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Author Archives: Ray Boas
“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
WALPOLE OLD HOME DAYS 2014 – Full Schedule 25-29 June 2014
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
WALPOLE OLD HOME DAYS – 2014
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
UPDATE – THE LAST COUPLE MONTHS – Posted Flag Day – 14 June 2014
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
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND – 25 May 2014
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
Posted in Miscellaneous Musings
Tagged Cretors, Cretors Popcorn Wagon, Old Home Days, popcorn, Popcorn machine
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I TRAVEL IN THE RIGHT COMPANY – FENWAY PARK ON THE FIELD WITH THE RED SOX – 22 MAY 2014
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
Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, Uncategorized
Tagged Baseball, Boston Red Sox, NH, The Walpole Creamery, Toronto Blue Jays, Walpole
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POPCORNMAN RAY — “ON THE LIST FOR OVER 50 YEARS” – 12 MAY 2014
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
“AS IT WAS… AND STILL IS…” WALPOLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE”
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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Tagged historical tour book, ray boas, Walpole New Hampshire, Walpole NH
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EENY, MEENY, MINY, MOE — 24 April 2014
“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
Shunpiking with Ray 