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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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sublime (anonymous) says…
I love taking my kids to museums.I'm sure we will make our way out there.
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.
sgtwolverine (anonymous) says…
I'd love to visit it. But could you move it closer to Michigan for me?
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
Do they serve free donuts?
With a hazelnut in the middle?
blue73harley (anonymous) says…
Yes. We plan to visit over the holidays.
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.
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?? ;)
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?
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???
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.
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.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Kansas City's version of a river walk (Flush Creek on the plaza) smells like Grandpa's feet.
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.
galfromku (anonymous) says…
YES !!! Where is it at?
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Gal - Liberty Memorial by Crown Center/Union Station.
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?
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.
jonas (anonymous) says…
O-Bob: Something tells me that rediculousness was probably intentional.
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...
heysoos (anonymous) says…
*touches left index finger to nose while pointing at jonas with right index finger*
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Jesus and Jonas - I had my sarcasmometer off. A thousand apologies.
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!
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
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.
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.
Gootsie (anonymous) says…
Ok Bea. Now Sue and I won't be able to concentrate again since you said the ph word.
trinity (anonymous) says…
ph word??? heh-i musta missed it! dang! ;)
ah well no worries, the day is nearly done! :)
Gootsie (anonymous) says…
"It is also really, really phallic."
You can still be distracted, Trinity!
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...
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.
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! :$
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...
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!