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Useyourname
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 Posted - 03/10/2005 : 17:31:59
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I'm going to Boston next week. 17th-20th to visit some friends who go to Northeastern. It's my third time visiting them and I haven't really seen much of the city before when I went. I was curious if there is anything you guys suggest I should do or see while I'm there. Also, I know I'm not the most vocal person on the forum but if there are any forum members who reside in Boston and want to meet up for an oldschool fb.net sequential picture thread i'd be more than happy to. I assure you I'm not a serial killer.
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 03/10/2005 : 17:44:24
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Be sure to throw some tea in the harbor!
"Reunion? Shit union!" |
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2005 : 17:50:34
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go see fanueil hall and eat some pastry in there--it's pretty good (and an easy ride on the T)
a trip to fenway wouldn't hurt ya none.
go eat at an irish pub...there are lots of old ones down by faneuil...just ask the locals. good beers.
you'll be there for st patrick's day--you BETTER have some green beer!
have fun and post back when you get back. (and get sober) |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 03/10/2005 : 18:34:55
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remember though:
green beer = green poop!
 You can go eat a decroded piece of crap! |
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Atheist4Catholics
= Cult of Ray =
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 08:46:28
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I live in Boston so listen to me.
DON'T go to Fenway unless you've got a ticket to see a game. Otherwise, that area has little to offer but vacant sport's bars. You've probably seen it anyhow seeing that you've been visiting NorthEastern.
Fanueil Hall is the cheesiest tourist site in Boston. There's nothing much there except a big food court and some stores. It's basically an outdoor mall with a few historical statues here and there.
There are a lot of good irish pubs around, but you'll probably get lost trying to find them unless you figure it out before hand.
I'd recommend a trip to the MFA especially if you like Impressionism and/or Asian art. If you're a Modern Art fan, you'll be disappointed unless there's a specific exhibit.
Go record shopping on Newbury Street. Newbury Comics is the best damn record store, but there's also a nice used CD place and for your corporate music needs and gianormous Virgin Megastore. Walk all the way east to the Boston Common. You can stay on Newbury St if you like galleries and boutiques, walk down Boylston St if you like more upscale places, or walk over to the Charles River park if you want a more vista view of the city. The Boston Common is nice and there are a lot of interesting places nearby such as Chinatown, the Theater District, The Freedom Trail, Cheers, and yes, Fanueil Hall. You can even walk to the ocean and visit the aquarium or Imax theater.
A trip to Harvard Square in Cambridge on a Friday night can be fun. Lots of freaky people and sometimes some street performers and such.
I'd actually lay low on St Pat's unless you know what to expect. Boston is usually out of control on St Pats.
That's my two cents. Basically, Boston is best seen by foot. If you have more specifics like what's the best place to get sushi or whatever, just ask. Hopefully this fucking snow will be gone by the 17th.
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 09:03:10
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I spent about a month there about 10 or 12 years ago...whenever Rose Kennedy died...i was in Boston then..flags all flyin half mast.
You have to to see the old North Church and Paul Revere's house and walk around those old streets and alleys.
Athiest is of course your best guide so far, but i just wanted to chime in and say that I'd been there.
You might check out the Harper's Ferry bar in Allston if you dig anything even remotely bluesy...but it is rather commercial.
I didn't do much else while i was there.
I ate in some nasty little joint over in Quincy once - lady (nasty old bitty) gave me three early 40's quarters as part of my change. I still have them.
I went in another place call The Yardrock Cafe but didn't stay long.
Also Quincy? Can't remember.
Listen to the Emerson College radio station - 88.9?
Great stuff.
I'd like to go back some day.
Oh - I also did some recording at Berklee a few years ago.
That was fun.
Boston's cool.
What was i doing there?
I was in Dunkin Donuts University.
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 09:41:50
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You gonna have time to go up to Cape Cod? maybe check out the Quarterdeck?
I would.
"comparing Interpol to Joy Division is like comparing a turd floating in a bathtub to a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier crossing the Atlantic. just one guy's opinion." |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 09:42:52
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Dunkin Donuts University?
"comparing Interpol to Joy Division is like comparing a turd floating in a bathtub to a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier crossing the Atlantic. just one guy's opinion." |
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 09:49:42
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Yeah.
In Braintree.
I shit you not.
One of my college jobs rented me a car ang gave me an expense account and I spent a month in Boston (sort of) learning how to make da donitz.
There were guys there that took the making of donuts entirely too seriously. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 10:08:31
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floop
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 10:46:18
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Boston is famous for being being (incorrectly) recognized as Frank's birthplace
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 11:18:17
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floop
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 12:02:56
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well, there's also the Boston Tea Party
and the Boston Celtics
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 12:06:17
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floop
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 12:07:39
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yeah, Cheers bar too!
(that's about it though)
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 12:09:18
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mrgrieves1971
= Cult of Ray =
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 12:10:46
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quote:
Originally posted by floop
Boston is famous for being being (incorrectly) recognized as Frank's birthplace
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!
Such denial. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 12:11:29
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43.68 square miles
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 14:13:01
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First off, congrats on making a trip to the town where Frank was born.
May I second what Atheist4Catholics advised?
I've spent some time in Bean Town and you do not want to go to
Faneuil Hall or Fenway when there's no game.
Newbury Street. Two thumbs-up. Newbury Comics a definite stop. Ditto
the Boston Common. Ditto Harvard Square. The Coop is a good
place if you wanna meander indoors and look at books and such.
It shouldn't be too difficult for you to have a great time; staying away
from drunken throngs on St. Pat's is another story.
 I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 14:22:32
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Wasn't Chuck born in San Diego, floop?
I seem to remember San Diego or environs being determined to be the birthplace of Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 14:23:53
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Long Beach, to be specific
hehehaheahehahehahaheheahehahehehhahhehahehahehhahehahehhehehahehahehahehheaheaeaea!!!!!
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 14:33:05
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Dayanara, can I get some help here?
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 15:11:31
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Harvard Sq is cool. Although it is in Cambridge. There are a lot of good record stores there.
I like the Newbury Street area and the Back Bay in general. And Boston Common is pretty.
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 15:26:18
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quote:
Originally posted by floop
Long Beach, to be specific
hehehaheahehahehahaheheahehahehehhahhehahehahehhahehahehhehehahehahehahehheaheaeaea!!!!!
I'm just imagining his coworkers standing around behind him watching him go with both hands on the H and E. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 15:35:50
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i'm typing from prison, did i mention that before?
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 15:40:13
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I can just imagine his fellow inmates behind him........
We'll leave it at that. |
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 17:11:01
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quote:
Originally posted by floop
Boston is famous for being being (incorrectly) recognized as Frank's birthplace
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!
pistols at dawn. you can buy me breakfast first.
I love my dead gay son! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 19:38:24
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I'll hand Dayanara her gloves, help her load
her pistol. There's a whole etiquette to dueling,
an entire set of rules with which I am familiar.
You're going down, California boy!
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 19:51:13
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her rubber gloves?
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 19:55:40
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Stop with the naughty nurse fantasy and focus, floop!
Focus! This is serious business. We are going to
settle this once and for all. It's Allston. Have you not
bought FBF or at least read the liner notes?
We will meet you at dawn in the woods behind the
golf course. Be prepared. We will have the pistols.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 19:56:15
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but.. is she going to wear rubber gloves?
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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floop
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Mexico
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 19:56:58
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and this outfit?
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 20:00:46
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No. She will kick your ass because you are wrong.
Frank was born ON THE EAST COAST.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 20:11:48
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WEST SIIIIIIIIIDE!!!!
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
1811 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2005 : 20:15:58
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kathryn, do you know how many times he's shown me that picture? at least 6 times. i'm immune to outrage when it comes that outfit. very impractical. she has nice hair, though.
floop - latex-free aloe gloves, and i'll happily slap your face as many times as you'd like. frank was not born in california.
I love my dead gay son! |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 03/11/2005 : 20:19:31
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ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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I'm going to Boston.
