Not splitting hairs at all. Just wondering why responders have been assuming that the Boston being referred to is the one in Mass and why the assumption that the Lake Placid being referred to is in NY? Must be a northeastern thing.
Those in fly over country or here in the redneck south or on the left coast might assume differently :) That's not splitting hairs. It's a big country that spans far from the NE.
As to placid lakes - I sure would agree with your statement. In addition to the the many lakes in this country that are named "Lake Placid", there are dozens more named "Placid Lake.":)