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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1960's (Part 2)
I think my heart belongs to that red and black Camaro.
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1960's (Part 2)
Good choice Dr Fumblefinger. I like them all, but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be a tie between the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle and the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS.
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1960's (Part 2)
This collection is getting a bit more international. Lovely example of the Mini. My son has a Mini and 3 other Austin Marinas in Maryland. Rebuilt each one from scratch.
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1960's (Part 2)
Hi GarryRF! Nice car. You should be proud. Thanks for sharing P.S.: Did you manage to come away unscathed by Hurricane Cristobal?
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Re: "Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1960's (Part 2)
Hi Ottoman. Cristobal was wonderful ! It went up to Iceland and brought the UK warm Caribbean air - and back into summer.
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Crowded Skies: U.S. sets air passenger record
Nearly 850 airline passengers for 2014! To be exact, 848.1 million passengers (obviously some repeaters!) flew on domestic airlines last year, or on foreign airline flights to and from the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The...
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Apr. 28, 2017: Cherry Tree Hill, Barbados
SeeSaw takes us to the top of the hill for an amazing vista over the western coastline of Barbados.
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London: When walking beats the Tube
Subway maps that are designed for legibility often mislead travelers on how close or far stations actually are.
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February 24, 2020: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS
DrFumblefinger spots a lovely 1968 Camaro RS in Calgary.
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Delta invents first class for pets
A new day dawns for flying pets with Delta's new high-tech pet carriers.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 31, 2015: California Sea Lions, Fanny Bay
Fanny Bay is a tiny oceanside town situated on pretty Baynes Sound, a sheltered, narrow strait. It's a popular place for fishermen, scuba divers, kayakers and paddle-boarders to use as a departure point. There's...
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Discounts top all in passenger perks survey
From all the online discussions and articles highlighting the increasingly uncomfortable seating in economy, you'd think that "more room in coach" (as the old American Airlines slogan had it) would be most passengers' first choice of a perk, if...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 10, 2014: Central Park, New York, New York
Central Park is an 843 acre urban park located in Manhattan in New York City. It opened in 1857, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962. Open all year, it boasts many activities such as birding, boating,...
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"Cruise Night", Thunder Bay, Ontario: The 1960's (Part 2)
In the first four parts of this series, I have discussed cars from the 1920's , the 1930's . the 1940's and the 1950's , and a few cars from the 1960's (Part 1) . Today I continue my blogs dedicated to the beautiful...
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Notre Dame: Everlasting, yet Ever-Changing
There must be thousands of churches and other institutions devoted to Mary, known to Christians as mother of Jesus. Paris alone has more than 20 churches called Notre-Dame. And yet, throughout the world, say you've been to Notre-Dame, and...
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Airbnb raises $555 million in new funding- now it is worth for $30 billion
Airbnb has raised $555 in order to reach the expected value of $850 million; this is a sign to show that the company is growing globally. A source which is close to the company confirms its earlier reports. The funding round is reported by the company named Alphabet, which is the parent company of Google. This $550 million has risen towards $850 million, and the field is about to rise, because of this act. The round valued Airbnb at $30 billion and it has become one of the biggest startups...
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Jarlshof: A Microcosm of Shetland History
Just off the end of Shetland's main airport, Jarlshof shows signs of life in the Stone, Bronze and Iron ages as well as Pictish, Viking and Scottish peoples
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Nov 25, 2019: 1968 Ford Mustang, Calgary
DrFumblefinger comes across a nice example of a first generation Ford Mustang.
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Notre Dame: Tarps and future fantasies
The roof is covered now by a waterproof tarp, while architects begin to spin fantasies about a permanent roof and spire.
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Anatomy of a Trip, Oaxaca: Monte Alban
During the months of preparation for my trip to Oaxaca, I wrote " It remains to be seen if archeological sites are in my future but, as an activity of which I've never partaken, I really should give it a go."
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Air France starts retreat from A380
Air France is letting go half its A380 fleet, lessors are having a hard time placing them, and only Emirates is (maybe) bullish on their future.
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Pisa's Leaning Tower mending its posture
Engineers report that the Pisa landmark's famous lean has been reversed; it is even straighter now than when rescue work was completed in 2011.
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Europe's best beach is where? Really?
A surprising choice tops Lonely Planet's reader poll for Best Beach in Europe.
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Jefferson's Monticello: Our Unplanned Visit
Samantha and her husband had to change plans for the day and ended up doing a tour of Monticello in VA. She is happy the day worked out the way it did.
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Shining a Light on Lighthouses
A small but ambitious museum on Staten Island is growing in what was once the nation's depot for its hundreds of lighthouses.
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100,000 to squeeze into Portugal sardine fest
Portimão is reviving its pandemic-interrupted celebration of the little fish that gave the town's economy a big boost
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A Memorable Day in Copenhagen
Join Marilyn on a shore excursion to a city with sights and experiences both old and new
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Jenolan Caves, New South Wales
Barry Barford revisits one of his favourite haunts in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.
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From Game of Thrones to UNESCO Geopark
A scenic area of Northern Ireland earns a new designation
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Copenhagen: More Than Nyhavn and The Little Mermaid
Copenhagen is an incredible city, a place where a rich history meets modern culture. The Danish capital boasts historic palaces and churches, sprawling gardens and parks, canals, and world-renowned fine dining. In preparing for my move here...
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New cruise ships keep on coming
Norwegian puts in a big ship order, expecting to be at the head of the line when others are ready to catch up