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I LOVE LUCY – JAMESTOWN, NY – 25 September 2013
This is being posted Friday night, 27 September, from from one of the nicest B&Bs I have ever stayed at – The Rufus Tanner House in Pine City, NY – just outside Elmira. Worth the trip. I played hooky Wednesday afternoon, … Continue reading
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Tagged B&B Elmira, Bemis Point, Bemis Pt., Chautauqua, Hotel Lenhart, New York, NY, Pine City, rocking chair, Rufus Tanner House
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CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION – Experienced 22-27 September 2013
I had to experience sleeper car train travel. I had to experience a trans-Atlantic crossing. I had to experience Star Island, and now I am experiencing Chautauqua (but in an off-season mode). Church Camp Meeting grounds began in the early … Continue reading
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Tagged Chautauqua, Chautauqua Institution, New York
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“THE REAL BEDFORD FALLS” – TREKKING ACROSS NEW YORK STATE – 21-22 September 2013
On Saturday, 21 September, I pulled out of the drive at about 7:20 AM and headed west. Down I-91, exit 2 and headed west on VT 9 across the state and into New York. FOLIAGE ALERT — I could not … Continue reading
BACK TO PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VERMONT – 7 September 2013
By now, if you follow my blogs (and you had better be) you should know that I cannot get enough of Plymouth Notch, Vermont, the home of our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge, and considered one of the best preserved Presidential … Continue reading
TOO MUCH FUN – 11 AUGUST 2013
Well, I must admit, the past 8 days have been some of the busiest, most social, and most fun days of my life these past 5 years, and at a minimum I must share today’s adventure – something that can … Continue reading
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Tagged MacDowell Colony, NH, Peterborough, Stephen Sondheim
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RAY’S FIRST HARVEST – 16 July 2013
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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SAUGUS IRON WORKS – 24 MAY 2013
“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.” Remember, I write about my experiences to reinforce what I have learned, and remind me of what I have seen, but I love to share too, and hope … Continue reading
KIDNAPPED BY BLUE BELLE for 286 Kilometers (178 miles) – 5 May 2013
You have not heard from me for a long time. My local friends know why. I have been totally involved (cast selection, directing, producing, marketing, backstage preparation, etc.) with the spring Walpole Players’ production of TOURISTS ACCOMMODATED (a play I … Continue reading
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30 DAYS, AND NO TRAVELLING – AN UPDATE on 3 December 2012
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
NOSTALGIA TRIP BACK FROM QM2 via WILTON and NEW PRESTON, CT
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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Tagged 15 Partrick Lane, Boas Lane, New Preston CT, Nod Hill Road, US Route 7, Wilton Connecticut
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Shunpiking with Ray 