Author Archives: Ray Boas

WALPOLE OLD HOME DAYS 2014 – Full Schedule 25-29 June 2014

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Ray Boas

Walpole OLD HOME DAYS 2017 June 21 through June 25, 2017 2017 Schedule of Events now on Line CLICK ON THIS LINK In the past few days I have had a large number of “search hits” on SHUNPIKING WITH RAY … Continue reading →

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WALPOLE OLD HOME DAYS – 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Ray Boas

Walpole OLD HOME DAYS 2017 June 21 through June 25, 2017 2017 Schedule of Events now on Line CLICK ON THIS LINK   Are you looking for some good old-fashioned New England fun?  The first Old Home Days celebration was … Continue reading →

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UPDATE – THE LAST COUPLE MONTHS – Posted Flag Day – 14 June 2014

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Ray Boas

I know, I know, you have not heard very much from me.  The first half of 2014 has been great, and fun with LADY RAB (1931 Model A Tudor Sedan), CORNELIA (1906 Cretors Sidewalk Popcorn Wagon Replica), and my book. … Continue reading →

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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND – 25 May 2014

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Ray Boas

I enjoy my quiet times at home, and have to remember to be productive and “tick” things off the list(s).  I am making progress and enjoy the sense of accomplishment. Off and on I watched the Indy 500 (now over) and … Continue reading →

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I TRAVEL IN THE RIGHT COMPANY – FENWAY PARK ON THE FIELD WITH THE RED SOX – 22 MAY 2014

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Ray Boas

Yes, I do travel in the right company.  Last week Rob asked me, “do you want to go to a Red Sox game, I have been given some tickets.”  If you know me, I am not sure if Red Sox … Continue reading →

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POPCORNMAN RAY — “ON THE LIST FOR OVER 50 YEARS” – 12 MAY 2014

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Ray Boas

If you tell everyone you are going to do something — then you have to do it.  My book went to the printer Thursday afternoon, and that waiting game begins.  I have another big project in the works with Barbara … Continue reading →

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“AS IT WAS… AND STILL IS…” WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE”

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Ray Boas

A pictorial tour through Walpole with 300 historic images. Look for the full-color, 11 inch by 8 1/2 inch, 128 page book by Ray Boas during Walpole’s Old Home Days this June. Available at $20 a copy  (shipping $4 per … Continue reading →

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EENY, MEENY, MINY, MOE — 24 April 2014

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Ray Boas

“I want to go, I want to go!!!”  “Please me,  please me,” each of my ladies said in unison.  “It is my turn, my turn to feel the wind in my face and get tears in my headlights.” And, they … Continue reading →

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FIVE HOUR BREAK and 86 BLUE BELLE MILES – 12 APRIL 2014

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Ray Boas

I have been writing all week — pushing to finish all illustration captions for my book going to press the end of the month.  Now, if I am not to be found on a break at the Red Lion Inn … Continue reading →

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A THIRTY MILE TOUR — LADY RAB’S INAUGURAL RUN – 6 APRIL 2014

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Ray Boas

Whenever I am writing, I often need a break to clear my mind and think. And, today I am writing captions for my forthcoming book.  I needed to clear my mind on this and other things.  LADY RAB jumped to … Continue reading →

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