Folks, how about if we shoot for Wednesday night? I can be down in Boston by around 7 PM or so, or if it's more convenient for you, we could meet in the north burbs. I'm staying in Peabody but will have a rental car.

Maybe one of you natives could suggest a spot where we could have a bite. I'd love to do something in the North End if y'all are into it.

One more thing - all bets are off if it snows, unless someone could give me a lift. I'm a native Floridian who has lived in California for almost 20 years, and I'm clueless when it comes to driving in bad winter weather conditions.