Tag Archives: New Hampshire

RACE and RUGGLES — 13 JULY 2024

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Ray Boas

Great 32 hour vacation with repeat fun from the past, and an adventure “on the list” from way past. Saturday the 13th I headed up to Canaan, NH, to join son David and grandson, Alex, at the Canaan Motor Club … Continue reading →

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POTTER PLACE and ICE HOUSE MUSEUM – 29 JUNE 2024

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Ray Boas

AND, it cannot get much better. Two stops and adventures – one unplanned – and spending time immersed in things I enjoy and have been threads in my life forever e.g. COUNTRY STORE – OLD TRAINS – MODEL T and … Continue reading →

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BACK ON THE “RAILS” — 17 and 18 MAY 2024

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Ray Boas

You should know I like riding trains – and you may remember it has sadly been awhile. But on Saturday, May 18, the Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts, Inc., had an excursion of the Granite State Scenic Railroad from Meredith, NH … Continue reading →

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LANGDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE FESTIVAL – 16 SEPTEMBER 2023

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Ray Boas

A few weeks ago I told you it was “Fair Season” and I was visiting a wide range of fairs – more so than in previous years. Why? I do not know, I go in cycles “chasing interests and learning” … Continue reading →

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RAY is “ON GOLDEN POND” – PART TWO – 7-8 September, 2023

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Ray Boas

I left you on Part One with my capturing images of some of the wonderful cottages. Then it was porch time – surprised. Another great dinner, more reading, and once bedded down it was time for Moose Calls (I compared … Continue reading →

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FINALLY AN OVERNIGHT 9 to 10 AUGUST 2023

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Ray Boas

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 →

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AGAIN — “TOO MUCH FUN” — 5 AUGUST 2023

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Ray Boas

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 →

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CHESTERFIELD, NH, EXPLORATIONS – 23 JULY 2023

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Ray Boas

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 →

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49th ANNUAL DUBLIN GAS ENGINE MEET – 11 SEPTEMBER 2021 – BEST YET 

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Ray Boas

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 →

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TWO FAVORITE PLACES — THREE PLUS HOUR TOUR — 18 JULY 2020

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Ray Boas

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 →

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