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[Krikit 1,164]

I picked my husband up from National Airport the other day. It was fascinating to drive by the Pentagon after years of seeing it/hearing about it on the news. I didn't expect it to be so close to the road. For some reason I had it in my head that it was inside very large grounds, hidden from view. There was a very interesting sculpture that soared high into the sky..... 3 long metallic pieces. I cannot find a reference to what it is, though. I don't know if it is somehow related to the 9/11 victims. Anyway, it was kind of cool seeing it.

[Marilyn. 340]

I picked my husband up from National Airport the other day. It was fascinating to drive by the Pentagon after years of seeing it/hearing about it on the news. I didn't expect it to be so close to the road. For some reason I had it in my head that it was inside very large grounds, hidden from view. There was a very interesting sculpture that soared high into the sky..... 3 long metallic pieces. I cannot find a reference to what it is, though. I don't know if it is somehow related to the 9/11 victims. Anyway, it was kind of cool seeing it.

after i did some searching I found this...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force_Memorial

[Marilyn. 340]

Why do some of these people hiring nannies want you to have some college education to take care of a baby? I can understand if it were to take care of school age children...

[Krikit 1,164]

after i did some searching I found this...

http://en.wikipedia...._Force_Memorial

That's it! Thanks, Marilyn!! All I kept coming back with was references to the sculpture park for the 9/11 Pentagon victims. Obviously, I was keying in the wrong words.

Why do some of these people hiring nannies want you to have some college education to take care of a baby? I can understand if it were to take care of school age children...

I would think that they would specifically want those who had Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees. But if it's just random college education then I don't see much of a correlation.

[Marilyn. 340]

i tried a couple of different searches and this is the one that finally worked "metal sculpture near pentagon" it led me to a wiki article about "Memorials and services for the September 11 attacks" I scrolled down the page and saw a pic of it with this description "Pentagon Memorial at night, with the United States Air Force Memorial in the background" so i guess kind of stumbled upon it by accident ..lol

That's it! Thanks, Marilyn!! All I kept coming back with was references to the sculpture park for the 9/11 Pentagon victims. Obviously, I was keying in the wrong words.

I would think that they would specifically want those who had Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees. But if it's just random college education then I don't see much of a correlation.

yeah they usally don't specify.. they just say college education...

Edited September 30, 2010 by Marilyn.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Ya a tiny bit of uproar over the Air Force memorial. It was rather costly, some were not pleased with the millions spent, the ended up with a few "metal bars"!! lol

Yep, Pentagon is right by the road, you can tell where the plane hit, as some of the building brick is a different color

[Krikit 1,164]

I like the sculpture. It's very striking. That's one of the things I love about this area. The architecture and the art is wonderful. It reminds me of Europe.

Good sleuthing on your part, Marilyn! You should look into what it takes to work for an investigation company. lol

[The_Dude 1,142]

I like the sculpture. It's very striking. That's one of the things I love about this area. The architecture and the art is wonderful. It reminds me of Europe.

Good sleuthing on your part, Marilyn! You should look into what it takes to work for an investigation company. lol

You'll need to be a borderline stalker and or computer engineer.

[ScooterMac 2]

Oh tomorrow, I wish you'd hurry up and get here.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

yeah they usally don't specify.. they just say college education...

I don't know many people with a college education willing to take $1.80 an hour...

I've always wanted to go to DC. It's on my short list!

Speaking of sculptures, I don't know if any of you have been to the Denver International Airport in the last few years, but there is a giant iron statue of a blue horse right at the airport entrance. It has red eyes... glowing red eyes. Very creepy!

[Marilyn. 340]

well there are some jobs that are offering to pay more then that.. usually around 10 bucks an hour..

[Flames9_RN 358]

I don't know many people with a college education willing to take $1.80 an hour...

I've always wanted to go to DC. It's on my short list!

Speaking of sculptures, I don't know if any of you have been to the Denver International Airport in the last few years, but there is a giant iron statue of a blue horse right at the airport entrance. It has red eyes... glowing red eyes. Very creepy!

It looses it neatness really quick once ur stuck in traffic!! On the radio yesterday it stated DC traffic was 2nd worst in all of the USA!! If you can live outside the beltway and not have to commute far, it can be cool! Lot of great free attractions in DC! But honestly, we only head into DC a few times a year, but thats me!! lol We have a year left to go and were outta here for awhile, sooo can't wait!!

[Krikit 1,164]

I don't know many people with a college education willing to take $1.80 an hour...

I've always wanted to go to DC. It's on my short list!

Make sure you come and visit me!!

Speaking of sculptures, I don't know if any of you have been to the Denver International Airport in the last few years, but there is a giant iron statue of a blue horse right at the airport entrance. It has red eyes... glowing red eyes. Very creepy!

I was there a couple of years ago but it was obviously installed after my trip. Darnit! I just googled the pics. That's pretty amazing. LOL

It looses it neatness really quick once ur stuck in traffic!! On the radio yesterday it stated DC traffic was 2nd worst in all of the USA!! If you can live outside the beltway and not have to commute far, it can be cool! Lot of great free attractions in DC! But honestly, we only head into DC a few times a year, but thats me!! lol We have a year left to go and were outta here for awhile, sooo can't wait!!

I don't find the DC traffic that bad. I mean it's bad..... lol.... but it's not Toronto bad. Huggles, if you're familiar with the Toronto traffic then it won't shock you. It's pretty comparable.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Make sure you come and visit me!!

I was there a couple of years ago but it was obviously installed after my trip. Darnit! I just googled the pics. That's pretty amazing. LOL

I don't find the DC traffic that bad. I mean it's bad..... lol.... but it's not Toronto bad. Huggles, if you're familiar with the Toronto traffic then it won't shock you. It's pretty comparable.

what ur a noob!! You just got here,lol and you live outside the beltway!! lol All depends on traffic and the time you travel! I just know it should not take an hour to go 16 miles to work!! lol

[Marilyn. 340]

if you want bad traffic just come to the LA area...lol

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so the hubster is in need of some new glasses... we do have insurance that covers part of it but it still could cost us around 200 bucks or so but then today I was doing some searching and I found a bunch of sites where you can order glasses online and it would cost about 70 bucks for lenses and frame.. I was just wondering if anybody has done this before...

and I know My hubby would still have to go to a optometrist to get a prescription which with insurance would only cost us $15..

Edited October 1, 2010 by Marilyn.