I've finally made it to Boston - Democratic Underground

curse10

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Thu Jul-31-03 10:06 AM
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I've finally made it to Boston

All unpacked, got the internet finally working today. Life is pretty good.

What is it with the lack of street signs? I swear, it's amazing anyone can find their way around this town.

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Loonman

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Thu Jul-31-03 10:10 AM
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1. (psssst)

(college kids/frat boys steal them)

My street sign has been stolen 14 times in the last 8 years.

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papau

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Thu Jul-31-03 10:12 AM
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2. Every College Room in Boston has Street signs - and there are 40k kids

But the streets are logical - laid out by paving the cowpaths of long ago

Good Luck!

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Throckmorton

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Thu Jul-31-03 10:36 AM
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6. The Boston streets are logical if you think like a cow,

That is what I do and it works wonders. It also helps if you MOO loudly at pedestrians as you drive past them.

Just drive along going Moooooo, Mooooo, out the window, next thing you know all the streets start making sense. At times I did find myself lying down at the curb, but only if it was going to rain.

Just try it, it really works.

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boilerbabe

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Thu Jul-31-03 10:13 AM
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3. I can't drive in Boston, would rather drive in NYC

or LA for that matter! Big Dig! Rude drivers with multitudinous dents in their cars!! AAAGGG...but it is a wonderful place to walk around in!!!

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meegbear

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Thu Jul-31-03 10:13 AM
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4. Welcome to MA!!!!

Hope you enjoy the stay!

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jmm

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Thu Jul-31-03 10:35 AM
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5. Welcome!

The streets can be so bad that I don't think signs would help you.

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cprise

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Thu Jul-31-03 10:44 AM
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7. Consider selling you car

and signing up for a ZipCar for longer trips. If you live in the city, then walking and the T are the most rewarding ways to get around.

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Stuckinthebush

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Thu Jul-31-03 01:09 PM
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8. Take the T

One of the best things about Boston is that the T is used by everyone. Combined with the commuter rails, you really don't need a car for much.

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Loonman

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Thu Jul-31-03 01:15 PM
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9. No matter how much us Bostonians complain

The T is still the cheapest and widest public transportation system in the nation.

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