Author Archives: Ray Boas

MAINE POSTSCRIPT – Shunpiking at its Best – 11 September 2012

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Ray Boas

I sat at breakfast on Tuesday with my map of the coast of Maine from Portland back to Kittery and the tourism booklets I had collected for each town along the way.  As I mentioned, the plan was to work … Continue reading →

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BACK ON THE MAIN(E) LAND – 9 and 10 September 2012

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Ray Boas

Time to get your maps out and follow along.  Sadly leaving Star Island we docked in Portsmouth about 4:30 Sunday, and shortly I was crossing the bridge into Maine on I-95 quickly exiting to shunpike along Maine 103 close to … Continue reading →

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6 and 7 SEPTEMBER – STAR ISLAND and DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY MOVES ON

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Ray Boas

Thursday 6 September brought some nice weather, just perfect for our 10:15 ride on a biology lab work boat to Appledore Island where we explored until 1:45 breaking only to devour a boxed lunch.  Now owed by the Star Island … Continue reading →

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ISLES OF SHOALS – Continued 4 and 5 September 2012

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Ray Boas

  Not everyone can be content going back in time, but I am thrilled to have this experience.  I first stepped foot on the porch of a boarded up 19th century hotel in the mid 1960s and have been fascinated … Continue reading →

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ARRIVING BACK IN THE 19th CENTURY – STAR ISLAND

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Ray Boas

Happy Labor Day. Three plus years ago I read that happiness comes from buying memories and experiences rather than things, and for me I have just started an experience that will provide me with a lifetime of memories.  You may … Continue reading →

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An “I’VE BEEN THERE DAY,” and Four More BORDER CROSSINGS – 7 August 2012

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Ray Boas

On Tuesday I left BACK INN TIME, in St. Albans, VT, shortly after 9 AM and went down the hill to take US 7 north to Route 78 towards the border.  The plan was to traverse along the border to … Continue reading →

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FORT CHAMBLY, CHAMBLY CANAL, and FORT LENNOX – 6 August 2012

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Ray Boas

A day worth repeating !!! Breakfast with Canadians was fun, and my veggie omelet and the fruit, and croissant just divine.  So off I headed back north to pick up Border Road out of Alburgh towards Canada 225.  Seems as … Continue reading →

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Sunday 5 August 2012 – ALBURGH, VT – POSITIONED TO EXPLORE THE RICHELIEU RIVER AND CHAMBLY CANAL

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Ray Boas

Today was both a disappointment and a bonus and a pleasant surprise.  I am at the Ransom Bay Inn in Alburgh, VT ready to explore the Richelieu River and its forts and the Chambly Canal tomorrow and the next day … Continue reading →

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A BLOOMING UPDATE – Part 2 – FLOURISHING FLORA – 2 August

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Ray Boas

This morning I got up saying, “Ray I want to blog,” but I was able to wait until this evening.  And just now I finished some sautéed vegetables, and opened a Dove chocolate with a saying inside – “Sleep Late … Continue reading →

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A BLOOMING UPDATE – 25 July 2012

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Ray Boas

Wondering what do to tonight – it hit me – WRITE!!!  Have not written anything since Monday when I wrote my monthly article, DID YOU KNOW THAT… ? for our newsletter, THE WALPOLE CLARION.  But when I get a flash … Continue reading →

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