Category Archives: Day (or maybe two) Trips

RIDING AMTRAK’S DOWNEASTER – 22 JUNE 2024

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Ray Boas

Does Ray like trains? Yes. I need to get back on long-hauls with sleeping compartments, but also need to travel on Amtrak’s “named trains.” The DOWNEASTER, running from Boston to Brunswick, Maine, is an ideal, close-by, day’s outing. Gary and … Continue reading →

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BACK ON THE “RAILS” — 17 and 18 MAY 2024

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Ray Boas

You should know I like riding trains – and you may remember it has sadly been awhile. But on Saturday, May 18, the Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts, Inc., had an excursion of the Granite State Scenic Railroad from Meredith, NH … Continue reading →

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“THREAD CITY” its “FROG FIGHT” (or “Fright”) and its MUSEUMS – 11 MAY 2024

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Ray Boas

In position and rested up, Saturday 11 May was for museums in “Thread City” – Willimantic, Connecticut, an area I had not experienced before. I usually do not do weekends when others are out and about – but no choice … Continue reading →

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TWO OCTOBER OUTINGS – 26 and 28 OCTOBER 2023

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Ray Boas

I am behind in traveling and in posting my adventures – time gets away from me, but I am out and exploring (or in and planning adventures). I have so much to write about to remember and share. Still have … Continue reading →

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ROADS “VERY” SELDOM TRAVELLED – 3 OCTOBER 2023

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Ray Boas

Alright – setting the scene – I have been enjoying planning outings, but recently not always executing those plans. I will have an outing in mind, then change my mind wanting to just stay home. Tuesday 3 October, I had … Continue reading →

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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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