Category Archives: Miscellaneous Musings

SHUNPIKING IN VERMONT – PLANNING AHEAD – 6 November 2013

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Ray Boas

You may know that I am obsessive about collecting travel literature and filing it for future reference.  Today I hit a bonanza of some of the best Vermont brochures I have ever seen. It was back to the Mount Ascutney … Continue reading →

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UPDATE — 2 NOVEMBER 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Ray Boas

Do not despair, just because I am not traveling does not mean I am not busy.  It is A CHRISTMAS CAROL time, for the 6th year in a row.  My production with The Walpole Players has raised just under $17,000 … Continue reading →

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PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VT and LEAVES – 2 October 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Ray Boas

If I were to ask you, “where is my favorite place?”  You had better answer, “Calvin Coolidge’s birthplace, Plymouth Notch, VT.” Driving across southern New York state last Saturday, the color on the leaves on high elevations was wonderful.  And … Continue reading →

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YOU CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN (or whatever) BECAUSE IT IS THERE – 19 Sept 2013

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Ray Boas

Yes, I debated yesterday, and this morning decided no.  Then coming back from the Post Office this afternoon I said, “Ray, if you don’t do it you will regret it.”  Now, just don’t tell Cathy I did, I promised her … Continue reading →

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RAY’S FIRST HARVEST – 16 July 2013

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Ray Boas

And, much, much more on the way.  Fortunately I enjoy sauteed Squash, Zucchini, Onions, and whatever else is on hand along with alittle Salsa.  On the lunch menu now for weeks! Too much fun, but what is really enjoyable is … Continue reading →

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THE WHITE MAN’S OVERBITE: THE BIRTH OF AIRBAND

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Ray Boas

If you have ever wondered what occupies some of my time, I (along with other Walpole Player’s friends) spent a day filming for Gail Golec (a “player” creative genius) recently for her entry in this year’s NO FILM FILM FESTIVAL … Continue reading →

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BONUS POST – 16 June 2013 – DINING TRAIN – IRON FURNACE – Etc.

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Ray Boas

Well, I left the Mountain View Grand in Whitefield, NH at 10:30 this morning with no plans, no intentions of telling you more about this excursion, and here I want to share more. I traveled down Route 142 from Bethlehem … Continue reading →

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STAY-CATION and NEW YEAR’S WISHES – 31 December 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Ray Boas

I started this year end post several days ago, and now is time to finish it. Tonight (Friday 28 December) at dinner I thought I would start a post giving you a post-operative update.  Yes, I am taking my convalescence … Continue reading →

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30 DAYS, AND NO TRAVELLING – AN UPDATE on 3 December 2012

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Ray Boas

But as you know, this is my time for A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and this year will be our fifth annual benefit production by The Walpole Players.  Last year I had many “hits” on SHUNPIKING WITH RAY when I talked about … Continue reading →

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NOSTALGIA TRIP BACK FROM QM2 via WILTON and NEW PRESTON, CT

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Ray Boas

Well, I am home from my eleven days on the Queen Mary 2.  I was in my car by 9AM for the direct 4 ½ hour drive back home, but my plan was to travel through my home town in … Continue reading →

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