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Forum: Europe August 25th, 2009, 03:31 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Cruise Ships

Hello All!

They seem to get bigger and bigger: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32544025

I wonder with all the amenities, like climbing walls and two-story
miniature golf courses, if they are designed...
Forum: Europe July 15th, 2009, 03:44 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 4
Views: 446
OUnscientific America¹:

Pat wrote on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:34:24 -0500:

Okay, Earl, I'll bite: why are there so many squiggles and numbers
and odd notations in your writing? Is it something that
doesn't carry over to...
Forum: USA & Canada July 2nd, 2009, 04:09 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
Replies: 0
Views: 289
A great achievement on the Mall at Washington, DC.

I always long felt that the Museum of the American Indian was
distinguished mainly by having the best museum cafeteria but was a bit
low on
content, especially artifacts, and used its space for...
Forum: Europe July 1st, 2009, 03:21 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 14
Views: 731
Fast trains in Britain

Hello All!

To settle arguments here, can anyone tell me what are the fastest
scheduled long distance trains in Britain? Are there any other trains as
fast as the Chunnel train? How is timekeeping...
Forum: USA & Canada June 22nd, 2009, 10:51 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Hawaii Whale Watch Trip Planning Help

Graham wrote on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:49:33 +0100:


"cacheandleave" wrote in message
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Forum: Europe June 12th, 2009, 02:41 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 93
Views: 3,132
what got you interested in travel?

erilar wrote on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:41:46 -0500:

Please advise which train serves decent meals!

Amtrak's Empire Builder definitely does. In Germany I
haven't eaten a full meal on a...
Forum: Europe June 11th, 2009, 10:24 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 93
Views: 3,132
what got you interested in travel?

Erick wrote on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:45:38 +0200:

[snip interesting story]

so how did you get the bug?

Small, recent bug, for small but _very_ interesting short trips:
I'm into...
Forum: USA & Canada June 7th, 2009, 10:33 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
Replies: 8
Views: 564
Ghost towns accessible without a high-clearance vehicle

Lee wrote on Sun, 7 Jun 2009 17:05:10 +0000 (UTC):

Most of the ghost towns that I have found in this area mention
that one should have a high-clearance vehicle. We will not. In
fact, we will...
Forum: USA & Canada June 3rd, 2009, 06:59 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.travel.usa-canada
Replies: 21
Views: 976
Best Crossing I-90 Westbound to QEW to Hamilton (Buffalo vicinity)

Nathan wrote on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:33:04 -0700:

I wouldn't recommend the Rainbow Bridge for going to Hamilton,
since it dumps you right into Niagara Falls.

I know what you mean but it...
Forum: USA & Canada May 16th, 2009, 03:02 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
Replies: 11
Views: 656
colorado railroads

wrote on Sat, 16 May 2009 06:42:00 -0700 (PDT):

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Durango & Silverton

Don't have time to do both

I know I'll be...
Forum: Europe May 4th, 2009, 03:22 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 17
Views: 814
Carlsberg Elephant

James wrote to der gediegene dgs on Mon, 04 May 2009 12:44:26 GMT:

I wonder what European beer companies are *not* owned by
Carlsberg

The vast majority of them, actually, including ones...
Forum: Europe May 4th, 2009, 01:44 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 17
Views: 814
Carlsberg Elephant

der wrote on Sun, 03 May 2009 18:06:08 -0700:

I wonder what European beer companies are *not* owned by Carlsberg

The vast majority of them, actually, including ones much
bigger than...
Forum: Europe May 3rd, 2009, 01:33 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 17
Views: 814
Carlsberg Elephant

Jed wrote on Sat, 02 May 2009 20:55:55 -0700:

On Sat, 02 May 2009 21:26:03 GMT, "James Silverton"
wrote:

Jesper wrote on Sat, 2 May 2009 21:08:26...
Forum: Europe May 2nd, 2009, 10:26 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 17
Views: 814
Carlsberg Elephant

Jesper wrote on Sat, 2 May 2009 21:08:26 +0000 (UTC):

On 2009-05-02, James Silverton
wrote:
Terry wrote on Sun, 3 May 2009 01:56:18 +1000:

Hello...
Forum: Europe May 2nd, 2009, 05:05 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 17
Views: 814
Carlsberg Elephant

Terry wrote on Sun, 3 May 2009 01:56:18 +1000:

Hello All!

For a while, Carlsberg Elephant beer was bottled in Canada
but it's now coming, labelled "Brewed and bottled in
Denmark"....
Forum: Europe May 2nd, 2009, 04:48 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 17
Views: 814
Carlsberg Elephant

Hello All!

For a while, Carlsberg Elephant beer was bottled in Canada but it's now
coming, labelled "Brewed and bottled in Denmark". The strength is given
as "7.2% alcohol by volume". I seem to...
Forum: USA & Canada April 30th, 2009, 10:11 PM Posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
Replies: 30
Views: 1,199
Using My Credit Card - Pen or PIN

xCo wrote on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:00:57 GMT:

Do retailers across USA still accept a signature only (with
supporting ID) for credit card transactions or do you need to use a
PIN?

For normal...
Forum: Europe April 25th, 2009, 10:29 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
:o) Belgian Jokes :=)

PatTX wrote on Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:21:25 -0500:

In Texas, we call these "Aggie" jokes, after the people who go
to Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Why? Because someone chooses...
Forum: Europe April 25th, 2009, 09:23 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
:o) Belgian Jokes :=)

James wrote to Carry On Bruxelles...!!! on Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:02:08
GMT:

Belgian Roundabouts:

Did you know the Belgian Ministry of Transport has introduced
a new sign? It reads "End of...
Forum: Europe April 25th, 2009, 09:02 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
:o) Belgian Jokes :=)

Carry wrote on Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:46:33 -0500:

Belgian Roundabouts:

Did you know the Belgian Ministry of Transport has introduced
a new sign? It reads "End of Roundabout".
---------

Do...
Forum: Europe April 15th, 2009, 08:49 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 40
Views: 1,942
Test message

Martin wrote on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:58:54 +0200:

On Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:16:09 GMT, "James Silverton"
wrote:

AFAIK, all news servers have had test...
Forum: Europe April 15th, 2009, 07:56 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 40
Views: 1,942
Test message

Hatunen wrote on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:29:41 -0700:

AFAIK, all news servers have had test groups practically
since they started. It is amazing how the news has not
reached some people, tho'...
Forum: Europe April 15th, 2009, 06:16 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 40
Views: 1,942
Test message

AZ wrote on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:25:50 -0500:

On Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:24:21 +0200, Martin wrote:
On Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:10:39 +0100, "Ian F."
...
Forum: Europe April 13th, 2009, 02:29 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 65
Views: 3,002
Top scenic drives in Europe?

Jesper wrote on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:31:37 +0000 (UTC):

On 2009-04-10, Dan Stephenson wrote:

What alpine passes would you recommend in particular. For
example,...
Forum: Europe April 7th, 2009, 02:02 AM Posted to rec.travel.europe
Replies: 8
Views: 2,779
Best Resource For Planning/Booking Budget Family Holiday In Europe?

Tricky wrote on Mon, 6 Apr 2009 23:03:46 +0100:


"Tom P" wrote in message
...
Tricky Dicky wrote:
Looking to go to Europe...
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