Author Archives: Ray Boas

HUDSON RIVER EXPLORATIONS – NEVER ENDING – 31 MAY TO 6 JUNE 2015

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Ray Boas

I had hoped to be narrow boating in England and Wales the end of this week, but that did not work out (hopefully now Sept/Oct) so I booked a Road Scholar trip I had been watching, Historic Mansions on the … Continue reading →

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ANCIENT ALIENS? AMERICAN ANCESTORS? HOAX? — A DAY WITH GARY – 24 MAY 2015

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Ray Boas

I am sitting on my porch, enjoying a breeze, while finally getting to write about my fun day with Number Two Son, Gary, this past Sunday.  A couple weeks ago he emailed saying, “let’s get together on May 24th.” “Perfect,” … Continue reading →

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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND – 22-25 May 2015

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Ray Boas

Hello Friends, Hard to believe the beginning of summer is here – winter, and snow melt, just ended. I have plans this weekend, and in fact am “over-booked.”  But, as you know, I keep busy, and love to learn.  I … Continue reading →

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16 MAY 2015 – BOUGHT 17 CARS, HAD GREAT LUNCH, and 103 MILES OF TOURING

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Ray Boas

But I am also going to need your help – read that at the end, hint to read through. Today when I awoke it looked like an inside day, but the weather radar maps told a different story. By about … Continue reading →

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FAIRHAVEN – NEW BEDFORD – ROUND HILL, MASSACHUSETTS on the way home 28-29 April 2015

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Ray Boas

I get busy — and it has taken a week to get this post done, and posted on 7 May 2015 – sorry. Plan on Tuesday (April 28th) was to spend more time in Oak Bluffs prior to queuing for … Continue reading →

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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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