[Kathryn E. Adams]

I have to say that I am more familiar with the camping and cycling 
amenities in the area as we go to Gayesville each July 4th ... but it is 
easy to get to and only about 4 hours Northwest of Boston, even when 
travelling with small children (which we will not be, Grandma 
willing).  More stuff is open in the wintry months, so food is harder to 
find.  There is a very good vegetarian pizza joint nearby (like right 
across the road) that is open year round.  You might look for less pricy 
accomodations in Randolph, Gayesville, or other surrounding locations up to 
an hour away from Woodstock and Quechee and the ski areas.  There are 
plenty of B&B's open and willing to take you in during a shoulder season.

Ticketmaster lists the Oils as playing a nightclub on Long Island on the 
28th.  This implies either a Boston or NoHo gig on the 27th?

I hope I can go ... I'm already missing a gig in DC by two days when I go 
for a conference.