Barry,

One of my dearest friends, a blaggard by the name of George Landers, was born and raised in Southie. He introduced my to the place with tales of his childhood. I consider it my spiritual home. ***LOL at the thought of referring to Southie as spiritual***Yes, I am familiar with Southie. While we are talking of things Boston, have you ever been to Tiernan's Pub, used to be called Michael Sherlock's? Liam Tiernan of Barleycorn fame is the publican. He comes here a couple of times a year to play in a wee pub out in the middle of nowhere, and later to perform at the Great Lakes Irish Music festival.

All the best,
,
Mick Lane