Hi AZBuck,

Thanks for the welcoming, and the detailed, informative reply, especially the route breakdowns with exact mileage.

Coming from San Diego's mild weather, I may be in for some weather shock just about anywhere I go. What part of New England are you from? How hot would you say Boston summers get?

Early next week I'll sit down with my friend and an atlas and we'll take a good look at the options. I'll post the info once we choose a basic route and select some stops.

Thanks for your help!
KG