Author Archives: Ray Boas

148 FLICKERING FLAMES — A SIX YEAR REDUX — 3 DECEMBER 2023

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Ray Boas

First There WasFLICKERING FLAMES OF A HOPELESS ROMANTIC – 3 DECEMBER 2017 Then Came134 FLICKERING FLAMES – A TWO YEAR REDUX – 3 DECEMBER 2019 and; now, A Six Year Update with “New Additions” and “facts to share” For me, it is … Continue reading →

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A THIRD “REST WITH AMOS” – 14-17 NOVEMBER 2023

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Ray Boas

And this completed my tenth stay at a Landmark Trust USA property, starting 10-12 November 2020, also at the Amos Brown House in Whitingham, Vermont. Gary joined me then, and he and Ilana joined me just now. I also enjoyed … Continue reading →

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TWO OCTOBER OUTINGS – 26 and 28 OCTOBER 2023

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Ray Boas

I am behind in traveling and in posting my adventures – time gets away from me, but I am out and exploring (or in and planning adventures). I have so much to write about to remember and share. Still have … Continue reading →

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ROADS “VERY” SELDOM TRAVELLED – 3 OCTOBER 2023

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Ray Boas

Alright – setting the scene – I have been enjoying planning outings, but recently not always executing those plans. I will have an outing in mind, then change my mind wanting to just stay home. Tuesday 3 October, I had … Continue reading →

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PUMPKIN PURSUIT – PLASTIC PREFERRED – OCTOBER 2023

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Ray Boas

If you have spent some time with me here, you must know I stay “young” with my active curiosity leading to learning, leading to travel, and often a new collection. I love my varied interests, and one usually leads to … Continue reading →

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BUFFIES and FOAMERS – 9:58 AM to 7:53 PM – 23 SEPTEMBER 2023

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Ray Boas

BUFFIES and FOAMERS – words that should grab your attention, did mine as I heard co-travellers use the terms, and now I have two new phrases, and in time will explain. Believe this adventure began with something I saw on … Continue reading →

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THE BIG E – EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION – 22 SEPTEMBER 2023

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Ray Boas

Yes, this has been a “fair season” for me, and believe it or not I had never been to THE BIG E in West Springfield, Massachusetts – a larger and premier fair in New England. This year held Sept 15 … Continue reading →

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LANGDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE FESTIVAL – 16 SEPTEMBER 2023

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Ray Boas

A few weeks ago I told you it was “Fair Season” and I was visiting a wide range of fairs – more so than in previous years. Why? I do not know, I go in cycles “chasing interests and learning” … Continue reading →

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RAY is “ON GOLDEN POND” – PART TWO – 7-8 September, 2023

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Ray Boas

I left you on Part One with my capturing images of some of the wonderful cottages. Then it was porch time – surprised. Another great dinner, more reading, and once bedded down it was time for Moose Calls (I compared … Continue reading →

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RAY is “ON GOLDEN POND” – PART ONE – 5-6 September, 2023

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Ray Boas

Remember I finally had an overnight 8-9 August with a Squam Lake Cruise the second day? I told you the boat guide “… pointed out a bucolic camp – ROCKYWOLD DEEPHAVEN CAMPS, established in 1897. Now ON MY LIST, and hopefully I … Continue reading →

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