Tagged With "B787 Painting"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 30: Monet's Gardens at Giverny
Definitely hundreds! In fact, for the last 40 years of his life, he painted almost nowhere else. He even created a floating studio on a small boat so he could paint within his waters, and nearby on the Seine.
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Re: May 3, 2018: Hamburg "River Art"
The "Lego Bridge" was made using paint only on a railway bridge.
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Re: Planes taking off at LAX
Fascinating...even in detail. At first I thought to myself, this can't be all: I only see one American flight. Then I noticed that only the one with the new striped tail paint leaped out; several in the old livery are just below it. Says something about bold designs! I still suspect this is not a whole day, as some busy carriers are barely represented, but what show!
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Re: SF: Walls take revenge on public urination
Time will tell to see if this will work. In that particular area of the city, the worse offenders are usually (1)too drunk to notice until it is too late or (2) are transient. If it does work, I say that they add this special paint to all areas of the BART stations! Please! It sure is a wake up call on certain mornings!
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Re: Hardy's Classic Tour comes to Weymouth
I have the VW ('69), also black, sunroof rather than convertible, just waiting for a single man of a certain vintage with a Porsche engine. Failing the engine, the one it has works but it could definitely use a paint job. None of us are quite what we were in 1969.
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Re: Classic American Cars #7
The side trim threw me for a loop. After I stared at it for a while, I came to the conclusion that at least part of it had been taken from a 4-door. On the 2-doors that used that type of trim, it ended near the back of the doors. 4-doors got a small additional piece for the rear doors which appears to have been added to this one. Also, the trim piece on the door doesn't taper at the back, which makes me wonder if it isn't a 4-door piece, too. My final trim note is that there is a 'script'...
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Re: Maritime Museum of Ushuaia, a former prison converted into an interesting museum
I think this is an opportunity, Gumbo's Hostel (southern branch). Just a bit of paint, or maybe even better, leave it "authentic".
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The "Noah's Ark" airport
We normally think of airports as people places, but Frankfurt's airport handles twice as many animals as people each year, and it's a very busy people airport! Everything from horses to fish to rare exotic creatures. An interesting piece...
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'New' Alitalia sees new routes, livery and profits by 2017
Italy's Alitalia, long among the weakest of the European "flag" airlines (it's been within days of shutdown repeatedly) has announced a "reboot" that will mix some cost-cutting with some major change and expansion fueled by funds from Abu Dhabi-based...
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Solo Travel: Four unexpected essentials
I like to think of myself as an international badass seasoned solo traveller. It is my preferred way to see the world. For me, there is nothing more cathartic than knowing I can survive without anyone — knowing that my own company is enough....
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Tourism websites grow, but not like travel!
Two reports on Skift, a travel-industry news site, paint an interesting contrast. New numbers from the National Travel and Tourism Office tally 75 million international visitors to the U.S. last year, about 34 million not from neighboring countries....
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Historic Route 66 (pt 3) - Flagstaff to Gallup
The next leg of my trip was the shortest distance I had to drive, but it took the longest time. There was a lot to see along the way. Flagstaff AZ I was last in Flagstaff 20 years ago. It was a dismal depressed town in which nothing was...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 23, 2015: The 1903 Wright Flyer, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.
I heard a joke once that said "Y'know the Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.? They actually have stuff in there!" Case-in-point, the 1903 Wright Flyer. Many reproductions of the Wright Flyer have been made, but this is...
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Carnival Celebrations in Trinidad & Tobago
Carnival is an annual celebration of life found in many countries around the world. It first originated as a pagan festival in ancient Egypt which was subsequently celebrated by the Greeks and then the Romans. Carnival was later adopted by the Roman...
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American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame, Amarillo, TX
Samantha explores this museum dedicated to a favorite American breed, and shares the excitement with us.
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Sept. 27, 2017: Balloon Man Running, Denver
A whimsical sculpture in Denver caught Samantha's interest; she shares views of it in different lights and times.
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Paris starts to build its Eiffel Tower wall
Paris has begun work on a glass security wall for the Eiffel Tower, but city authorities promise it won't spoil the experience.
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Back to Oaxaca: Hoofing It, Zegache to Tilcajete
PortMoresby’s southern Mexico walk this week takes her from a wildly colorful church to an even wilder Carnival celebration.
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Air Canada to launch its own loyalty program
Air Canada matches its growing ambitions as a global carrier with a new loyalty plan of its own, replacing Aeroplan by 2020.
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Cuffs and Collars. Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#227)
A new puzzle is up. Follow along for daily clues and see if you can solve where TravelGumbo is visiting this week.
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Boeing Everett: Where they build the big ones
At Boeing Everett, they're building the 747, 767, 777 and 787—all in one huge building that makes the word 'immense' seem too small.
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Journey through Karnataka: Bangalore to Mysore
Professor Abe presents the first of a six-part series documenting a journey through Karnataka, India. Our journey begins in Bangalore.
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In the Cotswolds: Buscot Park
After a visit to William Morris’s Kelmscott Manor, PortMoresby crosses the River Thames to visit Buscot Park, with a stunning room dedicated to a Pre-Raphaelite painter and, unexpectedly, warriors in the garden.
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Why I never get tired of Monet's gardens
On my most recent visit, I had to explain why I keep going back, and why it's not really about the 'cult of Monet.'
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Florence invites vandals to go hi-tech
Tablets allow graffiti artists to leave their mark without leaving a mess for the clean-up crew.
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June 23, 2020: The Lone Cypress, Monterey
The Lone Cypress is one of the most photographed trees in the world. It's located on the beautiful Monterey peninsula, near famous Pebble Beach Golf Course.
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February 28, 2020: Henry J. at the Library
PortMoresby discovers this lovely restored historic car while visiting the local library.
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NYC Transit Museum: An urban railfan's heaven
Housed in an old subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, the Transit Museum tells as much about the city's history as it does about trains.
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'Panda Express' to take off for China
FedEx is called on again for a shipping specialty: Panda transport
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Fotografiska, New York's new photography museum
Jonathan L visits New York's newest museum: Fotografiska.
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Amsterdam: Glimpses of the Jordaan
Join PHeymont for a look at one of Amsterdam's trendiest neighborhoods and its not-so-trendy history.
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Stockholm's City Hall (Where Gumbo was #360)
Gumbo was visiting Stockholm's interesting and unusual City Hall. The building features several interesting spaces but is best know as the place of the Nobel prize dinner is held every year.
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East Jesus, Slab City, California
Travel Rob shows an interesting art installation in a unique squatter city.
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Spotted on the Road, Apple Valley MN: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
My family and I were visiting Apple Valley, Minnesota last week. One sunny afternoon, we decided to stop for lunch at one of our favorite restaurants. As I parked our vehicle, my son and daughter said "Dad! Check out the cool...
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Strolling Along in Historic Holland
The last day of my AmaWaterways Tulip Time river cruise I visit Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam. At first glance it seems like an elaborate theme park celebrating Dutch history, but in actuality, this is a historic community with an...
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SF: Walls take revenge on public urination
San Francisco is testing a special paint that splashes back on your shoes and trousers if you offend it by urinating in public. It's a possible answer to San Francisco's rash of complaints asking the city to steam-clean urine from stinky walls. ...
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The Royal Canadian Mint, Winnipeg
Today is Canada Day, Canada's 148th birthday! Happy birthday, Canada!! I thought we should have a blog with "Canadian content" on this day and having recently revisited the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg found it to be...
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WestJet Unveils 'Frozen' Themed Plane
WestJet/Youtube For those wondering what work is involved in painting...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 13, 2015: Willie Walleye, Baudette, Minnesota
I ONCE CAUGHT A FISH THIS BIG ....on camera Meet Willie Walleye, the 40-foot, 2.5 ton ambassador for Lake of the Woods, who resides in Baudette, Minnesota. Baudette is a city and county seat of Lake of the...
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In Egypt: Luxor West Bank
PortMoresby visits 3 sites on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite Luxor near the Valley of the Kings, the ancient Theban Necropolis.
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What color's next for the Eiffel Tower?
It's fresh paint time again for the iconic tower, and Paris may choose to change the color...again
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January 4. 2018. Is this a '52 Cadillac ?
In June last year this car was a project nearing completion. Pale blue with rusty wheels. Used as a Taxi to fund it's restoration. . It now has a beautiful paint job and modern alloy wheels. And a Hyundai engine. Not a true restoration - but still a pleasure to ride in. Spotted in Holguin, Cuba last month.
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January 4, 2018: Is this a '52 Chevy ?
GarryRF has been watching this car emerge from restoration in Cuba.
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February 8, 2018: Faded Beauty
DrFumblefinger spotted this old Dodge pickup truck in downtown Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
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June 9: Trans Am Apocalypse, Toronto
An incredible car with an incredible story and message, seen at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto
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A Stroll down Main Street, Gold Hill, Colorado
DrFumblefinger loves visiting old mining towns, of which there are many in Colorado. One of the most interesting is the town of Gold Hill, formed before Colorado had even been granted statehood.
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Sun Country shifts course and colors
Sun Country Airlines, under new owners is changing business plans and its airplane livery.
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Copenhagen ferries going green
The city's yellow ferries will give way to green (literally) and emission-free boats.
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Nov. 25, 2017: Artistic Pharmacy in Rouen, France
In Rouen, a 20th-century pharmacy faces the ancient Gothic cathedral.