I worked in the Bronx for 25 years and the best way to get there was to drive since almost all trains were geared to traveling towards Manhattan.

But PN changed that. I sold my car in '99. About 3 years ago took some driving lessons so that I wouldn't get phobic. I drove around Montauk in the summer which was relatively safe since traffic was very light.

My younger daughter has been bitten by the show biz bug. She does stand up comedy here and lived for awhile in L.A. We talked about her returning there and I'd stay w/ her for the winter (instead of Fla.) But I don't relish the thought of having to drive everywhere. Maybe they have the equivalent of Access-A-Ride which is NY's answer to ADA travel. I might look into that.

I like the "boomerang" child idea. Yes, they all come back at some point, don't they? I certainly can relate. There's traumatic culture shock when 30-somethings return.

I'd love to join a PN support group. Maybe Mel will PM me w/ the info.