Author Archives: Ray Boas

DAY OUT – Ray is one of the great “AMERICAN PICKERS”

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Ray Boas

I like to schedule one event for each day to help pass the time so to speak.  Today’s event was to get blood drawn for my annual physical in October.  I am healthy, not to worry, but just plan to … Continue reading →

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MISCELLANEOUS RAMBLINGS – 26 September 2011

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Ray Boas

Update Tuesday 27 September — WOW power of the internet.  I had 63 visits to my posts yesterday with 22 alone (over one third) to this page.  Thank you, as always, RAY Good afternoon.  This past week has been tough … Continue reading →

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BOSTON AREA – 14-17 SEPTEMBER 2011 – “The Regulars are Coming”

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Ray Boas

More learning, more adventures, more tempus fugit.   I arrived at David’s Wednesday afternoon so I could learn Alex’s daily routine before David headed to DC to catch up with Mari at a conference.  We picked Alex up at his afterschool … Continue reading →

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11 SEPTEMBER 2011 – A DAY OFF – TR3ing

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Ray Boas

Yesterday, Saturday, I decided to go to Mass and then close out the weeks work so I could feel liberated to take Sunday off.  As sad as is today’s anniversary, I knew I could not stay glued to the news … Continue reading →

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POCONO MOUNTAINS – SUNDAY 4 September 2011

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Ray Boas

No one else is up, and I am sitting on the deck overlooking the lake.  Scott and Betty purchased the best spot on the lake in this community in 1995 and built their “mountain house.”  Best spot because their land … Continue reading →

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LAST FULL DAY IN VANCOUVER – 21 AUGUST 2011

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Ray Boas

Did I tell you that I LOVE VANCOUVER?  Did I also tell you that I have good fortune with timing?  Well, I know how that happens, and I will never take what He does for granted, and I constantly thank  … Continue reading →

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LAST FULL DAY ON THE CANADIAN TRAIN – 19 AUGUST 2011 – and FIRST DAY IN VANCOUVER

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Ray Boas

As you know I arrived in Edmonton over two hours late, but not being sure if the time would be made up when I went to bed, I still got up shortly after 5 so I would be ready to … Continue reading →

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18 August 2011 — On the Canadian Plains on VIA RAIL’S Number 1 – The Canadian

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Ray Boas

Right now it is 9:15 PM Central (10:15 back on the East Coast), and we have been told that we can set our watches back for Mountain Time.  For the past 2 ½ hours we have been peacefully sitting on … Continue reading →

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THOUGHTS and OBSERVATIONS ABOARD THE CANADIAN – 16 – 17 August 2011

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Ray Boas

A past way of life (travelling by sleeper), and a way of life not much thought about (freight traffic).  A unique and nostalgic experience.  In fact, any feel good adjective applies. As soon as I boarded on Tuesday night I … Continue reading →

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The Journey Begins – 16 August 2011 – hopefully an all day updated post

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Ray Boas

Happiness is having “toonies” in your new camera case on your belt — ATM worked today! I am convinced that there must be a law somewhere about having so much fun !!!  But the “having too much fun” police have … Continue reading →

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