Ned Simmons wrote in
:

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.


Depending upon the time of day, a 2-hour trip that starts in the center of
Boston may only get you to the airport. grin