Author Archives: Ray Boas

RAY’S FIRST HARVEST – 16 July 2013

And, much, much more on the way.  Fortunately I enjoy sauteed Squash, Zucchini, Onions, and whatever else is on hand along with alittle Salsa.  On the lunch menu now for weeks! Too much fun, but what is really enjoyable is … Continue reading

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NINE HOUR EXPLORATION – 14 July 2013

Early last week friend Becky suggested we go to Brimfield on the 11th.  “Great,” I said, “never made it there, and I am searching for a chaise/cot/seating for my porch.”  We headed there sadly, but wisely (to get there) on … Continue reading

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BORN ON THE 4th of JULY 1872

was Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.  In following my travels, by now you know that Plymouth Notch is one of my favorite drives, just but an hour and a century away. Yesterday … Continue reading

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THE WHITE MAN’S OVERBITE: THE BIRTH OF AIRBAND

If you have ever wondered what occupies some of my time, I (along with other Walpole Player’s friends) spent a day filming for Gail Golec (a “player” creative genius) recently for her entry in this year’s NO FILM FILM FESTIVAL … Continue reading

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FIVE HOUR TOUR, FIFTEEN MINUTES FROM HOME – ALSTEAD, NH – 22 June 2013

For about six months I have wanted to start another column in THE WALPOLE CLARION sharing SHUNPIKING WITH RAY experiences close to home with recommendations for day trips.  The best way to get something done is to begin, so yesterday … Continue reading

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BONUS POST – 16 June 2013 – DINING TRAIN – IRON FURNACE – Etc.

Well, I left the Mountain View Grand in Whitefield, NH at 10:30 this morning with no plans, no intentions of telling you more about this excursion, and here I want to share more. I traveled down Route 142 from Bethlehem … Continue reading

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RAILWAY TO THE MOON – 15 JUNE 2013

BTW (By the Way), before I forget to tell you, the VIA RAIL unions settled their strike, so I did not have to bail-out of Halifax early — BUT, I am glad that I did with the new schedule I … Continue reading

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A REPOSITIONING DAY – 14 June 2013 – BACK ROADS THROUGH EASTERN TOWNSHIPS

Some days are strictly play days, others (like yesterday) are traveling days, and days like today that combine moving to another spot but playing along the way I call “repositioning” days. It was the absolute perfect thing to do staying … Continue reading

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HALIFAX ON FOOT – 11 June 2013 followed by ROAD TRIP – 12 June 2013

And now I am writing this on Thursday, 13 June, at the Halifax airport awaiting a flight.  Why you ask?  I got an email on my IPod while having dinner last night in Peggy’s Cove (yes, free WI-FI does appear … Continue reading

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ABOARD VIA RAIL CANADA’S “THE OCEAN” 9-10 June 2013 –THE JOURNEY IS THE ADVENTURE

Sunday, 9 June, and relaxing in the Via Rail Canada’s Montreal Lounge awaiting boarding time for the overnight train, The Ocean, heading to Halifax.  The trip is 1346 kilometers (836 miles)  through rural communities of the Lower Saint Lawrence down … Continue reading

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