Category Archives: Day (or maybe two) Trips

DECOMPRESSION – 15 and 16 June 2012 – BLACK BEAUTY DAYS

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Ray Boas

Well, I am back and recovering. Not from travelling but from the hacking in my throat that I caught from a couple little kids walking by me on a train last Saturday in Ireland, and from an extremely swollen and … Continue reading →

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LONG OVERDUE POST – 28 FEBRUARY 2012

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Ray Boas

I last wrote to you here on the 25th of January, and February is almost done I have not had a post so thought I would catch you up to date. Following my return from Yellowstone, I was busy in … Continue reading →

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AN INTERESTING AND FULL DAY OUT – 21 DECEMBER 2011

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Ray Boas

As you know, A CHRISTMAS CAROL has occupied my time since my return from Portugal November 9th, but I was way overdue for a “day out.”  So today I combined a few last CHRISTMAS CAROL errands with a road trip.  … Continue reading →

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30 November – A few notes, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Ray Boas

I missed writing to you here, and have missed the travelling, but as many of you know it is at this time of year I am totally immersed in our annual production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL for the … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts and THE RED LION INN – 19 and 20 October 2011

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Ray Boas

I have missed the opportunity to write since my last shunpiking post, so I have been jotting down thoughts to share, but now I am also “on the road” and have that to share.  So this post is not only … Continue reading →

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DAY OUT – Ray is one of the great “AMERICAN PICKERS”

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Ray Boas

I like to schedule one event for each day to help pass the time so to speak.  Today’s event was to get blood drawn for my annual physical in October.  I am healthy, not to worry, but just plan to … Continue reading →

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BOSTON AREA – 14-17 SEPTEMBER 2011 – “The Regulars are Coming”

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Ray Boas

More learning, more adventures, more tempus fugit.   I arrived at David’s Wednesday afternoon so I could learn Alex’s daily routine before David headed to DC to catch up with Mari at a conference.  We picked Alex up at his afterschool … Continue reading →

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11 SEPTEMBER 2011 – A DAY OFF – TR3ing

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Ray Boas

Yesterday, Saturday, I decided to go to Mass and then close out the weeks work so I could feel liberated to take Sunday off.  As sad as is today’s anniversary, I knew I could not stay glued to the news … Continue reading →

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POCONO MOUNTAINS – SUNDAY 4 September 2011

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Ray Boas

No one else is up, and I am sitting on the deck overlooking the lake.  Scott and Betty purchased the best spot on the lake in this community in 1995 and built their “mountain house.”  Best spot because their land … Continue reading →

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Rowell’s Inn – Friday Night Dinner – June 10, 2011

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Ray Boas

This will be my first three-hour trip blog, but oh is it worth it to share.  Last Friday night when I was travelling back from Dorset, VT with a load of books I decided to have dinner in Chester, VT, … Continue reading →

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