Category Archives: Day (or maybe two) Trips

22 MPH in BLUE BELLE – 127 Miles in 5 ¾ Hours – But of course we had stops on 21 July 2013

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Ray Boas

I marvel at the fact that I have so many routes close to home to explore and re-explore in Vermont and New Hampshire.  I just never tire of shunpiking, especially on a day as today was!  Alright, get your Vermont … Continue reading →

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NINE HOUR EXPLORATION – 14 July 2013

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Ray Boas

Early last week friend Becky suggested we go to Brimfield on the 11th.  “Great,” I said, “never made it there, and I am searching for a chaise/cot/seating for my porch.”  We headed there sadly, but wisely (to get there) on … Continue reading →

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BORN ON THE 4th of JULY 1872

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Ray Boas

was Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.  In following my travels, by now you know that Plymouth Notch is one of my favorite drives, just but an hour and a century away. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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FIVE HOUR TOUR, FIFTEEN MINUTES FROM HOME – ALSTEAD, NH – 22 June 2013

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Ray Boas

For about six months I have wanted to start another column in THE WALPOLE CLARION sharing SHUNPIKING WITH RAY experiences close to home with recommendations for day trips.  The best way to get something done is to begin, so yesterday … Continue reading →

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SAUGUS IRON WORKS – 24 MAY 2013

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Ray Boas

“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.”  Remember, I write about my experiences to reinforce what I have learned, and remind me of what I have seen, but I love to share too, and hope … Continue reading →

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RED LION INN REDUX – 14 to 16 MAY 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Ray Boas

And further Berkshire explorations: Back again, this time rewarding myself for all the work work done on TOURISTS ACCOMMODATED which was enjoyed by almost 500 guests in the audience with 120 alone on our Mother’s Day matinee. I have been … Continue reading →

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KIDNAPPED BY BLUE BELLE for 286 Kilometers (178 miles) – 5 May 2013

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Ray Boas

You have not heard from me for a long time.  My local friends know why.  I have been totally involved (cast selection, directing, producing, marketing, backstage preparation, etc.) with the spring Walpole Players’ production of TOURISTS ACCOMMODATED (a play I … Continue reading →

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DAY OFF – 5 APRIL 2013

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Ray Boas

Well, maybe everyday is now a “day-off” but today was planned that way as a road trip away from home.  Not all excursions need a finite purpose, for example last Saturday I followed the front of the car around Vermont. … Continue reading →

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THE RED LION INN – STOCKBRIDGE, MASS. – 4-6 March 2013

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Ray Boas

It has been over two months since I last wrote here.  At the moment (March 4th) I am in front of the fire at The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.  My “new” Macbook Air is in my lap and … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th from Salem, Massachusetts — and beyond

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Ray Boas

Here is a multiple of firsts: 1) blogging from my iPad 2) transferring photos from an SD card to my iPad 3) sailing with David and family for a few days 4) and finally posting when David creates a hot … Continue reading →

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