Was raised in Chicago. Was there for the glorious '85 season (and '86 Super Bowl when they destroyed a team I would learn to love).
I moved to New England in 1997. I lived there for 8.5 years (bouncing around MA and CT). I still have a home in Worcester, MA (which I rent out to other Pats' fans).
I now live in CA. I moved here in '06. I figured I'd be back in 'MA in '08 or so, but then the world economy change and here I remain (for now). Of course, living north of the Bay area in CA isn't exactly bad - sun, 60's or warmer, nice and open - and this is in Jan! Still, I miss the charm of New England and the changing seasons (and the snow). Someday I shall return.
Fortunately, I was in NE for all those glorious Super Bowl win (and the '04 Red Sox win). Due to limited finances and work, I never got to enjoy all the fan celebrations, but I sure enjoyed the games. I recall the '02 Super Bowl the most as I was actually cleaning out my desk at work as I got ready to take on a new job in CT (which was a mistake).
If you are superstitious and want to blame the '08 SB loss on me not being in MA, just keep in mind that since I left, keep in mind that the Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox have all enjoyed championships since I've been in CA.
As I never really took the time to relish Pats being in the SB before, I thought I'd join this forum and read the stories and other fans' thoughts. So from sunny CA, another Pats' fan joins the group!
The worst part is that a new "friend" of mine is a Giants fan. And he actually wants to come over and watch the game! He promised he'd be "good". I told him I couldn't make that promise.