Author Archives: Ray Boas

PUTNEY MOUNTAIN ROAD — 28 JULY 2024

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Ray Boas

BLUE BELLE had not been out for awhile, I knew that. Usually the winter naps BB1 and BB2 are from mid-November to early April, but sadly BBI (BLACK BEAUTY) has not been out in over two years, and time got … Continue reading →

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HINSDALE “HIT ‘n MISS” — FIVE HOUR LOOP — 20 JULY 2024

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Ray Boas

You may recall the several “Hit ‘n Miss” engine events I have been to– in fact, to help me keep track, at the end of this post is a list of the various similar events I have attended, and you … Continue reading →

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RACE and RUGGLES — 13 JULY 2024

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Ray Boas

Great 32 hour vacation with repeat fun from the past, and an adventure “on the list” from way past. Saturday the 13th I headed up to Canaan, NH, to join son David and grandson, Alex, at the Canaan Motor Club … Continue reading →

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POTTER PLACE and ICE HOUSE MUSEUM – 29 JUNE 2024

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Ray Boas

AND, it cannot get much better. Two stops and adventures – one unplanned – and spending time immersed in things I enjoy and have been threads in my life forever e.g. COUNTRY STORE – OLD TRAINS – MODEL T and … Continue reading →

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RIDING AMTRAK’S DOWNEASTER – 22 JUNE 2024

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Ray Boas

Does Ray like trains? Yes. I need to get back on long-hauls with sleeping compartments, but also need to travel on Amtrak’s “named trains.” The DOWNEASTER, running from Boston to Brunswick, Maine, is an ideal, close-by, day’s outing. Gary and … Continue reading →

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A Yet “Unnamed” HIDEAWAY – June 2024

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Ray Boas

First there was COVID. In response, first there was LADYRAB II – my 1965 Airstream, and then LADYRAB III – my 1959 Fan Camper. Both now are in new homes. Then last year I tried to move a “static retreat” … Continue reading →

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RHODODENDRON TIME AT NAULAKHA – 2 JUNE 2024

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Ray Boas

If you read my “posts” you know I have a special affinity for Landmark Trust USA and its historic properties. In fact, if you CLICK THIS LINK, you will get a list of my writings of these very special and … Continue reading →

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BACK ON THE “RAILS” — 17 and 18 MAY 2024

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Ray Boas

You should know I like riding trains – and you may remember it has sadly been awhile. But on Saturday, May 18, the Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts, Inc., had an excursion of the Granite State Scenic Railroad from Meredith, NH … Continue reading →

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“THREAD CITY” its “FROG FIGHT” (or “Fright”) and its MUSEUMS – 11 MAY 2024

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Ray Boas

In position and rested up, Saturday 11 May was for museums in “Thread City” – Willimantic, Connecticut, an area I had not experienced before. I usually do not do weekends when others are out and about – but no choice … Continue reading →

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OSV and BEYOND — POSITIONING DAY — 10-12 MAY 2024

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Ray Boas

Often in executing an adventure I need a “positioning day” to begin, and get “in place”. Heading to the quiet corner of Connecticut to visit a few museums on 11 May I had to be “in place” for a full … Continue reading →

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