LOG OF ADVENTURES – YEAR BY YEAR
CLICK ON BLACK BEAUTY
“VINTAGE CAMPER TOYS” – “CANNED HAMS”
Click on Image for my Philosophies and Ideas on Collecting
POPCORNMAN RAY – CLICK ON IMAGE
Part of Humpty Dumpty's wall THE ORIGINAL HISTORIC INNS OF NEW ENGLAND
Click on Image for Story
ONE OF MY MOST VISITED POSTS
Click on this Image to View 134 Flickering Flames -
Author Archives: Ray Boas
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
LACK OF SHUNPIKING UPDATE — 18 JUNE 2023
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
Posted in Miscellaneous Musings
4 Comments
MEMORIAL DAY Weekend – 28 MAY 2023
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
Posted in Miscellaneous Musings
Tagged Bernardston, Bernardston Gas Engine Show, Massachusetts
1 Comment
TRAVELING TO AN “ERIE” EXPERIENCE — 22 and 23 APRIL 2023
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
TRAVELING HOME – 24 and 25 APRIL 2023
Hey Ray, don’t you have to go somewhere before you travel home? Yes, true, but sometimes it is hard to start writing about an adventure when there is so much I wish to share – and that is the case … Continue reading
Posted in Erie Canal
Tagged Cherry Valley Turnpike, CHUCK WAGON DINER, Duanesburg, New York, Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles
3 Comments
MAPLE DAYS and an EVENING OF ILLUMINATION – 10-11 March 2023
Opening not quite three months after I was born, you know I have an affectionate affinity for OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE – OSV, and enjoy my visits for special events, or just to stop in when nearby. During CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT … Continue reading
CHANGE OF SCENERY – III — 5-8 FEBRUARY 2023
Why CHANGE OF SCENERY III ? – well I decided not to title this post CHANGE OF SCENERY REDUX, but this was my third relaxing stay at Rudyard Kipling’s Carriage House in Dummerston, Vermont, following:CHANGE OF SCENERY – 13-16 JANUARY … Continue reading
Posted in Landmark Trust USA
Tagged Dummerston, Kipling Carriage House, Landmark Trust USA, Rudyard Kipling, Vermont
6 Comments
HEADING TO LAKE GEORGE for CRUISING, and CRUISING – 30 and 31 AUGUST 2021
A POST LONG OVERDUE. I reported my return trip home from Lake George back on 1 September 2021, but I never got you to Lake George for my adventure there and on the water. So while relaxing at Kipling’s Carriage … Continue reading
Posted in ROADS and ROUTES
Tagged D&H Rail Trail, Granville, Lake George, NY, Rupert, Station B&B, Vermont
2 Comments
OVERNIGHT ESCAPE – 16-17 JANUARY 2023
It was time for me to have a break. Just a day away, or overnight, helps me refocus and actually accomplish more when I return. But I was perplexed. Where do I go, and I thought and thought before remembering … Continue reading
Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips
Tagged Hatfield Massachusetts, Mass., Montague, Old Mill Inn
2 Comments
Shunpiking with Ray 