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"Craig d`Arcy" <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 10 Oct 1996 13:23:30 GMT
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Kersti Krug <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
 "Tourist," I agree, has taken on a pejorative ring --
>"traveller" is nicer.  "Guest" makes me uncomfortable 'cause then I think
>I have to behave.
>
>Kersti Krug
>Museum of Anthropology
>The University of British Columbia
>Vancouver, Canada


Of course you have to behave, Kersti!  In one exhibit I have a large lightbox
with an access hatch cleverly (?) designed as a ships' hatch.  It is locked, but can be opened with sufficient applied force.

The only time that hatch is ever displaced is when a visiting museum
professional wants to see what's in there.

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