Author Archives: Ray Boas

CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION – Experienced 22-27 September 2013

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Ray Boas

I had to experience sleeper car train travel. I had to experience a trans-Atlantic crossing. I had to experience Star Island, and now I am experiencing Chautauqua (but in an off-season mode). Church Camp Meeting grounds began in the early … Continue reading →

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“THE REAL BEDFORD FALLS” – TREKKING ACROSS NEW YORK STATE – 21-22 September 2013

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Ray Boas

On Saturday, 21 September, I pulled out of the drive at about 7:20 AM and headed west.  Down I-91, exit 2 and headed west on VT 9 across the state and into New York.  FOLIAGE ALERT — I could not … Continue reading →

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YOU CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN (or whatever) BECAUSE IT IS THERE – 19 Sept 2013

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Ray Boas

Yes, I debated yesterday, and this morning decided no.  Then coming back from the Post Office this afternoon I said, “Ray, if you don’t do it you will regret it.”  Now, just don’t tell Cathy I did, I promised her … Continue reading →

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SHUNPIKING IN VERMONT – 4, 5 and 6 SEPTEMBER 2013

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Ray Boas

Yes, I know, I am late getting this post to you.  But remember I write for my own memory sake, but also to share.  The difference here, and advantage to you, is now I may not be so verbose, maybe.  … Continue reading →

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BACK TO PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VERMONT – 7 September 2013

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Ray Boas

By now, if you follow my blogs (and you had better be) you should know that I cannot get enough of Plymouth Notch, Vermont, the home of our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge, and considered one of the best preserved Presidential … Continue reading →

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HUBBARDTON BATTLEFIELD, VERMONT and other EXPLORATIONS – Saturday 24 AUGUST 2013

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Ray Boas

I had no plans for today, I had planned it that way!!!  But, last evening I read Wednesday’s  weekly The Vermont Journal/The Shopper newspaper.  A headline caught my eye. “Military Road Car Tour at Hubbardton Battlefield Aug. 24th”.  I told … Continue reading →

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Edith Wharton’s THE MOUNT and THE RED LION INN – 13-15 August 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Ray Boas

About a month ago Mimsy (whom I have known since before kindergarten) emailed and said, “I will be crossing Massachusetts in August, and it would be fun to meet and catch up.”  I offered some ideas of places to meet, … Continue reading →

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TOO MUCH FUN – 11 AUGUST 2013

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Ray Boas

Well, I must admit, the past 8 days have been some of the busiest, most social, and most fun days of my life these past 5 years, and at a minimum I must share today’s adventure – something that can … Continue reading →

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SANTA’S LAND, PUTNEY, VERMONT – 29 JULY 2013 and Updates

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Ray Boas

SANTA’S LAND USA – 2020 Covid Hours and Details Open Every Sat. & Sun until the last weekend before Christmas! 10:00am – 4:00pm As usual, masks and social distancing is required at all times. The new VT regulations are for … Continue reading →

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22 MPH in BLUE BELLE – 127 Miles in 5 ¾ Hours – But of course we had stops on 21 July 2013

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Ray Boas

I marvel at the fact that I have so many routes close to home to explore and re-explore in Vermont and New Hampshire.  I just never tire of shunpiking, especially on a day as today was!  Alright, get your Vermont … Continue reading →

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