in Beantown?
(hands Ciamoley a walnut as she hasn't any others.)

I want to go see the USS Constitution, and the Freedom Trail, and all that good stuff -- but when are the major construction projects going to be over?

It's a cool college town, I might to school there....
Wait, I mean 'mmm, cake.'

Where are you thinking of going to college? Harvard? Northeastern? UMASS? BU? Wentworth?... Roxbury Community College?:p :D

So how're things there in Beantown?
(hands Ciamoley a walnut as she hasn't any others.)

I want to go see the USS Constitution, and the Freedom Trail, and all that good stuff -- but when are the major construction projects going to be over?

Grrrrr. I don't care if you have no nuts. I will find some, tape them to the appropriate area with extra hurtiful duct-tape, and then rip them off. :mad:

I'm going to go past old Ironsides tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that, and the day after that, and the day after that. :p And as to your question, never.

Where are you thinking of going to college? Harvard? Northeastern? UMASS? BU? Wentworth?... Roxbury Community College?:p :D

Where I went to law school..

Grrrrr. I don't care if you have no nuts. I will find some, tape them to the appropriate area with extra hurtiful duct-tape, and then rip them off. :mad:

I'm going to go past old Ironsides tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that, and the day after that, and the day after that. :p And as to your question, never.


:( I want to come up, but everyone's always said getting around is a nightmare... especially since I want to see Sturbridge and all, I was hoping to drive.

I guess I should Amtrak it?

:( I want to come up, but everyone's always said getting around is a nightmare... especially since I want to see Sturbridge and all, I was hoping to drive.

I guess I should Amtrak it?

Yeah, never ever...ever ever ever EVER drive in Boston.

if you're coming that way lemme know, I can prob get you directions via public transportation where ever you need to go.

I've never been to Boston, and to be honest I really don't think anything of it. But then, I really don't concern myself with much in North America outside of Michigan and the adjacent districts of Ontario. Being a student with no money to travel kinda sucks at times.

Boston? Never been... but maybe I'll visit one day.

I'm not gonna lie I like cake because I rarely get to eat it, maybe once every month, if I'm lucky
So, what do you like about Boston?

I flew in to Boston about 6 years ago. Traffic was a bitch coming out of Logan but the city looked nice from what we could see on the highway; of course, the traffic was caused by the lack of and (at the time) ongoing construction of the Big Dig so I can't really judge it now.

I like old cities with a lot of history, so that's also a plus.

yeah, me too

The band never let me down but the people sure as hell have. :mad:

-- but when are the major construction projects going to be over?

When they learn how to make concrete that holds together, and not before.

When they learn how to make concrete that holds together, and not before.

*sigh* too true.

I went to Boston and liked it a lot. Easily better than NYC. It definatly gets 3 thumbs up!

I want to go see the USS Constitution
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/vacation-june/dfhgfh070.jpg

There you go!

*checks off Kat's list*

:( I want to come up, but everyone's always said getting around is a nightmare... especially since I want to see Sturbridge and all, I was hoping to drive.

I guess I should Amtrak it?
Take a trolly tour.



And I guess I can be nice and say something about Boston..

I liked Trinity Churh and the area around it.
Ooh (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/vacation-june/dfhgfh017.jpg)
Ahh (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/vacation-june/dfhgfh018.jpg)
Whoa.. (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/vacation-june/dfhgfh016.jpg)

And the building next to it (as you can see..) was a good photo op.
Ja (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/vacation-june/dfhgfh015.jpg)
Jaa (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/vacation-june/dfhgfh013.jpg)
Jaa! (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/vacation-june/dfhgfh012.jpg)
Oooo! (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/vacation-june/dfhgfh008.jpg)

Seems like the place to be durring lunch break..



Sorry.. I'm bored and tired..

:( I want to come up, but everyone's always said getting around is a nightmare... especially since I want to see Sturbridge and all, I was hoping to drive.

I guess I should Amtrak it?
the public transport system is great...just don't get a Charliepass...they aren't fully functional yet.

Driving isn't that bad once you get used to it...but for a short visit...stick to public transport and rent a car for day trips.


as for the city itself, let me say this.

I CANNOT FUCKING WAIT TO GET BACK THERE.


no...being home isn't driving me slowly and painfully insane....

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/vacation-june/dfhgfh070.jpg

There you go!

*checks off Kat's list*
ok, I want to see IN PERSON, walk on, go through, touch with my own hands, Ol' Ironsides. ;)

ok, I want to see IN PERSON, walk on, go through, touch with my own hands, Ol' Ironsides. ;)
It was closed on the day we were on that side of the river..

Meh, I saw enough boats in Mystic to last me awhile..

But I did get to see the USS Constitution from a ferry ride.. I was more interested in the bridge though..

ok, I want to see IN PERSON, walk on, go through, touch with my own hands, Ol' Ironsides. ;)

The Constitution does turn-arounds alot lately, so if you're willing to cough up the dough, you can go on the ship as it gets hauled around the inner harbor. But the best day to see Old Ironsides is on the 4th when the go out to Castle Island (the one with the fort that isn't an island anymore) and watch it as it fires a 21 gun salute. :) And if you are as far down as DC, don't Amtrak it. Don't. (worst 8 hours of my childhood).

Boston was mayhem when I went a few years ago with the road works...however the Sox won against the Yankees whilst I was in town so there was a bloody good atmosphere :D

Nice city overall...went on USS Constitution too, utterly awesome ship and the revere and respect which it is given makes it a special place to go. Needless to say, as Brits, there was a bit of good hearted banter between us and the tour group we were with :D But it was great place to visit. Have fun when you eventually get there Kat!

One slight downer on the whole thing was meeting some Boston Irish in a bar who weren't very happy to see some Brits around :confused: was quite wierd really. I can't remember in what area we were...but we didn't hang around much.

Still, on my list of cities, Boston is pretty high up. Really want to go back once all the works done ;)

Boston Cream Pie

*drools*

What does everyone think about Boston (the one in the US)?
And if anyone calls it Beantown, I swear to gods I will tear out their left nut.:mad:
:D
Lived there for four years, liked it just fine. Housing market sucks, but there are very nice pubs to make up for it. Great place to be a college kid.

Meh. 50% for "I like cake" says it all.

My nut count has gone up to 11. :rolleyes: people suck. *goes off to vent*

Boston has the two 'K's, the Kennedys and the Kerrys; I am therefore put off.

Boston has the two 'K's, the Kennedys and the Kerrys; I am therefore put off.

Well that may be but Texas has the one B which is all I need to steer clear. :p

Plus if you really think that Boston is a lefty loosey safe-haven then I suggest you take a trip to the Peoples Republic of Cambridge. ;) Either that or go back to suppressing womens' rights or whatever the hell it is that you do on your down-time.

I think I've just realized why the people of Massachussets 'send them to Washington'.