Author Archives: Ray Boas

SAUGUS IRON WORKS – 24 MAY 2013

“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.”  Remember, I write about my experiences to reinforce what I have learned, and remind me of what I have seen, but I love to share too, and hope … Continue reading

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RED LION INN REDUX – 14 to 16 MAY 2013

And further Berkshire explorations: Back again, this time rewarding myself for all the work work done on TOURISTS ACCOMMODATED which was enjoyed by almost 500 guests in the audience with 120 alone on our Mother’s Day matinee. I have been … Continue reading

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KIDNAPPED BY BLUE BELLE for 286 Kilometers (178 miles) – 5 May 2013

You have not heard from me for a long time.  My local friends know why.  I have been totally involved (cast selection, directing, producing, marketing, backstage preparation, etc.) with the spring Walpole Players’ production of TOURISTS ACCOMMODATED (a play I … Continue reading

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DAY OFF – 5 APRIL 2013

Well, maybe everyday is now a “day-off” but today was planned that way as a road trip away from home.  Not all excursions need a finite purpose, for example last Saturday I followed the front of the car around Vermont. … Continue reading

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THE RED LION INN – STOCKBRIDGE, MASS. – 4-6 March 2013

It has been over two months since I last wrote here.  At the moment (March 4th) I am in front of the fire at The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.  My “new” Macbook Air is in my lap and … Continue reading

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STAY-CATION and NEW YEAR’S WISHES – 31 December 2012

I started this year end post several days ago, and now is time to finish it. Tonight (Friday 28 December) at dinner I thought I would start a post giving you a post-operative update.  Yes, I am taking my convalescence … Continue reading

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM WALPOLE – December 24th 2012

I just looked at my new clock, and see that it is Monday.  Intuitively I also know that it is Christmas Eve.  Last evening I watched WHITE CHRISTMAS (a small tradition of mine) and tonight I will watch IT’S A … Continue reading

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30 DAYS, AND NO TRAVELLING – AN UPDATE on 3 December 2012

But as you know, this is my time for A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and this year will be our fifth annual benefit production by The Walpole Players.  Last year I had many “hits” on SHUNPIKING WITH RAY when I talked about … Continue reading

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AND, THE LAST TWO ENGLAND EXPERIENCES – 30 and 31 October 2012

Continuing on with the tale, Tuesday I travelled to Ironbridge which is the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.  A fascinating little town, I did stop in about 1993 and see the cast iron bridge built there in 1779 – the … Continue reading

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ENGLAND EXPLORATIONS CONTINUE – 28, 29 and 30 OCTOBER – Never Enough Time

It is close to 11 PM as I start to write this on 30 October, Tuesday.  Of course I have tried to keep track of the devastating events back home with hurricane Sandy, and not having heard from David will … Continue reading

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