Author Archives: Ray Boas

ISLAND HOPPING DOWN SOUTH — MARTHA’S VINEYARD – 26 – 27 April 2015

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Ray Boas

Would you believe I have only been to Cape Cod a couple times, and the islands never?  In the early 1970s I camped at Otis Air Force Base and explored the Cape, and in the early 90s spent several days … Continue reading →

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THE ART OF GETTING LOST

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Ray Boas

Today, 18 April 2015, is just one of those days packed with projects. In the middle of three writing projects, I needed a break and decided to go for a walk. My timing is always amazing. Just coming down the … Continue reading →

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WEATHER FINALLY HAS BROKEN, WHICH MEANS — ROAD TRIP – 12 APRIL 2015

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Ray Boas

Actually there was no need to document today, but one thing leads to another. The weather is finally in a spring like mode, and yesterday I cleaned out the stable and all the ladies got some exercise. Today had to be … Continue reading →

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EXPLORING THE GOLDEN SQUARE MILE – 31 March and 1 April 2015

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Ray Boas

But first you have to get there. Five months ago I bought a TravelZoo deal for a boutique hotel in downtown Montreal – a deal at $209 for two nights with parking and breakfast. But I never had time to … Continue reading →

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GEARING UP FOR 2015 TRAVELS – 15-17 MARCH 2015

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Ray Boas

Well, there were road trips in February, and then I had to stay put for a few weeks for our CABIN FEVER RADIO FOLLIES 2015 (view it on-line).  But to get the 2015 momentum really rolling, it was time to … Continue reading →

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THE HENRY FORD – 22 FEBRUARY 2015

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Ray Boas

As I told you on 19 February in “Coming Soon,” a revisit to Dearborn, Michigan, after almost 58 years was on the horizon. In the last post on Detroit I told you I had to devote a page to The Henry Ford … Continue reading →

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DETROIT IN FEBRUARY? Actually not too bad 21-25 February 2015

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Ray Boas

And, I am running hard with Chas who asked me to join him. As with New Orleans (still owe you all that) I am finding it hard to find the time to “tell all” to you. The first full day … Continue reading →

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COMING SOON – DEARBORN and NYC REDUX – STAY TUNED

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Ray Boas

In 1957 I was a star of GIANT STEP, a TV Quiz program hosted by Bert Parks.  One of my prizes was a trip to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan with my Dad.  Soon to be re-explored. A … Continue reading →

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A 21 HOUR RESPITE – 16-17 February 2015

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Ray Boas

For school break, David, Mari and Alex rented a condo at Killington for several days skiing. They usually stay with me and take day trips to the various ski areas nearby, but they wanted an extended stay to hit the … Continue reading →

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NO TIME TO POST WHEN IN THE CRESCENT CITY – 6-10 February 2015

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Ray Boas

And to make matters worse, I have been “snowed in” in New Orleans.  Yes, snowed in having to endure 70 degree temperatures because the northeast is again “closed.”  But there are stories to tell, and hopefully within a week my … Continue reading →

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