Category Archives: Miscellaneous Musings

The GILFEATHER TURNIP – VERMONT’S STATE VEGETABLE – 25 October 2025

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Ray Boas

I receive many emails of local events, both in New Hampshire and Vermont. On October 10 I received a note from happyvermont.com about an upcoming festival in Wardsboro, Vermont (population 869 in 2020). I pass through there on VT 100 … Continue reading →

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A Visit with “Auntie EM” – 30 January 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Ray Boas

Since April 2011 I have shared 447 writings of adventures, projects and thoughts with you here. Sadly, last year 2024, I only wrote and posted here 18 times, and also sadly have at least five additional major adventures from last … Continue reading →

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THE NIGHT BEFORE…THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2024

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Ray Boas

And, “all through my house…” it is quiet, and I am relaxed, and with a tradition I first shared December 17, 2022, and last year, 2023, on the 23rd – “the night before…the night before…” Again this year – 2024 … Continue reading →

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CATCHING UP on REFLECTING BACK 15-18 November 2024

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Ray Boas

“To write about something is to live it twice.” and, unfortunately this calendar year (and even back into 2023) there are many adventures I have not written about to relive – probably giving you an idea I have not been … Continue reading →

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SIX DECADES — 18-21 OCTOBER 2024

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Ray Boas

Where do I begin? I am so behind in documenting my adventures “to remember and to share,” in fact going back to mid-2023. But, a little plaque that has been on my desk for over five decades says, “THE BEST … Continue reading →

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“AUNTIE MYRTLE” — Moved in at Last  — 1 November 2024

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Ray Boas

You know I am over a year behind in documenting and sharing my adventures, but they are “on the list.” But, now I must give you this adventure first. Actually this adventure began on June 29, 2024 (do visit that … Continue reading →

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A NEIGHBORING TREASURE – VILAS POOL – ALSTEAD – 10 AUGUST 2024

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Ray Boas

I write to remember, but also to share my experiences in the hopes of encouraging others to find their own new experiences. In June 2013, I rediscovered Vilas Pool, eight miles and fifteen minutes away, and at that time wrote, … Continue reading →

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A Yet “Unnamed” HIDEAWAY – June 2024

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Ray Boas

First there was COVID. In response, first there was LADYRAB II – my 1965 Airstream, and then LADYRAB III – my 1959 Fan Camper. Both now are in new homes. Then last year I tried to move a “static retreat” … Continue reading →

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430 POSTS SINCE APRIL 8, 2011 — NOW 25 APRIL 2024

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Ray Boas

And, sadly this is only my second writing here in 2024, and I started this on 12 April. I also started a post six weeks ago when at the RED LION INN for three days. I want to say, “I … Continue reading →

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AMERICA’S LARGEST — 27 JANUARY 2024

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Ray Boas

I know, I know – it has been too long since you last heard from me. My last note to you was The Night Before Christmas at “44.” I am alive and well, but just do not know where my … Continue reading →

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