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WINDHAM COUNTY – 171km LOOP – 24 JULY 2025
My last overnight adventure was in April. For some reason I have not felt like doing overnights, but that will change. I have planned trips, places new to see, or to revisit, but it has gotten harder to find accommodations, … Continue reading
CRUISING THE CONNECTICUT RIVER — 11 JULY 2025
I like having options to get to a destination. In heading south to Greenfield, Deerfield, Turners Falls, Gill, or Northfield, Massachusetts I have four options — quicker, and Ray’s scenic back roads. In Vermont I can head south to these … Continue reading
SWAN BOATS and BUNKER (HILL) but not in BOSTON – 5 and 6 JULY 2025
Second post in almost as many days – think I remembered how to do it. First short, sweet fun outings to share, start writing in my head while cruising, and a catchy title that must be shared. Saturday BLUE BELLE … Continue reading
HAPPY JULY 4th 2025 – from BLUE BELLE and RAY
I began a post last evening beginning, 452 stories shared since April 2011; only five so far in 2025; and 18 in 2024 with two in draft stage still. And, then there are the trips I have notes on and … Continue reading
Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips
Tagged Fiddleheads Cafe, Hancock, Harrisville, New Hampshire
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FIRST REAL DATE — 60 MILES — 5 COVERED BRIDGES — 16 MAY 2025
Auntie EM came home from hospital, having had a complete mechanical repair, replace and rejuvenate, the end of March. On April 1st (no foolin’) we had a short spin, and on May 1st, in between periods of cold and rain, … Continue reading
ERIE CANAL EXPLORATIONS — APRIL 4-6, 2025 — 200th ANNIVERSARY
I need to catch up with writing about past adventures, but best start is to begin with my recently completed adventure. Six years ago I started writing about my trips exploring the Erie Canal, but my interest goes back much … Continue reading
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Tagged Amsterdam NY, Erie Canal, Mohawk River, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, The Noses
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GUESS WHO IS HOME? — AUNTIE EM — 31 MARCH 2025
This adventure and project started began 29 June 2024 when I had a casual chat with Ashley and her mother. “We may wish to sell our Model A Ford Roadster,” they told me; “Do let me know if you decide,” … Continue reading
IT IS MARCH — IT IS RLI — 10-13 MARCH 2025 and 12-15 MARCH 2024
I have mentioned I am behind in my posts “to remember and to share” and here I am “catching up” with this year’s and last visits to The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Mass., both to quietly celebrate my birthday, … Continue reading
A Visit with “Auntie EM” – 30 January 2025
Since April 2011 I have shared 447 writings of adventures, projects and thoughts with you here. Sadly, last year 2024, I only wrote and posted here 18 times, and also sadly have at least five additional major adventures from last … Continue reading
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Tagged General John Stark, Hapgood Pond, Model A Ford, Peru Vermont
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THE NIGHT BEFORE…THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2024
And, “all through my house…” it is quiet, and I am relaxed, and with a tradition I first shared December 17, 2022, and last year, 2023, on the 23rd – “the night before…the night before…” Again this year – 2024 … Continue reading
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Tagged A Christmas Carol, Candles in Windows, CBC, Christmas, Russell Thomas
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Shunpiking with Ray 