Category Archives: Day (or maybe two) Trips

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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ANOTHER YEARLY TRANSITION — 2022 to 2023 — 31 December 2022

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Ray Boas

My last post relating memories and adventures for the year 2022, and hopefully posted before “the ball drops.” Starting off, and truthful, I am not as thrilled as usual with my images and tales, but as always would like to … Continue reading →

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OCTOBER LEAVES POTPOURRI – 2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Ray Boas

I am turning a corner, and in the last days have booked two overnights in the near future. But, in time you will read of those. But on this page is a compilation of three adventures “on the road” 6, … Continue reading →

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DUBLIN GAS ENGINE MEET – 50th ANNIVERSARY – 10 SEPTEMBER 2022

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Ray Boas

There are some things I enjoy doing, and heading to Cricket Hill Farm in Dublin for the Dublin Gas Engine Meet is something I look forward to. BLUE BELLE (1960 MGA Roadster) and I headed off today for the 50th … Continue reading →

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VERGENNES, VERMONT OVERNIGHT – 17-18 AUGUST 2022

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Ray Boas

I do not seem to be getting out and about as much as I used to, but I am busy. Lack of “shunpiking explorations” is probably a combination of factors: I still wish to avoid crowds; places I wish to … Continue reading →

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NO TWO ALIKE and LARGEST IN THE US – 22-24 JULY 2022

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Ray Boas

You know I like to find and share unusual superlatives, and combining those discoveries to share in conjunction with a “road-trip” makes it even the more fun for me. This “road-trip,” as in the last couple of years, was to … Continue reading →

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