Category Archives: Day (or maybe two) Trips

238 YEARS OF HISTORY IN 298 KILOMETERS – 11 JULY 2015

What with Alex’s visit and our trips to Bromley, the 4th of July in Plymouth Notch, some planned adventures this coming week in Vermont, why would I be back in Vermont today you ask? Easy – the 238th anniversary of … Continue reading

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JOYOUS JULY – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOU – 2-5 July 2015

When moving to New Hampshire 13 years ago my Dad was concerned I was moving to remote woods (I almost am) asking, “whatever are you going to do?” The question really should be WHATEVER AM I GOING TO DO? There … Continue reading

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IS ORANGE, MASSACHUSETTS ON THE WAY HOME FROM BOSTON? – 27 JUNE 2015

It is if you are going to the CMSGMA (Central Mass. Steam and Gas & Machinery Assoc.) – 39th Annual Yankee Engine-unity Show at the Orange Municipal Airport! But first back three days. “On the list” for maybe six months … Continue reading

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SECOND FAVORITE SPOT – THE FORT AT NO. 4 – 20 June 2015

Today, the weather again was just too perfect – soon to change as remnants of Storm Bill are stirring up outside. BLUE BELLE (BB2) and I left about 11:30, and returned 54 miles and five hours later. Only planned stop … Continue reading

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FLAG DAY – 14 JUNE 2015 — 80 BLUE BELLE MILES at 13 MPH

This, 13-14 June, was a perfect weekend weather-wise. Yesterday, Saturday, I was invited to a graduation party for a young man who has been with us in The Walpole Players since moving to town in 2007 – and a wonderful … Continue reading

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16 MAY 2015 – BOUGHT 17 CARS, HAD GREAT LUNCH, and 103 MILES OF TOURING

But I am also going to need your help – read that at the end, hint to read through. Today when I awoke it looked like an inside day, but the weather radar maps told a different story. By about … Continue reading

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FAIRHAVEN – NEW BEDFORD – ROUND HILL, MASSACHUSETTS on the way home 28-29 April 2015

I get busy — and it has taken a week to get this post done, and posted on 7 May 2015 – sorry. Plan on Tuesday (April 28th) was to spend more time in Oak Bluffs prior to queuing for … Continue reading

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ISLAND HOPPING DOWN SOUTH — MARTHA’S VINEYARD – 26 – 27 April 2015

Would you believe I have only been to Cape Cod a couple times, and the islands never?  In the early 1970s I camped at Otis Air Force Base and explored the Cape, and in the early 90s spent several days … Continue reading

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WEATHER FINALLY HAS BROKEN, WHICH MEANS — ROAD TRIP – 12 APRIL 2015

Actually there was no need to document today, but one thing leads to another. The weather is finally in a spring like mode, and yesterday I cleaned out the stable and all the ladies got some exercise. Today had to be … Continue reading

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EXPLORING THE GOLDEN SQUARE MILE – 31 March and 1 April 2015

But first you have to get there. Five months ago I bought a TravelZoo deal for a boutique hotel in downtown Montreal – a deal at $209 for two nights with parking and breakfast. But I never had time to … Continue reading

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