Tag Archives: NY

238 YEARS OF HISTORY IN 298 KILOMETERS – 11 JULY 2015

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Ray Boas

What with Alex’s visit and our trips to Bromley, the 4th of July in Plymouth Notch, some planned adventures this coming week in Vermont, why would I be back in Vermont today you ask? Easy – the 238th anniversary of … Continue reading →

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PERFECT START FOR 2015 “SHUNPIKING” – 16-19 JANUARY 2015

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Ray Boas

My goodness, it has been over two months since I have reported some “shunpiking” and adventures.  But, as you know, November and December I devote to my production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and now I am happy to report that … Continue reading →

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WHAT DO I DO, WHEN NOT SURE WHAT TO DO? — THE RED LION INN — 4-6 November 2014

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Ray Boas

The RLI feels as much like home for me as home does. I had two nights in a row before A CHRISTMAS CAROL begins negating three day adventures.  I struggled, and struggled with where to go, and what to do.  … Continue reading →

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CONCLUSION OF MY ROYCROFT – WESTERN NEW YORK EXPERIENCE – 10-11 October 2014

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Ray Boas

Yes, Betty, the answer is below — but the answer has prompted another question. Sadly I departed the program at the Roycroft Inn at 1PM on Friday, 10 October.  At the “graduation lunch” I was asked to read Elbert Hubbard’s … Continue reading →

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ONE OF THE BEST CONTINUES – 8 and 9 OCTOBER in EAST AURORA, LOCKPORT and BUFFALO, NEW YORK

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Ray Boas

As I am keyboarding this on Thursday night, I must say that this has been one of the most educational and fascinating “group” trips I have experienced, and it will be leading to much more exploration and learning. Hey, keeping … Continue reading →

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ROYCROFT CAMPUS – EAST AURORA, NY – 6 and 7 October, 2014

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Ray Boas

The Road Scholar program I am attending is THE HISTORY OF THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT.  I choose this because of a developing interest in the time period as I became a full-time bookseller, and because as I review the … Continue reading →

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ON THE WAY TO EAST AURORA, NY – 129 MILES WEST OF AURURA, NY – 4-5 October 2014

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Ray Boas

Saturday, October 4th was half a re-positioning day.  Remember I call a day a re-positioning day when I “lose a day” and maybe transit a horrid turnpike setting myself into position for some serious shunpiking?  Well, today I left a … Continue reading →

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FIVE HOUR TRIP COMPLETED IN TWELVE HOURS – 28 September 2013

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Ray Boas

Sadly I left the Atheneum Hotel about 12:30 on Friday the 27th, and travelled back roads to Corning and then to Pine City, NY where I stayed at one of the best B&Bs I have stayed in – The Rufus … Continue reading →

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I LOVE LUCY – JAMESTOWN, NY – 25 September 2013

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Ray Boas

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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“THE REAL BEDFORD FALLS” – TREKKING ACROSS NEW YORK STATE – 21-22 September 2013

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Ray Boas

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 →

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