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Windsor RuinsBruinsburg, MississippiOne of Mississippi’s most fantastic secrets, hidden away in the swamps out in the middle of nowhere, are the ghostly remains of the Windsor plantation. The Windsor plantation was built from 1859-1861. The plantation was built, owned, and first inhabited by Smith Daniell who only was able to live in the mansion [...]
leafworks wrote this on February 20th, 2010 and filed it under Civil War, Travel, Travel Guides, Travel Report, Travel Tips, Wandering, archaeology, history, travelogues | No Comments »
Ring of Fire
* 1099 Chambers Street * Eugene, OR 97402-3706 * (541) 344-6475 * www.ringoffirerestaurant.com
A great Thai restaurant on the outskirts of downtown in Eugene, Oregon. Its been awhile since I’ve actually dined there (several years) but recently went for drinks with a friend and pleased by the fabulous service. Had the Thai Iced Tea [...]
leafworks wrote this on February 17th, 2010 and filed it under Food, Travel Guides, Travel Report, Travel Tips, bars, restaurants, reviews, travelogues | No Comments »
Good Faeries Masquerade Ball
Good Faeries Masquerade Ball
* January 29th, 2010 * McDonald Theater * Faerieworlds Winter 2010 * Eugene, Oregon *
Blossomed forth from the infamously successful Summer Faerie Festival extravaganza … Faerieworlds … comes a rather new evolution of their festival - The Winter Celebration. Hosted indoors similar to a “Con” rather than a “Festival” [...]
leafworks wrote this on February 10th, 2010 and filed it under Living myths and legends, Travel Guides, Travel Report, Travel Tips, Wandering, art, bands, bars, concerts, events, festivals, reviews, travelogues | 1 Comment »
Dollar Rent-A-Car( Portland International Airport )
I’ve always been a BUDGET Rent-A-Car man, but this time I wandered outside of my usual to Carrentals.com and was lured over to Dollar for cost and a deal that had Budget quite beat. $67 Lock-n-Low special from Thursday late night through Sunday early evening. Since I’m not a [...]
leafworks wrote this on February 4th, 2010 and filed it under Travel, Travel Guides, Travel Report, Travel Tips, car rentals, reviews, travelogues | No Comments »
US Airwayswww.usairways.com * 1-800-428-4322 * Flying Denver to Phoenix to Portland
US Airways started as a mail carrier called “All American Airways” in 1939. US Airways is the fifth largest airline in the United States. As a premiere member of the Star Alliance, it has access to a fleet of 353 mainline jet aircrafts and 319 [...]
leafworks wrote this on February 4th, 2010 and filed it under Travel, Travel Guides, Travel Report, Travel Tips, airlines, reviews, travelogues | No Comments »
US Airwayswww.usairways.com * 1-800-428-4322 * Flying Denver to Phoenix to Portland
US Airways started as a mail carrier called “All American Airways” in 1939. In 2005 when US Airways and America West merged, the Airline majorly changed and formed the vast enterprise it is now. I’ve come to know this year of US Airways to be [...]
leafworks wrote this on February 1st, 2010 and filed it under Travel, Travel Tips, Wandering, airlines, reviews, travelogues | No Comments »
Breakfast King* 1100 S. Santa Fe Dr./300 W. Mississippi Ave * Denver, Colorado 80223 * (303) 733-0795 * 24 Hours *
The Breakfast King looks like a typical old-fashioned chain diner, but its a unique infamous greasy spoon of Denver sub-culture. All American roadside diner, with classic 70’s style decor, bright orange booths, and a large [...]
leafworks wrote this on January 24th, 2010 and filed it under Food, Travel, Travel Guides, Travel Report, Travel Tips, restaurants, reviews, travelogues | No Comments »
The Church, Sundays Goth Night (Denver, Colorado)
http://www.coclubs.com/church/churchMain.html * 1160 Lincoln, Denver, CO 80203 * 303-832-2383 * churchmanager@coclubs.com *
Located in a artsy art-deco cathedral, this multi-roomed/ multi-bar club has an ambience worth dying for. With a delicious sushi bar in one of the back rooms, this bar has it all. I originally visited the venue during [...]
leafworks wrote this on January 24th, 2010 and filed it under Travel, Travel Guides, Travel Report, Travel Tips, Wandering, bars, clubs, reviews, travelogues | No Comments »
getting drinks at V Bar
Bar V (or V Bar)
* 19 E Kiowa St * Colorado Springs, CO 80903 * (719) 471-8622
A great low-key bar in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, off one of the side streets, low light, and tucked in as a cool, dark, art-deco hide-a-way located near 15c and Rubbish Gallery. The [...]
leafworks wrote this on January 24th, 2010 and filed it under Travel Guides, Travel Report, Travel Tips, Wandering, bars, reviews, travelogues | No Comments »
the Ritz Grill
* http://ritzgrill.com/ * 15 S Tejon St * Colorado Springs, CO 80903 * (719) 635-8484 *The Ritz grill is a popular ‘older crowd’ bar and dance place in downtown Colorado Springs. Often frequented by 80’s cover bands and other live acts, the Ritz is a full scale restaurant and bar. They often [...]
leafworks wrote this on January 24th, 2010 and filed it under Food, Travel Guides, Travel Report, Travel Tips, Wandering, bars, restaurants, reviews, travelogues | No Comments »