Ferris ...
As a native born Son of New England, I tend to have anti-social leanings with chronic individualism (my "personal space" is measured in yards...). Although, after 36 years of marriage to an Alabama girl, I've been *almost* reprogrammed .... Yet, still, I am not surprised at the nongregariousness of my New England Yankee brethren ...
I suggest you go show up at Hambone's. He's too nice to turn you away. And afterward, he'll be forced to admit that he enjoyed the visit. Somewhat.
Tell him I sent you.
:P