Virtual Globetrotting: Latest Stories

Virtual Globetrotting: Latest Stories http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2008 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com admin@virtualglobetrotting.com Sun, 11 May 2008 13:31:57 -0500 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[BermudaBreeze: Bono's House]]>

Bono's House
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2008-05-10 15:53:22
Story: Bono's house on the eze beach front]]>

Bono's House
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2008-05-10 15:53:22
Story: Bono's house on the eze beach front]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/103/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/103/ Sun, 11 May 2008 13:31:57 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/103/ <![CDATA[tlp333: Jack White's House]]>

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Jack White's House
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By: tlp333
@ 2006-11-28 14:32:52
Story: Franklin Pike is very busy, but I got stopped at a red light right in front of Jack's house and snapped this "not so great" photo of his main gate and the mansion in the distance behind it.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/102/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/102/ Sun, 04 May 2008 13:40:29 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/102/ <![CDATA[tlp333: Space Needle]]>

Space Needle
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-26 00:05:40
Story: Taken on May 2nd, 2008 from a roadside stop in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park looking down over Gatlinburg.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/101/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/101/ Sun, 04 May 2008 01:16:53 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/101/ <![CDATA[tlp333: Clingman's Dome]]>

Clingman's Dome
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By: tlp333
@ 2008-05-04 00:21:18
Story: These photos were taken on May 2nd, 2008. It was an absolutely beautiful day for the 0.5 mile steep climb to the Clingman's Dome observation tower.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/100/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/100/ Sun, 04 May 2008 00:32:22 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/100/ <![CDATA[tlp333: Alan Jackson's House]]>

Alan Jackson's House
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By: tlp333
@ 2006-04-25 16:24:50
Story: This is the main gate of the country music star's home he calls "Sweetbriar". You can see the large mansion back in the distance. I took this photo as I drove down Moran Road on May 1st, 2008.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/98/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/98/ Sat, 03 May 2008 17:24:19 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/98/ <![CDATA[tlp333: George Jones' House (former)]]>

George Jones' House (former)
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By: tlp333
@ 2008-05-03 14:17:03
Story: Back in 2006, I was out driving around Nashville looking at celebrity real estate. After going by Kix Brooks' house on Harpeth Ridge Drive, we ended up coming down Heathrow Blvd. and got stopped at this home behind a Gray Line "Homes of the Stars" tour bus. Since then, I had always wondered who lived there. When I was younger, my parents had taken me on the Gray Line tour and they purchased a book they sold with some photos of the homes on the tour. Once I dug that out of a drawer, it looked a lot like what appeared to be a former home of country music legend George Jones. Upon returning to Nashville on May 1st, 2008 (with the old Gray Line tour book in hand), I was finally able to confirm that this was the former mansion of the "Possum". I do not know the years he lived here. Williamson County records only go back until about the late 90's (at the time of this post) and I don't see his name or a trustee anywhere on record, so it was sometime before 1998, but that is all I know. It was sad to see that it had been ravaged by fire and the lawn was all grown up when I drove by and took the photo.]]>

Eric Clapton's House (Antigua Island)
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2008-04-19 02:34:04
Story: Eric's home can be seen on top of the cliff.]]>

Eric Clapton's House (Antigua Island)
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2008-04-19 02:34:04
Story: Eric's home can be seen on top of the cliff.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/96/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/96/ Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:54:24 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/96/ <![CDATA[BermudaBreeze: Ringo Starr’s House (Brookfield)]]>

Ringo Starr’s House (Brookfield)
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2007-12-23 09:55:19
Story: The front gates to the Brookfield estate (Photo's taken 2008)]]>

Ringo Starr’s House (Brookfield)
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2007-12-23 09:55:19
Story: The front gates to the Brookfield estate (Photo's taken 2008)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/95/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/95/ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:45:36 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/95/ <![CDATA[tlp333: Adam Vinatieri's Home]]>

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Adam Vinatieri's Home
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By: IndyFan032589
@ 2007-08-01 15:41:56
Story: I thought this was one of (or the) coolest home on my short Indy celeb home tour back in July of 2007.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/94/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/94/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:58:31 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/94/ <![CDATA[tlp333: Antonio Davis' Home (former)]]>

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Antonio Davis' Home (former)
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By: IndyFan032589
@ 2007-08-03 21:15:34
Story: Antonio had already moved out of this house by the time I got there to take this picture. The gate was open and I was tempted to drive in, but it looked like some workers were back there, so I didn't. I didn't hang around here for too long because it was a private lane and I didn't want to get arrested. So, I snapped a quicky (which doesn't show very much) and got the heck out of there.]]>

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Vern Fleming's Home (former)
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By: IndyFan032589
@ 2007-08-03 21:34:36
Story: Vern was always one of my favorite players back when I used to go to a lot of Pacer games in the late 80's and early 90's. From what I always heard, Vern was one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. Checking out his digs was one of the things I looked forward to the most on my small tour of Indy celeb homes that day.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/92/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/92/ Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:53:32 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/92/ <![CDATA[tlp333: Tony Gwynn's Home]]>

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Tony Gwynn's Home
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By: IndyFan032589
@ 2007-08-01 22:40:30
Story: This is the suburban Indianapolis home of the professional baseball player. His wife is from the area. The day I drove by and took this picture (July 2007), it appeared the home was for sale.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/91/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/91/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:51:58 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/91/ <![CDATA[tlp333: Scott Goodyear's Home]]>

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Scott Goodyear's Home
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By: IndyFan032589
@ 2007-08-10 22:19:31
Story: This is the Carmel, IN home of the former race car driver from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. He ran the IRL and Champ Car series during his career from 1987 to 2001, winning the Michigan 500 in 1992 and 1994. He is most known for almost winning the Indy 500 three times. Scott Goodyear was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in 2002. As a side note, he wasn't happy about me taking a picture of his home. He followed me in his convertible Mercedes and asked me what the heck I was doing. I explained it to him and I think he was totally relieved that I wasn't gonna kill or rob him or something. He mentioned things had been happening in the neighborhoods around him lately with the Pacers players, but I had no idea what he was talking about. He even gave me a little souvenir for being a fan. If you ever see this, thanks being cool Scott!]]>

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Ringo Starr’s House (Rydinghurst)
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2007-12-22 09:26:45
Story: The front gates to Rydnghurst and the actual main house itself.]]>

Ringo Starr’s House (Rydinghurst)
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2007-12-22 09:26:45
Story: The front gates to Rydnghurst and the actual main house itself.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/89/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/89/ Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:22:33 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/89/ <![CDATA[BermudaBreeze: Eric Clapton's House (Hurtwood edge Estate)]]>

Eric Clapton's House (Hurtwood edge Estate)

Eric Clapton's House (Hurtwood edge Estate)
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2007-12-26 10:10:48
Story: The front gates to the Hurtwood edge estate and The Windmill Pub which is a stones throw from Hurtwood Edge, you may occasionally see Eric here. (photo's taken Jan 2008)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/88/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/88/ Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:52:22 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/88/ <![CDATA[BermudaBreeze: George Harrison's House]]>

George Harrison's House
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2007-12-22 09:03:05
Story: This is the front entrance to Friar Park. The property in the forefront is the gate house, George's 120 room Gothic Mansion can not be seen from the road.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/87/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/87/ Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:38:38 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/87/ <![CDATA[KRL: Floating Bridge]]>

Floating Bridge
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-09 12:08:13
Story: KRL; Jan 08. New Floating Bridge under construction; January 2008. Will be 5 lanes. Old bridge to be removed.]]>

Floating Bridge
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-09 12:08:13
Story: KRL; Jan 08. New Floating Bridge under construction; January 2008. Will be 5 lanes. Old bridge to be removed.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/86/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/86/ Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:42:02 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/86/ <![CDATA[Pdunn: "Piccadilly Lilly" (B-17) at Chino Airport]]>

"Piccadilly Lilly" (B-17) at Chino Airport

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"Piccadilly Lilly" (B-17) at Chino Airport
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By: Pdunn
@ 2006-08-30 19:21:02
Story: This is a photo of my grandfather's B-17 (231551) flying over Wendover, Utah sometime around Christmas, 1943. He and the plane shipped out that New Years Eve to join the fight against the Nazis, as part of the 457th Bomb Group's "Fireball Outfit" of the 8th Air Force. Among other things, my grandfather designed the group's insignia, seen here: http://www.web-birds.com/8th/457/457.html The group's base of operations was from Glatton, England. All told, the group flew 236 combat missions, losing 86 planes and 729 men, either killed, wounded or taken prisoner. Here are other sites dedicated to the 457th "Fireball Outfit:" http://www.457thbombgroup.org/ http://www.cloudnet.com/~jfb/ ]]>

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Tank Hill
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By: LanternBearer
@ 2006-01-21 00:03:19
Story: I took basic training during May-July 1964 on tank hill, unit was B-4-1. It was boiling hot in the daytime, surprisingly cool at night. Vietnam hadn't become a big thing yet, although there was some talk of it. Six months later, Vietnam became a very big thing. I have been back to Tank Hill a number of times as a visitor. It's sad to see the changes that have taken place, such as the demolition of the old wooden barracks. There are only a couple of short rows of wooden barracks left, as of this writing. But the ghosts abound. I have attached an older satellite view of what Tank Hill looked like when the wooden barracks were still there.]]>

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John Mellencamp's House
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By: tlp333
@ 2006-04-25 01:26:38
Story: I used to live across the lake in front of John's house, I drove by it everyday on the way to work. Good memories, there was a bar down on a road called Fairfax. They used to play that Shawn Mullins song Lullaby, when he say the Bar on Fairfax, everyone would cheer.

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'Whale Tails' by Jim Sardonis
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-14 11:51:25
Story: We have been big fans of this sculpture since it was located on a hilltop in Randolph Vermont. My kids grew up playing around it, and we were all very sad when it was moved to the much less accessible current location by the side of the interstate. It is neat to see on trips to Burlington, but is no longer a place where children can play unless you count the vandals who once spraypainted the tails fluorescent pink and orange. Fortunately they were cleaned and restored to their former glory.

For years now I've wanted to do a photoshoot with the tails. I bellydance, and the tails make a very unique backdrop, particularly in a landlocked state. Recently I finally had the chance to do this, although technically it is illegal since it is against the law to park on the side of the highway unless its an emergency. The photo I uploaded is one from that series of shots and I think it was well worth the risk of a ticket, not to mention freezing my tush off in the rain. The shot was taken by my daughter, an aspiring professional photographer.]]>

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Guard Post (OP) Ouellette
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By: killslowly
@ 2006-04-26 18:52:02
Story: Guard Post Ouellette (Radar Site 3), was at the time I was there, the most forwardly deployed guard post (or so my supervisor told me). This was in 1990-91. I was one of the occupants of the bat cave (a term of endearment given to our hootch, because we slept during the day and worked the surveillance equipment at night).

It was an impressive experience for a young man at the time. You could hear the loudspeakers from NK spewing propaganda all the time. Blah blah blah in Korean. I guess it was for the benefit of the South Korean soldiers and KATUSAs stationed nearby.

I got to meet Jose Feliciano, who came to sing "Feliz Navidad" to us defenders of freedom and bastions against Communism. We were more interested in meeting the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, but got stuck due to a snow storm, and by the time we got to Camp Greaves, they were AWOL.

We got to brief every visitor that came by. A funny anecdote: A three star Marine Corps General, along with a two star Army general came for the obligatory briefing. The guard post OIC was also present. And there I was, SPC Jerry with the most obnoxious fart waiting to happen. So I let the little ninja E&E and waited for the results. Well, it was the most disgusting thing in the world. And we were underground in the cement bunker with no windows... I look at the three star general, and kind of nudge my head toward the GP OIC. He kind of smirks, and then I look at the two star, and nudge toward the two star general. Then I look at the GP OIC and and nudge to the general's direction. Nobody said a word, but it was so funny, the exchange of conspiratorial looks, everybody ended up blaming it on the GP OIC. Little things soldiers do to pass the time I guess.

One of the saddest things was observing the poor NK soldiers in their respective guardposts, doing Tae-Kwon-Do outside their buildings, doing spin kicks and other MA related moves, just to keep warm. You could see their hot breath through the thermals... They were just like me, but the enemy.]]>

C-17 Globemasters on the McChord Ramp
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-03-30 10:50:57
Story: These are some C-17 Globemasters on the ramp at McChord. This particular series was take at the "finny flight" of one of the pilots. It is traditional to wet down a flyer on their last flight before retiring from active flying duties.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/74/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/74/ Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:53:09 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/74/ <![CDATA[milwhcky: Milwaukee Mile, The]]>

Milwaukee Mile, The
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By: darkhorse219
@ 2005-06-22 19:08:24
Story: I have been there dozens of times and used to live about a half mile from turn 4, where I would be awoken to the sweet sounds of race cars testing in the spring. I have seen NASCAR Busch stock cars, Indy cars (IRL/Champ/Toyota Atlantic/Indy Lights/etc.), NASCAR trucks, assorted late models, USAC sprints/midgets/silver crown, and even semi truck racing. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/73/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/73/ Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:32:55 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/73/ <![CDATA[gregwest: Neverland Ranch]]>

Neverland Ranch
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-10 18:15:12
Story: 2/16/07 - flew over Neverland Ranch at about 1000 feet in a private aircraft. No staff were seen and the grounds look to be only somewhat maintained.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/72/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/72/ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:07:30 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/story/72/ <![CDATA[KRL: Mi-26 in Canada]]>

Mi-26 in Canada
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-12 15:51:53
Story: I was catching a plane in Ft. Nelson in the Fall of 2006. This machine was sitting at the airport. It's the same aircraft that was brought into the country to assist moving heavy equipment into the diamond mines north of Yellowknife. Check Diavik's & BHP's website for more pictures. The aircraft also worked in the Whitecourt area lifting Gas Drilling Rig equipment into sites during the "off season".]]>

Lumpini Park
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-01-19 05:55:15
Story: I was strolling with my two-year old son, enjoying the monuments and architecture in the sweltering heat along the lake of Bangkok's Lumpini park. With our backs toward the lake, the corner of my eye caught what I thought was a huge boa constrictor coming over the lake's retaining wall. We turned to learn it was not a behemoth snake, but instead, I thought at the time, a Komodo Dragon, famous for eating whole goats and celebrities' toes. Needless to say, we quickly put some distance between us and the beast. Later, while explaining our brush with death with a few locals, they explained the lizards were not Komodos but Monitors, and were indeed used to being hand fed, but with picnic food rather than actual hands.]]>

Plymouth Rock
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By: happenstance
@ 2005-07-23 05:46:59
Story: Some have called it "the most disappointing landmark in America". Plymouth Rock, believed to be the rock the Pilgrims first set foot on, is about a meter wide and half a meter high, with a few cracks filled in with concrete, and the number "1620" carved into one side. It lies in the sand beneath a grand portico (easily ten times its size in area and over 15 feet high) on the souvenir-shop-littered waterfront of Plymouth, MA.

You walk up, look down, see the rock, stare at it for a bit to see if you can find something interesting about it, and then lose interest. Presumably you then walk across the street to one of dozens of shops selling shirts and knick-knacks with something New Englandy on it.

All is not lost. Mayflower II is a short walk up the street, and Plimoth Plantation is barely the next town over.]]>

White Electric Company
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By: Liti
@ 2006-12-12 21:51:10
Story: The Original White Electric Building

In 1934, Everett L. Morrison, who in the 1930 census was listed as a laborer in a machine shop, opened his own business in a one-story clapboard building at located 150 Broadway, between a lodging house run by Anna I. Carroll and a vacant building. The façade of this modest structure seemed little more than a cube with windows and a door, but once one entered it became obvious that the place, although small, was not as tiny as it initially appeared to be. Calling his shop the White Electric Company, the entrepreneurial young Morrison sold lawn and garden equipment by Homelite and McCulloch, as well as working as an auto electrician. The White Electric Co. remained in business for at least thirty years. Everett Morrison died in 1991 at the age of 86.
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