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FIRST REAL DATE — 60 MILES — 5 COVERED BRIDGES — 16 MAY 2025
Auntie EM came home from hospital, having had a complete mechanical repair, replace and rejuvenate, the end of March. On April 1st (no foolin’) we had a short spin, and on May 1st, in between periods of cold and rain, … Continue reading
ERIE CANAL EXPLORATIONS — APRIL 4-6, 2025 — 200th ANNIVERSARY
I need to catch up with writing about past adventures, but best start is to begin with my recently completed adventure. Six years ago I started writing about my trips exploring the Erie Canal, but my interest goes back much … Continue reading
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Tagged Amsterdam NY, Erie Canal, Mohawk River, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, The Noses
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GUESS WHO IS HOME? — AUNTIE EM — 31 MARCH 2025
This adventure and project started began 29 June 2024 when I had a casual chat with Ashley and her mother. “We may wish to sell our Model A Ford Roadster,” they told me; “Do let me know if you decide,” … Continue reading
IT IS MARCH — IT IS RLI — 10-13 MARCH 2025 and 12-15 MARCH 2024
I have mentioned I am behind in my posts “to remember and to share” and here I am “catching up” with this year’s and last visits to The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Mass., both to quietly celebrate my birthday, … Continue reading
A Visit with “Auntie EM” – 30 January 2025
Since April 2011 I have shared 447 writings of adventures, projects and thoughts with you here. Sadly, last year 2024, I only wrote and posted here 18 times, and also sadly have at least five additional major adventures from last … Continue reading
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Tagged General John Stark, Hapgood Pond, Model A Ford, Peru Vermont
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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
Shunpiking with Ray 