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MAPLE DAYS and an EVENING OF ILLUMINATION – 10-11 March 2023
Opening not quite three months after I was born, you know I have an affectionate affinity for OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE – OSV, and enjoy my visits for special events, or just to stop in when nearby. During CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT … Continue reading
CHANGE OF SCENERY – III — 5-8 FEBRUARY 2023
Why CHANGE OF SCENERY III ? – well I decided not to title this post CHANGE OF SCENERY REDUX, but this was my third relaxing stay at Rudyard Kipling’s Carriage House in Dummerston, Vermont, following:CHANGE OF SCENERY – 13-16 JANUARY … Continue reading
Posted in Landmark Trust USA
Tagged Dummerston, Kipling Carriage House, Landmark Trust USA, Rudyard Kipling, Vermont
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HEADING TO LAKE GEORGE for CRUISING, and CRUISING – 30 and 31 AUGUST 2021
A POST LONG OVERDUE. I reported my return trip home from Lake George back on 1 September 2021, but I never got you to Lake George for my adventure there and on the water. So while relaxing at Kipling’s Carriage … Continue reading
Posted in ROADS and ROUTES
Tagged D&H Rail Trail, Granville, Lake George, NY, Rupert, Station B&B, Vermont
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OVERNIGHT ESCAPE – 16-17 JANUARY 2023
It was time for me to have a break. Just a day away, or overnight, helps me refocus and actually accomplish more when I return. But I was perplexed. Where do I go, and I thought and thought before remembering … Continue reading
Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips
Tagged Hatfield Massachusetts, Mass., Montague, Old Mill Inn
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ANOTHER YEARLY TRANSITION — 2022 to 2023 — 31 December 2022
My last post relating memories and adventures for the year 2022, and hopefully posted before “the ball drops.” Starting off, and truthful, I am not as thrilled as usual with my images and tales, but as always would like to … Continue reading
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Tagged Castle Hill Resort, Hildene, Manchester, portsmouth new hampshire, Strawbery Banke, Vermont
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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AT “44” – 2022
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and at “44” there are now over one hundred Christmas Trees, the majority are vintage bottle brush trees. The 1918 edition of THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS to the left was given to my mother in 1927 … Continue reading
HOLIDAY TRADITIONS and RITUALS — 2022
With less than two weeks left of this year it is a time to look back and reflect. On December 3rd, the New York Times morning email edition began saying, “Rituals make the season meaningful for many of you.” They … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT – OSV – 10 and 11 DECEMBER 2022
By now you should know that Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts is one of my favorite places to visit, enjoy and support. If you forgot, click on this link for posts about those visits. COVID has changed much, including this … Continue reading
INNDULGENCE TOUR – 3-4 DECEMBER 2022 – OKEMO VALLEY
“Been There, Done That” and had to do it again. This was the fifth time the Inndulgence Tour was held for the holidays in Vermont, COVID having caused postponements, and this was the third time I have enjoyed touring Inns … Continue reading
NEW NEARBY EXPLORATIONS – 19 NOVEMBER 2022
I am often asked, “Ray, how do you come up with ideas for your explorations and road-trips?” Well, blame it on my insatiable curiosity, and fast moving need to learn something else from something new I just learned. And, fast … Continue reading
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