Tagged With "Ilwaco WA"
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Re: Campaigners ask: Can the QE2 be saved?
A sad story, but not unusual. People get attached to ships, maybe why they're called "she" instead of "it". My son was in the Navy, on the magnificent aircraft carrier USS Ranger, CV61, one of several of that name, the first in 1777, commanded by John Paul Jones. The end of his tour was also Ranger's last, after a voyage to the Persian Gulf for a goodbye battle. Retired just afterward (1993) and stored in Bremerton, WA, I read yesterday that as I write this, Ranger is sailing under tow...
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Re: Campaigners ask: Can the QE2 be saved?
There must certainly be profit to the company, International Shipbreaking, that was paid 1 penny US by the Navy to tow Ranger to Texas where they do the work and, presumably, don't do in WA. I toured Ranger but, even so, it's hard to comprehend the size of a ship where 6,000 men (and a few women) work and live, plus 2 decks for airplanes. Lots of steel there, lots of razor blades. I saw an amazing piece, probably on 60 Minutes, about the place in Bangladesh where the work you mention is done...
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Re: Where in the World is Gumbo? (#119)
So this is definitely not a revisit to Leavenworth, WA...
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Re: Where in the World is Gumbo? (#119)
Originally Posted by PHeymont: So this is definitely not a revisit to Leavenworth, WA... Folks in Leavenworth do love their mountains and enjoy a good cup of tea, but I think it's fair to say this couple doesn't life in Leavenworth. And I'll go one step further and say it's not North America.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo, #66
I saw this and knew it. I won't even verify but I'll just put it out there. Leavenworth Wa. USA. Now the doubts!
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$560.00 Round Trip Seattle to Beijing on the Dreamliner
Another great price on 787 Dreamliner! Seattle to Beijing Jan26-Feb 6 $559.50 total on Hainan Airlines. I found it on Google flights and you can buy it on Priceline. Remember Americans need a visa for travel to China's Mainland ...
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AA gets its first Dreamliner
American Airlines got the keys today to its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Like anybody with a new toy, they promptly took it out for a spin, flying from Boeing's plant in Everett WA. American has 42 of the planes on order; this one, seen at...
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Spotted on the Road: 1957 Austin-Healey, Fort Vancouver, WA
A classic Austin Healey and its proud owner, in a parking lot at historic Fort Vancouver, Washington, near Portland, Oregon.
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Spotted on the Road, Newport, Washington
On my last roadtrip I traveled through eastern Washington state into the Idaho panhandle as I was returning to my home in Calgary. I spotted this beauty sitting by the road in the small town of Newport, WA. A strikingly...
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Horse Carriages and Cape Disappointment
A varied day in the Northwest with Jonathan L, including museums and scenic beauty.
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Chihuly Glass and Gardens, Seattle Washington
Jonathan L visits Dale Chihuly's museum of blown glass in Seattle WA
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Jan. 7, 2018: Admiralty Head Lighthouse, Whidbey Island, WA
Jonathan L shares another sight from his Pacific Coast trip, an historic island lighthouse.
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Whidbey Island, Washington
Jonathan L explores the islands, forts and ferries of Puget Sound.
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Olympic National Park Part 1, Washington
Join Jonatian L on a visit to the 'oppressively green' beauty of the Olympic Peninsula, Washington
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Jan. 21, 2018: Friday Night Lights at Forks, Washington
Jonathan L attended a high school football game and found the crowd as interesting as the game.
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Olympic National Forest Pt 2: Forks to Aberdeen ,WA
Jonathan L continues his visit to this magnificent forest, including the Hoh Rain Forest.
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Astoria, Oregon
Jonathan L takes a trip to the Columbia River and the old cannery town of Astoria, Oregon
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Fort Clatsop and Oregon Beaches
Lewis and Clark lore, history and some great beaches highlight this week's installment of Jonathan L's Pacific Northwest odyssey.
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Leavenworth, Washington. Where Gumbo was, #66
Gumbo was visiting the small town of Leavenworth (population ~ 2000) in Washington state. Leavenworth is situated on the eastern slopes of the Cascade mountains only a few hours drive from Seattle. Gumbo has only visited this town...
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#67)
Lynn Millar spotted Gumbo's last locale, the faux-Bavarian village of Leavenworth, WA. But Gumbo hates when everyone knows where he's gone, and he's now taken himself far from there...but where? Can you and your fellow Gumbo...
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Tokyo: Comfy sofas could make airport wait a joy
Tokyo's Narita Airport Terminal 2 now has a great place to wait...and wait, courtesy of a Japanese mattress manufacturer.
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Condor Airlines sale to Europe as low as $170.00 OW
Condor Airlines is having a sale to Europe until July 24th with prices starting at $169.99 one way
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Let's Go Shopping at Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA
Samantha takes us around Seattle's world-famous Pike Place Market, with its amazing variety of food, flowers and more.
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Feb. 13, 2019: Valentines Day - Seattle , WA
Samantha shares a Valentines day pic and says Happy Vanentine's Day everyone.
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Fremantle Tram Tours – What’s On Offer
Freemantle, a coastal city in Western Australia has a lot to offer tourists. Here are some suggestions on how to explore the area (Sponsored content)
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Rafting the Lower Spokane River
What’s more fun than going whitewater rafting on a beautiful summer day? Not much — at least for me. I’m was lucky enough to live in Spokane for 8 years, the heart of beautiful Inland Northwest , an under...
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Boeing ramps up 737, cuts back 747, 777
In a move to even out production as new models come online, Boeing is adjusting its production rates on current versions.
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The first 727 comes home to stay
The first Boeing 727 has made its final flight, landing at Seattle's Museum of Flight at Boeing Field
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Take Flight at The Museum of Flight in Tukwila, WA
Samantha's husband shares pictures and a video from his wonderful visit to the Museum of Flight near Boeing in Seattle, Washington.
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北溪廟 Bok Kai Temple, Marysville, California
Bok Kai Temple, a California registered landmark and national treasure, was built in 1880, the oldest Taoist temple in the United States.
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Exploring Western Australia’s Broome
Barry shares with us a visit to lovely Broome, a relatively remote spot on Australia's northwest coast.
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Empire Mine State Historical Park
Jonathan L explores California's gold mining history at Empire Mine State Park
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L & L Hawaiian Barbecue, Oahu, Hawaii
Samantha shares information about L & L BBQ. One of the plate lunches she and her husband tried while on Oahu, Hawaii.
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Visiting Budapest, Hungary
George G shares a memorable visit to Budapest during a frosty week in January.
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Fort Worden Historical State Park, Port Townsend WA
"They shall beat their swords into plowshares," a philosophy that turned a military base into a valuable community resource at Fort Worden.
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Cape Disappointment State Park - Where Gumbo Was #240
Jonathan L visited the State of Washington and Cape Disappointment State Park and its two lighthouses.
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Washington State Capitol—The Evergreen State
On a trip to Seattle we were able to check one more state capitol off our list, the Washington State Capitol in Olympia!
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Beaches Restaurant and Bar, Vancouver, Washington
Samantha enjoys a visit to a quirky waterside venue