Such fun

Sights, sounds, lights, motion - the fun of childhood.

Photo taken at the Kansas State Fair, in Hutchinson Ks - a place where lots of Wichitan's go each year for - carousel rides and more!

Exploration Place

This is a view of Exploration Place from the back side. It's a science museum with lots of stuff for kids to do, and adults, too. Their most recent exhibit is called "The Scoop on Poop". Y'all want to go?

Old steps

Near the Central Street Bridge

Young Weeping Willow

I guess if I was a tree, this is the kind I would be, as there has been a fair amount of weeping in my life. Although, I have the strength of a mighty Oak. What kind of tree would you be?

Down?

It wasn't until just now - as I posted this picture, that I noticed the way to the Museums on the River is down???

Crossing the street

To cross the street, just push the button, and wait for the WALK signal.

Museums on the River

This is a decorative wall near the area of several Wichita museums.

It has the etching of the Arkansas river on it.

If you live anywhere but Kansas - this river is pronounced as "Are-Kan-Saw". But, in Kansas it is pronounced as "Are-Kansas". Interesting how the state you live in "Kan" make a difference in the pronunciation of a river that runs through it.

Suspended Bridge

This walking & bicylcling bridge leads to the Keeper of the Plains Plaza, in Wichita Ks.

Swollen River

Forcefully flowing over a small dam.

Burger King

When you "have it your way" - what do you request on your hamburger?

For me - it's Mayonaise, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, and Cheese.

Sometimes if available, Jalapeno's.

But, never dill pickles.

These signs are posted

In many grocery store, and shopping center parking lots.

McNight

McPhoto!

Front and back

See the earring on the front of the dress?

And, the silver sash with a bow in back.

Old building

I wonder what's going on with this old building - looks like it's undergoing some restoration work.

Morning reflection

Morning - same picture frame as in yesterday's photo, only the next morning it no longer reflected the lamp - but instead curtains and morning light coming in a window.

Evening reflection

Evening - Lamp reflecting on the glass of a picture frame.

Post post

Notice, the word "Post" appears on two of the cereal boxes.
Does that make this a Post post?
Or, is that Total nonsense?

Sunlight shining

on a few petals, while the rest have it made in the shade.

Some shade

on a sunlit path - lined with; grass, trees and plants, at Botanica.

Imperfect photo

of a perfect flower.

Gorillas

- that children can climb on -

Taken at the Sedgwick County Zoo, in Wichita Ks

Brick Sidewalks

Taken along side Douglas Street - a street that use to also be paved in red brick, much like the sidewalk.

History

No matter where you go, no matter where you look, history is all around you.

Marilyn

Taken through the window of an antique store.

Little outfits

Big closet

Snoopy

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I'm "Tire"'d

Pink

Each time....

.... I see this beautiful old building - it beckons to me like a child saying "take my picture".

And, so I did.

I solemly swear...

... to find my earring!

From a different angle...

... another view of the same building in yesterday's photo.

Rectangular windows....

... and zig zag fire escape.

Water, water, everywhere

Flat area water fountains, like this one, are found in various parts of Wichita, and other towns and cities. They provide cool, free, fun, for the kids who enjoy playing in them, and time out for their busy parents to sit and relax (in the hot sun!).

Big balls....

.... of concrete, separating the pedestrian area from the parking area.

Fuzzy fox tails

I don't know if it's the official name for this plant, but I call it Fox Tail.

It makes for a nice landscaping trim.

Pond Rule

It reads "Ducks Only" - but we saw fish, and turtles swimming, too!

Guess, they can't read.

Municipal Pool

In my youth, I loved to go swimming at Municipal Pool, near Riverside Park. It was a huge swimming pool, with several diving boards (high and low) - and two early day water slides. They were so much fun, one was straight, and the other had a few bumps to it. They had water running down them to add to the sliding fun. They were just slides like you would see at a park, the metal kind - but at the end - you splashed into the pool.

Now - Wichita, has many public pools scattered throughout the city. Smaller pools, for neighborhoods to have easy access to.

This is a photo of a commemorative plaque about the wonderful old swimming pool, that was so much fun. I remember it having a chain link fence that sectioned it off from the diving area. Some would dive off the board, and swim under water - and under the chainlink fence ending up up in the swimming area. Those were the days!

Eye of the beholder

This big guy, or gal, was sitting by the edge of the opening of the trash can. It was larger than most flies, and makes me think of what I use to hear of being referred to as a horsefly.

In the beautiful Riverside Park, that I've been showing photo's from, this bugs favorite place was right by the opening of the trash can. Just goes to show 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. Speaking of eye(s) - aren't they an interesting color?

Nature's paintbrush

I like the contrasts of; grass, dirt, water, light, shade, and reflection, in this photo of the pond.

Beneath the shade tree....

..... enjoying the view.

ICU

Get it?

(Eye see you!)

Puzzling landscape

I like this photo, it makes me think of a couple of puzzle pieces that almost fit together, leaving only a little sky between. Do you see it that way?

Calm and serene

- Lilly Pads and a Gazebo -

Taken at Riverside Park, in Wichita Ks

Riverside Park is a large park, with lots to see and enjoy.

Manmade lilly pad

This was taken at Riverside Park, in Wichita, Ks.

Tomorrow, I'll show you more of these, from a distance.

I'm curious...

What is the first thing you notice in this photo?

Serene evening...

... at the park.

Basket of crackers

Polly, want a cracker?

Decor

Photo taken in Mel's Bar and Grill - a place that serves great sandwiches, and other tasty menu items. It has a nice old wooden saloon style counter, with large mirror, and bar stools. It also has wooden tables and chairs, and tall wooden booths. It has a lot of old wooden furnishings, and is a nice place to cool off, and dine.

What fun

What fun to balance and walk on the edge of the path, instead of on the path.

See the mothers hand extended to catch him if he falls.

Exercising

This little guy is demonstrating (or trying to) how this bicycling apparatus works. Put your feet on the pedals, and your hands on the handle bars, and round and round they go. He needs to grow a bit, to fully master this piece of playground equipment. Maybe it's more for Mom's and Dad's who are bring their chidren to the park. This photo was taken at Riverside Park, in Wichita, Ks.