If you have ever taken I-70 to get from one side of the state to the other, you may have noticed that your trip seemed sort of… how do I put this? Looooooooooooooooooooong. While I happen to believe that Kansas is the most beautiful state of them all, I will also admit that such a long drive can get a little harrowing after the first 250 miles. If you are like me and have ever made the long trek across I-70, here are 15 undeniable thoughts that probably went through your head:
- “Am I getting food poisoning from the Taco Bell I had for breakfast or is that a giant Van Gogh in the distance?
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- “The world’s largest prairie dog? Man, I’d love to see that!”
Flickr/animakitty Wait… the park is closed? Dang. Did the prairie dog die?
- “Better see what jams are on the radio! Oh, only one station? Cool.”
Flickr/Luke Jones You know it’s true, western Kansas!
- “Their crop looks good!”
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- “Theirs doesn’t.”
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- “After all these years, I’m still digging the 75 MPH speed limit!”
Flickr/Samir Luther Remember when it used to be 55 MPH? Gag.
- “Toto; I have a feeling we aren’t in Kansas anymore…”
Flickr/Char chuckles to self
- “Kidding… this is definitely still Kansas.”
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- “WHAT IN THE NAME OF ALL THAT IS GOOD ARE THOSE MONSTROSITIES?!”
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- “Free coffee and food samples? I’m there!”
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- “I refuse to settle for anything less than first.”
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- “Why are there so many adult bookstores between Salina and Junction City?”
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- “Whoever said that Kansas is flat and boring can go suck a freaking egg!”
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- “Tall buildings? Well, this is a switch.”
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- “WHY DO I ALWAYS FORGET ABOUT THE TOLLS?”
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Will you be traveling across Kansas anytime soon? Make it a point to check out these 10 Best Kept Secrets in Kansas!
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Flickr/animakitty
Wait… the park is closed? Dang. Did the prairie dog die?
Flickr/Luke Jones
You know it’s true, western Kansas!
Flickr/Lane Pearman
Flickr/christopher sebela
Flickr/Samir Luther
Remember when it used to be 55 MPH? Gag.
Flickr/Char
chuckles to self
Flickr/David Sanabria
Flickr/Patrick Emerson
Kansas Originals Market & Gallery Facebook
Google Plus/Dan Zerner
Flickr/robertstinnett
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