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Category Archives: ROADS and ROUTES
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
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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FILLING IN THE MAP for FIVE HOURS – 17 JUNE 2018
Number One son called a few moments ago asking what I had done today. “I traveled a road I had not been on before,” I replied. He said, “I can’t believe you have any left.” Yes, I do, and some … Continue reading
STRATFORD INN and NEW ROADS — 11-13 APRIL 2018
See the date of the travel in this post? Wonder why it has taken so long for me to get to it? Know how long it has been since my last travel post? Have any idea how busy I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Newhart Show, East Middlebury, Vermont Stockbridge, VT
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NEW DISCOVERIES – LESS THAN AN HOUR AWAY – 28 JANUARY 2018
Don’t ever think I am “retired.” And, I will tell you I do not like the “R WORD.” But, “working” hard, I needed another break, and even a few hours away can make all the difference and rejuvenate. This past … Continue reading
WHACKED IN Fall River — 16 and 17 AUGUST 2017
Have you noticed that recently I seldom get to complete my posts while on my adventures as I used to? Some of my recent experiences have continued well into the evening hours impinging on my sitting down with wine and … Continue reading
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Tagged Fall River, Lizzie Borden, Massachusetts, murder, Oak Grove Cemetery
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MY 4 1/4 HOUR VACATION YOU MUST TAKE – AUGUST 20, 2017 – AND A TEASER
I cannot keep up to share my adventures. Still I have not yet gotten to my Fall River report, and when asked why by a friend days ago, she said, “that’s right, it is CLARION time.” Yes, the September issue … Continue reading
Shunpiking with Ray 