Author Archives: Ray Boas

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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CAMPOBELLO ISLAND – 21-22 July 2014

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

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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