Author Archives: Ray Boas

FINISHING UP THE RIDEAU CANAL – 5 and 6 October 2011

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Ray Boas

A even more laid back day today (the 5th) as we boarded the school bus to return to the boat at Chaffey’s Locks where we continued downstream towards Kingston, going through the lock there, then the Davis lock, and finally … Continue reading →

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Rideau Canal – Ontario, Canada – 3 and 4 October 2011

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Ray Boas

I do not know where to start and what to share as there is so much. But a plaque has been on my desk for decades that reads, “The Best Way to Get Something Done is to Begin.”  And, remember, … Continue reading →

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1 and 2 October 2011 — Back in Canada via Rome, NY

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Ray Boas

Saturday, October 1, 2011, a rainy day all day, and chilly too.  With all the room in the van you would think I would have thrown in a winter coat too.  But it was in the 70s and 80s recently, … Continue reading →

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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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