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Author Archives: Ray Boas
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
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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
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
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
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
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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