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Tag Archives: Vermont
A 21 HOUR RESPITE – 16-17 February 2015
For school break, David, Mari and Alex rented a condo at Killington for several days skiing. They usually stay with me and take day trips to the various ski areas nearby, but they wanted an extended stay to hit the … Continue reading
FILLING IN THE MAP – SOUTH EASTERN VERMONT – 27 SEPTEMBER 2014
Whenever number two son, Gary, and I day trip it is usually in an area where we have had “holes in the map” – places that we have not been, but surrounded by areas we have previously explored. To connect … Continue reading
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Tagged Jacksonville, NH, Poocham Hlll Winery, Vermont, VT, Westmoreland, Wilmington
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FIVE HOUR BREAK and 86 BLUE BELLE MILES – 12 APRIL 2014
I have been writing all week — pushing to finish all illustration captions for my book going to press the end of the month. Now, if I am not to be found on a break at the Red Lion Inn … Continue reading
A THIRTY MILE TOUR — LADY RAB’S INAUGURAL RUN – 6 APRIL 2014
Whenever I am writing, I often need a break to clear my mind and think. And, today I am writing captions for my forthcoming book. I needed to clear my mind on this and other things. LADY RAB jumped to … Continue reading
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Tagged LADY RAB, Model A Ford, Rockingham, Vermont, Vermont Country Store, VT, Weston
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PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VERMONT 15 DECEMBER 2013
You by now know that I cannot get enough of the birthplace and home of our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge. I have visited this Vermont Historic Site six times in 2013, and each visit has been totally different. Both BLACK … Continue reading
SHUNPIKING IN VERMONT – PLANNING AHEAD – 6 November 2013
You may know that I am obsessive about collecting travel literature and filing it for future reference. Today I hit a bonanza of some of the best Vermont brochures I have ever seen. It was back to the Mount Ascutney … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VT and LEAVES – 2 October 2013
If I were to ask you, “where is my favorite place?” You had better answer, “Calvin Coolidge’s birthplace, Plymouth Notch, VT.” Driving across southern New York state last Saturday, the color on the leaves on high elevations was wonderful. And … Continue reading
A THREE HOUR TOUR – But, No Skipper, Professor, or MaryAnn
This weekend was the big “British Invasion” car show in Stowe, VT, but I again opted out. I always enjoyed car shows growing up with my Dad (he was a well-known car buff), but somehow “old cars” to me are … Continue reading
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Tagged British Invasion, Fort at No 4, Rockingham, Vermont, Vermont Country Store, Walpole NH, Walpole Players
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AN INTERESTING AND FULL DAY OUT – 21 DECEMBER 2011
As you know, A CHRISTMAS CAROL has occupied my time since my return from Portugal November 9th, but I was way overdue for a “day out.” So today I combined a few last CHRISTMAS CAROL errands with a road trip. … Continue reading
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Tagged Chapman's Store, Fairlee, Fall Mountain Food Shelf, ray boas, Vermont
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Shunpiking with Ray 