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Where Gumbo Was #14: A Sewer Journey

As several Gumbo Guessers quickly realized, Gumbo was visiting the Lower Depths, the sine qua non of modern society, the sewer system. This particular sewer is in Paris, and it runs through the Museum des Egouts—yes, the Sewer Museum.

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Alfred the Great’s bones found!

Archaeologists believe they may have found some of the bones of 9th century British monarch, King Alfred the Great, an important ruler during his day.  DNA tests were performed on a pelvic bone dug up at the medieval abbey in Winchester and…

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Another new London Pedestrian Bridge!

TG member PortMoresby informed me of the following story, which I think is exciting and worth sharing with everyone! London will build another pedestrian/cycle bridge over the River Thames.  Looks like a beautiful project. .

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Liverpool – What do you mean. It has a Beach ?

When I tell folks I meet on Vacation I’m from Liverpool UK they say “You must be enjoying all this beach life.  Long walks on the Sand.  Fishing.  Fresh air and gorgeous sunsets” so I reply “No. I get all this back in Liverpool- I’m just here for a change in scenery”.

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Where Gumbo Was #14: A Sewer Journey

As several Gumbo Guessers quickly realized, Gumbo was visiting the Lower Depths, the sine qua non of modern society, the sewer system. This particular sewer is in Paris, and it runs through the Museum des Egouts—yes, the Sewer Museum.

Read More

Alfred the Great’s bones found!

Archaeologists believe they may have found some of the bones of 9th century British monarch, King Alfred the Great, an important ruler during his day.  DNA tests were performed on a pelvic bone dug up at the medieval abbey in Winchester and…

Read More

Another new London Pedestrian Bridge!

TG member PortMoresby informed me of the following story, which I think is exciting and worth sharing with everyone! London will build another pedestrian/cycle bridge over the River Thames.  Looks like a beautiful project. .

Read More

Liverpool – What do you mean. It has a Beach ?

When I tell folks I meet on Vacation I’m from Liverpool UK they say “You must be enjoying all this beach life.  Long walks on the Sand.  Fishing.  Fresh air and gorgeous sunsets” so I reply “No. I get all this back in Liverpool- I’m just here for a change in scenery”.

Read More