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What is your opinion of Lawrence tap water?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on September 4, 2006
“I’m partial to Overland Park water because that’s what I’m used to. Every once in a while there’s a sulfuric smell to the water here.”
“I think it tastes pretty good. It’s not that bad.”
“I live over the bridge in North Lawrence, and it’s pretty gross. It’s a little better in town, but it’s still not that great.”
“Personally, I’m used to it because I grew up drinking the same kind of water. It’s not my first choice, but I don’t mind it.”
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4 September 2006 at 6:18 a.m.
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oldfashiongirl (Anonymous) says…
Didn't you just ask this question last week? Don't have a dog in this fight, so have a great Labor Day!
4 September 2006 at 6:22 a.m.
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jonas (Anonymous) says…
Used to it. It's better if it get's refridgerated.
4 September 2006 at 7:17 a.m.
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
Remember the old National Lampoon ad for “Terrier Water”?
A bottle set up to look like a bottle of Perrier but filled with a yellow liquid and the dog shown next to the bottle?
Sometime during the P.J. O'Rouke era at NL.
A perfect parody of those Oh, so special, Perrier ads.
Thanks.
Marion.
4 September 2006 at 7:21 a.m.
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paladin (Anonymous) says…
Recycling is a good thing. Most of the time. Watch how these happy readers react to and deal with that which has come before. Welcome. You now have crossed over into the Twilite Zone.
4 September 2006 at 8:16 a.m.
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
Just remember that the beer you drank last night will be recycled into the water that you drink tomorrow!
A thought to start the day for the Greenies!
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Marion.
4 September 2006 at 9:17 a.m.
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ms_canada (Anonymous) says…
There are some things in this world that you can simply not get used to. The water that comes out of my tap is one of them. I am really not partial to drinking water that smells like a swimming pool. Hence all my drinking water gets filtered and kept in the fridge.
I did not notice any chlorine odor from Lawrence water when I was there.
4 September 2006 at 10:26 a.m.
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Gootsie (Anonymous) says…
I think it's fine.
This is the first time I think the LJW interviewed an invisible man for OTS. Adam must be in special forces.
4 September 2006 at 11:02 a.m.
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classclown (Anonymous) says…
I'll give basically the same answer that I gave to basically the same OTS question from yesterday.
There is nothing wrong with the city's water. There is nothing wrong with the way it tastes.
4 September 2006 at 12:01 p.m.
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greyhawk (Anonymous) says…
at least the water is better than the water in mexico.
4 September 2006 at 12:02 p.m.
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
The water is just fine. I do agree that when you goto other places it tastes different. Just something to get used to.
4 September 2006 at 12:26 p.m.
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JJE007 (Anonymous) says…
I don't like the taste at all. I (charcoal) filter mine but would still drink something else if I could afford it.
It's still a thousand times better than drinking directly out of the Kaw/Clinton toilet and waste toxin repository.
4 September 2006 at 12:56 p.m.
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thunderbuns (Anonymous) says…
Tomorrow's OTS question:
What is your opinion of the letter “M”?
4 September 2006 at 1:20 p.m.
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ms_canada (Anonymous) says…
Gootsie - I am confused, did I miss something with Adam? The invisible Adam is wearing a blue New York Yankees ball cap and a red T shirt. Why would you say he is invisible.
Maybe I am just plain dense. hmmmmmmmmm. good use of the letter *m* don't you think.
4 September 2006 at 2:28 p.m.
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Gootsie (Anonymous) says…
On my webpage, there is no picture of Adam! Just his quote. Really? You can see him?
You see web people.
yes'mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
4 September 2006 at 3:54 p.m.
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…
the webpeople *are your friend* and they've come to help you!
4 September 2006 at 3:58 p.m.
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…
two or three times a year the lawrence water plainly STINX! also tastes terrible too. that's why we use a filter pitcher in the fridge.
it could be worse. in west sacramento CA for example, the city water comes outa the tap stinking so bad you smell it *across the room* and showering can make you seriously nauseated.
4 September 2006 at 3:59 p.m.
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Gootsie (Anonymous) says…
Do all of you have a face by Adam's quote?
4 September 2006 at 5:30 p.m.
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killjoy (Anonymous) says…
It's Karma, Gootsie. I think you need to reflect on things you've done. Obviously, you're being punished.
Of course on the other hand, there might be another reason that God doesn't want you to see Adam. perhaps you and Adam were twins separated at birth by some twist of fate and God has a reason for keeping you apart….or maybe it isn't God doing this. Maybe, it's satan. Anyway, I think you should accept it.
4 September 2006 at 8:55 p.m.
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…
depends on how you kill it.
4 September 2006 at 9:42 p.m.
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sunshine_noise (Anonymous) says…
Don't drink it and when I use it for cooking or mixing with something I boil it first. I drink bottled water only - have been for years. Has anyone looked at the condition of the KAW river lately? Disgusting and this is our water supply. Please??
5 September 2006 at 6 a.m.
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Gootsie (Anonymous) says…
Could be right killjoy! Maybe it's best I can't see him.
Thanks!