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Statue on top of the Courthouse, Garnett Kansas
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Statue on top of the Courthouse, Garnett Kansas
We daytripped to Garnett Kansas. We spent all our time on the downtown square, and most of that time at a place called the Coffee Loft. We heard about the Coffee Loft while visiting the coffee house in Paola.
Ken found a john Deere tractor similar to the one he used to use in the 50's. He has a picture of himself on it from 1955. I asked if he could pose on it so I could try to take a picture similar to the one that was taken of him then.
Ken and a John Deere Model 830
The square was sadly empty this time of day. Not only was it clear of commerc, it was mostly clear of people.
We spent a lot of time at the Coffee Loft, then bid adeu to Garnett after taking some pix at dusk.
We drove back to the city which is about an hour twenty six minute trip -- not too far for a daytrip, and we discussed what we saw at our favorite place, YJ's.
Stevo -- What could we say about Garnett? Ken Mountain - They got a John Deere tractor -- 830. I was thinking that thing had been running not too long ago. The flywheel didn't have a lot of rust on it. There was a can on the smokestack. Someday I'm going to have to play for you a video of my dad so will see what a johnny pop is really all about.
Stevo - A lot of stone used in the downtown buildings. Ken Mountain - apparently somebody's maintaining them.. They are not falling down.
Stevo - I wonder why there is so much empty space on the square. Ken Mountain - no business? Stevo - I mean no buildings at all. Ken Mountain - probably fires or the buildings got condemned and knocked down.
Isn't justice supposed to be blindfolded? (holds up picture of statue on top of the courthouse).
My tractor had bigger back tires -- wider. It had a different air cleaner and the hood is square.
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