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05-18-2009, 12:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Pawnee Nation
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Originally Posted by decious
The way that almost every thread in these forums becomes a pissing match between OKC and Tulsa is getting silly......
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Don't be silly. It is all in fun. Frankly I don't live IN either one and I DO live OUTSIDE of both. If I had to choose a city to live in, I would be hard pressed to decide which is "better"...........they are so different in so many respects yet share so much that is a common thread in Oklahoma.......bad roads, corrupt politicians, visions of a future no one wants to pay for.......and wonderful people of compassion and openness. |
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05-18-2009, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Goodpasture
Don't be silly. It is all in fun. Frankly I don't live IN either one and I DO live OUTSIDE of both. If I had to choose a city to live in, I would be hard pressed to decide which is "better"...........they are so different in so many respects yet share so much that is a common thread in Oklahoma.......bad roads, corrupt politicians, visions of a future no one wants to pay for.......and wonderful people of compassion and openness.
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Yeah, it's definitely funny. |
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05-18-2009, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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Originally Posted by sparkman75229
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You're probably right. And, I am trying to talk my wife into taking I-35 through Oklahoma City, then up the Turner Turnpike to Tulsa, then to Bartlesville in June. I really do not like 75. I-35 is much more smooth and not any speed traps. So far, I'm over-ruled due to our toddlers' needs (time spent in said vehicle is a critical factor for two 21-month old boys).
Our first four days will be spent in Bartlesville for a wedding. The remaining six days will be spent in OKC for family and vacation.
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05-18-2009, 02:22 PM
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Curmudgeon
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Stop off at Turner Falls near Ardmore for a brief swim and play time, An hour there should wear them out so a nap is in order that should last quite a while. Once on Turner Turnpike, the McDonalds mid-way (near Stroud) has a playground as I recall (not having kids myself now, I don't really pay that much attention) and they have a Java Dave's coffee bar with Italian Ice and some good coffees and cappacino's.
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05-18-2009, 02:26 PM
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Location: North Dallas
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Yeah that would be some drive with little ones. Last time I went to Tulsa I went through Paris and got on the Indian Nations where it starts there by Hugo. It was a little longer trip but it was far less stressful. Plus, that part of Oklahoma is just beautiful so it was a very nice drive.
I got a ticket once in Caney Valley in 2000, the cops were hateful and I thought the whole situation was degrading. I am always very careful when I go through those small towns, I try not to stop for gas, bathrooms or anything. Small towns in Texas can be just as bad, but at least I have a Texas plate.
I have never been to Bartlesville but I heard it is really nice. I would like to see the Wright tower at some point.
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05-18-2009, 07:06 PM
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Senior Member
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Originally Posted by sparkman75229
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oh yeah, i read that the other gay and thought about posting it. not a bad read. |
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05-19-2009, 02:18 PM
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Get rid of that stinkin thinkin!
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Fort Worth/Dallas
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Originally Posted by sparkman75229
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Hey Sparkman, thanks for the link. I'll read it right away friend. And you're right; most people in Texas do not hate Oklahoma - most love going there and spending time in the Ouachita or Wichita mountains. Or, even a short trip to Turner Falls. My Texas friends have a high respect for Oklahoma and her charms. |
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05-19-2009, 02:50 PM
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Moderator
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Houston, TX
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Originally Posted by Gottasay
Instead of Okies moving to CA due to hard economic times (eg., Great Depression), it will be the other way around this time...
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This is happening already. I the last couple months I have spoken to people from CA and WA who have moved to OK because they heard there was work here. |
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05-19-2009, 03:32 PM
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Hangin' With King Friday
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I consider myself a Texan (although I'm currently in PacNW hell) and I love OK. In fact, I'm trying to move back to TX, but I would easily move to either OKC or TUL if I had the right job offer, and I have been looking at both those cities, along with others in Texas. I love both states and her people. So---stay away from those bad Texans! Plus, you don't have to share your pretty state with them. Share it with those who appreciate it!
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