What's a Canadian to do in KC?

[War Wagon]

We almost bought a house on Smithville Lake - I liked Northland beacuse it would have cut my commute to KCI (and Omaha / Des Moines when I used to have to drive there) by a considerable bit.

Sometimes when people ask me where I live, I'm tempted to tell them Smithville because I'm actually much closer to that downtown than I am KC's. I'm kinda' surprised KC hasn't annexed Smithville by now. I live in what used to be Nashua, before KC annexed it. Lots of homes up here still on well water.

If you're ever up in Smithville again, driving southbound on US-169 right before Hwy 92, you'll see the only roadsign I've ever seen that indicates Nashua is 5 miles ahead.

[TheJON]

And, by the way.....

You guys act like staying down in Johnson County is some sort of long drive to the stadium. When I go down for Royals games I always stay down there and it's an easy drive from a place right off 435. Traffic is longer for a Chiefs game, obviously, but if you drive from say, Liberty to Arrowhead, the traffic gets pretty nasty heading south on 435 on gamedays. I have sat in that left lane not moving for long periods of times on gameday. But then again, you're going to have a slow ride from anywhere on Chiefs gameday.

I already said if he doesn't rent a car then I would stay closer, obviously. If he does rent a car, I'm not sure what your hatred for all things Johnson county is. It's an EASY drive to anywhere you need to go on the Missouri side and you'll be staying in a nicer area. I used to have no problems going to the casino, The K, Westport, etc. when I lived downn in Olathe. The only time it was brutal was during that annoying construction they had on I-35 up around Lamar Avenue and extending north. It did get to be quite a beeyotch, but that was 2 years ago.

[smackaholic]

I can't believe I just sat here and read through IKYABWAIpalooza.

I suck.....almost as much as KCtard.

[TheJON]

I can't believe I just sat here and read through IKYABWAIpalooza.

I suck.....almost as much as KCtard.

Shut the fuck up. These Missouri residents are easy as shit to bait into a pointless argument. Don't ruin my fun.

You can always tell what side of the KC metro someone lives in based on how they speak and it's quite obvious that War Wagon is clearly a Missouri resident and probably lives in Section 8 housing like the rest of them.

[War Wagon]

These Missouri residents are easy as shit to bait...

l to r, Missouri resident - Jon

[MgoBlue-LightSpecial]

The common recommendation when traveling to a city is to stay in the city and avoid the suburbs to get a true feel for the city. Not KC. Trust me on that.

How traumatic an experience could the downtown Hilton be? Even Detroit has about a 20 foot stretch or so of nice area and solid entertainment. I'm sure Overland Park has a really great Target and nicely kempt lawns though.

"Hey honey, now that we've saved up for our vacation where do you want to go? New York? San Francisco? Yellowstone? What? Overland Park, Kansas? YOU READ MY MIND! RACK YOU!"

[Dr_Phibes]

I had no idea going to Kansas was so complicated. Just pack your bags and go.

[Truman]

Okay...I got an offer on 3 tics for the Chiefs/Broncos game on December 5th...(endzone nosebleeds, but I can't be picky)...

So if I make it a 3-day weekend, what's an Upper Messican bruthah to do in KC?

I need good eats and entertainment without breaking the bank.

:paul:

Funny… I actually thought of you last week at the Chiefs-Jags game. Some Canucklehead held up a sign a couple of sections over that read: “Canada loves the Chiefs” or some such nonsense…

Given your sporty new av, Marty, I had a notion to run over and snap a pic with my cell to post on this board, but that would’ve required effort and me having to set down my beer. So no pic.

I suppose if you were looking to send your kid to school here or take up residence and work in this town, you might want to heed Scott’s take. The Kansas City School District is heavy on poor test scores and Superintendant's severance packages. And our nice little 1% earnings tax ought to make you feel reminiscent of home – a usurious income tax that guarantees little or no city services in return.

But since I have a feeling that you’re simply looking for a couple of days of fun, please note that the only thing Scott knows about Kansas City is that it’s the town he has to drive through to get to the airport.

Couple of things to keep in mind. December in KC isn’t exactly balmy. Oh, sure, it’s no Winnipeg, but it ain’t exactly Miami either. Dress accordingly. Second, multi-colored money with pictures of loons and queens won’t buy piss here. Other than that, the locals are friendly and helpful for the most part, so you should get along fine.

Several of the brethren have referenced the P&L, which is a nice touristy place with all the ambiance of a suburban office park. The nine dollar beers at Angel’s Rock Bar will have you thinking exchange rates until you realize that those are dead presidents on your green backs. No, Marty, you need to consider Old Westport. Yes, there is an outside chance that you could be robbed or killed in this historic, boozy old bar district, but what the hell is life without a little drama?

Actually, the Q Hotel is located in the heart of Westport and should appeal to a guy with a budget. And billing itself as KC’s only green hotel should appeal to your political persuasion as well. The Q also has a shuttle service to-and-from the airport, and Kincaid Coach provides express bus service that will jet you straight to Arrowhead on game day, saving you the expense of car rental.

Westport features an eclectic mix of at least three dozen bars and restaurants and all are within three-to-four blocks of your hotel. And Closing time is 3:00 AM. Keep in mind that's go time for the weekend drive-bys. Get in at a sensible hour and you should be OK.

Live music will be on tap that weekend at many of Westport's venues (I checked), and no trip to KC is complete without having at least one beer at Kelly’s . If you do get the notion to dine a bit more upscale or do some shopping, the Country Club Plaza lies less than a mile to the south. You won’t be able to miss it: The Christmas Lights in the Plaza light up the night sky for miles.

If you wanna hear more, drop me a pm. Regardless, you ought to have a pretty good time.

[mvscal]

You're going to get assraped at a truck stop, Marty. It seems inevitable at this point. We'll hold a candle light vigil in your honor, though.

[TheJON]

You told Marty to stay in OP like it's some kind of chic - when if you knew anything about the area you'd know it's as ugly and crime ridden as everything else inside the 435 loop.

Good point.

Sincerely,
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag ... 53775.html

Nice try, dolt. Do you actually live in Kansas City? And I'm the poser? You're fucking dumb, not me.

Let's compare a couple of stats from that list from the URL provided....

Of the Top 100 places to live....

OP is average or above average in terms of lowest crime rates.
OP is above average in terms of average household income

Like I said, KCMO resident is not typically too smart. Hence why the only city in the area that ranks high in ANYTHING positive is Lees Summit. Spin it all you want, cry about me providing the TRUTH- but the fact of the matter if, with the exception of a few small areas (ie Truman Sports Complex, Power & Light, Westport, Harrah's), KCMO is an absolute DUMP. People with money live in Johnson County. Sorry you're poor and probably live in Section 8 housing with War Wagon. It's not my fault. Don't blame me. Blame your parents for screwing up so bad with you. Maybe try getting a real job instead of doing some shitty labor job that pays $12 an hour like War Wagon does. Just a little advice. Actually, never mind. Don't do that. Keep doing what you're doing and making it easy for me to pick on retards like yourself and laugh about how much better than you I am. I always love pissing off my inferiors.

[TheJON]

The common recommendation when traveling to a city is to stay in the city and avoid the suburbs to get a true feel for the city. Not KC. Trust me on that.

How traumatic an experience could the downtown Hilton be? Even Detroit has about a 20 foot stretch or so of nice area and solid entertainment. I'm sure Overland Park has a really great Target and nicely kempt lawns though.

"Hey honey, now that we've saved up for our vacation where do you want to go? New York? San Francisco? Yellowstone? What? Overland Park, Kansas? YOU READ MY MIND! RACK YOU!"

But here's the thing........if you're going to Kansas City for vacation, you're lame as shit. Kansas City is a great weekend/sports trip destination. I understand not too many people are road trip junkies like me that are constantly traveling (for business or personal reasons), but who the hell goes to Kansas City on an actual vacation? I go down there for Royals and Chiefs game or to play poker. Outside of the time I lived there, I don't think I have ever spent more than 3-4 days in Kansas City and it's ALWAYS been for a specific reason (Royals game, poker, etc).

He's going for a game. Get a nice place, stay in a nice neighborhood. There's no city culture to experience. KC is one of those towns where, except for the nightlife district, it's just a shithole and you're better off in the nice suburbs. I like living in suburbs, but I don't usually like traveling somewhere and staying there. KC, in my opinion, is one of those cities that is the exception.

You're right, it's not like he's going to get shot staying at a Hilton or somewhere in KCMO. I'm not saying that. What I'm saying is it is completely pointless and he'd be better off in a nicer area. But like I said, if he's not renting a car and doesn't want to spend a fortune on cab fare, just stay in KCMO. This is why you rent a car so you don't have this problem.

[R-Jack]

"Hey honey, now that we've saved up for our vacation where do you want to go? New York? San Francisco? Yellowstone? What? Overland Park, Kansas? YOU READ MY MIND! RACK YOU!"

But here's the thing........if you're going to Kansas City for vacation, you're lame as shit. Kansas City is a great weekend/sports trip destination. I understand not too many people are road trip junkies like me that are constantly traveling (for business or personal reasons), but who the hell goes to Kansas City on an actual vacation?

[Screw_Michigan]

"Hey honey, now that we've saved up for our vacation where do you want to go? New York? San Francisco? Yellowstone? What? Overland Park, Kansas? YOU READ MY MIND! RACK YOU!"

RRRACK. Take your backwoods, fly-over shithole and shove it up your ass, Jon.

[Goober McTuber]

Speaking of Craigslist, I just bought a 19" TV from some guy off there for $15

Finally springing for that home theater eh?

If $15 is such a laughably small amount to you, you probably ought to be sending same amount off to Wolfman post haste.

[BSmack]

If $15 is such a laughably small amount to you, you probably ought to be sending same amount off to Wolfman post haste.

If you care that much about it, YOU send him $15.

[Cuda]

Okay...I got an offer on 3 tics for the Chiefs/Broncos game on December 5th...(endzone nosebleeds, but I can't be picky)...

So if I make it a 3-day weekend, what's an Upper Messican bruthah to do in KC?

I need good eats and entertainment without breaking the bank.

:paul:

You know, Comrade, if you're really wanting to get immersed in the Total KC Experience, be sure to bring along a blood relative or two to have sex with. You won't be made to feel like an outsider that way.

[War Wagon]

And our nice little 1% earnings tax ought to make you feel reminiscent of home – a usurious income tax that guarantees little or no city services in return.

Vote no on Prop A. Might be the only time ever you'll see me agree with a KC Star recomendation.

please note that the only thing Scott knows about Kansas City is that it’s the town he has to drive through to get to the airport.

I laughed. Hard.

But Scott does know more about KC than Jon does.

[TheJON]

Scott also knows North of 95th on Metcalf that Metcalf South look like Bannister Mall.

Oh, right cuz there's no bad areas over on the Missouri side, right??? Oh wait, the Bannister Mall IS on the Missouri side. Isn't that mall closed down anyways. Last time I drove in that area was heading from OP to The K and stopped to take a piss (it was a Sunday) only to find that the whole area was a fucking ghost town.

Scott knows that Jon thinks Merriam and Lenexa are Overland Park

And Jon KNOWS that Scott is a fucking M-O-R-O-N. Point me to where I confused OP with Lenexa or Merriam. Oh wait, that's right.......I never did.

When your whole argument is based on just making shit up about the person you are arguing with, you know you've got nothing.

Face it. Johnson County > Jackson County. The quicker you come to this FACT, the better off you will be.

[ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2]

Why are you tards arguing over geography? The last time I checked, KC and its surrounding area is a steaming fucking pile of shit. It doesn't matter what city/state/county you're in. Either way, you're fucked. You realize this, yes?

[TheJON]

Why are you tards arguing over geography? The last time I checked, KC and its surrounding area is a steaming fucking pile of shit. It doesn't matter what city/state/county you're in. Either way, you're fucked. You realize this, yes?

Pretty much every Best Places to Live list thinks you're a fucking moron.

[ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2]

Pretty much every Best Places to Live list thinks you're a fucking moron.

Besides being in the middle of fucking nowhere, what are the criterion for these "lists" you mention? The low cost of living?

[TheJON]

Pretty much every Best Places to Live list thinks you're a fucking moron.

Besides being in the middle of fucking nowhere, what are the criterion for these "lists" you mention? The low cost of living?

Low crime rates, good education systems, etc....

I know, who the fuck would wanna live in a place where people are intelligent and you don't have to worry about being shot?? Fucking dumbass Midwesterners, right?

[ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2]

I know, who the fuck would wanna live in a place where people are intelligent and you don't have to worry about being shot?? Fucking dumbass Midwesterners, right?

Bro, I hate to break it to you.... but you're not intelligent. If you were, you'd realize that life is passing you by as you waste away in that steaming pile.

No one says... "I think I'll pass on that Harvard MBA and attend the University of Kansas Grad School." Or Missouri for that matter. Or K State. Or whatever other shitty institution of ‘higher learning’ is within 250 miles of KC. No one relocates to KC for its job opportunities. No one visits KC on vacation. You have no culture. Your sports teams are a fucking joke. There's absolutely nothing redeeming about that steaming pile whatsoever. If someone offered me free 1st Class airfare and free lodging at a 5-Star hotel in KC for a week, I would fucking pass. You dig?

[Goober McTuber]

If $15 is such a laughably small amount to you, you probably ought to be sending same amount off to Wolfman post haste.

If you care that much about it, YOU send him $15.

You want somebody else to take care of your debts? Shocking.

[Truman]

No one says... "I think I'll pass on that Harvard MBA and attend the University of Kansas Grad School." Or Missouri for that matter. Or K State. Or whatever other shitty institution of ‘higher learning’ is within 250 miles of KC. No one relocates to KC for its job opportunities. No one visits KC on vacation. You have no culture. Your sports teams are a fucking joke. There's absolutely nothing redeeming about that steaming pile whatsoever. If someone offered me free 1st Class airfare and free lodging at a 5-Star hotel in KC for a week, I would fucking pass. You dig?

What are these "5-Stars" you speak of, ucant?

BTW, TheJON's from Iowa. But we natives are sure enjoying the batting practice, regardless.

Bro, I hate to break it to you.... but you're not intelligent.

[/irony]

Fixed. Carry on.

[ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2]

BTW, TheJON's from Iowa. But we natives are sure enjoying the batting practice, regardless.

Who cares where he's from? He was specifically responding to my post about KC. He said nothing about Iowa. I know you can rock the IKYABWIA smack like no other, but you can read... right?

[Truman]

You have no culture. Yoursports teams are a fucking joke.

Sure can. Can you?[/IKYABWAI]

[Truman]

And our nice little 1% earnings tax ought to make you feel reminiscent of home – a usurious income tax that guarantees little or no city services in return.

Vote no on Prop A. Might be the only time ever you'll see me agree with a KC Star recomendation.

Yep - beacuse if this passes, and they then eventually vote down the earnings tax KC is fucked. On the Radio yesterday I heard Nick Wright saying it's 40% of KC's budget. That shortfall would have to be made up somewhere - hello triple property taxes. He also said 40% of the revenue from the earnings tax is generated from People outside KC (hello JoCo glad to see you worthless fuckers paying for something)

please note that the only thing Scott knows about Kansas City is that it’s the town he has to drive through to get to the airport.

I laughed. Hard.
But Scott does know more about KC than Jon does.

Scott knows that Jon thinks Merriam and Lenexa are Overland Park. Scott also knows North of 95th on Metcalf that Metcalf South look like Bannister Mall.

You DO realize TheJON gets all of his "knowledge" on the Sunflower State from the ten days he spent awaiting arraignment on DWI (Driving While Iowan) over at the Johnson County Jail in Olathe, right? And that he was raped and sodomized by the Brothers in the Jackson County lockup awaiting similar charges? Christ, I’d be a bitterman on KCMO, too.

TheJON is a waste of keystrokes. You could bury the fucker in a hail of semen, and the Loser would make snowcones out of it. The best melt I’ve seen since Greenjeans’s first retirement thread ('sup Felix) in TNW can be found here. Hell, I didn’t even get mean… Seriously, Bros, TheJON’s a troll.

Sorry, Wags, but I voted to allow you to give voice to the ol’ e-tax every five years. You’re more than welcome to vote to tax yourself and the folks who work in your city. Lee’s Summit has made rumblings of late of wanting enact such similar mischief here, and well, I don’t much cotton to the thought of seeing my earnings taxed by the municipality I work in AND the city I happen live in too without my say-so. Just 'sayin.

[Mace]

What's a Canadian to do in KC?

Fill up with gas and keep driving down the road.

[War Wagon]

No one relocates to KC for its job opportunities.

Actually, many do. My boss, for instance, the VP of operations. He's from MA. He went to UConn, then KU for grad school.

No one visits KC on vacation. You have no culture. Your sports teams are a fucking joke. There's absolutely nothing redeeming about that steaming pile whatsoever.

For effect, I'll just go ahead and assume you were intentionally trying to one up Jon on the ignorance scale, and yessir, you succeeded. Props.

But if that post wasn't meant to be facetious, then you really are a straight up ignorant dipshit.

[ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2]

But if that post wasn't meant to be facetious, then you really are a straight up ignorant dipshit.

Dude... no one I know has been to KC 'on vacation.' Ever. If it's even in the top 100 destination spots in the country, I'd be shocked. What is there? Seriously? Furthermore... are your sports teams NOT a joke? Is there really... 'culture?'

[Truman]

But you initially directed those questions at JON.

Who doesn't live here.

Which makes you a Grade A, cast-iron 'tard.

You want answers?

Wiki is your friend. In the meantime, go fuck yourself, chowd.

Thanks for playing, ucant. Please see Vanna for some lovely parting gifts....

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

Is there really... 'culture?'

Well, she probably doesn't slam creatine or spot other sweaty dudes at the gym, so you wouldn't be interested.

[Mace]

Mace raises his hand

I once took the family to KC for a short vacation when time didn't permit a longer trip.
What to do? Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun, Royals/Chiefs, KC zoo, Negro League Hall of Fame, Truman Library, etc.
Hell, I even spent the first night of my honeymoon in KC, and made a stop on our trip home to catch a Royals/Red Sox game. One thing that's certainly never been suggested for a family vacation is a trip to Massafuckinchusetts.

[TheJON]

Mace raises his hand

I once took the family to KC for a short vacation when time didn't permit a longer trip.
What to do? Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun, Royals/Chiefs, KC zoo, Negro League Hall of Fame, Truman Library, etc.
Hell, I even spent the first night of my honeymoon in KC, and made a stop on our trip home to catch a Royals/Red Sox game. One thing that's certainly never been suggested for a family vacation is a trip to Massafuckinchusetts.

Boston is a great town to visit. I wouldn't wanna live there, but it's worth going to.

[War Wagon]

Dude... no one I know has been to KC 'on vacation.' Ever. If it's even in the top 100 destination spots in the country, I'd be shocked. What is there? Seriously?

Seriously?

You've got a bad case of East Coast snobbishness, combined with the misconception that anywhere west of the Appalachians and east of the Rockies is uninhabited.

KC is the only city within a rather large radius that has both an NFL and MLB franchise. That alone makes it a hub. People come here from all over the midwest just for that.

[ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2]

But you initially directed those questions at JON.

Who doesn't live here.

Which makes you a Grade A, cast-iron 'tard.

I directed my questions at Jon because passed himself off as an authority about your steaming shithole. He seems to think it's a great place to live. While you, KC Scott, and Wags were busy grabbing dude's junk somewhere in or around your steaming shithole, Jon was in here defending it. Who exactly was I supposed to direct my questions to, faggot?

[ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2]

One thing that's certainly never been suggested for a family vacation is a trip to Massafuckinchusetts.

You wouldn't fit in. Most people here have all of their teeth and don't fuck sheep... or their sister for that matter. Stay in Methland, you fucking inbred. I don't care.

[TheJON]

But you initially directed those questions at JON.

Who doesn't live here.

Which makes you a Grade A, cast-iron 'tard.

I directed my questions at Jon because passed himself off as an authority about your steaming shithole. He seems to think it's a great place to live. While you, KC Scott, and Wags were busy grabbing dude's junk somewhere in or around your steaming shithole, Jon was in here defending it. Who exactly was I supposed to direct my questions to, faggot?

Beyond intelligence, you also lack any sort of reading comprehension skills.

They were defending their shithole and I was ripping on it. They live on the Missouri side. I was defending the Kansas side. There is a BIG difference. Johnson County = nice homes, better schools, higher IQ's (yeah, I know- there's dipshits and thugs over there too). Jackson County = complete shithole except for a few tourist/nightlife/sporting attractions. I don't know how much clearer I can possibly make this.

Read more, post less.

[ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2]

They were defending their shithole and I was ripping on it. They live on the Missouri side. I was defending the Kansas side. There is a BIG difference.

Kansas Shitty is a steaming fucking pile no matter if you're talking about KS or MO. Shit is shit. Thanks for playing.