> I have always wondered if there is critical mass
for a
> vintage computer group in the NJ/NY/CT area. Anyone? 
  Don't know about critical mass, but I would
definitely be interested
 in one on Long Island, or Metro NY. Increased distance would linearly
 decrease ability to be actively involved... 
The RCS/RI* seemed like a nice place to visit, but for me it was 2X too far
at about 200 miles.  For a monthly function I could stomach a travel radius
about half that.  William, Curt, David W, Chris B, Pete H, and Rich C are
all in range for me.  Travel to LI usually involves bad traffic but I can
still make it there.
John A.
* free plug: 
http://www.osfn.org/rcs/