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THE NIGHT BEFORE…THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2024
And, “all through my house…” it is quiet, and I am relaxed, and with a tradition I first shared December 17, 2022, and last year, 2023, on the 23rd – “the night before…the night before…” Again this year – 2024 … Continue reading
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Tagged A Christmas Carol, Candles in Windows, CBC, Christmas, Russell Thomas
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CATCHING UP on REFLECTING BACK 15-18 November 2024
“To write about something is to live it twice.” and, unfortunately this calendar year (and even back into 2023) there are many adventures I have not written about to relive – probably giving you an idea I have not been … Continue reading
SIX DECADES — 18-21 OCTOBER 2024
Where do I begin? I am so behind in documenting my adventures “to remember and to share,” in fact going back to mid-2023. But, a little plaque that has been on my desk for over five decades says, “THE BEST … Continue reading
“AUNTIE MYRTLE” — Moved in at Last — 1 November 2024
You know I am over a year behind in documenting and sharing my adventures, but they are “on the list.” But, now I must give you this adventure first. Actually this adventure began on June 29, 2024 (do visit that … Continue reading
A NEIGHBORING TREASURE – VILAS POOL – ALSTEAD – 10 AUGUST 2024
I write to remember, but also to share my experiences in the hopes of encouraging others to find their own new experiences. In June 2013, I rediscovered Vilas Pool, eight miles and fifteen minutes away, and at that time wrote, … Continue reading
PUTNEY MOUNTAIN ROAD — 28 JULY 2024
BLUE BELLE had not been out for awhile, I knew that. Usually the winter naps BB1 and BB2 are from mid-November to early April, but sadly BBI (BLACK BEAUTY) has not been out in over two years, and time got … Continue reading
HINSDALE “HIT ‘n MISS” — FIVE HOUR LOOP — 20 JULY 2024
You may recall the several “Hit ‘n Miss” engine events I have been to– in fact, to help me keep track, at the end of this post is a list of the various similar events I have attended, and you … Continue reading
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Tagged Asheulot, Hinsdale, New Hampshire, NH "hit n miss"
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RACE and RUGGLES — 13 JULY 2024
Great 32 hour vacation with repeat fun from the past, and an adventure “on the list” from way past. Saturday the 13th I headed up to Canaan, NH, to join son David and grandson, Alex, at the Canaan Motor Club … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Canaan Motor Club, Grafton, hiking, Mount Washington, New Hampshire, Ruggles Mine, White Mountains
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POTTER PLACE and ICE HOUSE MUSEUM – 29 JUNE 2024
AND, it cannot get much better. Two stops and adventures – one unplanned – and spending time immersed in things I enjoy and have been threads in my life forever e.g. COUNTRY STORE – OLD TRAINS – MODEL T and … Continue reading
RIDING AMTRAK’S DOWNEASTER – 22 JUNE 2024
Does Ray like trains? Yes. I need to get back on long-hauls with sleeping compartments, but also need to travel on Amtrak’s “named trains.” The DOWNEASTER, running from Boston to Brunswick, Maine, is an ideal, close-by, day’s outing. Gary and … Continue reading
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Tagged Amtrak, Brunswick, Count rumford, Downeaster, Maine, Massachusetts, Woburn
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Shunpiking with Ray 