Author Archives: Ray Boas

A FULL and FUN DAY — 23 November 2013

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Ray Boas

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

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Ray Boas

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 →

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SHUNPIKING IN VERMONT – PLANNING AHEAD – 6 November 2013

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Ray Boas

You may know that I am obsessive about collecting travel literature and filing it for future reference.  Today I hit a bonanza of some of the best Vermont brochures I have ever seen. It was back to the Mount Ascutney … Continue reading →

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UPDATE — 2 NOVEMBER 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Ray Boas

Do not despair, just because I am not traveling does not mean I am not busy.  It is A CHRISTMAS CAROL time, for the 6th year in a row.  My production with The Walpole Players has raised just under $17,000 … Continue reading →

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FINAL FULL DAY – THIS TRIP – 17 October 2013 in IRELAND

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Ray Boas

Happily working on this post at the Dublin Airport having arrived here in plenty of time for my flight.  No problem being early, but late “does not fly!” Yesterday my only plan was to go to Strokestown to see the … Continue reading →

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HEADING TO WESTPORT, AND DAY-TRIPPING FROM THERE – 15 and 16 October 2013

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Ray Boas

I am writing this in front of a fire on 17 October in Longford Country House positioned an hour and a half from the Dublin airport.  I know how to find B&Bs, and it is too comfortable to go out … Continue reading →

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A DAY EXPLORING THE BURREN — 14 October 2013

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Ray Boas

Let’s see, I left you last looking out the front door of my B&B (CAPPABHAILE HOUSE) looking at weathered limestone.  Have I ever told you that I cannot get enough of Ireland??  One day in The Burren is not enough!  … Continue reading →

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BACK IN IRELAND — 12 and 13 October 2013

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Ray Boas

YES, I am back in Ireland – third trip since I realized in 2011 that it would take five trips to give justice to this beautiful and small country (1/140 the size of the US – about the size of … Continue reading →

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PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VT and LEAVES – 2 October 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Ray Boas

If I were to ask you, “where is my favorite place?”  You had better answer, “Calvin Coolidge’s birthplace, Plymouth Notch, VT.” Driving across southern New York state last Saturday, the color on the leaves on high elevations was wonderful.  And … Continue reading →

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FIVE HOUR TRIP COMPLETED IN TWELVE HOURS – 28 September 2013

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Ray Boas

Sadly I left the Atheneum Hotel about 12:30 on Friday the 27th, and travelled back roads to Corning and then to Pine City, NY where I stayed at one of the best B&Bs I have stayed in – The Rufus … Continue reading →

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