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Author Archives: Ray Boas
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
Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, ROADS and ROUTES
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
JOYOUS JULY – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOU – 2-5 July 2015
When moving to New Hampshire 13 years ago my Dad was concerned I was moving to remote woods (I almost am) asking, “whatever are you going to do?” The question really should be WHATEVER AM I GOING TO DO? There … Continue reading
IS ORANGE, MASSACHUSETTS ON THE WAY HOME FROM BOSTON? – 27 JUNE 2015
It is if you are going to the CMSGMA (Central Mass. Steam and Gas & Machinery Assoc.) – 39th Annual Yankee Engine-unity Show at the Orange Municipal Airport! But first back three days. “On the list” for maybe six months … Continue reading
SECOND FAVORITE SPOT – THE FORT AT NO. 4 – 20 June 2015
Today, the weather again was just too perfect – soon to change as remnants of Storm Bill are stirring up outside. BLUE BELLE (BB2) and I left about 11:30, and returned 54 miles and five hours later. Only planned stop … Continue reading
FLAG DAY – 14 JUNE 2015 — 80 BLUE BELLE MILES at 13 MPH
This, 13-14 June, was a perfect weekend weather-wise. Yesterday, Saturday, I was invited to a graduation party for a young man who has been with us in The Walpole Players since moving to town in 2007 – and a wonderful … Continue reading
