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Tag Archives: New Hampshire
FINALLY AN OVERNIGHT 9 to 10 AUGUST 2023
I have long gotten out of the process of taking off on a whim and exploring – COVID affected us all in different ways, I got “out of practice,” enough said. But my armchair traveling happens every day and I … Continue reading
AGAIN — “TOO MUCH FUN” — 5 AUGUST 2023
Not two weeks ago I told you how my explorations in Chesterfield, NH, came about from a 1976 booklet. Today’s four plus hour exploration came about from a TV news piece. But the genesis came earlier, and I will explain … Continue reading
CHESTERFIELD, NH, EXPLORATIONS – 23 JULY 2023
Ever wonder where I come up with some adventures? An idea can come from anywhere, and this week I purchased a booklet, OLDE NUMBER ONE – CHESTERFIELD, New Hampshire – A BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY – JULY 2, 3, 4, 1976. Why … Continue reading
49th ANNUAL DUBLIN GAS ENGINE MEET – 11 SEPTEMBER 2021 – BEST YET
I have had a full week – and making it even better was going today to the annual Gas Engine Meet in Dublin, New Hampshire. This year the crowd was the largest, many fascinating machines, more cars, unique historic tractors, … Continue reading
TWO FAVORITE PLACES — THREE PLUS HOUR TOUR — 18 JULY 2020
Yes, considering circumstances with COVID, long distance trips are just a memory, and a distant hope. But, today BLUE BELLE and I got itchy, and off we headed to local great places we enjoy, and are safe without crowds refusing … Continue reading
Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, Miscellaneous Musings, Santa's Land
Tagged Charlestown, Fort at No 4, Herrick's Cove, New Hampshire, Putney, Santa's Land, VT
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ICE HARVESTING DAY – 21 JANUARY 2018
I had so much fun today — and I have been looking forward to this day since August 20th – six months ago. You can read my post about my finally getting to Muster Field Farm that day – but … Continue reading
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
CONNECTICUT EXPLORATIONS – 10 – 12 AUGUST 2016
I returned home from my home state of Connecticut a week ago, and am finally starting on this post. But I know it may not be finished for days. In fact, I may not complete it until I am on … Continue reading
Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, ROADS and ROUTES
Tagged Brushmill Inn, Camp Hazen, Chester, Conn, Connecticut, Connecticut River Museum, Connecticut Trolley Museum, CT, Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, Gillette Castle, Goodspeed Opera House, Haddam, Hadlyme, Hanover Center, Mark Twain House, Nehemiah Brainer House, New England Air Museum, New Hampshire, NH
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MAINLY MAINE – HISTORIC OVERNIGHT – 7-8 July 2016
I know, I know – July is almost over, and I am reporting two and a half weeks late. And, I even have a three nighter from last week to document before month end. You see, I go away, learn … Continue reading
102 DAYS SINCE YOU HAVE HEARD FROM ME – 26 JUNE 2016 at SAINT-GAUDENS
Yes, way too long since I have been “on the road,” actually been able to be “on the road.” In fact, my travels were limited the end of 2015, and some of you know why – my mobility was restricted. … Continue reading
Shunpiking with Ray 