Bob and Beverly Mix with one of his wonderful creations Bob Mix is one of the artists featured at the Grass Roots Art Center and I got his phone number from the Center. He welds creatures and vehicles from scrap and junk metal. Bob & Beverly took me on a tour of their yard where I saw several wacky vehicles, the skeletons of a saber tooth tiger, animals & primitive fish, and other creations. The art is impressive, but the real highlight was Bob & Bev and their stories. Visiting them was the coolest thing I have done while working on KansasTravel.org. Some of Bob's art has been entered and won contests. They have also taken many of the interesting vehicles to parades. Beverly has made several costumes which she wears in the parades. Be sure to ask her about the "Tall Hat Society." They will be delighted to show you around their menagerie, but be sure to call for an appointment and to get directions. There are few through streets in their neighborhood and you may end up doing a lot of wandering without directions.
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