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Author Archives: Ray Boas
A SUGARING WE WILL GO — 2 April 2014
Last summer when Gretchen and Herb graciously toured me through Gretchen’s ancestral lands in Alstead and Acworth, New Hampshire Herb said to me, “I will have to show you the activity during “Sugar Season.” He has constructed and maintains all … Continue reading
AWAKE FROM HER SLUMBER – AND HOME – 25 March 2014
Guess who came home today for the first time? LADY RAB Purchased way back on 4 December 2013, and delivered on Friday 6 December, but sadly about a mile away and sitting in friend’s barn for the past 109 days. … Continue reading
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TAKE ONE GUESS – (Hint – STOCKBRIDGE) – 5-6 February 2014
AN UNEQUALED UPDATE Friday, February 7th — Ever wonder how I come up with some of my exploration ideas? MAPS, good old fashion maps have lots of hidden ideas on them. Well, I will admit that when traveling I search … Continue reading
End of the Year and John Singer Sargent – 27 December 2013
As the year begins to wind down I hope you take the time to reflect back at all the wonderful things that have happened in your life the past year, and remember to thank Him for your blessings. One of … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VERMONT 15 DECEMBER 2013
You by now know that I cannot get enough of the birthplace and home of our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge. I have visited this Vermont Historic Site six times in 2013, and each visit has been totally different. Both BLACK … Continue reading
ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL OF [name to be determined] — 4 December 2013
Scroll all the way down for the 6 December arrival pictures. BLACK BEAUTY and BLUE BELLE are pleased to announce their adoption today of a new young Lady to be their stablemate — a 1931 Model A Ford Tudor Sedan. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1931 Tudor Sedan, Model A Ford, Peter Helck, Ralph Stein, Triumph TR3
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CHARLES DICKENS ARRIVES NEXT WEEK
At the Walpole, New Hampshire, Town Hall, starting on Wednesday, December 11th, and will continue through Saturday, December 14th reading his classic tale, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, while the Walpole Players assist in performing over a dozen scenes transforming Ebenezer Scrooge. … Continue reading
HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY – 28 November 2013
On Thanksgiving Day and Christmas I am to be found with a large reading pile with no “work” planned. Just a laid back atmosphere. For today I have a VCR tape on loan from a friend, a DVD of Daniel … Continue reading
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Tagged Alcott, Margaret Sidney
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A FULL and FUN DAY — 23 November 2013
Remember way back in history on 11 August (yes, just this year) I told you how busy a week I was having with friends and activities? Well, it happened again today compressed into one day. So, here goes briefly. … Continue reading
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WHAT DO YOU DO BETWEEN WALKING TO SCHOOL AND CELLO LESSONS? — 12 November 2013
First you check your National Park Service APP, and then you check the “HISTORY HERE” APP to “Explore the History Around You.” Did not need to go with Alex to the third grade, but I sure do need to continue … Continue reading
Shunpiking with Ray 