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Such fun

2008-09-29T21:58:00.002-05:00

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

2008-09-25T21:56:00.002-05:00

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

2008-09-21T22:29:00.001-05:00

Near the Central Street Bridge

Young Weeping Willow

2008-09-20T07:55:00.002-05:00

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?

2008-09-19T22:44:00.001-05:00

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

2008-09-19T22:44:00.000-05:00

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

Museums on the River

2008-09-18T21:18:00.000-05:00

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

2008-09-17T21:33:00.000-05:00

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

Swollen River

2008-09-16T00:01:00.000-05:00

Forcefully flowing over a small dam.

Burger King

2008-09-15T00:01:00.000-05:00

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

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In many grocery store, and shopping center parking lots.

McNight

2008-09-11T21:12:00.001-05:00

McPhoto!

Front and back

2008-09-10T20:34:00.001-05:00

See the earring on the front of the dress?

And, the silver sash with a bow in back.

Old building

2008-09-03T22:18:00.001-05:00

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

Morning reflection

2008-09-02T00:01:00.000-05:00

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

2008-09-01T22:49:00.001-05:00

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

Post post

2008-09-01T02:28:00.004-05:00

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

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

Some shade

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

Imperfect photo

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of a perfect flower.

Gorillas

2008-08-27T00:01:00.000-05:00

- that children can climb on -

Taken at the Sedgwick County Zoo, in Wichita Ks

Brick Sidewalks

2008-08-26T00:01:00.001-05:00

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

History

2008-08-25T22:46:00.001-05:00

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

Marilyn

2008-08-23T22:21:00.002-05:00

Taken through the window of an antique store.

Little outfits

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Big closet

Snoopy

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O

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I'm "Tire"'d

Pink

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Each time....

2008-08-13T00:33:00.002-05:00

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

And, so I did.

I solemly swear...

2008-08-12T00:31:00.001-05:00

... to find my earring!

From a different angle...

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

Rectangular windows....

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... and zig zag fire escape.

Water, water, everywhere

2008-08-09T22:03:00.003-05:00

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....

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

Fuzzy fox tails

2008-08-06T00:01:00.000-05:00

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

2008-08-05T00:01:00.001-05:00

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

Guess, they can't read.

Municipal Pool

2008-08-04T00:08:00.002-05:00

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

2008-08-03T08:55:00.003-05:00

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

2008-08-02T00:01:00.001-05:00

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

Beneath the shade tree....

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..... enjoying the view.

ICU

2008-07-31T23:47:00.000-05:00

Get it?

(Eye see you!)

Puzzling landscape

2008-07-30T23:31:00.000-05:00

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

2008-07-29T21:08:00.000-05:00

- 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

2008-07-28T07:21:00.002-05:00

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

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

I'm curious...

2008-07-27T00:36:00.001-05:00

What is the first thing you notice in this photo?

Serene evening...

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... at the park.

Basket of crackers

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Polly, want a cracker?

Decor

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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

2008-07-23T23:39:00.000-05:00

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

2008-07-22T18:55:00.003-05:00

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.

A portion of the park

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Such a lovely place.

Chow time

2008-07-20T23:14:00.001-05:00

.... both hands on the sandwich.

Pasta salad, potato chips, soft drink, and a dill pickle.

Riverside Pagoda

2008-07-19T21:41:00.004-05:00

For as long as I can recall, this cute little building has graced the grounds of Riverside Park. It's always reminded me of a Chinese Style Building - a Pagoda in the park. I don't know what it's original purpose was, or what it's used for currently. All I know - is it is probably remembered by many who have been to this city park. I bet Steve Buser of New Orleans remembers it. It's not far from the Rocket Slide, and is near the area where Wichita's original zoo was located. It was a little zoo, with very few animals. It had aligators, monkeys, bears, and an assortment of birds. Most of the animals who had called this park their home, were relocated to Wichita's Sedgwick Co Zoo, when it was built. But, some animals still reside in a Kansas Wildlife exhibit in Riverside Park. I'm so impressed with the way this park has been maintained, and added to throughout the years. It's certainly one of Wichita's finest.

More cat tails...

2008-07-18T00:20:00.001-05:00

...beside the pond at Riverside Park, in Wichita, Ks.

Stuck on Cat tails

2008-07-17T00:23:00.000-05:00

I just love these things.

Cat Tail

2008-07-16T08:55:00.003-05:00

When I was a child, riding along the country roads in our car, and would spot a clump of cat tails beside a pond - - I would ask "can I get out and get a cat tail?" Sometimes, if time allowed, I was allowed. I would take it to wherever we were headed (Grandma's usually) and when we arrived I would get out of the car, and place both hands on the cat tail. I would then twist it with each hand going different directions, and the cat tail would fluff up and out in billowy form. It was a treat to see this, simple country entertainment for a child. I love this plant that grows near ponds, lakes and streams. This photo was taken at Riverside Park in Wichita Ks.

Touching water

2008-07-15T09:03:00.000-05:00

There's just something about a refreshing pool of water, on a hot sunny day,

that makes a person want jump in and swim, or at very least - to touch it with a finger or a toe.

Bucket of dessert

2008-07-14T20:54:00.002-05:00

$1.99 at Logan's Roadhouse.

Just the right size to safisfy a sweet tooth after a full meal.

And, you get to keep the cute little bucket.

Water fountain

2008-07-13T21:00:00.000-05:00

Taken at the Keeper of the Plains Plaza.

Teepee

2008-07-12T20:33:00.002-05:00

Hide and seek

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Can you find the bunny?

Lawrence Block

2008-07-10T00:01:00.000-05:00

This is a building with a rounded corner, cuved glass, and the name Lawrence Block on it.

I wonder who that was?

Loco Joes

2008-07-09T00:16:00.002-05:00

I hear this place in downtown Wichita is going to start serving mexican food. I'll have to check it out - maybe I'll take a walk around the downtown streetscape statues and grab a taco at Loco Joe's, this weekend.

Pidgeon

2008-07-08T00:12:00.000-05:00

Butterfly

2008-07-07T00:07:00.000-05:00

As I look at this photo, I think of that song about "the great elusive butterfly of love".

Lighting

2008-07-06T23:23:00.001-05:00

This is one of the areas on yesterday's bridge, where people can look out over the river and downtown Wichita.

Decorative sails

2008-07-05T22:11:00.001-05:00

Lewis Street Bridge in downtown Wichita, Ks

4th of July

2008-07-04T23:35:00.000-05:00

Happy Independence Day!

Creek crossing

2008-07-03T07:37:00.000-05:00

What a fun way for children to cross a creek, and when dismounted on the other side, they run back around to do it again. But, first they have to pull the rope to bring the pulley and seat back to the platform, where they can get back on and zoom over the creek again. The creek was tiny, not dangerous, in the case of someone falling off, even though the kids held on tight. This photo was also taken at Eberly Farm in Wichita, Ks. It's a great place for family fun. They had lots to do, including a farm animal petting area, swimming pool, fishing, barrel ride, and more.

Eberly Farm is a nice place for company picnics, weddings, and other special events: to visit their site and see more, click here: EberlyFarm

Real Horsepower

2008-07-02T08:18:00.002-05:00

These guys have been featured on this blog before.

They live at Eberly Farm, and give wagon rides to visitors.

To see a different view of these two guys - a photo taken last year, click here: ponytails

July1, 2008 Theme Day - The word "No"

2008-07-01T00:26:00.003-05:00

Even though, I didn't sign up to participate in this month's theme day, I noticed the topic is the word "No". This "No Smoking" sign posted on the wagon ride at Eberly Farm in Wichita Ks, ties in nicely with this months theme photos.

Scuba

2008-06-30T20:15:00.000-05:00

Doobie Doo

Scene from below

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This is a scene from below one of the bridges that lead to the Keeper of the Plains.

Little golfer

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Swim lessons

2008-06-27T00:59:00.002-05:00

Swim lessons at WSU's Heskett Center.

Dinnertime

2008-06-26T08:20:00.001-05:00

A tired and cranky little lad, preferred to feed himself.

Opposites

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Hot sauce and a ice tea!

Try enlarging the photo to see if you can read the story on the cup.

Four letter word

2008-06-24T00:55:00.001-05:00

I'm curious - how do you define love?

Stools and counter

2008-06-23T00:48:00.000-05:00

Taken at Chipolte's Restaurant in Wichita Ks.

I didn't think I'd like Chipolte's -

but when a co-worker offered me a cold, soggy taco from there,

I became a loyal patron.

Their taco's are full of flavor.

A day of play

2008-06-22T08:56:00.002-05:00

This friendly and playful black lab, strayed over to my place, where he (or she) got a meal of dog chow, and cared for until, her owner could be found. They've since been reunited. I don't do this for every stray dog, but this one had an exceptionally friendly personality. I fell in like with her (or him) right away. Here she (or he) is bringing back the tennis ball, during a game of fetch.

Breakfast

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Bacon, eggs and hashbrowns.

Pancakes...

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with melted butter, and maple syrup.

Jimmie's

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I was impressed with they way this Restaurant's name was worked into the tile on the wall.

Solitude

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A lone duck.

Barefoot

2008-06-17T00:38:00.001-05:00

What fun - standing barefoot in cool mud, on a hot summer day.

Nesting

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parakeet?

It's posing so well, because it's not real.

Babuska

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Nesting dolls.

Flaming...

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...paint job.

Funny...

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... signs.

On a slant

2008-06-12T00:00:00.000-05:00

Had to tilt the camera to straighten up the Motorcycle, and now the cars are on a slant. This photo makes me think of Moi, and all of her "on a slant" photos.

Great view

2008-06-11T00:00:00.000-05:00

This little boy gets a great view of the car show, from high atop his father's shoulders.

Interesting grill

2008-06-09T12:00:00.001-05:00

No idea what kind of car this was, but found the grill to be interesting in design.

Z28

2008-06-08T21:25:00.003-05:00

Don't you think a good personalized license tag for this car could read "SKUNK"? All joking aside, it's a nice looking Z28 Camaro. I'm guessing 1973, or so.

Weekly car show

2008-06-07T23:40:00.003-05:00

There's a car show, each Friday evening, at the corner of West and Central.

It's nice to walk along and look at them.

Lacy Curtain

2008-06-06T18:45:00.002-05:00

Don't enlarge this photo, if you do, you might see dust on the windowsill!

Shady Street

2008-06-05T18:38:00.001-05:00

I've always liked the elegant archway leading to this shady Wichita street.

Balance

2008-06-04T00:01:00.001-05:00

Sometimes life is a balancing act, but for this guy - it's his work.

This photo was taken a while back - when the Circus came to town.

Barrette

2008-06-03T21:23:00.002-05:00

If found, please return to Wichitaksdailyphoto!

Just kidding - it is lost, but I imagine whoever finds it next,

will wear it a while and lose it to the next finder.

Back to back...

2008-06-02T22:11:00.001-05:00

I liked the mirror image portrayed in this photo of back to back chairs.

June 1st - Theme Day - Local Corner Shop

2008-06-01T00:01:00.001-05:00

QT stands for Quick Trip, and it's found on many corners thoughout Wichita and other cities. They sell chips, candy, bread, milk, beer, and other convenience foods and items. And, they sell gasoline. It's no fun to fill up the tank at the rising prices. But, it still beats walking.

How much is a gallon of gas in your city?

I remember paying 21 cents a gallon, in 1973, and people thought that was high!

Back then, neighboring gas stations would decrease their price by 1 cent, in order to get people to fill up at their station, instead of across the street.

Let's see, if gas was 17 cents a gallon in 1973, and 35 years later, it's $3.83.....

At that rate of inflation, what will the price be in another 35 years?

Are there any math whiz's out there?