Author Archives: Ray Boas

LANGDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE FESTIVAL – 16 SEPTEMBER 2023

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

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

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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THE FIFTH SEASON – FAIR TIME – AUGUST 2023

I believe I am back “out and about” – YEAH. Covid slowed us all down, back hiccups and balance have slowed me down – but I am out and again exploring as I mentioned in my last post that included … Continue reading

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FINALLY AN OVERNIGHT 9 to 10 AUGUST 2023

I have long gotten out of the process of taking off on a whim and exploring – COVID affected us all in different ways, I got “out of practice,” enough said. But my armchair traveling happens every day and I … Continue reading

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AGAIN — “TOO MUCH FUN” — 5 AUGUST 2023

Not two weeks ago I told you how my explorations in Chesterfield, NH, came about from a 1976 booklet. Today’s four plus hour exploration came about from a TV news piece. But the genesis came earlier, and I will explain … Continue reading

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THE WORLD IS CHANGING – JULY 2023 – And NOT For the Better

Extreme heat; mass shootings; and destructive weather events, including flooding, most recently again in Vermont, cause me concern for the well-being of our children and grandchildren – we are leaving them a world unlike, and worse, than the world we … Continue reading

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CHESTERFIELD, NH, EXPLORATIONS – 23 JULY 2023

Ever wonder where I come up with some adventures? An idea can come from anywhere, and this week I purchased a booklet, OLDE NUMBER ONE – CHESTERFIELD, New Hampshire – A BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY – JULY 2, 3, 4, 1976. Why … Continue reading

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POSITIONING DAY 5 JULY 2023 and RETURN 12-13 JULY

I have not physically traveled much in the past three years, but have certainly read and planned future adventures. This February, when entering Lisai’s in Bellows Falls, on the shelf where newspapers are left was a copy of the March … Continue reading

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CANAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK STATE – FIELD TRIP – 23-24 APRIL 2023

I know, I know. First off I have reported getting to this adventure, and home, but not the field trip itself; and, I know, I know, it is two months late. But never too late to show you my time … Continue reading

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