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Re: Where in the World is Gumbo? #15

WorkerBee ·
I agree with Dan Carter that it looks like a ferry in the picture, but I don't see Maine out there. I believe I see two countries. Also, it seems to me that Gumbo may have climbed to the top of a mountain and continued to climb for a better view.
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Re: Where in the World is Gumbo? #15

WorkerBee ·
Originally Posted by WorkerBee: I agree with Dan Carter that it looks like a ferry in the picture, but I don't see Maine out there. I believe I see two countries. Also, it seems to me that Gumbo may have climbed to the top of a mountain and continued to climb for a better view. I can see now that I was mistaken about what Gumbo saw. Only one country. What is beyond the islands is a peninsula. And Gumbo climbed nothing except a few steps to enter an elevator.
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Re: Planning a Road Trip

Former Member ·
Hey, Dan Carter...when are you doing your trip? I'd love to hear more about how it works, because a cross-country with no agenda and no turnpikes is one of my big dreams...maybe come true someday! Anyone else here ever done one? Love to hear!
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Re: Road Trip: The Movies and the Cars

WorkerBee ·
Originally Posted by Dan Carter: So: I'm down to a bunch of questions. How real are the movie cars (obviously not talking about Batmobiles)? What's with the T-Bird? There is a lot of variation in how "real" cars are in movies. it depends on what the car must survive during filming and, sometimes, who is driving. In the James Bond flick "You Only Live Twice" Sean Connery drives a Toyota 2000 GT convertible. there were only 2 2000GT convertibles built, both for the movie. the primary reason...
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Nashville, Tennessee.....the Elvis tour continues!

DrFumblefinger ·
  Until I attended my first medical meeting in Nashville, I'd never thought much about visiting this mid-sized city, an oversight on my part.  Nashville's a fun destination in many ways, especially if you're a fan of Country music.  I...
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Escape from Disney: Tiber-Butler Preserve

Paul Heymont ·
When you need a break from the 'Mouse Machine' this county nature preserve is only minutes away.
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Mr. Carson invites you to London...

Paul Heymont ·
Jim Carter, known to millions as Mr. Carson, the stiff and formal, but warm-hearted, butler of Downton Abbey, has taken on a new job as a spokesman for VisitLondon's "Autumn's Season of Culture" digital campaign.   London doesn't like to boast,...
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In Egypt: The Egyptian Museum

PortMoresby ·
On her last day in Cairo, PortMoresby visits the famous Egyptian Museum, in its last days as the primary home to the treasures of ancient Egypt.
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In Egypt: Howard Carter's House

PortMoresby ·
Last stop on a day spent across the Nile from Luxor, PortMoresby visits the house where Howard Carter lived while excavating Tutankhamun's Tomb.
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June 19, 2018: Anwar Sadat Museum, Alexandria

Marilyn Jones ·
A museum within the great Library of Alexandria examines the life and role of the late Egyptian leader.
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Denver Museum of Nature and Science (Where Gumbo was #268)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting an excellent museum in Denver, its Nature and Science Museum. The museum has many galleries as part of its permanent exhibits and featured two interesting exhibits when DrFumblefinger visited, one on the Dead Sea Scrolls and one on Nature's Bioluminescence.
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Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta—The Peach State

Samantha ·
On their continual quest to visit all the 50 US State capitols, Samantha and Gene visited Atlanta while in Georgia and toured their state capitol.
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Re: An Indulgent Food Journey across Istanbul

The Grey Traveller ·
Yes it was a great surprise to me too.
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Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

PortMoresby ·
Gumbo’s mystery destination for the week is the historic Marshall Gold Discovery site where it all began, on the American River in Northern California’s Gold Country.
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Mississippi: On the Trail of Distinguished Women

Marilyn Jones ·
Marilyn Jones shares a road trip's worth of interesting Mississippi women, some from the state's history, and some making history today.
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Berlin Wall Exhibit, Rapid City, South Dakota

Samantha ·
One of America’s largest Berlin Wall exhibits is located in Rapid City. Samantha shares some of the wall's history and how it was taken down.
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Girl with Umbrella Fountain, Lebanon, NH

Paul Heymont ·
Girl with Umbrella Fountain, Lebanon, NH
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Viking set to sail the Nile

Paul Heymont ·
Viking has a unique new ship, designed especially for cruises on Egypt's river
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Top Sites to Visit in Egypt While Going for an Egypt Nile Cruise

Paul (Guest) ·
Paul shares some of the best sites to see when visiting Egypt (sponsored content)
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The Sydney Modern: A Work in Progress

Barry Barford ·
'The Sydney Modern project is the most significant cultural development in the city since the opening of the Sydney Opera House nearly half a century ago.'
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Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, Little Rock

Samantha ·
Samantha shares pictures of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, dedicated to the 42nd President of the United States.
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Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis

Marilyn Jones ·
Marilyn visits a museum with a unique focus on both Native America and the American West
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Re: On the Road in Wyoming

PortMoresby ·
This "small cluster of buildings" is Carter, Wyoming, founded by my great great grandfather, Richard Henry Carter. The title image is the Carter Hotel, built by him at the time the Union Pacific Railroad came through Wyoming in the late 1860s, the tracks just across the road. It became more family home than business, my grandmother lived there as a young child.
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Re: On the Road in Wyoming

DrFumblefinger ·
Thanks for your comments, Marilyn and PortMoresby. I didn't look inside. A lot of older buildings like this are boarded up, and many aren't safe to explore. Fascinating that you recognized the place, PortMoresby! Yes, there was a train track just across the street from your ancestor's home. I didn't see a name to the village, but it definitely seems to be Carter, WY. If I'd known, I'd taken a few more photos of the place to share.
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A Visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger shares photos and impressions of his visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
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