Tagged With "Rocket 88"
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Re: Cuba - a step back in time !
Oldsmobile...think it's a 55, might be 54. My first car was a 53 Olds 88.
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Re: Cuba - a step back in time !
Originally Posted by PHeymont: Oldsmobile...think it's a 55, might be 54. My first car was a 53 Olds 88. PHeymont -- you owned a Rocket 88? Remember that old song by Ike Turner and Jackie Brentson? Here's the you-tube link to remind those who may have forgotten this classic song -- one of the first Rock 'n Roll tunes ever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbfnh1oVTk0
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Re: France, Britain at swords points over croissants
I feel it is my duty to sacrifice an hour while I'm in the city in April to seek out this misshapen example of the French baker's art at 88 rue Cambronne, and witness the outrage for myself. Five years ago, when judged best in Paris, were they shaped thusly? I promise to search and destroy...several, no doubt.
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Re: Classic American Cars #2
It's a 1958 Oldsmobile - probably a Super 88 sedan. Like the '53 Chevy, it's missing some trim that would positively identify the model. BTW - here's a web site that you folks should enjoy... brochures of hundreds of American cars: http://www.lov2xlr8.no/broch1.html
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Memphis, Tennessee 3) The rest of the city
There’s a lot more to Memphis than Graceland, although Graceland is by far the city’s most popular attraction (which I’ve previously discussed here ). A city of about 650,000, Memphis has a...
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AAA predicts big bump in Memorial Day travel
Among the things that tell you summer is nearly here is the annual Memorial Day travel prediction from the American Automobile Association—and this year is no exception. Here are some of AAA's numbers: 37.2 million travelers (going more...
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#100)
Don't be too quick to draw a conclusion...you might be right, you might not. This one may go fast, but I'm not so sure it will. In any case, as it says below, join in and nudge it along—but if you're absolutely totally sure...
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Spotted on the Road. 1932 Ford Coupe
A nicely maintained 1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod, spotted in Calgary.
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Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters
DrFumblefinger visits the historic Key West lighthouse, the tallest point on that island.
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Florida's Unique Coral Castle (Where Gumbo was #359)
DrFumblefinger visits the unsual "Coral Castle" in southern Florida. The place was crafted of coral rock over a thirty-year period by a single man.
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Smaller airlines demand air (and ground) space
Laguardia taxiway, lined up for take-off: Is there room for more? Photo: Port Authority of NY&NJ A coalition of smaller airlines is stepping up pressure on the Department of Transportation to open up some landing and take-off 'slots' for them at New York's crowded airports, dominated by the 'Big 3' legacy carriers. Alaska, Allegiant , Frontier, Spirit and Virgin America call themselves "new entrants" in the business and the area, and are...
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Halifax's Seaport Farmer's Market
DrFumblefinger visits the Seaport Farmer's Market adjoining Halifax's harbor.
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Lunenberg, Nova Scotia (Where Gumbo Was #244)
Gumbo was visiting the coastal town of Lunenberg in Nova Scotia. Lunenberg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is the best preserved example of a British-planned community in Canada. It is a great spot to spend a day.
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Tariff dispute keeps Delta MD80s in the air
Delta's aging MD80s and MD88s will need to stay in service a while longer while the airline waits for its Bombardier CS300s.
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The Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller, Alberta (Where Gumbo was #259)
Gumbo was visiting the fabulous Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta. The Museum is home to the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world. A fascinating destination for the entire family.
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May 5, 2018: The Coffee Museum, Al Fahidi Historic District
Within the charming historic Al Fahidi Historic District of Dubai you'll find a home that has been converted into a museum dedicated to the world's most popular breakfast beverage.
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An evening stroll in Barrio Santa Cruz, Seville
We explore the narrow lanes and alleys of Barrio Santa Cruz, the old Jewish section of Seville, and discover a treasure of plazas, gardens and tapas bars.
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Sun Studio, Memphis, Tennessee: The house Sam Phillips built
What a thrill it was to visit Sun Studio at 706 Union Ave, Memphis, Tennessee! To step through the doors of this old building is to walk into Rock 'n Roll history. It was at Sun Studios that...
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A ticket to where? Britain's least-visited rail stations
Britain's rail stations vary in their passenger totals...from 12 to nearly 100 million. Here are the busiest and sleepiest.
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July 2, 2019: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Marilyn Jones has a chance to observe maternal protective behavior in the wild.
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Monument Rocks, Kansas (Where Gumbo Was #321)
Gumbo was visiting Monument Rocks in Kansas. These are eroded rock formations in the "Badlands", rich in aquatic fossils and natural beauty.
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July 29, 2019: 1952 Oldsmobile Super 88, Calgary
DrFumblefinger spotted one of his favorite cars, a lovely Olds Super 88.
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Museum of the Rockies (Where Gumbo Was #330)
Gumbo was visiting the fascinating Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana. The Museum is best know for its extensive dinosaur collection, but features exhibits broadly focused on Montana's history.
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Spain won't hang up on payphones
Spain is the last true holdout for widespread payphone service, but the phone company would like to put that to an end.
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Dole Plantation, Oahu, Hawaii (Where Gumbo was #169)
Gumbo was visiting one of Oahu's most popular tourist destinations, the Dole Plantation!
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Rocket flights to nowhere available for booking on Kayak
The space-age equivalent of the old cruise to nowhere—sail out into international waters and return—is now available for booking on Kayak.com, at prices ranging from £63-80,000 for a 40-minute trip from Curacao to Curacao. The flights are being offered by XCor, one of several companies competing for rich space tourists. Passengers, one per flight, will take off horizontally, go vertical on rocket power to about 40 miles up and then glide down in a 'slow' sightseeing...
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NonStop from Singapore to USA? Fly United
United will begin offering nonstop service from San Francisco to Singapore starting in June, using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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Drones grow as air traffic problem
Incidents at Germany's airports grew by 80% last year, fueling demands for new regulation.
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(Another) Gallery of Gators
DrFumblefinger is equally fascinated and repelled by alligators. Here's photos of some he encountered while in Everglades National Park recently.
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Re: China's 'toilet app' tells visitors where to go
You'd think that something as common as a Toilet would be easy to find as we travel the world. But the smallest room has so many different names when we travel. 1 Banheiro 2 Banjoja 3 Bañu 4 Bean-Jacks 5 Big White Phone 6 Biffy 7 Bog 8 Bowl 9 Can 10 Cesso 11 Cèsuŏ 12 Chamber Pot 13 Chiottes 14 Choo 15 Chunder Box 16 Cloakroom 17 Coalfabias 18 Comfort Room 19 Comfort Station 20 Commode 21 Convenience 22 Cloakroom 23 CR 24 Crapper 25 Crane 26 The Dunny 27 Dunnekin 28 El Baño 29 Facilities 30...
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Beauty spot is England's most polluted
The village of Chideock in Dorset hardly fits the stereotype of polluted air, but the monitoring instruments say otherwise.
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Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Marilyn Jones takes us on a vertical journey that's definitely not for those of us who get 'jelly knees' looking down from heights!
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'Flying car' almost up to speed
An ambitious plan for a flying sportscar has gotten to take-off speed, but is not yet in the air.
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Brazil's GOL first to fly 737 Max again
Brazil's #1 domestic carrier is the world's first to get its 737 Max planes back into commercial service.
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Amsterdam has plans for renewal
After years of discussion and complaints, Amsterdam's council is now starting work on a pile of plans to make the city more local-friendly
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Supersonic: Is United hunting unicorns?
Gumbo's news desk takes a skeptical look at United's commitment to buying supersonic airliners.
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Swap Shop, Fort Lauderdale (Where Gumbo was #441)
Gumbo was visiting Fort Lauderdale's popular Swap Shop, an 88 acre complex featuring drive-in theaters, flea market, large indoor shopping area, and one of the finest exotic luxury car collections in the world. There's lost to see and do here.
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Rocket 88, South Beach
DrFumblefinger came across a fine example of one of his favorite cars, a classic Olds 88 convertible, while rambling around South Beach.
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Sun Studio, Memphis: Where Legends Were Made
While in Memphis, Samantha and her husband toured Sun Studio. No matter what type of music you like, you will appreciate the history of this studio.
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Japanese pilgrimage is now on Zoom
A centuries-old 1200km Buddhist pilgrimage is being made available online to those who are not able to take part in person
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Re: Sun Studio, Memphis: Where Legends Were Made
Thank you for bringing back terrific memories of visiting this famous studio. My wife and I first visited it in the late 1980s and enjoyed the tour, followed by lunch at the Sun Cafe. To my great delight, the cafe's Wurlitzer had an original Sun 45 by Elvis in its stack (Sun #223). I have been collecting records since I was in early teens and have a number of Sun records, including all 5 of Elvis' Sun records in both 78 rpm and 45 rpm formats. Not sure what they're worth right now, but...
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Re: Sun Studio, Memphis: Where Legends Were Made
Great story and photos Samantha. One of my favorite singers of all time is Roy Orbison who got his recording start with Sam Phillips and Sun Record at Sun Studio. Roy's spectacular recording successes were offset by the tragedies in his family life.
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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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Boom moving toward SST production
With new support from the U.S. Air Force as well as several airlines, Boom moves closer to its goal of a viable supersonic airliner
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St Katharinen, Hamburg: A Conscious Survivor
PHeymont visits a historic Hamburg church that bears the signs of its many eras and of war.
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Dueling plans for Oslo-Stockholm rail
Rival plans call for faster service between two capitals to reduce pollution and provide better connections.
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The New Jewish Cemetery, Krakow
DrFumblefinger visits the largest Jewish cemetery in Krakow, know as the New Cemetery, and shares some of the site's history.
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Easyjet: Fares and sales in sharp rise
EasyJet offers an example of the paradoxes of the post-pandemic airline business
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Bill's Backyard Classics, Amarillo. #2) The Post WWII Cars
DrFumblefinger concludes his visit to this interesting car collection in Amarillo, Texas.