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Author Archives: Ray Boas
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
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
144th TUNBRIDGE WORLD’S FAIR – 17 SEPTEMBER 2015 – TUNBRIDGE, VERMONT
Always 10 days after Labor Day, The 147th fair dates are September 13,14,15,16, 2018 Many of you may know my affinity for the old world’s fairs. I have researched and collected books and souvenirs from the major US fairs for … Continue reading
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Tagged South Strafford, Strafford, Tunbridge, Tunbridge World's Fair, Vermont
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A COMPENDIUM OF ADVENTURES – 7-13 SEPTEMBER 2015
I was back home almost 19 hours, and it was time to get out again for some serious driving and exploring. BLUE BELLE you may recall had to get a piggy-back ride home just before I ran overseas, and BLACK … Continue reading
BACK IN THE USA – BUT I DID NOT GO TO DISNEYWORLD – 4-6 SEPTEMBER 2015
I arrived back in NYC about 6:30 AM on Friday, 4 September. My post for the voyage will be forthcoming within a week. I want to create a resource for search engines when people are wanting to learn what a … Continue reading
16 KNOTS AN HOUR FOR 8 DAYS – COMMENCING 27 AUGUST 2015
On board QUEEN MARY 2 for the third time. This Trans-Atlantic crossing I am heading from Southampton, England to New York City. I had to see the different scenery heading west as compared to my voyage in 2012 heading east … Continue reading
REPOSITIONING DAY – WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST 2015 – AND WHAT A DAY
6:15 – up to get ready to leave for airport 7:30 – Check-in at airport for 8:40 flight to Southampton. Looking forward to touring Southampton, and another Titanic museum. B&B allowing me to check-in early by noon 8:30 – Announcement from … Continue reading
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WHERE’S RAY ??? — 21 to 25 AUGUST 2015 — “WHEN IRISH EYES…”
Travel plans with friends did not fall in line, and I was getting itchy. This year I have also been getting two to three mailings a week from CUNARD. I tried to book a crossing on the QM2 in early … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Kells, Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, Dublin Castle, Guiness, Guinness Storehouse, Malahid Castle
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NINETY MILES IN THE REPUBLIC OF VERMONT – 8 AUGUST 2015
Well, it should have been 135 miles (more on that later). And, why do I seem to always be in The Republic of Vermont you ask? Because there are always things to do there that I like to do. Last … Continue reading
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Tagged Arlington, Norman Rockwell, Norman's Attic, Vermont, West Arlington, Weston
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LOUISA MAY ALCOTT and CALVIN COOLIDGE – 30 July and 1 August 2015
There are some things I never tire of doing, seeing, experiencing, and each time I repeat something it is always from a different light or perspective. And, as you know there are themes to my adventures – fun and learning. … Continue reading
Shunpiking with Ray 