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Author Archives: Ray Boas
47th ANNUAL DUBLIN GAS ENGINE MEET – 8 SEPTEMBER 2018 – LOVE IT
Today for the fourth time I journeyed to Dublin, New Hampshire, to take in all the wonders at the Annual Dublin Gas Engine Meet. I became fascinated with the old “hit-n’miss” engines decades ago, and have reported to you about … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, 47th annual, Dublin, Dublin Gas Engine Meet, NH "hit n miss"
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IMPRESSIVE DISCOVERY – 1 SEPTEMBER 2018 – SOUTHERN VERMONT NATURAL HISTORY MUSUEM
For months I have had day excursions planned for September. This weekend is the Garlic Festival in Bennington. Years ago, Cathy and I visited when it was still in Wilmington, Vermont. That was the plan for the first, and BLUE … Continue reading
MAKING WAY ON – ROADS – RAILS – and WATER – 26-27 AUGUST 2018
A 34 hour vacation that felt like a week when I arrived home – that much done and seen – and three things that had been “on the lists.” In fact, the Inn I stayed at Cathy and I talked … Continue reading
IN SEARCH OF THREE PINES, QC, CANADA – 14-16 AUGUST 2018
It was on a “repositioning day” from Montreal to Whitefield, NH, in June of 2013 that for a second time I got well into the Eastern Townships of Canada. In that post I told you “… I cannot wait to get … Continue reading
PART 2 – MORE FILLING IN THE MAP IN CONNECTICUT – 7-9 AUGUST 2018
Wednesday, August 8, was my “full day” away. As I have discovered, and told you, it makes the most sense to remain in the same place for two nights – and then have a full day of exploration in-between the … Continue reading
MORE FILLING IN THE MAP IN CONNECTICUT – 7-9 AUGUST 2018 – Part 1
I have been restless, wanting to get away, but where to go. I struggled and thought. I have been reading more about the Connecticut River, and decided I had to explore more in Connecticut. Do you remember the most recent … Continue reading
SHUNPIKING ON SHUNPIKE ROAD – 28 JULY 2018
The short newspaper article spoke to me immediately for a talk “…about the two sections of the Crown Point Military Road that touched the town, and the layout of the original turnpike and shunpike.” Meeting place, Belmont Village (population 245) … Continue reading
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Tagged Belmont General Store, Belmont Vermont, Crown Point Road, Mount Holly, VT
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ROCK STUDY — VICTORIAN SPRING — 255 BB1 KILOMETERS — 11 JULY 2018
This day off was scheduled two weeks ago – but rain (not good with top down) postponed the outing. I have a fascinating week of learning coming up, and in preparation thought a visit to Proctor, Vermont, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Clarendon Springs, Clarendon Springs Hotel, Proctor, Vermont Marble Museum, VT
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INTRODUCING GiGi – MY “NEW LADY” – 9 JULY 2018
Did you get to the end of my 4th of July post? Did you see my last comment – “I have a mission tomorrow. I wonder if the local dealer is really “ready to deal.” Well, what may seem an … Continue reading
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HAPPY 242nd BIRTHDAY USA – 4 JULY 2018
And, a happy and safe 4th to you all. I was “bad” today, “very, very, bad.” I did not travel to celebrate Calvin Coolidge’s birthday in my favorite Plymouth Notch, Vermont. You know I have done this for years, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Fourth of July Parade, Grafton Vermont, The Grafton Inn, Vermont, Wardsboro
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