Author Archives: Ray Boas

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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Monday 15 August 2011 — On my way

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Ray Boas

    Good morning all.  You know I had to try this out.  Yes, I am on-board a Greyhound Bus and just departed the Burlington Vermont Airport where the bus leaves from for Montreal.  Next stop is the border which … Continue reading →

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FINAL CANADA PREPARATIONS – August 12, 2011

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Ray Boas

In some way I have successfully found how to keep busy with little projects everyday so I can actually fill a day and have time pass quickly without Cathy or the business activity we used to have. Usually my independent … Continue reading →

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VERMONT RAMBLINGS and MEMORIES – 4 August 2011

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Ray Boas

Yesterday, August 4th, I headed over to the Dorset, Vermont area for my fifth trip to work in a house with 30,000 books.  I started pulling books from there in May, and surprised myself that I could still pull things … Continue reading →

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HAVING TOO MUCH FUN BLOGGING – August 2, 2011

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Ray Boas

One of the fun things I do each day is to look at my “site stats” for SHUNPIKING WITH RAY.  It absolutely amazes me how people find my site, and what their seach criteria is.  Today I have so far … Continue reading →

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