Wake Up Oklahoma

[WolfyOne]

I thought I'd start a thread to see if other Okies were out there. I've lived in this state almost 3 years and haven't been able to get other Okies to meet and greet anywhere. I'm still good for anyone that wants to meet up in Tulsa or OKC. The drive is still going to be an hour for me either way. An eatery works better for me than a bar would.

[Mindy]

Hey I'm here! What more could you want?

[WolfyOne]

Hey I'm here! What more could you want?

*cough, cough* LOL

[Inuus]

Good morning all. Im not a born and raised Okie...actually a proud New England Yankee but well..Ive been here 8 years soooooooo I guess that counts for something ;)

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Have any of y'all gotten any snow?

[Inuus]

We havent here Im near Lawton/Ft Sill in the SW part. Its cold as heck though

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Hmmm ok, I know its cold there

[JAGG]

I'm present and accounted for. Not a native Okie. I'm from PA. Did I mention I hate winter? Never would have moved here had I known it got this cold. I left SC for this ???? Oh well. Looking forward to summertime.

[Inuus]

The winters here dont bother me except the ice..we hardly get snow but I hate the summers too dang hot and my a/c bill it off the charts. Will take winter here anytime

What part you in Jagg?

[JAGG]

Tulsa Area Inuus. I love summer. 110 degrees I'm happy. It's never too hot for me.

[Inuus]

Wow you will love the summers here then!!
I stay inside most of the summer I really am a northern type person by nature

[Liam]

Does anyone here, live in Oklahoma City? A move to someplace warmer in the Winter and lower in elevation is in my future. Oklahoma City is one place I'm considering, and I would appreciate any insights or comments you might have. Thanks in advance.

[Inuus]

I dont live in OKC I live near the TX/OK border about 90 mins south of the City but Im sure there are people in here from there. Good luck with your move :)

[HoneyedChrysanthemum]

i'm moving to OK in the early spring to live w/my best friend. she's lesbian but doesn't get the whole butch/femme thing. that's ok-the more butches for me! *wink*
pres :moonstars:

[asphaltcowboi]

Does anyone here, live in Oklahoma City? A move to someplace warmer in the Winter and lower in elevation is in my future. Oklahoma City is one place I'm considering, and I would appreciate any insights or comments you might have. Thanks in advance.

bro i was born in tulsa... i wish i would have never left but i was to young to stay behind when family moved to calif.
i can remember in the winter the icey wind cuts thru you like a knife but it is nothing in comparison to where your at!
i visit there often.. if you looking to buy my cousin is a realtor okc.

[Starbuck]

Does anyone here, live in Oklahoma City? A move to someplace warmer in the Winter and lower in elevation is in my future. Oklahoma City is one place I'm considering, and I would appreciate any insights or comments you might have. Thanks in advance.

Hey Liam, I live in OKC, I have my whole life except for the four years I was in the Army. What would you like to know? If you're still looking for info that is.

[moonfemme]

Hey You

Just came by to say HI... I lived in Oklahoma for many years, in and around Tulsa... I have many AWESOME, WONDERFUL AND ABSOLUTELY THE BEST friends I have ever known... I'm back in Florida now but I miss you all and would like to keep in touch if you all will let me hang out !!!
Have an awesome night
moonfemme

[Starbuck]

Hey moonfemme, nice to see someone else has posted recently! You are more than welcome to hang out with us Okies!!

[JAGG]

It's me JAGG I'm in Tulsa!!! Good friends with moonfemme. Liam ask any questions you have about OKC . we could probably answer them. There are lots of jobs here, cost of living is low, and housing is very affordable, not alot of crime and people are friendly. But rude drivers as a whole, friendly in person. Neighbors look out for each other and aside from winter the weather is pretty nice. An occasional tornado here and there but no big deal really. It's a pretty good place to live. Like any other place it has it's pro's and con's , every place is what you make it .

[moonfemme]

Hey moonfemme, nice to see someone else has posted recently! You are more than welcome to hang out with us Okies!!

Thanx... good to make a new friend :~)

[Starbuck]

i'm moving to OK in the early spring to live w/my best friend. she's lesbian but doesn't get the whole butch/femme thing. that's ok-the more butches for me! *wink*
pres :moonstars:

What part of OK you moving to Slate? I live in OKC, JAGG in Tulsa and that's all I can remember. But welcome!!

[WolfyOne]

I personally think finding a job in Oklahoma is dependent on what you do
I lived there 4 years and couldn't find work the last 2 years in the profession I've been in for 15 years
I think it also depends on which city or town you chose to make your home in
Right now the economy is hard hit everywhere and those that have jobs should keep them
Just my own opinion
And I actually liked it in Oklahoma, but unless you're in one of the big cities, you're isolated from community and jobs

[JAGG]

I personally think finding a job in Oklahoma is dependent on what you do
I lived there 4 years and couldn't find work the last 2 years in the profession I've been in for 15 years
I think it also depends on which city or town you chose to make your home in
Right now the economy is hard hit everywhere and those that have jobs should keep them
Just my own opinion
And I actually liked it in Oklahoma, but unless you're in one of the big cities, you're isolated from community and jobs

Yes Wolfy I'm sure those little towns far from big cities are mostly rural farming communities. I just read an article in US News and World report that Oklahoma's employment market is the best in the nation. The manpower employment outlook for the first quarter is 60 percent higher than the national average. 17 percent of companies expect to expand their work force, 75 percent expect to maintain current levels, and 3 percent expect to cut payroll and 5 percent were unsure. So that's a positive report as far as jobs go.

[WolfyOne]

Life has a funny way of taking turns and I'm back in Oklahoma
I'll be in OKC on the 28th and that's the area I'll be looking to call home
I have orientation for a PT job there and that's a start anyhow
When one door opens, more are sure to follow
I think maybe this was where I was supposed to be all the time because it kept calling me back
I was edgy and stressed for over a month, but am quite calm since being back here
I know I certainly missed my cats and they missed me bunches

[Starbuck]

Did you get a chance to check out those properties or the info I gave R.? :harley:

[WolfyOne]

Did you get a chance to check out those properties or the info I gave R.? :harley:

I did and I've seen that before when searching for rent to own.
When you click on sign up, it's a 7 day trial offer and then they want your credit card info.
Any other help would be great. As you know, me and the kitties need a place soon.

[JAGG]

Just go into any grocery store or walmart, walgreen,any cafe, there are hundreds of apt and homes for rent and sale magazines, right by the front doors as you enter. They are free. Or grab a local newspaper the classifieds have a bunch as well. There are so many it will make you dizzy. Or call coldwell banker they have a rental division.

[WolfyOne]

Just go into any grocery store or walmart, walgreen,any cafe, there are hundreds of apt and homes for rent and sale magazines, right by the front doors as you enter. They are free. Or grab a local newspaper the classifieds have a bunch as well. There are so many it will make you dizzy. Or call coldwell banker they have a rental division.


Finding a rental is easy, but finding a rental that will take my rescues and one I can afford right now is the problem. I see a lot in the paper, even see some on craigs list. Hopefully over the next 6 months, I'll find homes for 6 or 7 of them.

[moonfemme]

Happy New Year 2011 to Everyone... :~)

[HoneyedChrysanthemum]

i'm finally moving to OK this month! not sure when this month, i hope near the end of the month but could be as soon as ASAP, lol. i'll be living in Garvin Co., near Elmore City. i'll be making frequent trips to OKC and am really looking forward to being in a more temperate clime than WV! all okies please drop by this thread and say hello! tell me where Y/you live and something about your area!
pres :moonstars:

[WolfyOne]

i'm finally moving to OK this month! not sure when this month, i hope near the end of the month but could be as soon as ASAP, lol. i'll be living in Garvin Co., near Elmore City. i'll be making frequent trips to OKC and am really looking forward to being in a more temperate clime than WV! all okies please drop by this thread and say hello! tell me where Y/you live and something about your area!
pres :moonstars:


I'll be leaving Stillwater by months end hoping to find something cheap in OKC that will take my rescues and be bug free. My drive to work right now is one hour fifteen minutes.

Let me know when you get to Oklahoma and hopefully we'll be able to catch up with each other and maybe get some of these other Okies to come out.

[Starbuck]

I live in Oklahoma City and I have NO earthly idea where Elmore City is. But passing through and making new friends is always a possibility. Welcome to the best state in the Union!! :welcome:

[JAGG]

I live in Tulsa I never heard of Elmore city either? Anyway hope you like it here. It's a nice place to live.

[HoneyedChrysanthemum]

i'm moving to OK in two weeks! i'll be living in Garvin Co. but making frequent trips to OK City and perhaps Tulsa for dr.'s appt's, shopping, etc. really looking forward to the change from WV. this is the first time i've lived out west in the flatlands. how long does it take to be an okie?
pres :moonstars:

[WolfyOne]

Elmore City is about an hour south of OKC
The movie Footloose was based on that town
It didn't allow dancing in it for about 100 years, a stupid law

Pres, you have relatives there? I mean, how did you come to choose Elmore City?

Oh, edited to add, I think you have to be born here to be a true Okie, lol.

[HoneyedChrysanthemum]

i'm not moving into Elmore City per se. i think that it's just the closest town to where i'll br living. i'm moving in w/my best friend (nothing romantic-she's not butch and has given up on relationships). she's got a farm out in Garvin (?) Co. she wants some company, and i want some peace n quiet. i think this will be great for both of us. i'll get a chance to lick my wounds, and she'll have someone to talk to, keep the dog company while she's at work, etc. for once i won't have anyone to take care of but myself! the temp is milder; the house will be warm, and i'll have friends around there. looking so forward to this move....
pres :moonstars:

[Starbuck]

Elmore City is about an hour south of OKC
The movie Footloose was based on that town
It didn't allow dancing in it for about 100 years, a stupid law

Pres, you have relatives there? I mean, how did you come to choose Elmore City?

Oh, edited to add, I think you have to be born here to be a true Okie, lol.

I believe that if you grow up a good many years in Oklahoma, you might just qualify as an Okie, especially if you pick up that twangy southern drawl.

[WolfyOne]

I believe that if you grow up a good many years in Oklahoma, you might just qualify as an Okie, especially if you pick up that twangy southern drawl.


LOL, leaves me out of being a true Okie
I'll never get that twangy southern drawl
I'll always talk my northside Chicago slang

[Starbuck]

LOL, leaves me out of being a true Okie
I'll never get that twangy southern drawl
I'll always talk my northside Chicago slang

Well I guess you could pick up the y'all's and words like "sensuous".... meaning: sense you was up, get me a beer! "Manayse"...man they's alotta women in here.... and stuff like that...got it?

[DamselFly]

ok, OK! i've finally arrived! of course, -10 degree weather was NOT a nice way to welcome a damselfemme fleeing cold climes! i forgive the Weather Gods their irony, since the extreme cold lasted only a short while. the weather has been beautiful here in south central OK! a show of hands, please? anyone near the "Mores"-More, Elmore City, Ardmore? i want friends! *putting my hands on hips and stamping a petite foot* i'm about 70 miles from OKC, if that helps, and get to the city fairly often. (this is pres, btw. apparently when i changed my nick, it really screwed up my account, so i had to go reregister.)
i do like it here, though tis different from anywhere else i've lived. i'm a Deep South grrl originally and never really lived outside the South.
DamselFly :blueheels:

[WolfyOne]

Not quite settled in, but finally made OKC my new digs. The ride to work is an hour less each way now.

Honestly, if it wasn't for Starbuck and my ex, nothing would have got moved
I came down with either the flu or stomach virus last weekend and couldn't do a thing except hug the porcelain. Even water hated me along with Gatorade. So, we have my ex, who is going through chemo, Starbuck who just had shoulder surgery and me who was whining like a baby because I was ill. It was like the blind leading the blind.

I'm up for hanging out over a cheap meal or coffee whenever any of ya'll are up OKC way.

[JAGG]

Not quite settled in, but finally made OKC my new digs. The ride to work is an hour less each way now.

Honestly, if it wasn't for Starbuck and my ex, nothing would have got moved
I came down with either the flu or stomach virus last weekend and couldn't do a thing except hug the porcelain. Even water hated me along with Gatorade. So, we have my ex, who is going through chemo, Starbuck who just had shoulder surgery and me who was whining like a baby because I was ill. It was like the blind leading the blind.

I'm up for hanging out over a cheap meal or coffee whenever any of ya'll are up OKC way.

Sorry you were sick. Glad you live closer to work. My niece goes to college in okc and my best friend and her gf live in Edmond so I travel down to okc from time to time, I will drop you a line when I plan on coming next time.

[WolfyOne]

Thanks Jagg and that would be great the next time you're out this way

DamselFly wanted to hang with some of us, so maybe we could make it happen for her
I'm sure Starbuck would like to meet some others from here as well

[DamselFly]

Glad you made it here, Wolfy! Sounds like quite a trip! Are you feeling better?
I'm feeling like a real Oklahoman! I bought my first load of feed AND a pocketknife last week! Plus I now have a t-shirt with a vintage tractor on it! And some new jeans-Lee, boys size 14, LoL! My dresses and pumps just don't work on the farm! Too many gopher holes.
Seriously, I definitely want to meet as many of y'all as I can in OKC! Anyone know a good place for good coffee? My housemate is going on dayshift but I can find out when she's off one day soon. She'll be glad to drive me to the city and let me hang out for a while. (I don't drive.)
Namaste,
DamselFly :blueheels:
Happy Losar and Year of the Iron Rabbit!

[DamselFly]

I finally made it OKCity for a dr.'s appt. Not good news, but I'll deal with it. Now I've got aapts with a neurologist at the NeuroScience Institute, a neuro-opthomologist, and a glaucoma specialist! The two eye docs are on the same day but some time apart. Perhaps someone in OKCity would like to meet me for coffee inbetween? This would be in the morning, so I understand if no-one can make it. The appt is in early April. Let me know if anyone's interested. If not then, then perhaps some other time someone could show me around OKCity? Or meet me for coffee somewhere?
If anyone lives near Ardmore or Ada and wants to meet somewhere closer, that's good. Or even Norman. I'm fairly amenable, though I don't drive. (I have a room-mate who wants me to meet friends.) Also, can anyone put me in touch with a local sangha?
If anyone wants to talk on the phone, let me know and we can exchange numbers. Due to my eye problems, being on the computer is hard for me sometimes.
Namaste, y'all!
DamselFly

[WolfyOne]

My work schedule is never the same Damsel,
so if I'm not working the morning you're in OKC,
I don't mind meeting you and hanging out over coffee.

[Starbuck]

Hey Wolfy, if I'm not at one of my VA appointments, I'd love to meet you guys for coffee :) :tea:

[DamselFly]

can anyone in OKCity help me find an operating Buddhist sangha? the ones i have called have left or do not answer the phone or my emails. any suggestions?
namaste,
DamselFly

[WolfyOne]

can anyone in OKCity help me find an operating Buddhist sangha? the ones i have called have left or do not answer the phone or my emails. any suggestions?
namaste,
DamselFly


I have a friend who is Buddhist and I wrote and asked her if she could help. She sent me a response and I'll share it with you here.

She said and I quote her word for word...Not sure what kind of Buddhist she is. If she's my kind, SGI, there's a center in OK city. 3800 N Cromwell Avenue , Oklahoma City, OK 73112-6328 (405) 947-1101. If she's a different kind then the best bet is the internet. Thanks for asking!

[DamselFly]

thanks for the info, Wolfy! i've gotten into contact w/2 sanghas in OKC. i'm not a SCI Buddhist but might get in touch w/them anyway. never hurts to check out all possibilities!
gassho,
DamelFly

[DamselFly]

ok, everyone! i'm going to be in OKC on Wed , April 6th for 2 dr's appts, both at OU hospital. the first is at 8PM, the second is at 11:30AM. we could try to meet for coffee inbetween or meet for lunch after the second, whichever would be better for your schedules. i doubt that i'll be seeing well after either. since i don't know how long either will last, i'm thinking that maybe lunch at 1PM somewhere might be good, though i'll probably just nibble. i usually don't feel that great after eye exams and haven't been feeling well in general. but get together, let me know what you decide , and we'll take it from there. i really hope that someone or, i hope, more can meet me then. i really want to make some local friends, femme and butch. if not then, then let's decide on a different time. my only time constraint is my housemate's work schedule, as she's my wheels. but she's really nice about trying to get me to meet you, and i think you'll like her, too. she doesn't get the B/f dance-i'm the first femme she's ever met.
hope we can do this!
namaste,
DamselFly:tea:

[WolfyOne]

ok, everyone! i'm going to be in OKC on Wed , April 6th for 2 dr's appts, both at OU hospital. the first is at 8PM, the second is at 11:30AM. we could try to meet for coffee inbetween or meet for lunch after the second, whichever would be better for your schedules. i doubt that i'll be seeing well after either. since i don't know how long either will last, i'm thinking that maybe lunch at 1PM somewhere might be good, though i'll probably just nibble. i usually don't feel that great after eye exams and haven't been feeling well in general. but get together, let me know what you decide , and we'll take it from there. i really hope that someone or, i hope, more can meet me then. i really want to make some local friends, femme and butch. if not then, then let's decide on a different time. my only time constraint is my housemate's work schedule, as she's my wheels. but she's really nice about trying to get me to meet you, and i think you'll like her, too. she doesn't get the B/f dance-i'm the first femme she's ever met.
hope we can do this!
namaste,
DamselFly:tea:


Pres I'm off that day, so just let me know where the hospital is and I'll look for a place near there for an inexpensive lunch. I'll be in Stillwater in the morning, but back in OKC by noon. If I'm right, OU is near the VA Hospital and that's where I'll be in the afternoon.

[Starbuck]

Wolfy, OU is pretty much across the street from the VA, on 13th and Lincoln. Going west down 13th street, there is a small little cafe called Beatnix cafe on the left side of the road, just before you get to Floral and Hardy floral shoppe at 13th and Broadway. It's a neat, inexpensive place to eat. Hope you like it, if you go there.

[Goo]

I'm hoping to relocate to Tulsa/Bixby/Jenks area within the next few months to be with my sweetie.
Absolutely adore Tulsa...It's such a beautiful city.
I do agree about the drivers, there are some crazy ones out there :)

[WolfyOne]

I'm hoping to relocate to Tulsa/Bixby/Jenks area within the next few months to be with my sweetie.
Absolutely adore Tulsa...It's such a beautiful city.
I do agree about the drivers, there are some crazy ones out there :)


I hope it all works out well for you
I'm a transplant here and enjoy this state and it's weather

[Goo]

I hope it all works out well for you
I'm a transplant here and enjoy this state and it's weather

Thank you so much Wolfy...I was unlucky last time I was down in Tulsa, got blasted by the snowstorm that hit mid-February...
But other than that weird storm that hit, the weather was absolutely pristine :)

[DamselFly]

how'd everyone make it in yesterday's storms? anyone hurt by tornadoes? we had some pass by, but none got close enough to harm the farm. there was some small hail and lots of thunder, lightning, and finally-xixiTao, RAIN. since we've been in a drought for months and a burn ban with severe fires longer than i've been here, i was so happy to hear it! i actually went out in it and did a happy femme dance (after the hail stopped, of course). we're supposed to get bad weather this weekend, so be careful, everyone!
namaste,
DamselFly :moonstars:

[DamselFly]

if anyone's interested in getting together for coffe/lunch/whatever, i will be in OKCity this coming Weds morning at the OUHosiptal. PM me if you're interested!
namaste,
DamselFly :tea:

[Starbuck]

if anyone's interested in getting together for coffe/lunch/whatever, i will be in OKCity this coming Weds morning at the OUHosiptal. PM me if you're interested!
namaste,
DamselFly :tea:


I'd love to, Damsel, but I have two appointments that last from 0800-1145 then I have another appt at 1-2pm. Maybe if your next appt isn't on a Wednesday it could work out. :rrose:

[Daywalker]

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[Okiebug61]

I'm here!

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[Starbuck]

Welcome to our neck of the woods, Okiebug61! Glad to see another person post in here!

[WolfyOne]

I just read this

To celebrate the opening night of the 2011 OKC Pride weekend, the Grammy Award-winning trio, The Pointer Sisters, will perform live during an outdoor block party and concert on Friday, June 24. The block party begins at 4:00 p.m. and will conclude with a performance by The Pointer Sisters at 9:30 p.m.


Anyone going to OKC Pride?


I also read that Tulsa Pride is this Sunday

[DamselFly]

just to let Y/you know, as if Y/you couldn't tell-lol, most of OK is under a HEAT ADVISORY! so don't go out unless Y/you have to do so; stay hydrated, and keep as cool as possible!
this heat is one of the reasons that i am moving back to the mountains (NC or WV). the older i get, the less i can handle 95 degrees and up!
take care E/everyone!
Damselfly :blueheels:

[WolfyOne]

Sorry to see you're leaving after just getting here a few months back
Sorry we didn't get to catch up with each other while you were here
Safe travels to you and I hope you settle in somewhere you'll stay

[Starbuck]

Bye Bye Damsel, I hope the the mountains will lend you cooler temps that will bid you better health. Take care!

[DamselFly]

Today I saw on the weather that OKCity and it's surrounding counties got pelted with hard rain and hail. Where is the rain HERE? I must live in a geologically dry area! No rain here in weeks! The neighbor's cows are starving, and the pond is almost dry!
DamselFly

[Starbuck]

Now I'm a born and bred Sooners fan, but how about both our teams?! The Sooners and the Cowboys! They're both off to a terrific start and I hope it continues! Woo hoo! Let's get some more action in here, shall we??

[JAGG]

Not a native Okie and college ball kinda bores me. But I do love going to TU games. I know they are a small private school and rarely have a good team but I still love going with my friends. And they play their hearts out every second, can't ask for much more.
I love the NFL. My Steelers!!!! And I love watching Dallas and the Ravens lose!!!!!!!!!!! So this Sunday I'm batting 1000 !!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHA Oh and did I mention I love watching Tony Romo's candyass get drilled into the turf. Such a pussy. Just sayin..... and meaning it.

[Starbuck]

Hey Jagg, sorry about TU's loss, I know they play their heart out. I think it's unfair the schedule they get sometimes.

LOL, your comment was funny about Tony Romo, Dallas (I can't stand them either!) and the Ravens. I'm not much on the NFL but I'll watch it if nothing else is on, preferrably the St. Louis Rams just becuase the quarterback is Sam Bradford, who was a Sooner quarterback a few years back.

[WolfyOne]

Starbuck, I think the next time JAGG gets our way,
we should all meet up and hang out somewhere

[Starbuck]

Starbuck, I think the next time JAGG gets our way,
we should all meet up and hang out somewhere




That sounds good to me. We'll have to see what Jagg's plans are.

[JAGG]

Hey Jagg, sorry about TU's loss, I know they play their heart out. I think it's unfair the schedule they get sometimes.

LOL, your comment was funny about Tony Romo, Dallas (I can't stand them either!) and the Ravens. I'm not much on the NFL but I'll watch it if nothing else is on, preferrably the St. Louis Rams just becuase the quarterback is Sam Bradford, who was a Sooner quarterback a few years back.

I love Sam Bradford he is such a good guy. Great quality player all the way around. Just give him a couple years and I think Rams will be hard to beat.

[JAGG]

Hey it's a deal!!!! One of my closest friends lives in Edmond. I was just there too. But I will let you guys know when I'm going again and we can meet up somewhere. Thanks for the invite!!!!!!

[Starbuck]

Excellent! I'm on here every day and I'm pretty sure so is Wolfy so drop one of us a line and we'll get together!

[JAGG]

Ok will do.

[Random]

Ummmm

help?

My son is stationed at Tinker and is thinking about buying his first car...

And came to me for advice...

*Blink*

This is how I buy cars.... "I want to spend this much and I don't want it to break down... what do you have?"

Yes, I have bought a lemon or two in my life...

So.... Does anyone have any experience with reputable car dealers in the OKC area?

Please and Thank you

[Starbuck]

Hi Random,

I've bought two trucks from David Stanley Ford on 36th and May, just off of I-44, mainly because my dad is a technician there. But they've been fair with me and treated me well. I hope that helps. :)

[Starbuck]

Hey did any of you Okies feel either of the earthquakes?

[WolfyOne]

I didn't feel the earthquake and I was up when it happened :|
I have to be up at that time for work for the next 2 months :blink:

[Starbuck]

I didn't feel the earthquake and I was up when it happened :|
I have to be up at that time for work for the next 2 months :blink:


What about tonight's earthquake? It happened at about 10:53pm.

[Inuus]

I didnt feel anything from any of them lol. Alot of my friends here in town did though. Only thing that was a bit odd tonight was I couldnt understand why my dog wouldnt settle now I know why.

[J. Mason]

I am glad to hear everyone is doing just fine!

[JAGG]

Hell yes we felt it here in Tulsa. Fri. it woke me from a dead sleep at 0213. My bed was shaking so bad and the house was rattling I thought a bulldozer was trying to knock down the front door. Then last night we just layed down and I heard this rumbling again , loud like a low flying B-1bomber then all the shaking started I didn't think it was ever going to stop, we ran outside. I bet it lasted for a minute or more. All my neighbors were outside too. My 8 yr old neice was sleeping over, was so scared she wanted to sleep outside. haha She said about a half hour later that she was still shaking. So I held her for awhile. It freaked her out.

[Starbuck]

Yep, Obama's Fault has been mighty busy lately. We are in the Midwest! Thinking about buying some earthquake insurance now!

[JAGG]

Yep, Obama's Fault has been mighty bust lately. We are in the Midwest! Thinking about buying some earthquake insurance now!

hahah A good friend of mine owns AAA insurance here in town she was texting everyone to see if they wanted to add it on . hahahah

[VintageFemme]

i'm so glad too that you all are okay! i have a friend just outside of okc and she said it was horrific. she was really frightened by it all. i'm thinking that's just too close for comfort for me in texas. i've been through hurricanes and tornadoes but never have i felt the earth move [well, not from a geological reason at least *smirk*] and seriously, i don't think i want to be where that happens. i get really nervous just thinking about it!

[JAGG]

i'm so glad too that you all are okay! i have a friend just outside of okc and she said it was horrific. she was really frightened by it all. i'm thinking that's just too close for comfort for me in texas. i've been through hurricanes and tornadoes but never have i felt the earth move [well, not from a geological reason at least *smirk*] and seriously, i don't think i want to be where that happens. i get really nervous just thinking about it!

Thank you Vintage. It's a little unnerving, when you're not used it like people in the NW are.

[JAGG]

Just had another earthquake!!! WTF!!!! 3 in the LAST 4 DAYS

[Starbuck]

No kidding! This one was a 4.7, again, NW of Prague.

[J. Mason]

Ok what did yall do to piss off the earth LOL! I am glad to see yall are doing good once again.

[Starbuck]

Not just the earth, but the sky too! Yesterday there were tornados. Yep, that's plural. All I got was a butt-load of rain, thunder and lightning but geez, what's next, locusts?

[WolfyOne]

What about tonight's earthquake? It happened at about 10:53pm.


I was asleep and it would have had to knock me out of bed to notice it, lol

[WolfyOne]

I believe they had quakes in AR this summer...so, it was only natural they'd work their way toward us :|

[J. Mason]

Not just the earth, but the sky too! Yesterday there were tornados. Yep, that's plural. All I got was a butt-load of rain, thunder and lightning but geez, what's next, locusts?

Can you send some of that rain my way please? :jester:

[Starbuck]

Can you send some of that rain my way please? :jester:

Mason, I learned a long time ago, a rain dancer I am not :koolaid:

[J. Mason]

Mason, I learned a long time ago, a rain dancer I am not :koolaid:

Well at least I tried!

[Okiebug61]

looking for fellow okies to go on a camping trip. please send any interests to okiebug61@yahoo.com.

[morningstar55]

Hey okie peeps... Will b landing at the Habana resort inn... for a fun filled weeknd in ok city..anyone care join us ths evening... or tomorrow..we r here til Monday ....yeha

[boobookitty]

I just dropped by to say hello to everyone I am, an Okie born and bred!
Live on a small farmstead between Shawnee and Ada.

:fastdraq:

[WolfyOne]

I just dropped by to say hello to everyone I am, an Okie born and bred!
Live on a small farmstead between Shawnee and Ada.

:fastdraq:


Well, welcome to the Oklahoma thread :)

I'm in OKC, still don't know a whole lot about OK, I'm a transplant

[boobookitty]

whats you fav bar/culb in OKC?

[thedivahrrrself]

Wow, here I was thinking Mr. JAGG and I were the only ones! WTF is up with this weather? It used to snow on spring break every year! :-)

We should do some kind of lake outing in the summer!

[JAGG]

Wow, here I was thinking Mr. JAGG and I were the only ones! WTF is up with this weather? It used to snow on spring break every year! :-)

We should do some kind of lake outing in the summer!

Well if it makes you feel any better its snowing on my in Chanute ks right now.

[thedivahrrrself]

I'm glad for the no snow, but I worry what it means for tornado season this year. Usually, a mild winter equals an ugly, ugly spring....

https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ445utrZw3A92vhIRJDudA1-klkwmJIpb2iE0xNoFATn_IetVk

[boobookitty]

I enjoy meet and greet events.

As for the weather, we had rain... and now have mud! But the fire is going good, and my chores are done (until this evenings set of have to do's)

I don't like wet and cold at the same time, but the wind I am glad to have blowing because that gives me electricity from my wind genderator!

[WolfyOne]

whats you fav bar/culb in OKC?


I'm too old to want to do the bar scene anymore, lol

I'm more the stay at home and hang out type, unless there's a gathering somewhere that isn't a bar

[WolfyOne]

Wow, here I was thinking Mr. JAGG and I were the only ones! WTF is up with this weather? It used to snow on spring break every year! :-)

We should do some kind of lake outing in the summer!


I think a lake gathering would be great if we could find one we all agree on and we all make the time for it.
I think you have to take into consideration where everyone who would go lives and find a happy middle.
A cookout or potluck along with fishing would be nice.

[boobookitty]

Do any of you go to the Herland retreats? There is one in spring and one in fall, (I think May and Oct)

[Okiebug61]

Do any of you go to the Herland retreats? There is one in spring and one in fall, (I think May and Oct)

I've never been but have heard that it is a fun time for all.

[boobookitty]

I went to the last two, I think I might be part of the entertainment...
(I change clothes a lot)

My favorite quote from last fall, "Is that Jay? It walks like Jay."

funny story:
last fall my GF went with me, and she is really shy. During the concert, we went back to our cabin, played the boom box, danced, -lights out - clothing optional- and we laid out on the bed making out... (smiles)

well, she was laying on top of me... I was toplesss (I'm not shy) and a room mate walked in to get something from her bunk... MY GIRL ...shreaked, jumped off of me ...trying to cover herself up...

the FUNNY part --- I was in just my boxer briefs -- she WAS FULLY CLOTHED!

She jumped offf of me... left me exposed ...

I was laughing so hard!!!!

[thedivahrrrself]

My old band performed at one of the Herland retreats. We had fun, but it was strange. The first night, everyone was drinking and flirting and laughing, but the 2nd night other people arrived, and it was much more serious and PC and just...different. All and all, we had a good time, but I'm not sure how open the "regulars" are to the B/F dynamic.

Herland might be a decent place for everyone to get together. We could have a B/F cabin, I guess. But personally, I tend to like smaller groups. What are y'all's thoughts?

[WolfyOne]

My old band performed at one of the Herland retreats. We had fun, but it was strange. The first night, everyone was drinking and flirting and laughing, but the 2nd night other people arrived, and it was much more serious and PC and just...different. All and all, we had a good time, but I'm not sure how open the "regulars" are to the B/F dynamic.

Herland might be a decent place for everyone to get together. We could have a B/F cabin, I guess. But personally, I tend to like smaller groups. What are y'all's thoughts?


Smaller groups, no cost except getting where we need to be and bringing whatever we agree on.
Who needs a cabin for a day outing anyway?

[Okiebug61]

http://www.oklahomafishingguides.com/Blue-River/index.html

this is one of my favorite and most beautiful places to visit.

[WolfyOne]

http://www.oklahomafishingguides.com/Blue-River/index.html

this is one of my favorite and most beautiful places to visit.


Looks really nice there and it's an equal distance from OKC and Tulsa. It's a perk that it's a river and not a lake. fishing should be great there and nature in abundance.

Are there spots to gather for a cookout and socialization?

[Okiebug61]

Looks really nice there and it's an equal distance from OKC and Tulsa. It's a perk that it's a river and not a lake. fishing should be great there and nature in abundance.

Are there spots to gather for a cookout and socialization?

There are primitive camping spots and brick outhouses. You have to take your own wood and everything. I love the place. Grew up going there. It's amazing.

[WolfyOne]

There are primitive camping spots and brick outhouses. You have to take your own wood and everything. I love the place. Grew up going there. It's amazing.


Well, I'd go fishing there, but I don't think it would be good for a gathering, not everyone would use a brick outhouse. I don't care because when you have to go, even the woods look good, lol.

[thedivahrrrself]

That looks beautiful! I'm in, if someone will bait my hook for me.

I'm also down for cooking something. Requests?

Should we do April or May before it gets too hot?

I have class, but I am free the weekend of the 4/14, 4/28, or any weekend in May besides the first one.

~Lara

[thedivahrrrself]

Oh, whoops, nevermind, forgot to check the summer schedule. The only weekend I have in May is the last one (5/26).

[Okiebug61]

Well, I'd go fishing there, but I don't think it would be good for a gathering, not everyone would use a brick outhouse. I don't care because when you have to go, even the woods look good, lol.

Well, I think if you go fishing anywhere you best be prepared to use some form of public restrooms even if that means the woods. I guess I could drive my mothers motor home down so those who have to have proper facilities could do so.

[WolfyOne]

I suppose getting together outdoors would be dependent on our ever changing weather.

Perhaps we might just find a happy medium between OKC and Tulsa at a restaurant we can spend a couple hours in. It might be easier to pick a date, just saying. I say this not knowing where everyone lives and what would be off a highway that we can all reach in a respectable time frame.

Not everyone likes the great outdoors and I'd hate to think someone wouldn't show because of it.

[Okiebug61]

I suppose getting together outdoors would be dependent on our ever changing weather.

Perhaps we might just find a happy medium between OKC and Tulsa at a restaurant we can spend a couple hours in. It might be easier to pick a date, just saying. I say this not knowing where everyone lives and what would be off a highway that we can all reach in a respectable time frame.

Not everyone likes the great outdoors and I'd hate to think someone wouldn't show because of it.

I'm not much into public gatherings in restaurants. I like the privacy of the outdoor public places. Which is weird.

[WolfyOne]

Well, I think if you go fishing anywhere you best be prepared to use some form of public restrooms even if that means the woods. I guess I could drive my mothers motor home down so those who have to have proper facilities could do so.


You know, this may just entice a bunch of us to make it happen.

Are you near OKC or Tulsa because maybe some of us can hitch a ride and share the gas expense of a motor home?

Heck, if we have a grill and bring along basic food for it, it would be wonderful.
Some of us could prepare side dishes and carry them along in coolers.
Everyone can bring what they're drinking.
Just finding a weekend without rain is the trick.
The only downside for me is that I work on Saturdays, so the only days good for me are Friday or Sunday.
An early morning start would be a plus for those wanting to fish.

I'm no good at being the planner, so I'll leave it up to anyone that can get this organized.

[Okiebug61]

You know, this may just entice a bunch of us to make it happen.

Are you near OKC or Tulsa because maybe some of us can hitch a ride and share the gas expense of a motor home?

Heck, if we have a grill and bring along basic food for it, it would be wonderful.
Some of us could prepare side dishes and carry them along in coolers.
Everyone can bring what they're drinking.
Just finding a weekend without rain is the trick.
The only downside for me is that I work on Saturdays, so the only days good for me are Friday or Sunday.
An early morning start would be a plus for those wanting to fish.

I'm no good at being the planner, so I'll leave it up to anyone that can get this organized.



I would prefer a Friday so I could take advantage of the motor home for the weekend.

I'm on call every other weekend. I'll have to look and see when I can get the motor home and go from there.

[boobookitty]

If we do this in May, I need to find out which weekend the Herland retreat is. The website hasn't been updated since Dec.

If a centralized location is needed, who lives the farthest east/west/north/south?

I am between Shawnee and Ada.

[WolfyOne]

If we do this in May, I need to find out which weekend the Herland retreat is. The website hasn't been updated since Dec.

If a centralized location is needed, who lives the farthest east/west/north/south?

I am between Shawnee and Ada.


This transplant to OK has no idea where that is, but has heard of the 2 towns you mention

[boobookitty]

This transplant to OK has no idea where that is, but has heard of the 2 towns you mention

I am about an hour from OKC. What town/city are you in/near?

[WolfyOne]

I am about an hour from OKC. What town/city are you in/near?


I am in OKC

[Okiebug61]

Wolfy, I am in Goldsby just south of Norman

[boobookitty]

Wolfy, I am in Goldsby just south of Norman

How has Goldsby recovered from the tornado? I was watching on tv when it hit over there.

[Okiebug61]

How has Goldsby recovered from the tornado? I was watching on tv when it hit over there.

It hit the Town of Washington not Goldsby. Red and I stood on the front porch taking pictures of the Tornado that formed about 1 1/2 miles from our house. It was amazing to watch it happen. We were not in any danger of it hitting us. There were a lot of homes damaged or destroyed.

[Phyl]

I'm going to moving back to my family ranch soon to take care of my mother and aunt they are 81 and 85 its 17 miles northeast of guymon oklahoma I'm going to miss texas but my mother is wroth it again and again......

[thedivahrrrself]

I prefer the outdoor setting as well. Getting a group of people to agree on a restaurant is not easy, and you're kind of limited to talking to the few people that sit near you. We live in Oklahoma, most of us are used to being in the great outdoors, even if we prefer the city life. The water is beautiful, whether or not you fish, those who don't can always picnic nearby.

And any femmes can rest assured I will have almost anything they should need to survive in the wilderness inside my purse. :-)

~Lara

PS...Phyl, Welcome Back. I'm sorry about the circumstances of your move, but Oklahoma is glad to have you.

[boobookitty]

It hit the Town of Washington not Goldsby. Red and I stood on the front porch taking pictures of the Tornado that formed about 1 1/2 miles from our house. It was amazing to watch it happen. We were not in any danger of it hitting us. There were a lot of homes damaged or destroyed.

I thought for sure the Tv said it was Goldsby. But it wouldn't be the first time a tv reporter quoted the wrong location. I am about 30 miles due east of you. Just a few miles east of Macomb.

[Okiebug61]

I thought for sure the Tv said it was Goldsby. But it wouldn't be the first time a tv reporter quoted the wrong location. I am about 30 miles due east of you. Just a few miles east of Macomb.

It did say Goldsby, but there wasn't any homes near me hit. It flattened parts of rural Washington and there were some homes on the other side of the casino that was damage but no where near us.

[thedivahrrrself]

Glad you and yours are OK, Okiebug!

[WolfyOne]

It hit the Town of Washington not Goldsby. Red and I stood on the front porch taking pictures of the Tornado that formed about 1 1/2 miles from our house. It was amazing to watch it happen. We were not in any danger of it hitting us. There were a lot of homes damaged or destroyed.


I saw a tornado from my porch when I lived in Pawnee.
It was awesome to see it, but it touched down on the outskirts of town.

I watched another one when I lived in Stillwater.
It went right up RR51, heading to Tulsa and never stopped.
Good thing because I was 4 blocks from that one.

I feel better being in OKC, but not sure why.
I think when it's my time, it's my time.
Tornado or no tornado.

I've been to Norman a couple times, but have no idea where your town is Okiebug.
I'm guessing you're more rural though.

[WolfyOne]

I'm going to moving back to my family ranch soon to take care of my mother and aunt they are 81 and 85 its 17 miles northeast of guymon oklahoma I'm going to miss texas but my mother is wroth it again and again......


Hey bro, let me know when you get to OK
Maybe we'll get a chance to hang out, again.
If you're doing the reunion this year, we could maybe ride together.

Glad you have family values and a caring heart.

[Okiebug61]

I've been to Norman a couple times, but have no idea where your town is Okiebug.
I'm guessing you're more rural though.

We are just across the river 7 miles south of Norman.

[thedivahrrrself]

Just Pinging the thread...

OK, so what are everyone's thoughts about the last weekend in May? Would we want to try the fishing outing? Let's get planning!

[flirtyokie]

Howdy, Okies! This sounds like so much fun! I hope we can put it together!
:fishing:

[WolfyOne]

Just a little bump

Weather is getting nicer and wondering what's happening :)
Any of you decide on a place, date and time yet?

[thedivahrrrself]

Just a little bump

Weather is getting nicer and wondering what's happening :)
Any of you decide on a place, date and time yet?

I'm good with whatever y'all want to do. What does everyone's June look like? I know JAGG is busy the 2nd weekend, so maybe the 1st weekend in June??

[thedivahrrrself]

If you know anyone on here in the surrounding areas (N. Texas, S. Kansas, W. Arkansas, etc...) who might want to join us, please point them to this thread!

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

If you know anyone on here in the surrounding areas (N. Texas, S. Kansas, W. Arkansas, etc...) who might want to join us, please point them to this thread!

OK, so I am in central AR. Can I still come? *grinning*

Oh hell yes to the road trip! Hmmmm... I will be making a road trip next weekend to Austin for BFP peeps, then a road trip in May to OK to see Bonnie Raitt, then in June apparently to OK to catch up with more BFP peeps...

"ridin' all nite loooooonnnggg!"

APG

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

I'm going to moving back to my family ranch soon to take care of my mother and aunt they are 81 and 85 its 17 miles northeast of guymon oklahoma I'm going to miss texas but my mother is wroth it again and again......

I know you will miss TX, Phyl, but also know how much being close to your family means to you. Like someone said earlier... family values.

So will you be up in OK by the time this little shin-dig takes place??

APG

[WolfyOne]

OK, so I am in central AR. Can I still come? *grinning*

Oh hell yes to the road trip! Hmmmm... I will be making a road trip next weekend to Austin for BFP peeps, then a road trip in May to OK to see Bonnie Raitt, then in June apparently to OK to catch up with more BFP peeps...

"ridin' all nite loooooonnnggg!"

APG


Where will Bonnie be playing and why didn't you tell me sooner?
Perhaps you'll be close enough and we could share a meal somewhere.

We'd love to have you here any month of the year :)

[JAGG]

I'm not exactly sure about the june dates yet. When I get the scoop I'll fill you in. But I may be out of town 2 weekends in June just depends. May is out for me I'm out of town first 2 weekends and the last weekend. And again I'll be traveling out of town first week of July.
Hey ArkansasPisces when you coming for the concert, if I'm free I'd love to meet you for lunch or dinner or whatever.

[flirtyokie]

Oh hooray!! What are we going to do? I know the butchies mentioned fishing, and I love to watch them do butch things! But I will come to whatever you plan!

[WolfyOne]

I'm not exactly sure about the june dates yet. When I get the scoop I'll fill you in. But I may be out of town 2 weekends in June just depends. May is out for me I'm out of town first 2 weekends and the last weekend. And again I'll be traveling out of town first week of July.
Hey ArkansasPisces when you coming for the concert, if I'm free I'd love to meet you for lunch or dinner or whatever.


APG will be in either Newkirk 5/1 or Durant 5/3.
I just looked at Bonnie's tour dates here. I don't know where either are, but they are week day tour dates.

[JAGG]

APG will be in either Newkirk 5/1 or Durant 5/3.
I just looked at Bonnie's tour dates here. I don't know where either are, but they are week day tour dates.

Oh thanks Wolfy. I should say as long as it's not during the week! I have to get up way to early .
Softheart says she would love to meet everyone, but doesn't really care to do any fishing. hahah Go figure.

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

APG will be in either Newkirk 5/1 or Durant 5/3.
I just looked at Bonnie's tour dates here. I don't know where either are, but they are week day tour dates.

We will be going to the concert in Durant, at the Choctaw reservation. I guess we are driving out there on the 2nd, with the concert on the 3rd, and leave to come home on the 4th.

[thedivahrrrself]

I don't particularly like the idea of a restaurant setting. I'd rather we actually do something together, I'm not particular about what. Anyone have any ideas?

[WolfyOne]

Not everyone has to or will fish, but a nice park setting for a potluck or cookout would still be nice.
It's not like we'll spend the entire day fishing and sitting a spell to chat with others is doable.
I still hope Okiebug chimes in and we can do what we originally posted about, if not, I'm still open to any and all suggestions.

[flirtyokie]

I love to be outside! Wish I had a boat. It would be nice to get out on the water.

[thedivahrrrself]

It seems like most of the people I'm hearing back from say the 1st weekend in June works for them. What day? Would Sunday work for people, or is Saturday better?

[WolfyOne]

It seems like most of the people I'm hearing back from say the 1st weekend in June works for them. What day? Would Sunday work for people, or is Saturday better?


Fridays and Sundays are my days off, so either of those days work for me.

[thedivahrrrself]

If we did a Sunday, would morning be best for folks, or afternoon, or evening?

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

If we did a Sunday, would morning be best for folks, or afternoon, or evening?

Afternoon would be better for me, since I would be driving out from central AR.

First Sunday in June would be good for me too.

APG

[thedivahrrrself]

Does anyone have any issues with meeting outdoors and doing a potluck?

JAGG, will you ask softheart if this would be OK? Looks like there may be enough girls here to do our own thing if y'all go fishing.

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

Does anyone have any issues with meeting outdoors and doing a potluck?

JAGG, will you ask softheart if this would be OK? Looks like there may be enough girls here to do our own thing if y'all go fishing.

Potlucks are always good, as long as I can bring something that won't spoil on the drive over.

And do I really have to choose between fishing and not-fishing? What if I want to do both? (of course, I would need to impose on someone there to lend me a rod and reel for my fishing, as all of mine are still down in FL)

APG

[WolfyOne]

Potlucks are always good, as long as I can bring something that won't spoil on the drive over.

And do I really have to choose between fishing and not-fishing? What if I want to do both? (of course, I would need to impose on someone there to lend me a rod and reel for my fishing, as all of mine are still down in FL)

APG


As long as you'll use a closed face reel, I'll bring everything you need to fish.
I'm not sure what a fishing license costs, I don't even have mine yet, but will before I go fishing.
Although, if in the afternoon, not sure fishing will be great, but I'm good with just hanging out, too.

Let me know if you want to come out the night before.

[Gráinne]

Yanno, if it works out right, I might just hitch along with APG for this!

Is there a firm place yet? What about: http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.3236 (Greenleaf SP)
http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.7706 (Tenkiller SP)
http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.422 (Beaver's Bend)

[WolfyOne]

Yanno, if it works out right, I might just hitch along with APG for this!

Is there a firm place yet? What about: http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.3236 (Greenleaf SP)
http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.7706 (Tenkiller SP)
http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.422 (Beaver's Bend)


This would be cool.
We were looking for a place between Tusla/OKC and wherever everyone else lives.
If we wait on Okiebug, we'll find out if the camper/river idea will pan out.

I suggested Lake Thunderbird because I think someone lives in or near Shawnee, but I know little about the lakes here. Tenkiller is closer for ya'll coming from AR, but not sure it would work for everyone here.

[JAGG]

This would be cool.
We were looking for a place between Tusla/OKC and wherever everyone else lives.
If we wait on Okiebug, we'll find out if the camper/river idea will pan out.

I suggested Lake Thunderbird because I think someone lives in or near Shawnee, but I know little about the lakes here. Tenkiller is closer for ya'll coming from AR, but not sure it would work for everyone here.

Lake Thunderbird is a muddy brown snake infested lake. Tenkiller is very clear and clean, much better, in my opinion.I told softheart. She is excited. She said she will log on when she has a free minute. I need some dates. I may be out of town. Just let me know.

[WolfyOne]

Lake Thunderbird is a muddy brown snake infested lake. Tenkiller is very clear and clean, much better, in my opinion.I told softheart. She is excited. She said she will log on when she has a free minute. I need some dates. I may be out of town. Just let me know.


Se, you know the Lakes better than me.

I wouldn't even mind if we just found a nice picnic area.

I still like river fishing better, but will go wherever we all decide on.

[WolfyOne]

What about Lake Eufaula?
When I first came to OK, I was told fishing there is great and it's really a big lake.

Tenkiller is much farther a drive, I think
Vian is closer to Sallisaw and I don't want to spend most of my day driving.

I'd still like to keep this gathering somewhere between OKC and Tulsa and or the Norman area.

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

As long as you'll use a closed face reel, I'll bring everything you need to fish.
I'm not sure what a fishing license costs, I don't even have mine yet, but will before I go fishing.
Although, if in the afternoon, not sure fishing will be great, but I'm good with just hanging out, too.

Let me know if you want to come out the night before.

Closed face reels work just fine, thank you Sir! In FL, I have a couple of smaller "lake fishing" rods,and one big-assed ocean fishing rod. That was great for pier fishing, or to take out on a boat. Unfortunately, I never got to use that one. :(

You have room for me if I come out the night before? Awwww, how cool is that???

APG

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

Yanno, if it works out right, I might just hitch along with APG for this!

Is there a firm place yet? What about: http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.3236 (Greenleaf SP)
http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.7706 (Tenkiller SP)
http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.422 (Beaver's Bend)

ROAD TRIP!!!!

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

Lake Thunderbird is a muddy brown snake infested lake. Tenkiller is very clear and clean, much better, in my opinion.I told softheart. She is excited. She said she will log on when she has a free minute. I need some dates. I may be out of town. Just let me know.

Ummm... muddy brown snake infested??? Will I sound like too much of a girly-girl if I let out a huge "Eeeuuuwwww!!!"

Reminds me of when I lived in the Sanford FL area, really close to lake Jessup. That lake had more alligators in it than anywhere else in the world, per square mile. Lake Jessup fed right into Lake Monroe, which I lived next to. Have to say, I did have some whoppers of nightmares thinking about things crawling their way out of those lakes.

[thedivahrrrself]

Does anyone oppose Lake Eufala? It's an hour or so south of Tulsa, and it's about 2 hours east of OKC. I know there's a State Park out there, in Checotah I think. There's also lodging from what I remember.

There's also Keystone State Park, which is only about an hour and a half from OKC, and about 30 min from Tulsa. I don't think the fishing is so great there, but it's a very convenient location, and they have a little meeting building I might be able to rent for a discount.

JAGG, we are talking about the first Sunday in June from what I gather. Is everyone cool with that? APG, you're welcome to crash on my couch in Tulsa if you'd like to come down the night before. I have a brand new oven you're welcome to use as well for prepping your snackies. :-)

[WolfyOne]

I asked around at work today and even though it's in OKC, most everyone said the fishing is great at Lake Overholser along with wonderful picnic areas. The fish this lake has is, Black Bass, Sand Bass, Catfish, Striped Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Crappie, Walleye and Saugeye.


My boss recommended Chickasaw National Recreation Area. She said it had something for everyone and thought we'd all enjoy it. So, does anyone know this place? The way she described this place to me, made me want to pack my bags and spend the summer there, lol. I'm not sure where it is or how long it would take us to get there.

Just me putting more suggestions out there to make our choices even more difficult to make.

Why oh why hasn't Okiebug chimed in.

[WolfyOne]

Does anyone oppose Lake Eufala? It's an hour or so south of Tulsa, and it's about 2 hours east of OKC. I know there's a State Park out there, in Checotah I think. There's also lodging from what I remember.

There's also Keystone State Park, which is only about an hour and a half from OKC, and about 30 min from Tulsa. I don't think the fishing is so great there, but it's a very convenient location, and they have a little meeting building I might be able to rent for a discount.

JAGG, we are talking about the first Sunday in June from what I gather. Is everyone cool with that? APG, you're welcome to crash on my couch in Tulsa if you'd like to come down the night before. I have a brand new oven you're welcome to use as well for prepping your snackies. :-)


Fishing at Keystone sucks. Most times, all I ever caught was a snag and lost my bait, in fact my whole darn set up :(
The only pretty thing is the dam and all the nature that surrounds it.

[thedivahrrrself]

I asked around at work today and even though it's in OKC, most everyone said the fishing is great at Lake Overholser along with wonderful picnic areas. The fish this lake has is, Black Bass, Sand Bass, Catfish, Striped Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Crappie, Walleye and Saugeye.


My boss recommended Chickasaw National Recreation Area. She said it had something for everyone and thought we'd all enjoy it. So, does anyone know this place? The way she described this place to me, made me want to pack my bags and spend the summer there, lol. I'm not sure where it is or how long it would take us to get there.

Just me putting more suggestions out there to make our choices even more difficult to make.

Why oh why hasn't Okiebug chimed in.

Okiebug did PM me back and let me know the 1st weekend in June is good.

Chickasaw looks gorgeous, but it's like 3 hours from Tulsa.

[WolfyOne]

Okiebug did PM me back and let me know the 1st weekend in June is good.

Chickasaw looks gorgeous, but it's like 3 hours from Tulsa.


I haven't had a chance to google it and see where it was. I suppose 3 hours sucks unless you're camping for the weekend there.
My boss said it was a fabulous place and that no matter where everyone was coming from, she promised it would be worth it. Did I mention, she's American Indian and proud of that place.
Her and her husband have fished there and gone exploring.
I'll have to put it on my list of places I want to see in OK.

[WolfyOne]

I also want to go see Turner Falls because it has the biggest waterfall in OK

All I need is to find someone with Sundays off and wants to go exploring
It'll help if I can find them in OKC

There's a whole lot of beautiful in OK

[Okiebug61]

I also want to go see Turner Falls because it has the biggest waterfall in OK

All I need is to find someone with Sundays off and wants to go exploring
It'll help if I can find them in OKC

There's a whole lot of beautiful in OK

You use to be able to swim under the fall but they took that away. I grew up going there every chance I had.

I saw the mention of Eufaula as a possible place, I'm not a huge fan of the place but if it will help more people be able to make it then I'm game.

[WolfyOne]

You use to be able to swim under the fall but they took that away. I grew up going there every chance I had.

I saw the mention of Eufaula as a possible place, I'm not a huge fan of the place but if it will help more people be able to make it then I'm game.


I'm good with anywhere except it would be much nicer to be able to car pool with another if travel takes a couple hours.

It would be nice if we could come up with a place that's about 60-90 minutes of driving time for any of us. I want to have time to hang out and get to know others and still be able to fish a little if possible. Since I'm not native to OK and don't really know my way around well or what lakes and rivers could work for us as a group, I'll have to just kick back and let those that know decide what's best for us.

[thedivahrrrself]

You use to be able to swim under the fall but they took that away. I grew up going there every chance I had.

I saw the mention of Eufaula as a possible place, I'm not a huge fan of the place but if it will help more people be able to make it then I'm game.

You can't swim under the falls anymore??? that's no fun! I used to love that place as a kid.

[thedivahrrrself]

I'm good with anywhere except it would be much nicer to be able to car pool with another if travel takes a couple hours.

It would be nice if we could come up with a place that's about 60-90 minutes of driving time for any of us. I want to have time to hang out and get to know others and still be able to fish a little if possible. Since I'm not native to OK and don't really know my way around well or what lakes and rivers could work for us as a group, I'll have to just kick back and let those that know decide what's best for us.

I'll keep looking. I've been looking for exactly that. There is seemingly nothing but turnpike between these two cities!

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

Coming in from AR, I have a drive anyway, so it doesn't really matter to me, as long as it's not a lot further west from OKC.

I will leave the deciding to you guys, since I really don't know much about OK. (being a NE Cornhusker fan, I usually just stayed away from your state! LOL)

APG, ducking!

[thedivahrrrself]

Coming in from AR, I have a drive anyway, so it doesn't really matter to me, as long as it's not a lot further west from OKC.

I will leave the deciding to you guys, since I really don't know much about OK. (being a NE Cornhusker fan, I usually just stayed away from your state! LOL)

APG, ducking!


Who are they? LoL That's a funny name for a team.

[boobookitty]

I'm good with anywhere except it would be much nicer to be able to car pool with another if travel takes a couple hours.



I have a 4 door pick up (snall back seat) and can pick someone up for car pooling. The mall in Shawnee is a great place to park. Its easy to find and get on and off of the highway.

[thedivahrrrself]

OK, there is a place called Sportsman Lake Recreation Area just outside of Seminole. This would be about an hour and a half from OKC and 2 hours from Tulsa.

Check out the website, and let me know what you think. They have a pavilion with water and electric, and plenty of fishing spots around the lake. I thought of this place because I've been to a retreat nearby at St. Crispins, which was beautiful, but I have never been to the lake.

http://sportsmanlake.com/index.html

[WolfyOne]

OK, there is a place called Sportsman Lake Recreation Area just outside of Seminole. This would be about an hour and a half from OKC and 2 hours from Tulsa.

Check out the website, and let me know what you think. They have a pavilion with water and electric, and plenty of fishing spots around the lake. I thought of this place because I've been to a retreat nearby at St. Crispins, which was beautiful, but I have never been to the lake.

http://sportsmanlake.com/index.html


If you're willing to drive 2 hours from Tulsa, you might already come to OKC and Lake Overholser.
Should we get out of towners that want to come and spend a weekend, there is a Motel 6 nearby that is not to old and has a swimming pool, decently priced. It may be an easier way to draw others to OK this way.

[thedivahrrrself]

If you're willing to drive 2 hours from Tulsa, you might already come to OKC and Lake Overholser.
Should we get out of towners that want to come and spend a weekend, there is a Motel 6 nearby that is not to old and has a swimming pool, decently priced. It may be an easier way to draw others to OK this way.

True, I have someone to stay with in the City at least!

[boobookitty]

So the out of state people need to speak up on a location they would like. If anyone wants to car pool with me, we can meet before then so you will know I am not a freaky werido.

I also wanted to ask is this going to be an adult females only event? What about family members and children?

[flirtyokie]

I vote no kids. That way we can have grown up conversations! :winky:

[tara_kerrie]

This is sounding like fun! It would give me an excuse to get to OK City to see Wolfy! Count me in! (well hopefully i can work it out)

[WolfyOne]

So the out of state people need to speak up on a location they would like. If anyone wants to car pool with me, we can meet before then so you will know I am not a freaky werido.

I also wanted to ask is this going to be an adult females only event? What about family members and children?


I think we could still have adult conversation and have children there.

When I did Wichita, kids were welcome and I brought the boy child then (18 and adult, now living in another state near his mom). He spent his time fishing until he had a fish so big on his line, it snapped his pole and he lost it.

So, I'm good with or without children there. After all, I am a big kid myself, most days. Too bad the adult has to come out in me to go to work, lol.

[WolfyOne]

This is sounding like fun! It would give me an excuse to get to OK City to see Wolfy! Count me in! (well hopefully i can work it out)


Kerrie, those of you coming from AR could carpool and if you come out the night before, ya'll could share a room at the Motel 6 and I would come visit and we could go swimming...perhaps with enough of us, take over the pool for a couple hours.


Looks like we have 3 maybes from AR

This could turn out great if we ever figure out where we'll do this.

[thedivahrrrself]

OK, so it sounds like Lake Overholser in OKC works. I'll likely be down the night before, so if you don't mind me taking over the pool with y'all, I might come join you!

Do we know if there is a pavilion or area where we can have our potluck?

[WolfyOne]

All I can do is link you and let you read about it as I don't know much about any of the lakes around here.

I do think you have to have a city permit on top of your fishing license to fish in OKC.

http://www.outdoorsok.com/Oklahoma/Overholser

[WolfyOne]

If everyone is ok with this, we should put the date up in a post, so others have time to decide.
I'd even post it in AR, KS and TX threads for anyone who might be interested.
That way if anyone wants to come the night before, we can help them find a room or a roommate.

[Okiebug61]

I don't mind kids as long as the parents of those those kids keep them in check. I am not into having to act a certain way because kids are around. I respect those in our community that have kids but I am not into changing who I am because I don't.

[WolfyOne]

The first Sunday in June would make it the 3rd.

If anyone is not good with this day, please post and let us know what works for you.

If you're coming from a neighboring state and would like to come up on Saturday, I know an inexpensive motel located in a great area and not real far from the lake.

I can go out to the lake and check out picnic areas before the date unless someone has a better suggestion.

If someone knows how the fishing license and city permit work, please post info here. Also, prices for OK residents and non residents.

[tara_kerrie]

Wolfy, June 3 is fine for me. Another suggestion is that we may be able to gin a spot to camp at instead of renting a hotel room. I will check out the link that you provided!

[thedivahrrrself]

I'm not liking this idea of having to get two fishing permits! What the hell is that?

[tara_kerrie]

The fishing license for a non-resident in oklahoma is $35.00 for 6 days. They do not sell 1 or 3 days license.
Also, if we go to a city lake there is an additional permit required. Im not sure about the cost though. The person that i talked to at the OK wildlife said that these permits should be sold at the lake.
I hope this information is helpful.

[WolfyOne]

I think if we get enough people at this gathering, I may opt out of fishing, so I can engage in conversation while we're all together.
I may find other things entertaining besides fishing.

[flirtyokie]

So now we are meeting at a lake, but NOT fishing?

[WolfyOne]

So now we are meeting at a lake, but NOT fishing?


Anyone that wants to fish can. It's just that you need a permit in the city along with your fishing license.
Some of us were trying to get out of towners to join in and this was the best I could come up with tio include them.
As always, open to any and all suggestions.

[WolfyOne]

Those wanting to meet up, need to chime in, so we can make a plan and run with it in nearby state threads soon.

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

Those wanting to meet up, need to chime in, so we can make a plan and run with it in nearby state threads soon.

Wolfy, I am just really excited about heading out there, I am so looking forward to seeing you again, and meeting others I haven't met yet!

The fishing thing would have been really nice, but the cost and hassle of getting a license (or two!) isn't really as appealing to me as just hanging with everyone.

Now I know Kerrie talked about camping.... I am more of a motel-with-a-swimming-pool-kinda girl myself. Just sayin', those that might want to camp, we can hang by the campfire a bit, but when it is time to hit the hay, a nice soft bed is in my future!

[flirtyokie]

Wolfy, I am just really excited about heading out there, I am so looking forward to seeing you again, and meeting others I haven't met yet!

The fishing thing would have been really nice, but the cost and hassle of getting a license (or two!) isn't really as appealing to me as just hanging with everyone.

Now I know Kerrie talked about camping.... I am more of a motel-with-a-swimming-pool-kinda girl myself. Just sayin', those that might want to camp, we can hang by the campfire a bit, but when it is time to hit the hay, a nice soft bed is in my future!


I'm with you on this! Pool sounds nice!

[boobookitty]

Has everyone made it through the tornadoes Ok?

[Okiebug61]

Has everyone made it through the tornadoes Ok?

We aren't in danger until 2-4am ughhhh. I am staying up to make sure we are ok.

[thedivahrrrself]

Has everyone made it through the tornadoes Ok?

No 'naders here!

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mostfran/tornado.gif



Sooooooooo, first Sunday in June, sometime in the afternoon, right? Where is this lake?

[WolfyOne]

Can I get a count of people that are good for the first weekend in June in OKC at Lake Overholser?

I don't like organizing, so I won't be asking after this post.

I just wanted to be able to accommodate people that may want to come from other states.

[Okiebug61]

Can I get a count of people that are good for the first weekend in June in OKC at Lake Overholser?

I don't like organizing, so I won't be asking after this post.

I just wanted to be able to accommodate people that may want to come from other states.

I'll be there.

[boobookitty]

I think it is well worth the drive where ever the location may be.

[thedivahrrrself]

I'll be there too.

[WolfyOne]

I'll start a tentative list for us, so we know who to expect.
Anyone wanting to come, feel free to add your name.
We'll figure out who wants to bring what once we know who'll be coming.

This will be the first Sunday in June at Lake Overholser in OKC
I'm sure we'll probably have to have a place to meet, so we can all make sure we're at the same place at the lake unless someone has a better idea.

For those wanting to come the day before, this Motel 6 has a pool and is pet friendly. I'm betting anyone taking a room on Saturday, you'll get visitors to hang by the pool and share a meal in the area. I know there's an outlet mall just up I-40 a few miles and plenty places to eat.

Motel 6 Oklahoma City - Airport #116
820 South Meridian Avenue
I-40 at South Meridian Avenue, Exit #145
Oklahoma City, OK, 73108
Phone: (405) 946-6662
FAX: (405) 946-4058



1) APG
2) boobookitty
3) flirtyokie
4) KerrieH
5) Okiebug61
6) thedivahrrself
7) WolfyOne

[WolfyOne]

I shared the link in Missouri, Texas, Arkansas and Kansas.
If I'm missing any states, will someone please put a link up, so they can see it?

[boobookitty]

I have a question-- are others from off this website also welcome?
(others I know in the OKC area)
and... I'll ask again is this a females only event?
are family/friends (suportive to GLBT) also welcome?

[WolfyOne]

I have a question-- are others from off this website also welcome?
(others I know in the OKC area)
and... I'll ask again is this a females only event?
are family/friends (suportive to GLBT) also welcome?


I'll leave it up to others, but for me personally, I don't care as long as you keep it to GLBT and kids if you have them.

I'd really like to meet others from this site that I'd never met before, so that's most important to me.

[tara_kerrie]

I am ok with anyone in the GLBT community joining us.

[thedivahrrrself]

I have a question-- are others from off this website also welcome?
(others I know in the OKC area)
and... I'll ask again is this a females only event?
are family/friends (suportive to GLBT) also welcome?


My personal opinion is that this should be butch/femme/genderqueer/trans/FTM ID'd folks, on or off the site. But I'm coming no matter who's there, so feel free to disregard my opinion LOL

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

I'll start a tentative list for us, so we know who to expect.
Anyone wanting to come, feel free to add your name.
We'll figure out who wants to bring what once we know who'll be coming.

This will be the first Sunday in June at Lake Overholser in OKC
I'm sure we'll probably have to have a place to meet, so we can all make sure we're at the same place at the lake unless someone has a better idea.

For those wanting to come the day before, this Motel 6 has a pool and is pet friendly. I'm betting anyone taking a room on Saturday, you'll get visitors to hang by the pool and share a meal in the area. I know there's an outlet mall just up I-40 a few miles and plenty places to eat.

Motel 6 Oklahoma City - Airport #116
820 South Meridian Avenue
I-40 at South Meridian Avenue, Exit #145
Oklahoma City, OK, 73108
Phone: (405) 946-6662
FAX: (405) 946-4058



1) APG
2) boobookitty
3) flirtyokie
4) KerrieH
5) Okiebug61
6) thedivahrrself
7) WolfyOne

what?? No hotel rates??? *snicker* Can't wait to see you all!!!!

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

I'll be there.

I will be there with bells on. Well, not really bells.

[thedivahrrrself]

I will be there with bells on. Well, not really bells.

I can bring the bells LOL

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

I can bring the bells LOL

Love a woman with bells. rofl

[tara_kerrie]

Unfortunately, I will not be at this gathering. Conway pride is the same Sunday so I am choosing to go to it. Sorry Wolfy.

[WolfyOne]

Unfortunately, I will not be at this gathering. Conway pride is the same Sunday so I am choosing to go to it. Sorry Wolfy.


Conway Pride is a wonderful event and if I though I could get some Okies to carpool the night before, even I'd go and make our outing for another Sunday.

[Okiebug61]

Have we established where at Overholser we are going to meet?

[WolfyOne]

Have we established where at Overholser we are going to meet?


No and I was hoping maybe we could have a meeting place and follow each other to the lake.
I could check it out before hand, but it wouldn't help if someone already has the spot I scope out.
I still think June will be way too hot to be sitting in the sun and would have liked to do this in May.
Sadly everyone seems to be too busy in May.

[Okiebug61]

No and I was hoping maybe we could have a meeting place and follow each other to the lake.
I could check it out before hand, but it wouldn't help if someone already has the spot I scope out.
I still think June will be way too hot to be sitting in the sun and would have liked to do this in May.
Sadly everyone seems to be too busy in May.

The water will be nice in June and their are plenty of trees and I can bring a big canopy to set up

[thedivahrrrself]

The water will be nice in June and their are plenty of trees and I can bring a big canopy to set up


I can do the last weekend in May, in fact, it may work better. What does everyone think? JAGG can't make it either weekend.

And what is Conway Pride?

[WolfyOne]

The water will be nice in June and their are plenty of trees and I can bring a big canopy to set up


A canopy, well if that doesn't bring everyone out that day, then nothing will.
I wonder if part of the lake has a swimming area.
I still need to get a fishing license and city permit, but think I'll wait until I get to the lake for that.

On another note, does everyone know they can fish for free on Mothers Day, (no license required)?

[Okiebug61]

I am on call the last weekend of May so I can't make it then

[boobookitty]

If everyone brings their own drinks/food plus a little to share, I will have a huge ice chest (almost covers a tailgate) full of ice. Thars my thing I take it everywhere.

As I remember there is a paved road the follows the lake all the way around, so I can bring a Tpost with balloons to serve as a marker of our group, how does that sound?

-----

I was just told that.. On the west side of the lake there is a pavillion, with a childs play area. that will works well for a meet up location, and I am told the road does indeed circle the lake.

permits are purchaced at the OCPD station, at the extreme east end the lake, north of the dam. I am told there are over night permits. We are remembering that glass contaners are not allowed . (not really sure).

there is no swimming at the lake.

and here is a link for more details,
http://okc.about.com/od/sportsandrecreation/p/okcoverholser.htm

[WolfyOne]

If everyone brings their own drinks/food plus a little to share, I will have a huge ice chest (almost covers a tailgate) full of ice. Thars my thing I take it everywhere.

As I remember there is a paved road the follows the lake all the way around, so I can bring a Tpost with balloons to serve as a marker of our group, how does that sound?

-----

I was just told that.. On the west side of the lake there is a pavillion, with a childs play area. that will works well for a meet up location, and I am told the road does indeed circle the lake.

permits are purchaced at the OCPD station, at the extreme east end the lake, north of the dam. I am told there are over night permits. We are remembering that glass contaners are not allowed . (not really sure).


I think the child's play area would be a great meet up place. Now all we have to do is decide on a time? I think bringing our own food with some to share is like potluck, yes? I do believe everyone should bring what they're drinking unless it's water and I'll pick up a 24 pack of it at work to share.

[tara_kerrie]

I can do the last weekend in May, in fact, it may work better. What does everyone think? JAGG can't make it either weekend.

And what is Conway Pride?

Conway Pride is one of the only Pride celebrations in Arkansas. I heard that Medusa may set up a tent there and if she does I will volunteer to help!

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

Conway Pride is one of the only Pride celebrations in Arkansas. I heard that Medusa may set up a tent there and if she does I will volunteer to help!

Awwww!!! Darn it anyway! I missed last year's Conway Pride cause I didn't know (or even begin to THINK!) that Conway AR would have a Pride celebration. I had moved here a few months earlier, and really believed that there were next to no LGBT peeps here! Whoda thunk?

Grrrrrr

[Mr Nice Guy]

I just want to say that I'm not from Oklahoma. But every time I see the word or hear it mentioned, I have to sing the song. Either out loud or just in my head. So, I just thought I would share that with you. Now if you don't mind I'll be off to go sing. :)

[tara_kerrie]

This will be my first Conway pride.

[WolfyOne]

I'll be going to Lake Overholser to fish on mom's day and the fishing is free, no license required.
Anyhow, I'll let you all know how it is there.

I'd like to know if we're still on for the 1st Sunday in June, otherwise I'll make other plans for that weekend.

[Gráinne]

It won't work out for me, unfortunately :(.

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

I'll be going to Lake Overholser to fish on mom's day and the fishing is free, no license required.
Anyhow, I'll let you all know how it is there.

I'd like to know if we're still on for the 1st Sunday in June, otherwise I'll make other plans for that weekend.

I've been getting a lot of pressure to attend the Conway Pride events here that weekend. If you all are going to schedule the OK gathering on another weekend, I could attend BOTH! (and whoever said I wasn't a greedy girl just does not know me!)

[thedivahrrrself]

I'm down for another weekend if that means more people will be there.

[WolfyOne]

I'd reschedule without a problem.

If I had the money and the means to get to Conway that Sunday,
I'd take the 5 hour drive there, but I have to be at work the following day.

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

I'd reschedule without a problem.

If I had the money and the means to get to Conway that Sunday,
I'd take the 5 hour drive there, but I have to be at work the following day.

Then come on Saturday, hit the Pride festivities with us early in the day, then head back mid afternoon, you would get back in plenty of time to get to bed early. That way, you could spend time with all of us central AR peeps. I know we could find a place for you to crash here! (hey, I have a couch that is plenty comfy!)

As for the money, I could chip in for your gas costs, and I bet we could get some more to chip in too. PLEEEEEZZE? I need a Wolfy fix!

[thedivahrrrself]

What if we planned the OKC get together the weekend of OKC pride?

[boobookitty]

What if we planned the OKC get together the weekend of OKC pride?

Thats next weekend, the planners moved to up to May, because the weather in June was getting too hot.

http://okcpride.org/festival/


http://okcpride.org/pride-guide/

Herland Sister Resources is have the Retreat that weekned also.


http://www.herlandsisters.org/pages/retreat.php

[WolfyOne]

I'd love to go to OKC Pride, but not alone...anyone going that may want company?

[tara_kerrie]

Then come on Saturday, hit the Pride festivities with us early in the day, then head back mid afternoon, you would get back in plenty of time to get to bed early. That way, you could spend time with all of us central AR peeps. I know we could find a place for you to crash here! (hey, I have a couch that is plenty comfy!)

As for the money, I could chip in for your gas costs, and I bet we could get some more to chip in too. PLEEEEEZZE? I need a Wolfy fix!

I would chip in for gas also!

[boobookitty]

Does anyone still want to meet at the lake this weekend?

WolfyOne, did you get to go to any Pride events?

[WolfyOne]

Does anyone still want to meet at the lake this weekend?

WolfyOne, did you get to go to any Pride events?


I can't make any plans for a couple weeks, family has to come first right now.

I did not make any of the events as the rain was horrid the entire weekend here.

I still would like to get together somewhere, somehow, sometime.

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

I can't make any plans for a couple weeks, family has to come first right now.

I did not make any of the events as the rain was horrid the entire weekend here.

I still would like to get together somewhere, somehow, sometime.

First of all, sending hugs to Wolfy! Hon, you have so many friends here who love you and are sending all that love your way!

I will be stopping by the Conway Pride on Sunday, but good thing I decided to stay close to home this weekend for that, as I am flying out to CA at the butt-crack of Monday for business. I would not have been able to come to OK this weekend anyway. So I am surely hoping for a raincheck!!

[Okiebug61]

OK Who is available and who is not. I'm game for the last week of June. So let me know whats up.