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Author Archives: Ray Boas
EXPLORING AND RE-EXPLORING THE NH LAKES REGION – 1-3 SEPTEMBER 2014
Last week’s overnight adventure to North Woodstock, Vermont, was an outgrowth of my reviewing things to see and do around Lake Winnipesaukee which I have explored for 40 years, but not yet “done it all.” And even if I have … Continue reading
TWO HOUR TRAIN RIDE TO NOWHERE and MUCH MORE 26-27 AUGUST 2014
You know I have hardly travelled this year what with my book and now with the renovations to the building I purchased with Barbara and Lynne — but I started getting itchy. The other day I was thinking about staying … Continue reading
A SERENDIPITOUS, WONDERFUL 148 BLACK BEAUTY MILES ON 9 AUGUST 2014
I wanted to stop at Santa’s Land in Putney and wish them a happy 57th birthday, and BLACK BEAUTY wanted to visit her favorite Arlington, Vermont — those were the only agenda items for the day. But here I am … Continue reading
AS IT WAS…AND STILL IS… WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
AS IT WAS…AND STILL IS… WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE 350 Postcards, Stereoviews and a few other images, all in full color. That is less than 6 cents for each. What a way to complement your Walpole, NH, postcard collection and see cards … Continue reading
THE MAINE WAY HOME – WITH DIVERSIONS 25 and 26 July 2014
GOODBYE, HUBBARD COTTAGE All good things come to an end it is said, and my program at Campobello Island concluded in time for me to catch the 10AM ferry ($20) to Deer Island in the Bay of Fundy. Arriving on … Continue reading
CAMPOBELLO ISLAND – 23-24 July 2014
COMING DOWNSTAIRS FOR ONE LAST SUNSET CLICK ON IMAGE FOR A LARGER SIZE Wednesday the 23rd was a day that we could explore on our own. Most folks, as did I, headed back to the states with Eastport, Maine the … Continue reading
ON THE ROAD TO LUBEC, MAINE and CAMPOBELLO ISLAND – 19-20 July 2014
Many months ago I signed up for a Road Scholar Program, “The Roosevelts on Campobello Island: Life at the Glorious Edge.” Part of the reason was to delve more into Maine back roads coming and going, but I have been … Continue reading
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“The Making of AS IT WAS…AND STILL IS… WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE”
REPEAT PERFORMANCE – Yes, so many people who missed the June date have asked Jan and I to give our presentation again. And we are scheduled for Thursday, August 28th at 7PM at the Walpole Town Hall. If you would … Continue reading
CORNELIA’S DEBUT — A POPPING SUCCESS – 27 June 2014
Thirteen plus years in the making, but worth the wait. One of those “crowning moments” in my life. CORNELIA (aka a replica of a 1906 Cretors No. 2 Sidewalk Popcorn Wagon) finally popped away, and for a good cause. I … Continue reading
Shunpiking with Ray 