Tag Archives: Massachusetts

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT and CALVIN COOLIDGE – 30 July and 1 August 2015

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Ray Boas

There are some things I never tire of doing, seeing, experiencing, and each time I repeat something it is always from a different light or perspective. And, as you know there are themes to my adventures – fun and learning. … Continue reading →

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IS ORANGE, MASSACHUSETTS ON THE WAY HOME FROM BOSTON? – 27 JUNE 2015

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Ray Boas

It is if you are going to the CMSGMA (Central Mass. Steam and Gas & Machinery Assoc.) – 39th Annual Yankee Engine-unity Show at the Orange Municipal Airport! But first back three days. “On the list” for maybe six months … Continue reading →

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FAIRHAVEN – NEW BEDFORD – ROUND HILL, MASSACHUSETTS on the way home 28-29 April 2015

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Ray Boas

I get busy — and it has taken a week to get this post done, and posted on 7 May 2015 – sorry. Plan on Tuesday (April 28th) was to spend more time in Oak Bluffs prior to queuing for … Continue reading →

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ISLAND HOPPING DOWN SOUTH — MARTHA’S VINEYARD – 26 – 27 April 2015

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Ray Boas

Would you believe I have only been to Cape Cod a couple times, and the islands never?  In the early 1970s I camped at Otis Air Force Base and explored the Cape, and in the early 90s spent several days … Continue reading →

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HOME FOR 41 HOURS? – WHAT DO YOU DO? – ANSWER — 14 HOUR ROAD TRIP – 8 November 2014

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Ray Boas

Well, actually I had help, and it did not take too much convincing.  Rob asked me to join him in visiting his parents grave at West Point, “and we could stop at the Red Lion Inn on the way home,” … Continue reading →

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Edith Wharton’s THE MOUNT and THE RED LION INN – 13-15 August 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Ray Boas

About a month ago Mimsy (whom I have known since before kindergarten) emailed and said, “I will be crossing Massachusetts in August, and it would be fun to meet and catch up.”  I offered some ideas of places to meet, … Continue reading →

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NINE HOUR EXPLORATION – 14 July 2013

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Ray Boas

Early last week friend Becky suggested we go to Brimfield on the 11th.  “Great,” I said, “never made it there, and I am searching for a chaise/cot/seating for my porch.”  We headed there sadly, but wisely (to get there) on … Continue reading →

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THE RED LION INN – STOCKBRIDGE, MASS. – 4-6 March 2013

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Ray Boas

It has been over two months since I last wrote here.  At the moment (March 4th) I am in front of the fire at The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.  My “new” Macbook Air is in my lap and … Continue reading →

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DECOMPRESSION – 15 and 16 June 2012 – BLACK BEAUTY DAYS

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Ray Boas

Well, I am back and recovering. Not from travelling but from the hacking in my throat that I caught from a couple little kids walking by me on a train last Saturday in Ireland, and from an extremely swollen and … Continue reading →

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BOSTON AREA – 14-17 SEPTEMBER 2011 – “The Regulars are Coming”

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Ray Boas

More learning, more adventures, more tempus fugit.   I arrived at David’s Wednesday afternoon so I could learn Alex’s daily routine before David headed to DC to catch up with Mari at a conference.  We picked Alex up at his afterschool … Continue reading →

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