Category Archives: Day (or maybe two) Trips

I TRAVEL IN THE RIGHT COMPANY – FENWAY PARK ON THE FIELD WITH THE RED SOX – 22 MAY 2014

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Ray Boas

Yes, I do travel in the right company.  Last week Rob asked me, “do you want to go to a Red Sox game, I have been given some tickets.”  If you know me, I am not sure if Red Sox … Continue reading →

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FIVE HOUR BREAK and 86 BLUE BELLE MILES – 12 APRIL 2014

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Ray Boas

I have been writing all week — pushing to finish all illustration captions for my book going to press the end of the month.  Now, if I am not to be found on a break at the Red Lion Inn … Continue reading →

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TAKE ONE GUESS – (Hint – STOCKBRIDGE) – 5-6 February 2014

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Ray Boas

AN UNEQUALED UPDATE Friday, February 7th —  Ever wonder how I come up with some of my exploration ideas?  MAPS, good old fashion maps have lots of hidden ideas on them.  Well, I will admit that when traveling I search … Continue reading →

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PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VERMONT 15 DECEMBER 2013

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Ray Boas

You by now know that I cannot get enough of the birthplace and home of our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge. I have visited this Vermont Historic Site six times in 2013, and each visit has been totally different.  Both BLACK … Continue reading →

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WHAT DO YOU DO BETWEEN WALKING TO SCHOOL AND CELLO LESSONS? — 12 November 2013

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Ray Boas

First you check your National Park Service APP, and then you check the “HISTORY HERE” APP to “Explore the History Around You.”  Did not need to go with Alex to the third grade, but I sure do need to continue … Continue reading →

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SHUNPIKING IN VERMONT – 4, 5 and 6 SEPTEMBER 2013

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Ray Boas

Yes, I know, I am late getting this post to you.  But remember I write for my own memory sake, but also to share.  The difference here, and advantage to you, is now I may not be so verbose, maybe.  … Continue reading →

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BACK TO PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VERMONT – 7 September 2013

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Ray Boas

By now, if you follow my blogs (and you had better be) you should know that I cannot get enough of Plymouth Notch, Vermont, the home of our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge, and considered one of the best preserved Presidential … Continue reading →

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HUBBARDTON BATTLEFIELD, VERMONT and other EXPLORATIONS – Saturday 24 AUGUST 2013

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Ray Boas

I had no plans for today, I had planned it that way!!!  But, last evening I read Wednesday’s  weekly The Vermont Journal/The Shopper newspaper.  A headline caught my eye. “Military Road Car Tour at Hubbardton Battlefield Aug. 24th”.  I told … Continue reading →

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Edith Wharton’s THE MOUNT and THE RED LION INN – 13-15 August 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Ray Boas

About a month ago Mimsy (whom I have known since before kindergarten) emailed and said, “I will be crossing Massachusetts in August, and it would be fun to meet and catch up.”  I offered some ideas of places to meet, … Continue reading →

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TOO MUCH FUN – 11 AUGUST 2013

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Ray Boas

Well, I must admit, the past 8 days have been some of the busiest, most social, and most fun days of my life these past 5 years, and at a minimum I must share today’s adventure – something that can … Continue reading →

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