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DUBLIN GAS ENGINE MEET – 50th ANNIVERSARY – 10 SEPTEMBER 2022

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Ray Boas

There are some things I enjoy doing, and heading to Cricket Hill Farm in Dublin for the Dublin Gas Engine Meet is something I look forward to. BLUE BELLE (1960 MGA Roadster) and I headed off today for the 50th … Continue reading →

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SCOUTING OVERNIGHT – 18-19 MARCH 2022

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Ray Boas

I am forcing myself to learn how to travel again – it has been so long, and things are different. People are getting out, thus lodging harder to find. And, in the last two years it has become harder to … 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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MOUNT WASHINGTON ADVENTURES – 10-13 APRIL 2019

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Ray Boas

These adventures started two weeks ago, and I have been home for twelve days. Why the delay in documenting and reporting? Why have I not gotten to my Red Lion Inn reports for 2018 and 2019, and what about my … Continue reading →

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TWO TRAIN TRIP TALES – 4 OCTOBER 2018 and 14 JUNE 2018

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Ray Boas

So these adventures are four months apart? I still want to remember, and to share, and hopefully provide you with some ideas for future fun. Let me begin with the past week, and go back. Only lived in New Hampshire … Continue reading →

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MAKING WAY ON – ROADS – RAILS – and WATER – 26-27 AUGUST 2018

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Ray Boas

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 →

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A CANNED HAM ADVENTURE – 3 JUNE 2018

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Ray Boas

I know, I know — you have not heard from me here since my post on 2 May of my 11-13 April adventure with Bob Newhart. I am sorry, but I have been busy — just read the last couple … Continue reading →

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PORTSMOUTH (NH) HOLIDAY PREPARATIONS – 19-20 NOVEMBER 2017

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Ray Boas

This post is to help you “get in the spirit” – it did for me. Without having a December theatrical production to worry about, for the first time in nine years I have been able to review and decide on … Continue reading →

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46th ANNUAL DUBLIN, NH – GAS ENGINE MEET – 9 SEPTEMBER 2017

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Ray Boas

If you read my posts, I have surprises for you, and often things I enjoy repeating. Today was a repeat, albeit different. I remember as a pre-teen a hit-‘n’-miss engine at a car show I was at with my Dad, … Continue reading →

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JULY 2017 SHUNPIKING COMPENDIUM

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Ray Boas

When our play was done on June 25th I figured “I’m out of here – and Shunpiking.” But lengthy sojourns and overnights have not materialized. Hip provided hiccups, and between threat of rain almost every other day, and other commitments … Continue reading →

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