Author Archives: Barry

Wet and Humid

Although the temperature has gone back up, lows around 60 and highs around 78 the humidity has risen and there was plenty of rain overnight and this morning. Today was a shopping (groceries) day, apart from that we didn’t go … Continue reading

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Boston Bound

Summer is back, twenty four hours with no heating!! Woke up to a foggy start to the day, but it soon started to burn off. We headed out to the Mass Turnpike for the 80 mile journey east. As you … Continue reading

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Wet and Blahhhhh

Woke up to the sound of rain falling through the trees and onto the trailer roof. At least the temperature continues to climb. Our decision to postpone Boston by a day was a good one. Sat around the trailer all … Continue reading

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Helicopters and Haircuts (un-related)

The weather is slowly getting warmer although we did have to fill up the propane tank today! This morning was laundry time for Lyn (lucky girl!), and I finally plucked up the courage to take the helicopter for a flight (for those … Continue reading

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More Water

Another cool day, but clear skies. There is at least one untamed annoyance in the trailer and that is caused by the power converter. All the lighting in the trailer, plus the furnace fan and water pump run on 12v … Continue reading

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An Even Lazier Day Than Normal

Cool again this morning, and will be for the next few mornings. I think the hardest thing I did all day was to setup the thermostat so the place will warm up before we get up tomorrow. Other than a … Continue reading

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There Went the Shorts

Well, for only the second time this summer I wore long pants for the whole day. The furnace got its first work out and performed flawlessly. We woke up to an inside temperature of 48F (9C), but with the furnace … Continue reading

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Who Stole the Heat

The day started warm, around 70F (20C), and as the day wore on the temperature dropped down to around 53F (11C). Together with the dropping temperature was a darkening of the sky, followed by rain! Seems the next few nights will … Continue reading

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A day of Nothingness

Today was a stay at home day. A number of people I have spoken to seem surprised that we aren’t out exploring everyday; although we plan to see a lot of attractions in the areas we stay, we don’t intend … Continue reading

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Off to the Coast

The weather so far has been pretty good after the two days of rain that welcomed us. Blue skies and temperatures in the low 80’s (27C). Today we decided to head south to a small town Lyn remembered from her days of working in … Continue reading

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