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[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Curly

Well, I did say La Crosse has those lovely statues!

I grew up near Chicago and we were frequent visitors to Wisconsin in the summer. I have very fond memories of the state and would strongly recommend it to anyone thinking of visiting. (My sister still takes her kids up to the Dells and they love the ducks, my nephew was even allowed to drive one for a few minutes.)

But, it just doesn't compare to Paris and the opportunity to meet Hugo and Lefty (and Zelda).

driving ducks ??? just what kind of ducks do you have in wisconsin ???

(i agree hugo and lefty are worth the trip. but they get around sometimes, so you never know, they might one day show up in your neighborhood... watch out, they're charming, but they're (usually inadvertently) sometimes real trouble ! of course, they make up for that by regularly saving the day, so it all shakes out in the end. )

[Curly]

Sorry pshrynk, I would love to meet you too of course.

Actually, I think my earlier idea of meeting everyone in an alternate universe using nekokami's nifty little device is still my favourite. So I will choose the 'everyone' option.

[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Curly

Sorry pshrynk, I would love to meet you too of course.

Actually, I think my earlier idea of meeting everyone in an alternate universe using nekokami's nifty little device is still my favourite. So I will choose the 'everyone' option.

excellent choice.

[Curly]

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

driving ducks ??? just what kind of ducks do you have in wisconsin ???

(i agree hugo and lefty are worth the trip. but they get around sometimes, so you never know, they might one day show up in your neighborhood... watch out, they're charming, but they're (usually inadvertently) sometimes real trouble ! of course, they make up for that by regularly saving the day, so it all shakes out in the end. )

Ahh, you haven't heard of the enormous, squirrel chasing, vegetarian ducks living deep in the north woods of Wisconsin?

They are about 5 feet tall, have removable webbed feet which can be easily replaced with wheels, make lovely pets, and have an intense dislike of squirrels. They are rather elusive, but once captured with bribes of high quality chocolate, they can be tamed and they will even allow children to ride them. They are highly valued as pets.

[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Curly

Ahh, you haven't heard of the enormous, squirrel chasing, vegetarian ducks living deep in the north woods of Wisconsin?

They are about 5 feet tall, have removable webbed feet which can be easily replaced with wheels, make lovely pets, and have an intense dislike of squirrels. They are rather elusive, but once captured with bribes of high quality chocolate, they can be tamed and they will even allow children to ride them. They are highly valued as pets.

apparently wisconsin can rival australia for strange fauna. i wouldn't have thought that possible.

[pshrynk]

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

driving ducks ??? just what kind of ducks do you have in wisconsin ???

(i agree hugo and lefty are worth the trip. but they get around sometimes, so you never know, they might one day show up in your neighborhood... watch out, they're charming, but they're (usually inadvertently) sometimes real trouble ! of course, they make up for that by regularly saving the day, so it all shakes out in the end. )

Sort of like this:



Designed in WWII. As a boat it makes a good truck. As a truck, it makes an excellent boat.

Touristy places use them to take people around and show natural wonders if there is water involved. The Dells is beautiful place in centrl WI that is overly built with tourist traps, one of which is a Duck tour.

[Curly]

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

apparently wisconsin can rival australia for strange fauna. i wouldn't have thought that possible.

Yep, you just pop on the wheels, throw the child up on the duck's back and away they go. They ducks can of course go in the water, but sometimes they try to take to the air which can be rather exciting for a young child.

Many people have tried to breed them in captivity, but it hasn't been very successful. Not enough chocolate perhaps.

[pshrynk]

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

apparently wisconsin can rival australia for strange fauna. i wouldn't have thought that possible.

You should see the sturgeons that have been pulled out of the Mississippi around here.

[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by pshrynk

Designed in WWII. As a boat it makes a good truck. As a truck, it makes an excellent boat.

makes perfect sense to me.

Originally Posted by Curly

Yep, you just pop on the wheels, throw the child up on the duck's back and away they go. They ducks can of course go in the water, but sometimes they try to take to the air which can be rather exciting for a young child.

Many people have tried to breed them in captivity, but it hasn't been very successful. Not enough chocolate perhaps.

chocolate is key to many endeavours.

[Curly]

Originally Posted by pshrynk

Touristy places use them to take people around and show natural wonders if there is water involved. The Dells is beautiful place in centrl WI that is overly built with tourist traps, one of which is a Duck tour.

Yes, city people from Chicago think they are in the wilderness and need to find places to buy cheap souvenirs and do touristy things as they wouldn't want to have to actually spend time in the wilderness.

*Just kidding!

The tacky tourist stuff does detract from the natural beauty of the area though.

[Madam Broshkina]

Originally Posted by pshrynk

Sort of like this:



Designed in WWII. As a boat it makes a good truck. As a truck, it makes an excellent boat.

Touristy places use them to take people around and show natural wonders if there is water involved. The Dells is beautiful place in centrl WI that is overly built with tourist traps, one of which is a Duck tour.

When I was about 5 years old my family took a vacation to the Dells and we took a Duck tour. I was allowed to drive the duck for about 3 minutes. Driving a Duck is sure a big responsibility for a 5 year old child but I handled it pretty well I must say. Another great thing is that putting that you have Duck experience on a resume opens a lot of doors. I was also a junior Fire Marshall in the third great that also looks good on a resume.

[yvanleterrible]

Originally Posted by pshrynk

Hey!

La Crosse in the three days of summer can be quite nice.

If it doesn't rain.

On the twelve days of summer my true love said to me...

[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Madam Broshkina

When I was about 5 years old my family took a vacation to the Dells and we took a Duck tour. I was allowed to drive the duck for about 3 minutes. Driving a Duck is sure a big responsibility for a 5 year old child but I handled it pretty well I must say. Another great thing is that putting that you have Duck experience on a resume opens a lot of doors. I was also a junior Fire Marshall in the third great that also looks good on a resume.

i see that even from a very young age you had your priorities in order.

[UncleDuke]

that's what i love about this place, more people want to meet everybody than have voted in the poll

who told boston and chicago that there was an election going on?

i am now taking bids for the next poll, my starting cost is $2 and a doughnut