Author Archives: Ray Boas

FISH, FENCES, PRISON and MORE – 2-4 APRIL 2017

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Ray Boas

Title catch your fancy to read? I hope so. I am just about booked solid until the first of July, and even had to “skip out” of a few commitments to stay with Alex while David and Mari made a … Continue reading →

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THAT TIME IN MARCH – I TREAT MYSELF – 12-14 MARCH 2017

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Ray Boas

My tradition with The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, has now begun its 21st year. Cathy and I first experienced the Inn for Valentine’s Day in 1996, continued coming and had a grand time for four days during the … Continue reading →

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FILLING IN THE MAP IN CONNECTICUT – 20-22 FEBRUARY 2017

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Ray Boas

I needed another rejuvenating break, but where to go? I focused in on eastern Connecticut, and booked a fabulous B&B. Then I started researching the various museums and sites I wanted to visit. All reopen by Memorial Day – “my … Continue reading →

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SAN FRANCISCO – 28 JANUARY to 1 FEBRUARY 2017

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Ray Boas

It has been over 30 years since I was in the Bay Area – 10 May 1986 to be exact – when the USS MISSOURI (BB-63) was recommissioned. I was among the 10,000 invited guests, but that is another old … Continue reading →

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HOLIDAY GREETINGS and TRADITIONS – 19-20 DECEMBER 2016

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Ray Boas

If you get no further MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR If you have followed my travel posts, you should have noticed patterns to my travels, thus some traditions. If you enjoy something, or some place, what is wrong with repeating? … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION IN PLYMOUTH NOTCH – 10 DECEMBER 2016

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Ray Boas

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  Do I repeat doing what brings me pleasure? Do I want to share what brings me pleasure? Yes, so my son, Gary, and friends Tara and Carolyn journeyed off with me to enjoy the annual Christmas Open House at the … Continue reading →

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INN-DULGENCE TOUR – OKEMO VALLEY, VERMONT – 3 DECEMBER 2016

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Ray Boas

There is so much going on in preparation for the holidays – I cannot do it all. This weekend was the Norman Rockwell Christmas Festivities in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, but when I finally thought about going, the Red Lion Inn was … Continue reading →

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BACKYARD (ALMOST) OVERNIGHT — 9-10 NOVEMBER 2016

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Ray Boas

I needed a break; well after all, I have been home three weeks !!! And it was this time last year I felt the same way and spent 9-11 November 2015 in MAINLY MAINE. I planned an exploration of Providence, RI, … Continue reading →

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A WALPOLEAN IN PARIS – 11-17 OCTOBER 2016 — PART II

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Ray Boas

Part II of this adventure, as promised, but later than I had planned to give it to you. But, there is a reason — “The Power of the Internet.” I had an invitation to Connecticut for Saturday the 29th, and … Continue reading →

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A WALPOLEAN IN PARIS – 11-17 OCTOBER 2016 — PART I

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Ray Boas

As my friends know, this has been a limited traveling year due to inability to walk, and back surgery. When my son, David, accompanied me to an appointment with my back surgeon earlier this year, he said, “my Dad is … Continue reading →

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