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daddyjt
daddyjt Posts: 2,322
edited July 2019 in The Clubhouse
What's on your list?

Near the top of my list is The Basilica Sagrada Família in Barcelona Spain.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagrada_Família

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  • mrbiron
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    As an architecture major, I learned all about places like sagrada in my history courses. Interesting stuff to say the least.

    For me, I would like to go to Dubai to see what the worlds wealthiest are doing in a no holds barred building environment.
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • chumlie
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    Sistine Chapel.
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  • krazypolk
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    Notre Dame, the French one of course.
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  • Dabutcher
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    Iles of Man morocycle races
    Most dangerous race track in the world.


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  • mhardy6647
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    speaking of architecture -- it'd be cool to see the Hagia Sophia (its original name, AFAIK) in the... umm... flesh stone. Arguably the single most significant structure in the history of architecture: the first manmade structure that really had some open space and light inside of it (yeah, yeah, there are some other candidates, like the Pantheon -- I know, I know...) B)

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  • NotaSuv
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    years ago it would have been to get towed in at Jaws, but lived there, did that along with many other of Hawaii's world class breaks so now it would be to catch a wave at
    Teahupoo, which in Tahitian means something like “the place of broken skulls” in reference to a much feared ancient king who collected his enemies' heads, is the name of one of the world's heaviest and most dangerous wave breaks, unique for its shape and for the massive volume of water it lifts...……….a true surf beast......
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  • rpf65
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    Kind of like to see St Petersburg, Russia. Lot of lives sacrificed for that piece a real estate during WW 2.
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  • pelhamplace
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    The Basilica Sagrada is mind blowing. One USA landmark I would like to see is Mount Rushmore.
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  • nooshinjohn
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    edited July 2019
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    Tranquility Base...

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  • SIHAB
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    The DSoftheM
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  • gudnoyez
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    Iowa's Largest Frying Pan

    800-850 Main St, Brandon, IA 52210

    https://g.co/kgs/FofY8S

    I drive by this place all the time on the way up to the lake cabin its definitely on my bucket list. They say you can fry 88 lbs of Bacon or 42 dozen eggs not at the same time of course. One of these days instead of passing by the sign on the highway I'm going to take a right on the exit leading to this must see attraction.
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  • pitdogg2
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    Jesus do they use a snow shovel for a spatula?
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  • daddyjt
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Tranquility Base...

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    If you make it to the moon, make sure you visit the inside as well :wink:

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  • F1nut
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    I traveled a lot when I was younger, saw all kinds of bucket list stuff. I don't like to travel these days.
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  • Viking64
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  • joecoulson
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    I would like to see Yellowstone. And the Grand Canyon. Will do that here in the next 5-10
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  • codycatalist
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    joecoulson wrote: »
    I would like to see Yellowstone. And the Grand Canyon. Will do that here in the next 5-10

    After the grand canyon pop over to the petrified forest and painted desert. Only a couple hours away.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

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  • joecoulson
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    Yeah - just basically that whole side of the country - sans LA
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  • SIHAB
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    and san fran
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  • mlistens03
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    Abbey Road, London.
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  • verb
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    I've had the good fortune to live and travel all over the world. Europe, Mexico, Asia. Almost every weekend was an adventure! :smile:

    Never been to Viet Nam, but the Mrs travels there every other year to visit her family. I gotta go with her next time!

    I've lived and worked in many places in the USA too. Illinois, Connecticut, Texas, California, and now Michigan. Lots of great things to see in those areas!

    But as I think about it, there are so many places here in the USA I have not seen.

    Pacific Northwest, and who knows, all the way up to Alaska!

    Florida Keys, Baton Rouge, anywhere along the Gulf Coast (I've been to the Florida Pan Handle).

    I love those guys (I know a few) post retirement, who get a nice motorcoach and just travel all over the USA! :smile:
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  • joecoulson
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    I agree Dave - Vietnam looks absolutely stunning

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  • daddyjt
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    joecoulson wrote: »
    I would like to see Yellowstone. And the Grand Canyon. Will do that here in the next 5-10

    If you make plans for Yellowstone, pm me - I’ve spent a lot of time there, and can direct you to a few “off the beaten path” things to see...

    Also, if you are at all able, I cannot recommend Glacier National Park highly enough. Again, I can send you to some stunning spots there, that aren’t widely known.
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  • joecoulson
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    Thanks Bro - definitely will do
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  • verb
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    daddyjt wrote: »
    What's on your list?

    Near the top of my list is The Basilica Sagrada Família in Barcelona Spain.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagrada_Família

    I have to chuckle, I did not know Basilica Sagrada Família was until I bought the Alan Parsons Project album! Dumb teenagers! :smile: And yes, I want to go see it! The pictures inside look amazing!

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  • jdjohn
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    krazypolk wrote: »
    Notre Dame, the French one of course.
    Might be a while before it's presentable again...and of course will never be the same :(
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  • Clipdat
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    Japan.
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  • audioluvr
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  • verb
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    So, I'd like to visit the town dump that @mhardy6647 frequents. Always lots of goodies in there!

    And, now that I think of it, if he'd have me of course, a guided tour of Mark's Emporium of Historic and Esoteric Electronics! Flea Power SET amps and FR Driver's here I come! :smile:
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  • FestYboy
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    The Ring, Cirq de la Sarth, Monaco, Spa, the Glen... You can see where I'm going with this.
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