Category Archives: Day (or maybe two) Trips

BUFFIES and FOAMERS – 9:58 AM to 7:53 PM – 23 SEPTEMBER 2023

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Ray Boas

BUFFIES and FOAMERS – words that should grab your attention, did mine as I heard co-travellers use the terms, and now I have two new phrases, and in time will explain. Believe this adventure began with something I saw on … Continue reading →

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THE BIG E – EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION – 22 SEPTEMBER 2023

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Ray Boas

Yes, this has been a “fair season” for me, and believe it or not I had never been to THE BIG E in West Springfield, Massachusetts – a larger and premier fair in New England. This year held Sept 15 … Continue reading →

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LANGDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE FESTIVAL – 16 SEPTEMBER 2023

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Ray Boas

A few weeks ago I told you it was “Fair Season” and I was visiting a wide range of fairs – more so than in previous years. Why? I do not know, I go in cycles “chasing interests and learning” … Continue reading →

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RAY is “ON GOLDEN POND” – PART TWO – 7-8 September, 2023

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Ray Boas

I left you on Part One with my capturing images of some of the wonderful cottages. Then it was porch time – surprised. Another great dinner, more reading, and once bedded down it was time for Moose Calls (I compared … Continue reading →

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RAY is “ON GOLDEN POND” – PART ONE – 5-6 September, 2023

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Ray Boas

Remember I finally had an overnight 8-9 August with a Squam Lake Cruise the second day? I told you the boat guide “… pointed out a bucolic camp – ROCKYWOLD DEEPHAVEN CAMPS, established in 1897. Now ON MY LIST, and hopefully I … Continue reading →

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THE FIFTH SEASON – FAIR TIME – AUGUST 2023

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Ray Boas

I believe I am back “out and about” – YEAH. Covid slowed us all down, back hiccups and balance have slowed me down – but I am out and again exploring as I mentioned in my last post that included … Continue reading →

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FINALLY AN OVERNIGHT 9 to 10 AUGUST 2023

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Ray Boas

I have long gotten out of the process of taking off on a whim and exploring – COVID affected us all in different ways, I got “out of practice,” enough said. But my armchair traveling happens every day and I … Continue reading →

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AGAIN — “TOO MUCH FUN” — 5 AUGUST 2023

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Ray Boas

Not two weeks ago I told you how my explorations in Chesterfield, NH, came about from a 1976 booklet. Today’s four plus hour exploration came about from a TV news piece. But the genesis came earlier, and I will explain … Continue reading →

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CHESTERFIELD, NH, EXPLORATIONS – 23 JULY 2023

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Ray Boas

Ever wonder where I come up with some adventures? An idea can come from anywhere, and this week I purchased a booklet, OLDE NUMBER ONE – CHESTERFIELD, New Hampshire – A BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY – JULY 2, 3, 4, 1976. Why … Continue reading →

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OVERNIGHT ESCAPE – 16-17 JANUARY 2023

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Ray Boas

It was time for me to have a break. Just a day away, or overnight, helps me refocus and actually accomplish more when I return. But I was perplexed. Where do I go, and I thought and thought before remembering … Continue reading →

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