On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:26:47 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:



Boston is a big 'area'. Just like 'Orlando area' means anything
within a two hour drive, one way.

Boston is most definitely not "just like" Orlando.

A two hour drive from Boston will put you past 3 state capitals (NH,
RI, CT), and closer to 2 others (VT, NY) than the distance back to
Boston. Portland ME, Portsmouth & Manchester NH, Worcester &
Springfield MA are also within 2 hrs driving distance. Two hours gets
you halfway between Boston and NYC.

I can assure you that noone who lives in or around those cities
considers themselves from the Boston area, at least when speaking to
anyone from New England.

--
Ned Simmons