Posted October 3, 200816 yr How did that happen? Ha ha, no, I kid. I'm more elitist than that. I moved to Cambridge. Apologies to all, especially ColDayMan. For real, though. I finished my master's degree in cartography (and yes, I know that's totally bogus) last December and have fallen in with several colleagues in a little for-hire cartography company. (I will refrain from using this post for advertising, but, you know, hit me up if you want to hire somebody for maps.) I work from home and--skipping interim details--have ended up here. It's been three weeks and I still haven't gotten any photos, but instead I'll share just a few from April when I was here for the Association of American Geographers conference. First is a small set from my friend's office about halfway up the John Hancock Tower: South End and beyond Back Bay This way again for some reason On the ground
October 3, 200816 yr Oh, here are a few more from summer 2007 that I don't think I posted here. Forgive me if I did; it's hard to remember. They're from the North End and Charlestown. There were hippies in the tree.
October 3, 200816 yr I've never seen boston before, I almost feel like I can say I have now. Very nice row houses and I love the block after block of homes, no parking lots! I started reading "The Life and Death of Great American Cities" a little while ago (I need to pick back up on it been busy), she mentions South Bend a lot and its nice to see what the heck she is talking about now.
October 3, 200816 yr I've never seen boston before, I almost feel like I can say I have now. Very nice row houses and I love the block after block of homes, no parking lots! I started reading "The Life and Death of Great American Cities" a little while ago (I need to pick back up on it been busy), she mentions South Bend a lot and its nice to see what the heck she is talking about now. Hehe, South Bend. Boston is a lot like South Bend, drunk Catholics, Irish twits, and, well, more drunk Catholics. Great shots of a "nice" city. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 3, 200816 yr Boston seems to be one of the least photographed cities on internet forums. I wonder why that is. Your photos are gorgeous and Boston is an amazing place...can't wait to visit.
October 3, 200816 yr Boston seems to be one of the least photographed cities on internet forums. I wonder why that is. Your photos are gorgeous and Boston is an amazing place...can't wait to visit. Probably because its one racist town! Yeah I said it!
October 3, 200816 yr ^ I will be interested to learn about this whole racist reputation as I spend time here. Much of it seems to be attributed to events in the reasonably distant past (distant enough for times to have changed, I mean), so I wonder in what ways racism remains stronger here than elsewhere. I would discount the obvious images: "lots of white people" is not racism (though perhaps a result of it), and segregated neighborhoods are common throughout the country. This is not to deny it, as I have no facts or experience on hand. Just thinking aloud about something to investigate. Meanwhile, I'll be that white guy with an undeserved sense of pride and accomplishment for living in a "diverse" (by metro Boston standards) neighborhood. Hey, we should have a smiley for that.
October 3, 200816 yr Great pics! I always have mixed feelings on Boston. As far as being steeped in history and great architecture, yes- it is great. There is a lot of higher ed there which makes for a nice atmosphere near universities. Otherwise it can be out and out anti- intellectual redneck, new england style-which is what I think MTC is referring too. It is as if like 2 different societies exist, each thumbing the nose at the other. I like the easy access to the east coast seaboard (NYC, coast of Maine). I have been a few times over the last few years and find the public transportation easy and among the best I have taken. Cambridge has some fun spots, but I have to say I like Brookline the best so far in that area. The worst: the crappy weather like here, coupled by high cost of living and a lot of rotten citizenry
October 4, 200816 yr :-D :clap: Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston Lyrics I'm a sailor peg And I lost my leg I climbed up the topsails I lost my leg I'm shipping up to boston (whoa oh oh) x3 I'm shipping off To find my wooden leg I'm a sailor peg And I lost my leg I climbed up the topsails I lost my leg I'm shipping up to boston (whoa oh oh) x3 I'm shipping off To fing my wooden leg
October 4, 200816 yr ^Worst lyrics ever imo. The Departed was great though. Perfect cast. I thought there was poverty in Boston on the south and west side? People say it's the east coast San Francisco. Are they just going to one part of the city? Guru from Gang Starr, Benzino and Marky Mark are from Boston.
October 4, 200816 yr I only speak from personal experience. Thats my take on Boston! Ditto. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 4, 200816 yr well the celtics are racist too. they only got a token white guy. and he probably cant jump. :laugh: but seriously, far as i know the chowds have earned that rep.
October 4, 200816 yr Boston seems to be one of the least photographed cities on internet forums. I wonder why that is. Your photos are gorgeous and Boston is an amazing place...can't wait to visit. Probably because its one racist town! Yeah I said it! Never been to Boston, but racism causes a city to be under-represented via photography???
October 4, 200816 yr Boston seems to be one of the least photographed cities on internet forums. I wonder why that is. Your photos are gorgeous and Boston is an amazing place...can't wait to visit. Probably because its one racist town! Yeah I said it! Never been to Boston, but racism causes a city to be under-represented via photography??? Hey its my theory that the city doesn't have broad appeal and is unwelcoming so there are less folks taking pics. This theory doesn't hold water, but hey. Moving on...back to the pics...not to racists comments. We have a thread for that. How's that?
October 5, 200816 yr I take pictures whether I'm welcomed or not. I don't give a D#MN. They can take that up with me or the police.
October 9, 200816 yr I have always loved Boston as a city from an "infrastructure" and cultural point of view. Also like the surrounding countryside and region. It would be my number one place to live if I were planning on moving (which I am not) except for one thing...without a doubt the most unfriendliest people in the United States (that and the whiniest sports fans).
October 9, 200816 yr these are spectacular pictures. I have a friend who just moved there and plan to visit soon, not having been there in over 20 years. Thanks. http://www.mainstreetpainesville.org/
October 9, 200816 yr It would be my number one place to live if I were planning on moving (which I am not) except for one thing...without a doubt the most unfriendliest people in the United States (that and the whiniest sports fans). Preach it! I went to college in New England, and while I love the history and the beautiful, old architecture, I will never voluntarily live there again. The atmosphere just wore on me. I distinctly remember being back in Cleveland on a vacation, and being surprised when a store clerk greeted me when I walked in. It was at that moment that I realized I needed to move back west.
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