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Are you interested in visiting the new World War I museum in Kansas City?
Asked at the U.S. post office, 645 Vt. on December 11, 2006
“Yes. It’s always good to learn more about such an important part of history. I think my generation in particular doesn’t fully appreciate the impact it had.”
“Yeah, I probably would. I would definitely like to learn more about it.”
“Yeah, sure, because my dad served overseas in World War I.”
“Yeah. It’s always interesting to find out everything that happened and see what kind of equipment was used to increase our knowledge of it.”
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11 December 2006
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sublime (Anonymous) says…
I love taking my kids to museums.I'm sure we will make our way out there.
11 December 2006
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Gootsie (Anonymous) says…
One yes and three yeahs.
Absolutely yes. But sadly enough, this is the first I've heard of it.
Judging from how many mistakes I made typing this little comment, it's going to be a loooooooooooong day.
11 December 2006
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sgtwolverine (Anonymous) says…
I'd love to visit it. But could you move it closer to Michigan for me?
11 December 2006
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RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Anonymous) says…
Do they serve free donuts?
With a hazelnut in the middle?
11 December 2006
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blue73harley (Anonymous) says…
Yes. We plan to visit over the holidays.
11 December 2006
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inmate (Anonymous) says…
I'll ask, but they never seem to take my suggestions for field trips….sometimes I think they treat us all like criminals.
11 December 2006
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trinity (Anonymous) says…
me? sure, i'd love to visit such a museum.
but c'mon, when they asked this question, who'd have said “HELL NO”??? i mean gawd, that'd be like telling your gramma no when she tried to give ya a warm chocolate chip cookie! :)
inmate, *tsk*; what do those administrators THINK, anyway?? i'm sure whatever crimes were committed seemed like a good idea at the time!
sgt, how we doin' on our campaign, lining out a cabinet?? ;)
11 December 2006
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Pywacket (Anonymous) says…
Absolutely! I've always had a strange interest in w/WWI. I've read several books on it and find it fascinating (like watching a train wreck) how the postwar pie cutting set the stage for WWII.
Gootsie—the KC Star has been all over it. I know that because I actually PAY for that paper, so am compelled to read it cover to cover.
RT~ If you want to enjoy some Riverwalk-type ambiance w/o going all the way back to S.A., try a long weekend in Omaha. We went this year primarily for the zoo but were pleasantly amazed and delighted with the Old Market area, which is right by the river.
Sgt~ How 'bout we send you a silk poppy?
11 December 2006
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sunflower_sue (Anonymous) says…
“HELL NO!” *snicker* (not really…that was just for Trinity) :)
Yes! I love museums. But I'm w/ Gootsie here…1st I've heard of it.
RT, Yes, a riverwalk would be great. I worry though that it would take away from our roundabout funding. Maybe we could just put some water around the roundabouts like little moats, and ferry everyone through them???
11 December 2006
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jonas (Anonymous) says…
Awwww, Sue, you beat me to my “clever comment of the day”(tm). Now I guess I'll have to wait until tomorrow.
11 December 2006
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
Yep. I'll be there soon. Probably after the holidays. It'll be a good day trip on a weekend in the wretched month of February.
“I still scratch my head where all the fountains are, I know of a few, but what city doesn't?”
Um… They are all over the place. In fact, KC also put a fountain in the middle of a roundabout long before roundabouts were the in thing.
11 December 2006
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
Kansas City's version of a river walk (Flush Creek on the plaza) smells like Grandpa's feet.
11 December 2006
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Pywacket (Anonymous) says…
RT~ Yikes…good point. I should have mentioned, we went in September. My daughter loved walking along the river trail and was only bummed that she didn't have her bike along. Maybe you could target April when spring flowers are blooming.
Inmate~ If you want a field trip, you just need to think creatively and start schmoozing a dog whisperer—or some other visitor with crappy marriage and a dangerous streak of romanticism. But once you're out, be sure to wear a disguise to the museum. Kaiser Wilhelm or the Archduke would be fitting.
11 December 2006
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galfromku (Anonymous) says…
YES !!! Where is it at?
11 December 2006
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
Gal - Liberty Memorial by Crown Center/Union Station.
11 December 2006
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heysoos (Anonymous) says…
So predictable of the LJW staff, asking a question, where else but downtown? With all those hippy-slacker-homeless-student-barista-musician-artist-library supporters, what kind of answers would you expect to a question like this?
11 December 2006
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
Jesus -
I take it you didn't bother to read the responses or professions of the folks asked the question. Take a look and then you might realize the ridiculousness of your post.
11 December 2006
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jonas (Anonymous) says…
O-Bob: Something tells me that rediculousness was probably intentional.
11 December 2006
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heysoos (Anonymous) says…
It was a joke, Howdy! I just thought it was funny that a certain conservative poster was the only one being critical of a museum…
11 December 2006
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heysoos (Anonymous) says…
*touches left index finger to nose while pointing at jonas with right index finger*
11 December 2006
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
Jesus and Jonas - I had my sarcasmometer off. A thousand apologies.
11 December 2006
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Kontum1972 (Anonymous) says…
WAR—HUH…
what good comes from it?
operation northwoods–chk it out—google it!
soon there will be a war colony on the moon..and mb mars…go figure!
11 December 2006
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Agnostick (Anonymous) says…
Surprised nobody's taken the time to post this…
http://www.libertymemorialmuseum.org/
Here's an NPR story from a few days back…
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/st…
Agnostick
agnostick@excite.com
11 December 2006
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beatrice (Anonymous) says…
TOB: that would be the WWI Liberty Memorial by Crown Center/Union Station, the national monument to those Americans killed in the war to end all wars. It is also really, really phallic.
Kontom: The line is, “War, huh — What is it good for? Absolutely nothing!” Or in this case, at least a memorial and a museum.
And yes, I would love to visit the museum, and think the monument is one of the better in the nation. I especially like the sphinxes.
11 December 2006
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mom_of_three (Anonymous) says…
When the Liberty Memorial had an anniversary or something a couple of years ago, the museum was being built or started, so I have seen parts of it. It's pretty cool.
11 December 2006
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Gootsie (Anonymous) says…
Ok Bea. Now Sue and I won't be able to concentrate again since you said the ph word.
11 December 2006
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trinity (Anonymous) says…
ph word??? heh-i musta missed it! dang! ;)
ah well no worries, the day is nearly done! :)
11 December 2006
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Gootsie (Anonymous) says…
“It is also really, really phallic.”
You can still be distracted, Trinity!
11 December 2006
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Pywacket (Anonymous) says…
Phallic, pshaw! It's no match for the Big Dick of Ypsilanti, eh, Sgt?
For those unfortunate enough to have never been to Ypsi: http://images.google.com/images?svnum…
11 December 2006
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sgtwolverine (Anonymous) says…
Py, that's actually the first thing that came to mind when I read bea's post. It is indeed a landmark. Or something.
11 December 2006
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
When I was a kid and I mean a KID; like about 8, I met this old German guy who yad been a flyer in WWI.
He sparked my interest history and the study and history of war.
he was acquainted with Manfred Baron von Ricthofen, hermann Goering and many of the Aces on both sides and considered Goering to have been one of the best, in that he was most reliable and cared for his flyers.
He considered the Red Baron to have been a self-indulgent jerk who killed as many of his own men as the enemy in while winning of the Pour le Merite; The Blue Max.
In the 1970s this fine old gentleman GAVE me his Iron Cross.
He had also obtained a pair of machine guns from an
Albatross which he had modified for use on a stanchion, having eliminated the interuptors.
We would handload 9MM Spandau all day long and then shoot all of it off in only minutes at targets in his field.
He had registered the guns in the 1934 Amnesty so they were “transferable” and 100% legal.
Dunno what happened to the guns but the Cross of Iron will be eventually donated to the Liberty Memorial.
He did tell me that the only two movies ever made about the WWI air war which were worth anything were “Hell's Angel” and “The Blue Max”.
I have made donations to that museum and as in the course of my rambles I find the right things, will continue the practice.
Thanks.
Marion.
11 December 2006
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sunflower_sue (Anonymous) says…
Py, that was priceless! Thanks for the view.
(sorry for the slow typing but I tried to sever my “middle finger” in one of my lovely solid hardwood doors today. It was a bit painful. (Hubby said the noise it made sounded like I ran into the wall.) If you see someone walking around w/ the middle finger all bandaged up, introduce yourself! :$
11 December 2006
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beatrice (Anonymous) says…
Py, my oh my! That one would be hard to top.
Makes me think of the “why women shouldn't take men on vacation” e-mail I received not too long ago. Here are just some of the reasons: http://www.edgymama.com/2006/02/why-w…
11 December 2006
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Pywacket (Anonymous) says…
Sgt~ All clean minds think differently; all dirty minds think alike.
Bea~ I swear that's my husband in the third photo! Thanks for sharing—I'll have to explore that interesting site at my leisure.
SS~ There must've been something in the air today… vodka vapors, maybe? I slashed my right pinkie with a serrated knife, trying to cut open the cellophane wrapping on a white chocolate snowman sucker, of all things. (And I didn't even get to eat it! The six-yr-old ran off with it after a curt “sorry!” when I whined about the finger.
So if a woman flutters a handful of fingers at you and one of them is sporting a Spiderman bandaid, just hoist your injured digit proudly and smile, sister!