OT: IF you no longer live in New England

[SammyBlueCat]

*IF* you moved away for any reason, does your spirit soar when you land at Logan (or Manchester?) for a visit?

 

[Chevy]

Soar for whole-belly fried clams? Yes.

Soar for driving out of Logan (and Boston in general)? No. Most definitely no.

 

[DarMan]

When we come back we drive from Wisconsin and go to Maine for vacation. Soar for the whole-belly fried clams and lobster rolls (my wife from the Midwest refers to them as lobster sandwiches). I do wear Patriots jerseys while on vacation.

 

[Sfpat]

Was back in New England last year for my nephew's wedding in New Hampshire. Spent time in my old stomping ground (Newport, RI) and Western MA. My wife, a California girl, was greatly impressed. Much different atmosphere in a good way compared to the Midwest.

 

[50-yard-line]

I love flying into Boston, so yes.

 

[Taxed in Maine]

As a multi-generational Mainer that has finally escaped the Northeast, NO.
If I ever fly into Logan again it will be too soon.

 

[Chevy]

When we come back we drive from Wisconsin and go to Maine for vacation. Soar for the whole-belly fried clams and lobster rolls (my wife from the Midwest refers to them as lobster sandwiches). I do wear Patriots jerseys while on vacation.

My last trip "back East" ... Six days, eight trips to the clam shack. One of those trips was the mix platter - fried clams and scallops. You know, for variety.

I love the seafood here in Houston - fried oyster po'boys are amazing, shrimp right off the boat. All in all really good stuff. But clams are just so different.

 

[kassifan]

Left in 1975 haven't been back since. Absolutely miss the food.

 

[mgteich]

*IF* you moved away for any reason, does your spirit soar when you land at Logan (or Manchester?) for a visit?

NO!

 

[Triumph]

No because its not home anymore.

 

[jimnance]

*IF* you moved away for any reason, does your spirit soar when you land at Logan (or Manchester?) for a visit?

I usually drive the 1,000 miles. Flying is just a pain in the ass.
So soar? No. Sore? Yes as in my butt is sore after a 14 hour drive

 

[jimnance]

BTW whole belly clams are waiting for me on Cape Cod. I'll be there in July for a week. Might eat em every day.

 

[PatsfaninLA]

Joined the Marines in Sept of 79. I still get the butterflies when I’m about to land. Miss the family although its just three sisters that are still there. Definately miss the food lobster,fried clams with bellies. A fresh Macintosh apple of a tree, blueberries pizza and a good sub. Just can’t get any of that out here in LA. Looks like I will be booking a trip soon. Need to see my sisters it’s been awhile. I like to go in the fall the colors of the landscape then is another thing that I miss

 

[upstater1]

*IF* you moved away for any reason, does your spirit soar when you land at Logan (or Manchester?) for a visit?

I have great nostalgia for the coastal towns. I love them. They are totally different than anywhere else in the US. I grew up in Connecticut on Long Island Sound, but spent a lot of my summers in Rhode Island, worked in Nantucket, Block Island, went to school in Boston, and now we always vacation in either Falmouth, Plum Island or Westerly.

A couple years ago we told our kids they could pick anywhere in the northeast they wanted to go, just a driving vacation of 2 weeks length. One of the stops was Salem, MA which was actually the highlight for them. We hit Sturbridge Village, hiked Jiminy Peak, ended up going to caverns in upstate NY including Watkins Glen, Cooperstown, and finally they let me have my day at the Ommegang Brewery which they also loved. I have to say that was one of the best ideas we ever had for a family vacation.

 

[signbabybrady]

I know what I'm getting for dinner tonight. Red Wing Diner here I come.

 

[BTTA]

Yes. We spend time on the Cape at least twice a year. My blood pressure goes down as soon as we cross the bridge.

 

[Ghost of Ben Dreith]

I miss the food and friends and the Patriots.

Nothing else at all.

 

[XLIX]

When I land at Logan? No. When I see the following? Absolutely.....

 

[Nikolai]

I drive in these days. Haven't flown in since I moved back east. If it's autumn, I do get some warm fuzzies. New England is at its best that time of year. If I'm going to Foxboro, I'm pretty damned happy.

But I don't miss living there whatsoever.

 

[IcyPatriot]

Lived in Rhode Island all my wretched life ...
Providence ... will be here forever for better or worse supporting my homer teams ...like wedding vows