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PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VT and LEAVES – 2 October 2013
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
FIVE HOUR TRIP COMPLETED IN TWELVE HOURS – 28 September 2013
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
I LOVE LUCY – JAMESTOWN, NY – 25 September 2013
This is being posted Friday night, 27 September, from from one of the nicest B&Bs I have ever stayed at – The Rufus Tanner House in Pine City, NY – just outside Elmira. Worth the trip. I played hooky Wednesday afternoon, … Continue reading
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Tagged B&B Elmira, Bemis Point, Bemis Pt., Chautauqua, Hotel Lenhart, New York, NY, Pine City, rocking chair, Rufus Tanner House
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A TOWERING EXPERIENCE — ATHENEUM HOTEL – September 2013
Posted Friday, 27 September Remember my excursion climbing up ladders through the attic and cupola to the top of the Town Hall the other day? Are you aware of my interest in architecture and how buildings are put together? … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, Atheneum Hotel, Chautauqua Institution, curiosity, New York
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CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION – Experienced 22-27 September 2013
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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Tagged Chautauqua, Chautauqua Institution, New York
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“THE REAL BEDFORD FALLS” – TREKKING ACROSS NEW YORK STATE – 21-22 September 2013
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
YOU CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN (or whatever) BECAUSE IT IS THERE – 19 Sept 2013
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
SHUNPIKING IN VERMONT – 4, 5 and 6 SEPTEMBER 2013
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
BACK TO PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VERMONT – 7 September 2013
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
Shunpiking with Ray 