Author Archives: Ray Boas

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 →

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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 →

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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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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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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 →

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238 YEARS OF HISTORY IN 298 KILOMETERS – 11 JULY 2015

What with Alex’s visit and our trips to Bromley, the 4th of July in Plymouth Notch, some planned adventures this coming week in Vermont, why would I be back in Vermont today you ask? Easy – the 238th anniversary of … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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