Tagged With "Virginia Raggi"
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Re: St. Mary's in the Mountain, Virginia City, Nevada (Where Gumbo Was #225)
I've driven right by it, twice. A lesson in paying more attention!
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Re: June 23, 2016: Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C.
I like this memorial, especially at night time, when the bronze figure of Jefferson really stands out against the light colored dome. Thanks, Ottoman!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 28, 2014: Michie Tavern, Charlottesville, Virginia
A beautiful and atmospheric photo, DrF.
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Re: Charlottesville, Virginia: Land of Presidents
I've spent many days exploring the early times of the Du Pont family around Delaware and Pennsylvania. Explore the old homes and gardens of the American chemical giants. Really fascinating. Chateau Country Route 52 passes thru Delaware’s Chateau Country. Many DuPont homes and estates are tucked away in the areas surrounding Greenville, Delaware and Centerville Delaware. Local residents have managed to preserve the rural character of Route 52 by controlling development. Twin Lakes Brewing...
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Re: A visit to the Jack Daniel's distillery: Lynchburg, Tennessee
Did you ever get your sip of No. 7, DrF?
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Re: A visit to the Jack Daniel's distillery: Lynchburg, Tennessee
Indeed I did, PortMoresby! I'm not much of a hard liquor guy, but love the smoky smell of No. 7. Reminds me of the mellowing room at the distillery! And the golden color from those customized oak barrels is beautiful!
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Re: A visit to the Jack Daniel's distillery: Lynchburg, Tennessee
I've never been a serious whiskey fan, but the processes, as with wine, are fascinating!
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Re: A visit to the Jack Daniel's distillery: Lynchburg, Tennessee
Thanks for the comment, PHeymont! I was surprised at what a quality craft the making of Jack Daniels is. The fine attention to all details -- form harvesting their own trees and making their own charcoal, to having their own oak barrels made from wood harvested near by -- key elements to producing a unique product. It was quite fascinating to me.
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September, 3 2017 - Bristol TN/VA
In Bristol, crossing the street can mean crossing the line: the border runs down the street! Jonathan L reports.
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July 13, 2017: Wild Horses, Virginia City, Nevada
Ottoman's first visit to Virginia City gave him an opportunity to experience something unique, an encounter with wild horses.
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St. Mary's in the Mountain, Virginia City, Nevada (Where Gumbo Was #225)
Gumbo was visiting the lovely Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary's in the Mountains, situated in Virginia City, Nevada. Over 150 years old, it is a lovely building and should be on your "to do" list when visiting the Reno area.
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Rome imposes a summer drinking curfew
Rome's mayor extends a curfew on outdoor drinking and takeaway sales—except in her own neighborhood.
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Rome mayor: Ban souvenir stands
Rome is trying for more decorum around its tourism attractions, but some of the rules are coming under fire.
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Rome: Anti-tourist wall for Trevi Fountain?
Rome's war on 'bad behavior' by tourists and others has taken a new and controversial step forward with city council approval of a plan to put a one-metre-high glass and steel wall around the famed Trevi Fountain. That follows by about a month a plan to ban souvenir stands from major tourism sites, and by a year bans on sitting on or putting feet in the city's fountains. That especially applies to the Trevi, scene of a famous in-the-water encounter between Marcello Mastroianni and Anita...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day. September 11, 2013: Manassas National Battlefield, Virginia
The first major battle of the American Civil War occurred on July 21, 1861 about 30 miles east of Washington D.C. in the farm fields of Manassas, close to what’s now Washington Dulles airport. It...
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Rome's mayor sheepish about lawn issues
With park walks and picnic areas disappearing under overgrown vegetation, Rome's mayor proposes bringing in sheep and cows to graze the parks.
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A visit to the Jack Daniel's distillery: Lynchburg, Tennessee
One of the favorite travel destinations in south-central Tennessee is the Jack Daniel’s distillery situated in the small town of Lynchburg. It’s about an hour and a half drive south of Nashville and an excellent...
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Rome may back out of quest for 2024 Olympics
Rome is a finalist for 2024, but the bid can't go ahead without the city government's support, and that may not be there.
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June 23, 2016: Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C.
If you ever visit Washington, D.C., make sure to visit this beautiful memorial dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, a complex 18th century man with a wide ranging impact on the very makeup of America itself.
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Rome trades rides for recycling
Rome is trying out a plan that cleans up litter, encourages transit use and provides a unique way to pay a Metro fare.
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Staunton, Virginia Ramblings
George G wanders the streets of Staunton and shares some interesting photos and observations about this historic city.
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Rome's parks get €12 million renovation
It's not a lot of money, but Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi hopes it will make a difference toward upgrading Rome's struggling park system.
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Montpelier, Home of President Madison
George G shares details of a visit to Montpelier, the home of President James Madison and his spouse, Dolly Madison, in Orange County, Virginia.
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Mariners' Museum: Naval history in Newport News, VA
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the national maritime museum in Newport News VA
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Charlottesville, Virginia: Land of Presidents
The region immediately around Charlottesville was home to three American Presidents – Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and James Madison (the 3rd, 4th and 5th Presidents of the United States) – an impressive record for any city...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 28, 2014: Michie Tavern, Charlottesville, Virginia
Situated a few miles downhill from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is Michie Tavern.Visiting Michie Tavern is like stepping back in time because of its colonial atmosphere and furnishings. The above photo is of a desk in the Tavern, its setting...
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Protests hit 'Decline and Fall of Rome'
As the city's infrastructure suffers serious problems, protesters turn out to demand the city's 'reform' mayor take strong action.
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Rome: City wants Trevi Fountain coins
A controversy is brewing over Rome's plan to shift the fountain's coins from a Catholic charity to city fix-up funds.
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Sept. 24, 2018: Waddell Memorial Church, Rapidan, Virginia
George G visits a small historic and beautiful church in the town of Rapidan, Virginia.
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Steam Power Display, Somerset, Virginia
George G steps backs in time when he attends a fair wherein steam-powered machines are brought back to life. A lovely bit of Americana.
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Re: Steam Power Display, Somerset, Virginia
Hello! I am the woman driving the Case engine third from the bottom! I would love a copy of it!
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, Virginia
Jonathan L visits Richmond's wonderful Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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McDonald's tries again in Rome
Italy's Council of State will hear McDonald's appeal of a ban on a chain location at a historic site in Rome
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Giant Nutcracker Silo, Orange, Virginia
George G shares some of the highlights of a visit to Orange, Virginia.
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West Virginia Capitol, Charleston West Virginia
West Virginia's capitol building is a particularly beautiful one.
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The Art Museum at West Virginia University
Jonathan L visits the campus of West Virginia University and its art museum
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Old Movie Theaters, Virginia
George G loves to collect photos of old movie theaters. Today he shares some of them with us.
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Re: Old Movie Theaters, Virginia
I love old movie theaters! Thanks for sharing these with us.
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Greetings from Charleston, West Virginia
Samantha shares some pictures of a welcome sign in Charleston, West Virginia. It was their 45th state they visited.
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Coal River Coffee Shop, St. Albans, West Virginia
Samantha and her husband had some tasty coffee and latte's while staying in St. Albans near Charleston, West Virginia. Today she shares some pictures from their visits.
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Slack Plaza Sculptures, Charleston, West Virginia
Samantha and her husband saw these cool statues at Slack Plaza while strolling around downtown Charleston, West Virginia.
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Shoney’s Big Boy Statue, Charleston, West Virginia
Samantha shares a couple of pictures from the unique Shoney's Big Boy Statue museum in Charleston, West Virginia.