Oklahoma Advice Needed - Page 2

hawkchief · 05:30 PM

I have an offer for a great job based in Oklahoma, and am in need of advice from those who know the state. I would likely be able to live in either OKC or Tulsa. From my very limited knowledge, it seems like Tulsa is a prettier place overall, but I suppose OKC has its' benefits too.

I have 2 kids, ages 7 & 10, so schools will play an important part in the decision. I've lived in KC most of my life, so any comparisons/contrasts there would be appreciated. Thanks!

PastorMikH · 04-17-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Stay out of north Tulsa. It is ghetto. There is moderately priced housing in several of the suburb cities like Owasso, Broken Arrow ( BA to the locals), Jenks and Sand Springs. I get most Jayhawk BB games. This year I missed ORU and DePaul (luckily). Can you say who you work for? That would probably determine where you want to live.

If you are into HS football, Jenks is one of the better programs in the nation year in and year out.

Also, another observation, if you are planning on watching KC on network broadcast, go to Tulsa. The OKC media opted out of showing somewhere around 6-7 games. I think all were showed in Tulsa.

Calcountry · 04-17-2007, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Many Tulsa natives don't realize that neat system. If you tell me you are in the 300 block of Frakfort, I know you are 5 streets east of main and the numbered streets are like any other city.

Then again, they could have just named it "F" Street like most other cities, but hey, this IS Okiehoma we are talking about.

**Skip Towne** · 04-17-2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bunnytrdr

Then again, they could have just named it "F" Street like most other cities, but hey, this IS Okiehoma we are talking about.

Did you just wade out of the shallow end of the gene pool, Clevis? If it were named 'F" street, how would you know if it was east of Main or west of main? That is why we use Frankfort for east and Fresno for west. I realize this may be more than your atrophied brain can process but do the best you can, OK?

tiptap · 04-17-2007, 07:48 PM

Let's see the National Science Fair winner is from OKC. They have good magnet schools in science. The Norman campus of OU is 30 minutes from OKC. Stovall Museum has wonderful collection. The surburb schools are pretty good. You got triple A baseball, a better State Fair, Lake Hefner if you like sailing. A good chance at the NBA Sonics. The Capitol and Governor's house. And that place that use to make King Chicken mmmm. I dated girls from Tulsa and I don't have anything bad to say about Tulsa. I just think the choice isn't nearly so clear cut.

I will add that either place is going to be hot and dry. OKC is on the Great Plains so trees do take more work. Get use to Tornadoes but the great thing is that they will usually be during daylight and not catch you in the middle of the night like in Missouri, Arkansas and further east. And you can see them pretty far off.

The people are the friendliest in the country.

**Skip Towne** · 04-17-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tiptap

Let's see the National Science Fair winner is from OKC. They have good magnet schools in science. The Norman campus of OU is 30 minutes from OKC. Stovall Museum has wonderful collection. The surburb schools are pretty good. You got triple A baseball, a better State Fair. A good chance at the NBA Sonics. The Capitol and Governor's house. And that place that use to make King Chicken mmmm. I dated girls from Tulsa and I don't have anything bad to say about Tulsa. I just think the choice isn't nearly so clear cut.

You're bragging about being near Zero U? I was using them as a negative for OKC. Had any F-5 tornadoes lately? We haven't.

tiptap · 04-17-2007, 08:07 PM

Now see this is what you get from Tulsans. They think they have it all. They are little myopic about the strengths in the rest of the state.

tiptap · 04-17-2007, 08:09 PM

I really do like Tulsa's Aquarium. It is well done.

58-4ever · 04-17-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tiptap

Let's see the National Science Fair winner is from OKC. They have good magnet schools in science. The Norman campus of OU is 30 minutes from OKC. Stovall Museum has wonderful collection. The surburb schools are pretty good. You got triple A baseball, a better State Fair, Lake Hefner if you like sailing. A good chance at the NBA Sonics. The Capitol and Governor's house. And that place that use to make King Chicken mmmm. I dated girls from Tulsa and I don't have anything bad to say about Tulsa. I just think the choice isn't nearly so clear cut.

I will add that either place is going to be hot and dry. OKC is on the Great Plains so trees do take more work. Get use to Tornadoes but the great thing is that they will usually be during daylight and not catch you in the middle of the night like in Missouri, Arkansas and further east. And you can see them pretty far off.

The people are the friendliest in the country.

Man, you beat me to it. Plus, almost all the Chiefs games were broadcast the last couple of years. In 2005, I only had to use my Sunday Ticket to watch 1 or 2 Chiefs games. I didn't have it in '06 because I worked on Sundays.

But the points tiptap makes are all pretty valid.

**Skip Towne** · 04-17-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tiptap

Now see this is what you get from Tulsans. They think they have it all. They are little myopic about the strengths in the rest of the state.

Haha. I have focused on Tulsa's strengths rather than OKC's weaknesses. But a Science Fair winner? A chance at a sports team? Did you wave buh-bye to the Hornets last night? A nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there.

58-4ever · 04-17-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Haha. I have focused on Tulsa's strengths rather than OKC's weaknesses. But a Science Fair winner? A chance at a sports team? Did you wave buh-bye to the Hornets last night? A nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there.

It's a better place without you.

Archie F. Swin · 04-17-2007, 08:40 PM

OKC has the ultimate trump card....The Flaming Lips!

Darien25 · 04-17-2007, 08:47 PM

If you like high school sports then Tulsa is definitely the place to be. Union and Jenks are the typical powerhouse football teams in the state with Owasso, Bixby and Union having some of the best baseball in the state. A lot of these teams are also ranked nationally each year and get regional TV coverage. I have only lived in Oklahoma (Owasso) for a couple of years but high school sports in the Tulsa area is pretty impressive.

**Skip Towne** · 04-17-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Darien25

If you like high school sports then Tulsa is definitely the place to be. Union and Jenks are the typical powerhouse football teams in the state with Owasso, Bixby and Union having some of the best baseball in the state. A lot of these teams are also ranked nationally each year and get regional TV coverage. I have only lived in Oklahoma (Owasso) for a couple of years but high school sports in the Tulsa area is pretty impressive.

Exactly right. The Union vs Jenks football game can fill up Skelly Stadium while TU can not. Those are two of the best HS football teams in the nation.

ChiefaRoo · 04-17-2007, 10:08 PM

Skip is the goat bonin' in NW Okie land that much better than in Central Okie land?

Just thought I'd ask.

stlchiefs · 04-17-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Did you just wade out of the shallow end of the gene pool, Clevis? If it were named 'F" street, how would you know if it was east of Main or west of main? That is why we use Frankfort for east and Fresno for west. I realize this may be more than your atrophied brain can process but do the best you can, OK?

Don't know if others noticed, but this was an outright owning by Skip. Bunny went running and has not returned.

I'm still laughing reading this exchange. Bunny came in all high and mighty with a 'novel' idea, Skip quickly put an end to that.

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04-17-2007, 07:48 PM	#19
tiptap Is this it? Join Date: Jan 2004 Casino cash: $10007847	Let's see the National Science Fair winner is from OKC. They have good magnet schools in science. The Norman campus of OU is 30 minutes from OKC. Stovall Museum has wonderful collection. The surburb schools are pretty good. You got triple A baseball, a better State Fair, Lake Hefner if you like sailing. A good chance at the NBA Sonics. The Capitol and Governor's house. And that place that use to make King Chicken mmmm. I dated girls from Tulsa and I don't have anything bad to say about Tulsa. I just think the choice isn't nearly so clear cut. I will add that either place is going to be hot and dry. OKC is on the Great Plains so trees do take more work. Get use to Tornadoes but the great thing is that they will usually be during daylight and not catch you in the middle of the night like in Missouri, Arkansas and further east. And you can see them pretty far off. The people are the friendliest in the country. __________________ Even a superstitious man has certain inalienable rights. He has a right to harbor and indulge his imbecilities as long as he pleases. . . He has a right to argue for them as eloquently as he can, in season and out of season. He has a right to teach them to his children. But certainly he has no right to be protected against the free criticism of those who do not hold them. He has no right to demand that they be treated as sacred. He has no right to preach them without challenge." -H.L. Mencken Last edited by tiptap; 04-17-2007 at 08:03 PM..
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04-17-2007, 08:07 PM	#21
tiptap Is this it? Join Date: Jan 2004 Casino cash: $10007847	Now see this is what you get from Tulsans. They think they have it all. They are little myopic about the strengths in the rest of the state. __________________ Even a superstitious man has certain inalienable rights. He has a right to harbor and indulge his imbecilities as long as he pleases. . . He has a right to argue for them as eloquently as he can, in season and out of season. He has a right to teach them to his children. But certainly he has no right to be protected against the free criticism of those who do not hold them. He has no right to demand that they be treated as sacred. He has no right to preach them without challenge." -H.L. Mencken
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tiptap Is this it? Join Date: Jan 2004 Casino cash: $10007847	I really do like Tulsa's Aquarium. It is well done. __________________ Even a superstitious man has certain inalienable rights. He has a right to harbor and indulge his imbecilities as long as he pleases. . . He has a right to argue for them as eloquently as he can, in season and out of season. He has a right to teach them to his children. But certainly he has no right to be protected against the free criticism of those who do not hold them. He has no right to demand that they be treated as sacred. He has no right to preach them without challenge." -H.L. Mencken
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Darien25 Sippin' my Coors Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Golden Casino cash: $7396935	If you like high school sports then Tulsa is definitely the place to be. Union and Jenks are the typical powerhouse football teams in the state with Owasso, Bixby and Union having some of the best baseball in the state. A lot of these teams are also ranked nationally each year and get regional TV coverage. I have only lived in Oklahoma (Owasso) for a couple of years but high school sports in the Tulsa area is pretty impressive.
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