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spacefinch · 5 months

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MSB rambles: locations

As anyone who’s watched the Magic School Bus series knows, the show is mostly set in Walkerville, a made-up town. However, they never specify where it is, except for “in the USA.” They don’t specify what state, or even what region of the country it’s in. But here are my observations.

In “Gets Eaten,” Ms. Frizzle drives the class to the beach, while the bus is in normal bus mode. The beach looks like a California beach to me (based on my experience going to beaches there), and a sea otter makes a brief appearance. In the US, sea otters are only found along the west coast.

In a few episodes (Getting Energized, Rocks and Rolls, etc…), it’s shown that there are mountains/foothills just outside Walkerville, and that there’s snow on top for at least part of the year.

We know it snows during the winter in town as well. (Source: MSB Holiday Special)

There is a swamp with alligators and blue jays within driving distance of town, as shown in “Butterfly and the Bog Beast.” The whole vibe of the swamp feels very southern to me. (Note: “driving distance” might not necessarily mean said swamp is near town. Could just be that anywhere is driving distance on the Magic School Bus.)

In “Gets Swamped” we see that there is a more marshy swamp in town. The main vegetation is reeds and small shrubs, and the animal life consists of species such as snapping turtles, muskrats, wood ducks, harriers (marsh hawks), bullfrogs, red-winged blackbirds, and dragonflies. This suggests a more northern location for Walkerville.

In “Goes to Mussel Beach,” the mussels are described as “Mytilus californianus” aka the California Mussel, a species only found along the west coast. Again, we have no idea how far away the beach is from town, but it’s a different beach than the one in “Gets Eaten.”

In “Kicks Up a Storm” the outside temperature gets to a high of 99 degrees Fahrenheit— which, judging by the kids’ reactions, is too hot for them. As a Californian, I can sympathize with this.

In “All Dried Up,” the bus (in plane mode) must fly over a mountain range to get to what looks like the Sonoran Desert. Which mountain range they fly over is not specified.

In the book “The Truth About Bats,” it is stated that in order to see bats in Yosemite National Park, the class must fly to California— thus implying that Walkerville is not located in my home state.

In “Goes to Seed,” there is a Ruby-throated hummingbird (at least that’s what I think it is) in the garden at Phoebe’s old school. The Ruby-throated hummingbird lives mainly in the eastern half of the US.

In “In a Beehive,” Tim mentions a “big frost” approaching. Again, this suggests Walkerville is somewhere Up North. (We don’t get a “big frost” where I live— just a few smaller frosts.)

In “In the City,” we see that some of Walkerville’s urban wildlife includes peregrine falcons, red foxes, opossums, raccoons, and nighthawks. It is also implied that bears live in the woods outside of town.

In the book “The Wild Whale Watch,” the New England coast is a short drive from school, which directly contradicts my observations about coastal locations in the show.

The woodpecker in “Meets the Rot Squad” is a red-bellied woodpecker, a species found in the eastern US.

In the book “Rocky Road Trip,” Carlos says that he collected some of the rocks in his collection near “the Saddle River.” I looked it up, and in the real world, Saddle River runs through New York and New Jersey. (But for all we know, the Saddle River in the book could be made up just like Walkerville.)

In “Ups and Downs,” we see that Walkerville is located near a good-sized lake— large and deep enough for a submarine to dive in, and with plenty of underwater vegetation.

In terms of continuity, there is no continuity when it comes to where the heck Walkerville is. This sometimes frustrates my overanalytical brain. So, I leave it to you, fellow Magic School Bus fans, to answer the question:

Map for reference!

#magic school bus #polls #Walkerville #where is it????

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tenthousandtangles · 2 months

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It’s been a really rough week in several different ways, so I welcomed the escape of last night’s “Gel Plate - Creating a Landscape” class taught by WAC Member Artist Leslie Harper-Reid and held at Walkerville Artists Collective. Sadly my mental capacity was pretty much tapped out, so I struggled a bit with getting things to work the way I needed them to, but it’s all good. Here are a few of my prints - I see lots of practice in my future. 😂😜 Looking forward to the next time!

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justajungleofthoughts · 2 years

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30 sqm/323 sqf house in Walkerville, Australia

Source: NEVER TOO SMALL on YouTube

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if-you-fan-a-fire · 11 months

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"Neighbors Are Hunted," Border Cities Star. June 5, 1933. Page 1 & 9. ---- Accused of Attacking London Woman And Taking $1,500 --- Condition Serious --- Mrs. Tichonchuk Tells Story of Assault And Robbery --- By Staff Reporter LONDON, Ont., June 5 - Mrs. Alex Tichonchuk, 31, of 6 Webb street, lies in Victoria Hospital in a temporarily serious condition, while detectives were carrying on an intensive hunt this afternoon for two neighbors who are alleged to have attacked her in her home this morning, and robbed the Polish woman of $1,500 in cash.

SUSPECTS SOUGHT THE suspects the police are seeking are John Neyare, 35, boarder at 5 Webb street, across the road from the victim's home, and Joseph Kozuboski, about 33 years of age, and believed to be a resident of Inkerman street.

The robbery occurred about 10 o'clock this morning, when Mrs. Tichonchuk was alone in the house. Her husband was at work in a downtown factory, and their only child Alex, Jr., 7 years old, was attending Aberdeen school.

According to the story told police, the two suspects paid a friendly call to the Tichonchuk residence. They had been in the house a few minutes when the housewife was called to the door to get a registered postal letter. When Mrs. Tichonchuk returned to the living room she found one of the men in a bedroom. Asking what he wanted, she received a non-committal reply. The other man was in the living room. Mrs. Tichonchuk then walked into the bedroom and the visitor threw a bag over her head, and calling his companion to help him, the woman was carried upstairs to a small attic and threatened with death unless she revealed the hiding place of her husband's money. She refused to answer, and they beat her with their fists. While in the attic the men ripped boards from the floor in an effort to locate the money. Mrs. Tichonchuk was then pushed down the stairs and was thrown down the cellar stairs to the cement floor, it was charged. In the meantime, the woman's hands had been tied behind her back.

LEFT IN CELLAR Leaving the victim in the cellar, the raiders ransacked the house, pull- ing out drawers and spreading the contents on the floor, turning beds over and tearing open mattresses. The money was finally found hidden in a bedroom on the ground floor.

John Turrick, a neighbor, told detectives this afternoon he saw Neyara run out of the house and down a lane. He didn't see the other suspect leave the house.

Mrs. Tichonchuk's screams were heard by Peter Sawa, another neighbor, but he didn't go in the house as he thought the noise was a family disturbance, he related to The Star. In the meantime the victim had dragged herself to the verandah with her hands still tied and Sawa came to her rescue.

Charles Howard, 28, 565 Ottaway avenue, also heard the woman's call for help, and he helped Sawa in rendering first aid. Mrs. Tichnochuk was bleeding from mouth and head wounds, and also on the arms where the ropes had cut into the flesh.

RUSHED TO HOSPITAL The victim was rushed to VictoriaHospital where she was attended by Dr. Murray Simpson.

Detective Earl Knight was in police headquarters when the robbery was reported, and in company with Constables Clipperton and Leach, hurried to the scene in a scout car. The alarm was spread over the city, and provincial traffic police were instructed to watch all roads leading out of London.

The suspects were last seen at the intersection to Hill and William street about two blocks from the house. They called at the Matz grocery store, and asked Miss Jennie Matz, 16, to call a taxi.

Murray Haines, 22. of 605 Emery street, answered the call from the Lasalle Taxi Company, and he drove the two men out of the city. Early this afternoon Haines had not returned to London and police were endeavoring to trace the taxi. Haines was driving a Marquette sedan, sedan, carrying the license number V-1211.

The two suspects, who are Russians, came to Canada about three years ago and have lived in London about that time. They were employed with section gangs on various railroads, but had not been working in recent months.

Mr. Tichonchuk, who was also born in Russia, has lived in London six years. His wife came to this country in 1931.

"I drew the $1,500 from the bank on Saturday to pay hospital and other bills, and I also intended to make a down payment on a small farm," the husband told The Star. The money represented his savings in Canada.

DESCRIPTIONS The descriptions of the two alleged robbers, as supplied to police, are as follows: Neyare, about six feet tall, dark complexion, slim and wearing a blue suit, with a white shirt and no tie, and a grey felt hat; Kozuboski, short and stockily built, red freckled face and wearing a sand colored suit coat, grey trousers and a light brown felt hat.

Miss Matz informed The Star this afternoon that Neyare was very excited when he entered the store, and swore profusely while waiting for the taxi. Kozuboski, she said, bought a package of cigarets and gave her five cents for the phone call.

Another family resides with the Tichonchuks, Mr. and Mrs. J. Andrew, and two small children, Mary and Natalie. They were away at the time of the robbery.

#london ontario #windsor #wanted fugitives #notorious criminals #beaten and robbed #assault and robbery #home invasion #forced confession #great depression in canada #crime and punishment in canada #history of crime and punishment in canada #walkerville #russian canadians #love thy neighbor #russian immigration to canada #life savings

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creative-sandbox · 10 months

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Your backyard has as much adventure as any other destination, you just have to open yourself to it. Look under that rock, climb the tree. Play!!!

#photography #windsor ontario #walkerville #mobile photography #mobile photo editing #snapseed #yqg #creative pic

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apcoe5fjch · 1 year

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cancerzodiaco · 1 year

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Psíquica en Heckscherville

#Aries come el mismo error una y otra vez hasta que se da cuenta todo el tiempo que ha perdido.

Tarot Y Videncia:

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🇺🇸 Estados Unidos: +1 21 37 84 79 82

Para resolver los problemas del corazón y entregarnos a la felicidad. ¡Los temas del corazón son tan complejos! Cuando el amor no ha tocado a la puerta nos sentimos ansiosos por encontrar a la paraje ideal y una vez que la tenemos nos enfrentamos al miedo de perderla. En cualquiera de los casos no hay de qué preocuparnos porque el tarot amor nos brinda la ayuda necesaria para triunfar en una relación.

#Mayville #Hornersville #Walkerville #Paxtonville

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msboutofcontext · 1 year

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#magic school bus #out of context #ms frizzle #ralphie #wanda #murph #Dolly Parton #schools won't have to become garbage dumps #like this one #shade #burn #walkerville sucks #recycling #Holiday Special

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keepofkandrakar · 6 months

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a crazy msb idea hear me out:

the magic school bus? not real. miss frizzle’s field trips? all in your head.

eight kids on a school bus field trip get into a crash on their way to their destination and fall into a nine month coma — or so they’re told. they don’t question it when they wake up in the hospital and are told as such.

years later, these kids start realizing their stories are matching up, their teacher is reappearing in town, and perhaps the magic school bus is real. the questions now are what really happened that day, who’s trying to keep the truth from them, and why.

god why this fandom lol

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tenthousandtangles · 5 months

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I had an awesome time last night with a few friends and other students at an “Introduction to Gel Plate Printmaking” class taught by WAC Member Artist Leslie Harper-Reid and held at Walkerville Artists Collective. It was my first experience with printmaking of any kind, and Leslie led us through a comprehensive and easy to understand introduction to the medium, with plenty of time to play and experiment. The evening was so much fun and absolutely flew by! I’m eager to do some practicing at home, and will be on the lookout for more classes taught by Leslie. Thank you for a great evening! 🥰

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images12345 · 5 months

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Smokies BBQ is the right place for you if you are looking for the Best Take out in Walkerville. Visit them for more information.

#BBQ Walkerville #Burgers Walkerville

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k2kid · 5 months

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The Hard Luck Allens

On 5 April 1912 at Chatham, Ontario a young couple began their life together. The former bachelor was 21 years old, and his new bride was all of 19. The former was of the Presbyterian faith while the latter was Methodist. Both resided in Chatham at the time of their betrothal and would make their home there. Marriage Certificate for Roy Lyman Allen and Florence “Flossie” Irene Arnold. 5 April…

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#Chatham Ontario #Walkerville Ontario

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marcowalker148 · 6 months

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Future Electric Inc. is the right place if you are searching for the Best Pools Wiring service in Windsor-Walkerville. Visit them for more info:-

#Electrician Windsor-Walkerville #Electrical Services Windsor-Walkerville

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if-you-fan-a-fire · 2 years

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PALS Fraternity Camp 1932, organized by St. Mary's Church, Walkerville, with camping over the summer at Point Pelee. University of Windsor. Leddy Library, St. Mary's Church Collection.

1) Group Leaders, Acc. No. 07-011 1241 PP

2) Five Boys In Front Of Tent. Acc. No. 07-011 1232 PP

3) Two Boys On Beach, Acc. No. 07-011 1236 PP

#walkerville #anglican church of canada #anglican church #point pelee #youth camp #bible camp #religious camp #youth in history #summer camp #great depression in canada #small town ontario

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foxrealestate · 9 months

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Real Estate Agents Walkerville

Walkerville is an idyllic city-fringe suburb perfect for families with the homes generally being on larger allotments. Walkerville Primary School and Walkerville Oval being just two of the many family friendly benefits of residing in this location.

Real Estate Agents Walkerville

#Real Estate Agents Walkerville

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jonjost · 11 months

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Adeus Santiago de Compostela

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#aCentral Folque #DeadEndz #Galicia #Locarno FF #Piloño #Santiago de Compostela #Tourists #Venice FF #Walkerville: A State of Mind #Yamagata FF #Yellowstone Canyon

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