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Possible trip to Omaha

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Les...fortunate

01-20-2005 18:11:26




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The boss just posed the possiblilty of me attending a convention in Omaha April 18 - 20. Who lives nearby there?




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Brian S, NE

01-21-2005 17:39:20




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Les...fortunate, 01-20-2005 18:11:26  
I'm here in Omaha. Great little town. Lots of good restaurants.

Brian S, NE
'48 8N 60896



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PatMx

01-21-2005 12:01:55




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Les...fortunate, 01-20-2005 18:11:26  
Worst problem with Omaha is that it's on the wrong side of the river. Second is the proximity ot BIG RED football, aka the Cornhuskers!

SWMBO grew up in Crescent, Iowa; I lived there for 14 years, and most of both our familes are in the area.

IF ya got time, AND you like zoos, go to the Henry Doorly Zoo. We go there very Christmas when we visit the extended families.



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JDB

01-21-2005 10:31:09




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Les...fortunate, 01-20-2005 18:11:26  
I live near Louisville, just south of Omaha.



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DP

01-21-2005 04:45:42




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Les...fortunate, 01-20-2005 18:11:26  
I'm just over 100 miles to the south of there. Its probably alright, but still a city. Don



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Engineer20

01-20-2005 19:31:29




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Les...fortunate, 01-20-2005 18:11:26  
Les..
I am a firefigher in Omaha, but I live in Papillion which is just south a few miles. What convention are you going to? What do you want to know?



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Les...fortunate

01-21-2005 03:55:29




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Engineer20, 01-20-2005 19:31:29  
Nothing in particular. Never been there and have heard good things. Must be nice at that time of year. Tornadoes?



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John in Nebraska

01-22-2005 07:04:21




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha hey les in reply to Les...fortunate, 01-21-2005 03:55:29  
Les, you may be surprised to find Omaha quite hilly, and full of trees, whereas trees are kinda sparse in other parts of the state. There is the zoo, as mentioned, not as silly as it sounds, as the buildings there are heated. We also have the Strategic Air Command museum, a few miles west on Interstate 80, definitely worth a look at the old birds, also all inside. About 694 restaurants in town. Afraid most of the tractor venues are only on during warm weather, come back in July. Durham Western Heritage museum is the 1930s Art Deco Union Pacific station, has a lot of exhibits as well as a UP train parked there. Don't tell people though, we're trying to keep the tourist numbers down. John in Nebraska

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Kirk Grau

01-22-2005 07:24:41




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha hey les in reply to John in Nebraska, 01-22-2005 07:04:21  
My mother lives in Papillion so we get out there with some regularity. (We are in Pennsylvania getting walloped with snow as I type this) I second these suggestions, the zoo is the in the top 2-3 in the country (my daughters are real zoo fanatics so we have a basis of comparison), and the Western Heritage museum is real good. The train is my favorite. I do like the SAC museum best though. Guess I just like the mechanical things best.

The old down town area can be kind of interesting if you are into shops, etc. Also sometimes have exhibits on the Con-Agra headquarters grounds. The grounds themselves are like a big park.

Have fun whatever you do.

Kirk

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bunch

01-20-2005 18:44:34




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Les...fortunate, 01-20-2005 18:11:26  
It's not Hell but you can see it from there



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Allan in NE

01-20-2005 18:27:33




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Les...fortunate, 01-20-2005 18:11:26  
Les,

I live 250 miles from Denver, 250 miles from Casper, Wyoming and 250 miles from Bowman, North Dakota. I live in Nebraska.

What the heck is an Omaha, anyway? :>)

Allan



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Les...fortunate

01-20-2005 18:43:43




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Allan in NE, 01-20-2005 18:27:33  
What the heck is an Omaha, anyway? :>)
Marlin Perkins? Just a guess. ";^)



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Les...fortunate

01-20-2005 18:40:01




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Allan in NE, 01-20-2005 18:27:33  
Allen, it sounds like you're right in the middle of a lot of excitement!
Can't remember the exact title of the convention. It has to do with my job, which is Utility Forester/Arborist. Won't be driving, Sloroll. Flying from Manchester, NH. I'm sure there's no direct flight. Probly have to change in Detroit or Chicago or sommers likathat.



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Sloroll

01-20-2005 18:36:48




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Allan in NE, 01-20-2005 18:27:33  
By simple tryangulatshun that puts you right near the middle of nowhere Allen. Just up the road from where my dog and I want to retire... and expire.



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Allan in NE

01-21-2005 00:28:26




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Sloroll, 01-20-2005 18:36:48  
Hey Slo,

Pretty darned close. I remember seeing a jack-rabbit one time, but I do recall he was packin' a lunch. :>)

Allan



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steve_ne

01-21-2005 08:42:49




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Allan in NE, 01-21-2005 00:28:26  
Allen, Don't you mean the famous jackalope


The Jackalope (Lepus-temperamentalus) is one of the rarest animals in the world. A cross between a now extinct pygmy-deer and a species of killer-rabbit, they are extremely shy unless approached. None have ever been captured alive and this rare photo (often criticized as fake) shows a mighty buck about to strike.

Known by the ancients as "deerbunnies", it wasn't until the early 1960's that the modern more fearsome name of "jackalope" was adopted

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Jim Broughton

01-20-2005 22:30:10




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Sloroll, 01-20-2005 18:36:48  
Hey, not to worry!! There's NO CRIME in Omaha...the doors there have been frozen shut since November !! Good luck!! (Take your snowshoes)



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Engineer20

01-21-2005 06:48:20




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Jim Broughton, 01-20-2005 22:30:10  
Jim,
It was 47 degrees here yesterday! Supposed to be 40's and 50's all next week!



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Sloroll

01-20-2005 18:23:27




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Les...fortunate, 01-20-2005 18:11:26  
I'm on the way.... Be glad to throw something dead on the fire ifn youre so inclined to stop by. I'm right off I-80.



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steveormary

01-21-2005 15:59:35




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 Re: Possible trip to Omaha in reply to Sloroll, 01-20-2005 18:23:27  
In reply to bunch. As long as you dont look toward the setting sun.

steveormary



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