Author Archives: Ray Boas

TWO NIGHT EXPERIMENT – SARATOGA SPRINGS – 28-30 JUNE 2016

When I began writing this after 21 hours “on the road,” I felt my experiment was going very well. Comfortable for a couple hours in the car driving, two hours on my feet in a car museum, and a long … Continue reading

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102 DAYS SINCE YOU HAVE HEARD FROM ME – 26 JUNE 2016 at SAINT-GAUDENS

Yes, way too long since I have been “on the road,” actually been able to be “on the road.” In fact, my travels were limited the end of 2015, and some of you know why – my mobility was restricted. … Continue reading

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BIRTHDAY BREAK – WHERE ELSE? – RLI – 13-15 MARCH 2016

A wise customer and friend told me two things almost 25 years ago. “You will go broke buying a bargain; but, you will never go broke making a profit.”  Those words resonant in my mind, and guide my actions. On “cyber-Monday” … Continue reading

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FEBRUARY FINALE – 20-29 FEBRUARY 2016

One sixth gone is the year – hard to believe, particularly since I have not yet experienced winter. Blame me for the lack of snow and cold – I bought a new winter coat in November, and it is hanging still in … Continue reading

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PRESIDENT’S DAY – WHERE ELSE WOULD I BE? – PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VT – 15 FEBRUARY 2016

It is Presidents Day 2015 – and if you know me, where would I be? Plymouth Notch, Vermont, of course. Especially when it is Presidents’ Day Open House sponsored by the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation with a talk by Rushad … Continue reading

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STILL ALIVE – PRIMARY DAY IN NH – 9 FEBRUARY 2016

I know, I know, you thought I had vanished (or worse) since it has been 2 1/2 months (since 25 November 2015) that you have heard from me. I have no idea where my time goes. Most of it to … Continue reading

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A COUPLE EXPERIENCES THAT YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE – 17-22 NOVEMBER 2015

Sometimes I just have to share, and I thought I would share a few experiences from the past week that you could enjoy (mainly images) while waiting for that little thing to pop out on your Butterball Turkey telling you … Continue reading

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MAINLY MAINE – A NEEDED BREAK 9-11 NOVEMBER 2015

HELLO – I keep so busy that it has been 4 days since I got home, and not had the time to tell you what I experienced. But, the main thing for me is to write to remind myself, and sharing … Continue reading

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SHUNPIKING SUNDAY – LEAF PEEPING – 18 OCTOBER 2015

Everyone one I have talked with has agreed that this has been the most colorful fall in our memories. The last two weekends I was away, so could not explore my favorite VT and NH spots, but today I did. … Continue reading

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ELEANOR AND FRANKLIN – CONTINUING THE EXPLORATIONS – 5 OCTOBER 2015

This past weekend I had a great time visiting my daughter, her husband and three children in New Jersey. You know I never drive a direct route anywhere – no fun. But I cheated on the way down and took … Continue reading

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