Grew up in and around New Haven, CT, now live in Milford, CT. Became a Pats fan because my mother and father were both from the Boston area (my grandfather owned the first repair shop for the horseless carriage in Boston!) and I was raised to despise all things New York and love all things New England. Not a season ticket holder but usually get to a couple of games a year when a friend who does have tickets can't make it. My wife and I recently adopted a 10 year old from Russia and I'm weaning him off soccer and turning him on to the Pats! And, as my screen name indicates, a die hard Marine Corps veteran (Happy 231st today to all my Marine brothers!).