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).
We're deep in space, corner of No and Where.
Mal ,'Objects In Space'
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.
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"
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.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 17, 2006 9:37:59 am PDT #3281 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
May could be OK, because it doesn't have as much of the graduation thing happening here, but June is HIGH TOURIST SEASON.
OTOH, them's can be GOOD EATING. Ahem.
However, for those wanting to go into Boston and not be beholden to train schedules, is there a T station relatively convenient?
That is the single biggest drawback to Salem. IOW no. There are commuter trains and buses only. Also, on the weekend, the buses now only get you as far as Wonderland Station in Revere (which is a subway stop, but it's the end of the line).
I kind of like the idea of Salem, not the least for the possibility of taunting overearnest wannagothybes.
I love the idea of getting Jilli there where she'll be asked where she works more than she'll get strange looks.
Fay - Jul 17, 2006 9:42:52 am PDT #3282 of 10002
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.
There's a pirate museum.
'Nuff said.