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SANTA’S LAND, PUTNEY, VERMONT – 29 JULY 2013 and Updates
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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Tagged nostalgia, Putney, Roadside Americana, Santa's Land, Shunpiking, VT
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Posted in 2013-a - THE OCEAN Via Rail to Halifax
Tagged Mountain View Grand, NH, Whitefield
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