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Why don't you stay in New York and take the train up there- it's about the same distance as San Diego is from LA, and you've already done that.
As usual, Eugene comes up with the most sensible, clear-headed idea.
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Mar 19, 2013 - 4:05 PM
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Thor
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Eugene: I've thought about that solution, but it's actually between 4-5 hours train ride according to Amtrak, and it's more expensive than flying. The option I had in mind was flying from Oslo to Boston (via Reykjavik), stay there for a few nights, then fly to NY, stay there for a few days, then back to Oslo from NY. Thanks for the possible suggestion of Lucky's place. I'll e-mail you privately if this trip ever becomes a reality this year. Appreciated, as always.
Of course, a solution is to stay in Boston just for the John Williams weekend -- if there isn't much to see there, as you suggest -- to save on living costs.
By the way -- so as not to annoy people who think this is awfully off-topic -- perhaps I could ask if anyone else is going to the Williams concert?
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Eugene: I've thought about that solution, but it's actually between 4-5 hours train ride according to Amtrak, and it's more expensive than flying.
Smack upside the head if I'm wrong here, folks: There are non-Amtrak trains that do this route. I'll wager they are scads cheaper. (Almost anything is cheaper than Amtrak)
And faster. (Almost anything is faster than Amtrak)
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And don't forget Mega-bus!
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PROBLEM SOLVED!
What's so great about John Williams, anyway?
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How come your not going to the JOHN WILLIAMS CONCERT?
I probably couldn't afford it. Plus, I don't know how to get there from South Station. Shame, because I'd love to see Williams in concert at least once. 
If Thor gets to stay at your place, he could be a swell egg and buy you a ticket.
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Thank you sincerely for the kind offer, Jack.
However, at this point I think I've decided on an option. If I'm going, it's to stay only for the John Williams weekend in Boston (4 nights maximum) and at a place (hostel dorm?)
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Brace yourself, Bridget! Those dorm boys can drink beer to a fare-thee-well! 
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I lived in the Boston area for 8 years, and my older brother still lives near there. Great city, especially for students, as there must be at least 8 major universities, all within the city limits.
Used to be good for theatre tryouts, too, though I haven't been to the theatre in Boston in years.
I recall a couple of places in the Back Bay, which were less expensive than the grander outlets.
Hope your trip works out.
Of all places, the prettiest in Boston is the Mt. Auburn Cemetery, with many grand monuments and lovely landscaping. Great place to spend a quiet afternoon, particularly at the pergola built to the memory of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science.
And I've always loved the bustle of Cambridge, particularly Harvard Square.
And, if you enjoy prime rib, get to the restaurant called Durgin Park.
Once saw Williams conducting the Pops on July 4th! Well, from a great distance. The Esplanade area, where he conducted in a bandshell, was so mobbed, it was wall-to-wall people.
Enjoy.
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I've never met an FSMer in real life... 
