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Category Archives: Day (or maybe two) Trips
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
Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, ROADS and ROUTES
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
I TRAVEL IN THE RIGHT COMPANY – FENWAY PARK ON THE FIELD WITH THE RED SOX – 22 MAY 2014
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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Tagged Baseball, Boston Red Sox, NH, The Walpole Creamery, Toronto Blue Jays, Walpole
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FIVE HOUR BREAK and 86 BLUE BELLE MILES – 12 APRIL 2014
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
TAKE ONE GUESS – (Hint – STOCKBRIDGE) – 5-6 February 2014
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
PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VERMONT 15 DECEMBER 2013
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
WHAT DO YOU DO BETWEEN WALKING TO SCHOOL AND CELLO LESSONS? — 12 November 2013
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
Shunpiking with Ray 