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HOLIDAY TOUR — 11 DECEMBER 2021
Yet again we face a difficult holiday season. Limited gatherings, limited holiday events. But 2020 was worse and there were none of the holiday tours I have enjoyed in the past. Most fun has been the Inndulgence Tour which friends … Continue reading
A TRIP TO WILTON, CONNECTICUT – 15-16 OCTOBER 2021
I usually “don’t do the past” but I did for a sad occasion — a friend I have known since before kindergarten passed away in July 2020, in North Carolina, and her memorial gathering and internment (due to COVID) was … Continue reading
DIFFERENT ADVENTURE — “RIDING OFF THE RAILS” – 17 OCTOBER 2021
This past weekend I was in Connecticut for a memorial service for someone I have known since before kindergarten. Three days, lots to share from the past, but again you are going to get my trip home first before the … Continue reading
149th TUNBRIDGE WORLD’S FAIR – SEPTEMBER 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2021
The Tunbridge World’s Fair began in 1867. The first eight fairs were held in North Tunbridge, Vermont, before “moving south.” The fair is currently chaired by Alan Howe,, who took over from Euclid Farnham after the 2009 fair (I chatted with … Continue reading
49th ANNUAL DUBLIN GAS ENGINE MEET – 11 SEPTEMBER 2021 – BEST YET
I have had a full week – and making it even better was going today to the annual Gas Engine Meet in Dublin, New Hampshire. This year the crowd was the largest, many fascinating machines, more cars, unique historic tractors, … Continue reading
TWO PLUS WEEK REPORT — 21 FEBRUARY 2021
I enjoy writing. I write to remember. I write for enjoyment. And, I enjoy writing to share. This past week I have done a great deal of writing for the March issue of my CLARION newspaper, and I cannot stop … Continue reading
Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, Landmark Trust USA
Tagged Dummerston, Landmark Trust USA, Vermont
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SERENDIPITOUS SNOWY SOJOURN – 4 FEBRUARY 2021
When a back roader (me) finds a road back of his favorite back road (US Route 7A) you cannot imagine the resulting euphoria. And there is a backstory to this serendipitous snowy sojourn. It all started buying some books a … Continue reading
Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, ROADS and ROUTES
Tagged Arlington, Hildene, Manchester, Vermont
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FOLIAGE PEAKING-PEEPING PRIMER – 26 September 2020
Still a tad early for the hills to be all popping out — but BLUE BELLE and I had to get out, and that does not mean we cannot pop out more. Saturday, 26 September, we clocked 209 kilometers. Below … Continue reading
Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips
Tagged Andover, Dorset, East Hill Cemetery, scenic leaves. Mt. Tabor, Vermont
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QUICK OVERNIGHT and NEW DISCOVERIES – 26-27 August 2020
I am still overly cautious about leaving my home with COVID on the prowl, but often a trip beckons, and a beckoning happened. My daughter and her family had a cabin for a week in New York on Lake … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlotte, lake champlain ferry, Mt Philo State Park, Roxbury Mountain Road, Vermont, VT, Warren, Warren Vermont
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BACK TO THE 1830s – and WITHOUT A TIME MACHINE – 19 AUGUST 2020
Ray’s travels 2020 – ZERO. And, you know why. To be safe we have all restricted our travels and exposure to others who may have COVID. Further keeping me home is that eating now while out and/or traveling is complicated, … Continue reading
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