Author Archives: Ray Boas

THE FIFTH SEASON – FAIR TIME – AUGUST 2023

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Ray Boas

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

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Ray Boas

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

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Ray Boas

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

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Ray Boas

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

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Ray Boas

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

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Ray Boas

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

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Ray Boas

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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LACK OF SHUNPIKING UPDATE — 18 JUNE 2023

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Ray Boas

I am writing on my porch to you while enjoying the fragrance from my Lilac Tree that is coming into bloom. Cathy and I had this planted probably 17 years ago. The tree was much smaller then. I apologize for … Continue reading →

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MEMORIAL DAY Weekend – 28 MAY 2023

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Ray Boas

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY 2023 — and I finally got back out to explore a tad, but I still owe you my report from my last Erie Canal adventure – well, “on the list.” Besides having something to accomplish every couple … Continue reading →

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TRAVELING TO AN “ERIE” EXPERIENCE — 22 and 23 APRIL 2023

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Ray Boas

As you know, on the way back from Buffalo in May 2019, I stumbled upon the PORT BYRON OLD ERIE CANAL HERITAGE PARK, learned of the Canal Society of New York State, joined the society, and have enjoyed their field trips … Continue reading →

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