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STILL ALIVE – PRIMARY DAY IN NH – 9 FEBRUARY 2016
I know, I know, you thought I had vanished (or worse) since it has been 2 1/2 months (since 25 November 2015) that you have heard from me. I have no idea where my time goes. Most of it to … Continue reading
Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips
Tagged Bernardston, Brattleboro, Guilford, Kipling, Kringle Candle; Bernardston, MA, Massachusetts, Northampton, Royall Tyler, Vermont, VT
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JOYOUS JULY – RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOU – 2-5 July 2015
When moving to New Hampshire 13 years ago my Dad was concerned I was moving to remote woods (I almost am) asking, “whatever are you going to do?” The question really should be WHATEVER AM I GOING TO DO? There … Continue reading
SECOND FAVORITE SPOT – THE FORT AT NO. 4 – 20 June 2015
Today, the weather again was just too perfect – soon to change as remnants of Storm Bill are stirring up outside. BLUE BELLE (BB2) and I left about 11:30, and returned 54 miles and five hours later. Only planned stop … Continue reading
FLAG DAY – 14 JUNE 2015 — 80 BLUE BELLE MILES at 13 MPH
This, 13-14 June, was a perfect weekend weather-wise. Yesterday, Saturday, I was invited to a graduation party for a young man who has been with us in The Walpole Players since moving to town in 2007 – and a wonderful … Continue reading
EXPLORING THE GOLDEN SQUARE MILE – 31 March and 1 April 2015
But first you have to get there. Five months ago I bought a TravelZoo deal for a boutique hotel in downtown Montreal – a deal at $209 for two nights with parking and breakfast. But I never had time to … 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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A SERENDIPITOUS, WONDERFUL 148 BLACK BEAUTY MILES ON 9 AUGUST 2014
I wanted to stop at Santa’s Land in Putney and wish them a happy 57th birthday, and BLACK BEAUTY wanted to visit her favorite Arlington, Vermont — those were the only agenda items for the day. But here I am … 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, 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
SHUNPIKING IN VERMONT – 4, 5 and 6 SEPTEMBER 2013
Yes, I know, I am late getting this post to you. But remember I write for my own memory sake, but also to share. The difference here, and advantage to you, is now I may not be so verbose, maybe. … Continue reading
Shunpiking with Ray 