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These oversized shuttlecocks are the signature piece of the Nelson Atkins Museum in KC. |
We got to see the scrolls at Union Station. No photographs allowed. This is a very impressive exhibit. |
At the Truman museum, Pat stands face-to-face with the President. We don't think he was this tall. |
Paintings by Thomas Hart Benton can be found in KC and St. Louis. This mural is in the Truman museum. |
The weather was bad, but we could still see the Mississippi from the top of the Arch |
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Lew gets his cuts at the Louisville Slugger factory. Ten fastballs for $1. Best result was a weak grounder back to the pitcher. |
Pat cools off with a mint julep. A mere $9 buys a refreshing drink and get to keep the glass. |
Besides hats, the Derby features some fancy footwear. Short skirts are easy on the eye. |
Not all the fancy hats are worn by women. This sombrero is big enough for three. |
All things considered, this man's hat was my favorite. |
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Win some, lose some. Winning exacta and trifecta tickets made up for a lot of bad picks. |
This TV interviewer was asking three lovely ladies about their hats. It takes a real man to wear a pink derby. |
After a couple of mint juleps Packy explains some of the finer points of horse racing to Pat. |
Here are a few of the 150,00+ in attendance. See if you can find Queen Elizabeth. |
Churchill Downs is famous for it's twin spires. Here they are. |