http://letstalktravel.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Let's Talk Travel! en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:02:48 GMT 2010-01-04T09:02:48Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581329&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace    Located in a large old house on Duval Street in Key West the Hardrock Cafe is home to the ghost of Robert Curry. The house was built by William Curry who was Florida's first millionaire . . . Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:08:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581329&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace N. L. D. 2009-02-01T16:08:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581963&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace (Originally appeared in Wall Street Journal, January 28, 2009) Karl Rove’s “Bush Was Right When It Mattered Most”   (op-ed, Jan. 22) did not appear balanced to this disappointed Republican. . . . Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:59:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581963&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace herbert l. 2009-02-02T04:59:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475264&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Finding relevant posts on Gather can be a bit of a chore, so I've decided to list them all in one post that I'll keep in my Spotlight.  They are subdivided into categories, with the more . . . Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:18:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475264&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace David K. 2008-10-23T18:18:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977582869&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace The ‘Island of Wine’ has a brand new major wine event. The Waiheke Wine Festival is a special celebration of the fruits of this unique island producing area with its sub-tropical climate, perfect soil . . . Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:23:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977582869&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace John M. 2009-02-03T01:23:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977580483&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Bruton Parish was formed in1674 by merging earlier parishes in Williamsburg, Virginia, dating to 1633.   It was named for an English Parish on the River Brue in Somerset, where it's founding fathers, . . . Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:08:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977580483&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace N. L. D. 2009-01-31T16:08:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977580509&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Today (November 30, 2008) my husband and I took a drive down to Homestead, Florida. Home of the magnificent and mysterious Coral Castle. The history of this awesome tourist attraction is sad, yet . . . Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:49:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977580509&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace N. L. D. 2009-01-31T17:49:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977579860&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Well - I'm finally moved in. 15 Jane Street has a "Hope Farm Bookshop" sign over the two front windows, and an OPEN flag flying when I'm there. Customers are trickling in - calling first . . . Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:26:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977579860&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Richard Frisbie 2009-01-30T21:26:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977580441&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown make up Virginia's Historic Triangle.   Known as Colonial Williamsburg, the area is the world's largest, and possibly greatest, living history museum.   . . . Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:46:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977580441&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace N. L. D. 2009-01-31T15:46:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977563946&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace The Jackson Burial Plot Today (December 30, 2008), was another meeting of the Mantua Cemetery Walkers and boy did we visit an incredibly odd cemetery. The Jackson Burial Plot in Pepper Pike, Ohio. . . . Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:21:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977563946&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace N. L. D. 2009-01-15T15:21:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977570743&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Today was the perfect day for a meeting of the Mantua Cemetery Walkers. It was brisk, cloudy and slightly overcast, but not too cold for a walk around the gravestones and to learn a little about . . . Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:02:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977570743&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace N. L. D. 2009-01-22T00:02:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977574747&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace When the weather outside is frightful, the Rockford area is delightful! That’s because Rockford is home to the annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition. Nearly 30 teams from around the state work . . . Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:32:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977574747&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace John M. 2009-01-26T01:32:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977574892&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace When the Nazis invaded Poland in 1939, and the British declared war, my aunts Johanna and Margareta contributed money and clothing to British War Relief, willingly gave up their shipments of Darjeeling . . . Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:09:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977574892&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace herbert l. 2009-01-26T05:09:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977575090&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace In 200 words or less, tell us why you deserve to win $500 in free travel from CheapOair.com! Visit the CheapOair blog (http://cheapoair.wordpress.com) and leave your 200 words or less in the comments . . . Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:28:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977575090&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace CheapOair . 2009-01-26T14:28:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977576578&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace I finally finished posting all my cruise videos and photo essays.  For those who missed some of the post, here are links to all of them. Photo essay - Cruising on the Caribbean Princess Photo . . . Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:36:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977576578&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Nana to Seven Cutiepies 2009-01-27T20:36:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977576548&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Welcome back to this week's edition of If it's Tuesday, This Must be Belgium.  Normally I post photos that I have taken on various trips.  But this week I'm posting photos from someone . . . Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:43:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977576548&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-01-27T20:43:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578019&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace The festivals are a celebration of everything that is unique about the traditional kiwi summer lifestyle; our love of outdoor cooking, great music and enjoying an ale or two with good friends and family. . . . Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:50:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578019&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace John M. 2009-01-29T02:50:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578624&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace In 200 words or less, tell us why you deserve to win $500 in free travel from CheapOair.com! Leave your 200 words or less on http://cheapoair.wordpess. com blog. All answers will be accepted, but . . . Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:36:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578624&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace CheapOair . 2009-01-29T17:36:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578741&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace what do you all think? poster size is 16x20" which makes the small lettering look a lot bigger than you can read here. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:42:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977578741&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) 2009-01-29T19:42:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977570787&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace One of our booked excursions was the Butterfly Secrets and Mountain Views in St. Thomas.  I've posted the photo essay on the Mountain Views which was wonderful and I really expected the Butterfly . . . Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:18:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977570787&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Nana to Seven Cutiepies 2009-01-22T01:18:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977571897&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace What better way to celebrate the country than with Australia Day?! Australia Day brings all states, cultures, people and walks of life together. Celebrate the people, the land, diversity, indigenous . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:17:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977571897&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace John M. 2009-01-23T01:17:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572930&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace In 200 words or less, tell us why you deserve to win $500 in free travel from CheapOair.com! Leave your 200 words or less in the comments section of the company blog ( HERE ). All answers will be . . . Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:26:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572930&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace CheapOair . 2009-01-24T00:26:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573371&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Southern Illinois bird-watchers gets a chance during the winter months to enjoy a singular sighting experience:  American bald eagles down from up North, seeking feedind and nesting sites. From . . . Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:29:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573371&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Nick Howes 2009-01-24T14:29:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573822&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace These are the final photos from St. Thomas and our cruise.  St. Thomas was beautiful and we enjoyed our visit there.  St. Thomas is the capital of the island group and there was so much to do . . . Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:39:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573822&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Nana to Seven Cutiepies 2009-01-25T00:39:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977569520&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace What better way to celebrate the country than with Australia Day?! Australia Day brings all states, cultures, people and walks of life together. Celebrate the people, the land, diversity, indigenous . . . Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:39:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977569520&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace John M. 2009-01-21T00:39:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977569356&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Congratulations to Barack Obama...44th President of the United States of America...from Brussels, Belgium.  January 20, 2009 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:45:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977569356&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-01-20T21:45:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977570116&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace     So what are you doing for President's week? The same ol' same ol'? Here's an idea: spend a few days in the Finger Lakes with wine and food lovers - eating, drinking . . . Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:19:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977570116&grpId=3659174697251217&nav=Groupspace Richard Frisbie 2009-01-21T17:19:07Z