Another interesting bit about Salem: it's founder, Roger Conant, is an ancestor of Joe's.
Bunch of wanna blessed-bes. Nowadays every girl with a henna tattoo and a spice rack thinks she's a sister to the dark ones.
Willow ,'Bring On The Night'
F2F 4: Too Much Candy, Never Enough Mojitos.
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: Madison, WI from June 20-22 2008! Official website.
Aims - Jul 17, 2006 8:59:15 am PDT #3271 of 10002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
victor infante - Jul 17, 2006 9:02:15 am PDT #3272 of 10002
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Salem's also got a statue of that chick from "Bewitched."
It's seriously cool.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 17, 2006 9:02:17 am PDT #3273 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I can vouch for just about everything Nora said. Something funky happened with that post though (bits of it are in there more than once).
Nora Deirdre - Jul 17, 2006 9:06:28 am PDT #3274 of 10002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Oops, fixed now! I've been distracted with work type stuff.
In conclusion, SALEM ROOLZ.
Aims - Jul 17, 2006 9:08:43 am PDT #3275 of 10002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
What's the weather like between mid-May to mid-June?
Nora Deirdre - Jul 17, 2006 9:11:22 am PDT #3276 of 10002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Weather's a crap shoot, but it's generally nice, temps in the 60-70s. Or potential torrential downpour. You know, all New England style.
If we do decide Salem though, my hunch is that April would be best, price wise. Is that even an option? I disremember. May could be OK, because it doesn't have as much of the graduation thing happening here, but June is HIGH TOURIST SEASON.
beekaytee - Jul 17, 2006 9:15:47 am PDT #3277 of 10002
Compassionately intolerant
I loved Salem on my one excursion there. Excellent browsing and museums. Plus the whole witchy thing.
Fred Pete - Jul 17, 2006 9:22:26 am PDT #3278 of 10002
Ann, that's a ferret.
Yes, Salem is very enjoyable. However, for those wanting to go into Boston and not be beholden to train schedules, is there a T station relatively convenient?
juliana - Jul 17, 2006 9:28:46 am PDT #3279 of 10002
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
I kind of like the idea of Salem, not the least for the possibility of taunting overearnest wannagothybes.
Nora Deirdre - Jul 17, 2006 9:37:55 am PDT #3280 of 10002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
The T subway line doesn't come up here. So it's either the commuter line/train or there are a few buses that go into town. The bus will take longer. By train, Salem-Boston is about a half hour. By car, at best (i.e. no traffic), Salem-Boston is 45-60.
But the furthest north the subway comes up is North Cambridge/Alewife on the red line, Oak Grove in Malden on the orange line, and Wonderland in Revere/Lynn area on the blue line. Which are all still pretty far away from Salem. Probably the blue line is closest, and by closest I mean, a half hour away by car or bus.