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BOARDING WITH THE BIXBYS – 15-16 SEPTEMBER (1838) 2018 – OSV.org
There are some adventures that are so rare, uncommon and unique that you just have to do them. And when it also covers an interest you have for adventure or learning, so much the better. And, that is what I … Continue reading
47th ANNUAL DUBLIN GAS ENGINE MEET – 8 SEPTEMBER 2018 – LOVE IT
Today for the fourth time I journeyed to Dublin, New Hampshire, to take in all the wonders at the Annual Dublin Gas Engine Meet. I became fascinated with the old “hit-n’miss” engines decades ago, and have reported to you about … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, 47th annual, Dublin, Dublin Gas Engine Meet, NH "hit n miss"
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IMPRESSIVE DISCOVERY – 1 SEPTEMBER 2018 – SOUTHERN VERMONT NATURAL HISTORY MUSUEM
For months I have had day excursions planned for September. This weekend is the Garlic Festival in Bennington. Years ago, Cathy and I visited when it was still in Wilmington, Vermont. That was the plan for the first, and BLUE … Continue reading
MAKING WAY ON – ROADS – RAILS – and WATER – 26-27 AUGUST 2018
A 34 hour vacation that felt like a week when I arrived home – that much done and seen – and three things that had been “on the lists.” In fact, the Inn I stayed at Cathy and I talked … Continue reading
IN SEARCH OF THREE PINES, QC, CANADA – 14-16 AUGUST 2018
It was on a “repositioning day” from Montreal to Whitefield, NH, in June of 2013 that for a second time I got well into the Eastern Townships of Canada. In that post I told you “… I cannot wait to get … Continue reading
PART 2 – MORE FILLING IN THE MAP IN CONNECTICUT – 7-9 AUGUST 2018
Wednesday, August 8, was my “full day” away. As I have discovered, and told you, it makes the most sense to remain in the same place for two nights – and then have a full day of exploration in-between the … Continue reading
MORE FILLING IN THE MAP IN CONNECTICUT – 7-9 AUGUST 2018 – Part 1
I have been restless, wanting to get away, but where to go. I struggled and thought. I have been reading more about the Connecticut River, and decided I had to explore more in Connecticut. Do you remember the most recent … Continue reading
SHUNPIKING ON SHUNPIKE ROAD – 28 JULY 2018
The short newspaper article spoke to me immediately for a talk “…about the two sections of the Crown Point Military Road that touched the town, and the layout of the original turnpike and shunpike.” Meeting place, Belmont Village (population 245) … Continue reading
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Tagged Belmont General Store, Belmont Vermont, Crown Point Road, Mount Holly, VT
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ROCK STUDY — VICTORIAN SPRING — 255 BB1 KILOMETERS — 11 JULY 2018
This day off was scheduled two weeks ago – but rain (not good with top down) postponed the outing. I have a fascinating week of learning coming up, and in preparation thought a visit to Proctor, Vermont, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Clarendon Springs, Clarendon Springs Hotel, Proctor, Vermont Marble Museum, VT
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HAPPY 242nd BIRTHDAY USA – 4 JULY 2018
And, a happy and safe 4th to you all. I was “bad” today, “very, very, bad.” I did not travel to celebrate Calvin Coolidge’s birthday in my favorite Plymouth Notch, Vermont. You know I have done this for years, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Fourth of July Parade, Grafton Vermont, The Grafton Inn, Vermont, Wardsboro
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Shunpiking with Ray 