Author Archives: Ray Boas

CAMPOBELLO ISLAND – 21-22 July 2014

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Ray Boas

Welcome Back to Roosevelt Campobello International Park, NB, Canada! The program I am attending, “The Roosevelts on Campobello Island,” has been designed to give attendees a feel for the influence this place had in forming the make-up and decision making … Continue reading →

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ON THE ROAD TO LUBEC, MAINE and CAMPOBELLO ISLAND – 19-20 July 2014

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Ray Boas

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”

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Ray Boas

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 →

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CORNELIA’S DEBUT — A POPPING SUCCESS – 27 June 2014

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Ray Boas

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 →

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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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