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GEARING UP FOR 2015 TRAVELS – 15-17 MARCH 2015
Well, there were road trips in February, and then I had to stay put for a few weeks for our CABIN FEVER RADIO FOLLIES 2015 (view it on-line). But to get the 2015 momentum really rolling, it was time to … Continue reading
A 21 HOUR RESPITE – 16-17 February 2015
For school break, David, Mari and Alex rented a condo at Killington for several days skiing. They usually stay with me and take day trips to the various ski areas nearby, but they wanted an extended stay to hit the … Continue reading
SOME THINGS YOU DON’T HAVE TO REPEAT — AND OTHERS YOU DO – 25 JANUARY 2015
Yesterday I planned to go to the Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show at the Big-E in Springfield, Massachusetts, but the weather was iffy, so I stayed home and researched and wrote various articles all day instead. At one point … Continue reading
PERFECT START FOR 2015 “SHUNPIKING” – 16-19 JANUARY 2015
My goodness, it has been over two months since I have reported some “shunpiking” and adventures. But, as you know, November and December I devote to my production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and now I am happy to report that … Continue reading
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Tagged Bear Mountain, Cold Spring, NY, Red Lion Inn' Stockbridge Mass, The Red Lion Inn
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HOME FOR 41 HOURS? – WHAT DO YOU DO? – ANSWER — 14 HOUR ROAD TRIP – 8 November 2014
Well, actually I had help, and it did not take too much convincing. Rob asked me to join him in visiting his parents grave at West Point, “and we could stop at the Red Lion Inn on the way home,” … Continue reading
WHAT DO I DO, WHEN NOT SURE WHAT TO DO? — THE RED LION INN — 4-6 November 2014
The RLI feels as much like home for me as home does. I had two nights in a row before A CHRISTMAS CAROL begins negating three day adventures. I struggled, and struggled with where to go, and what to do. … Continue reading
I LIVE IN THE PRESENT OR NEAR FUTURE – BUT WAS IN THE PAST 17-19 October 2014
Yes – in Connecticut for my 50th reunion – kindergarten that is (and if you believe that, I still have a few choice bridges in my inventory for sale). As I have groused to a few of you, reunions are … Continue reading
FILLING IN THE MAP – SOUTH EASTERN VERMONT – 27 SEPTEMBER 2014
Whenever number two son, Gary, and I day trip it is usually in an area where we have had “holes in the map” – places that we have not been, but surrounded by areas we have previously explored. To connect … Continue reading
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Tagged Jacksonville, NH, Poocham Hlll Winery, Vermont, VT, Westmoreland, Wilmington
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A DATE with BLUE BELLE for 7 1/2 HOURS at 19 MPH – 7 September 2014
BLUE BELLE knew that I had just worked out a day’s jaunt and begged me to go out yesterday. But I finally convinced her that “Tex the Weatherman” (she can relate to that time period) suggested that today, Sunday would … Continue reading
A SERENDIPITOUS, WONDERFUL 148 BLACK BEAUTY MILES ON 9 AUGUST 2014
I wanted to stop at Santa’s Land in Putney and wish them a happy 57th birthday, and BLACK BEAUTY wanted to visit her favorite Arlington, Vermont — those were the only agenda items for the day. But here I am … Continue reading
Shunpiking with Ray 