Another lovely day in Oklahoma. . .

[King Schultz]

Well that is pretty cool.

While much of Oklahoma is like what many picture the 'West' to be like- barren, flat, tumbleweeds, dusty. . . a surprising amount is actually very mountainous and woodsy.

The Ozark Mountain Range in Arkansas spills over into OK. Lot's of wildlife, lakes, streams. Quite scenic actually.

 

[Kitty 34]

Had my Baby Barbecue yesterday for 30 some people, all outside in 90 some degree weather with high high humidity and NO wind. We skyped my son and DIL ,whom we are celebrating. They are stationed at Altus AFB in OK. Anyway.........I told them I ordered hot dogs, burgers, cupcakes and THEIR kind of weather for the big event.

btw....Happy belated birthday Dan!

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

While much of Oklahoma is like what many picture the 'West' to be like- barren, flat, tumbleweeds, dusty. . . a surprising amount is actually very mountainous and woodsy.

The Ozark Mountain Range in Arkansas spills over into OK. Lot's of wildlife, lakes, streams. Quite scenic actually.

Yep! The pretty part is where I'm from.

 

[jevs]

Yep! The pretty part is where I'm from.

Does sound very pretty. Do you have bears Twilight Sparkle?

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

Does sound very pretty. Do you have bears Twilight Sparkle?

I no longer live there, sadly. Our family land is still there and still in the family, so I do visit a couple of times a year. I saw bear tracks up on our mountain when I was a kid. The neighbors say they see bears more frequently now. Mountain lions have also been spotted, and wild hogs are starting to become a big problem on the land.

 

[King Schultz]

I no longer live there, sadly. Our family land is still there and still in the family, so I do visit a couple of times a year. I saw bear tracks up on our mountain when I was a kid. The neighbors say they see bears more frequently now. Mountain lions have also been spotted, and wild hogs are starting to become a big problem on the land.

Where is the land located (if you don't mind saying) Sparkle?

 

[jevs]

I no longer live there, sadly. Our family land is still there and still in the family, so I do visit a couple of times a year. I saw bear tracks up on our mountain when I was a kid. The neighbors say they see bears more frequently now. Mountain lions have also been spotted, and wild hogs are starting to become a big problem on the land.

I would also like to see a mountain lion. Maybe even a pile of them.

Skunks as well, they are so cute looking.

 

[King Schultz]

I would also like to see a mountain lion. Maybe even a pile of them.

Skunks as well, they are so cute looking.

Oh, we get skunks around here. . . they might be cute, but they are not pleasant little rugger buggers to deal with.

 

[Planogirl]

While much of Oklahoma is like what many picture the 'West' to be like- barren, flat, tumbleweeds, dusty. . . a surprising amount is actually very mountainous and woodsy.

The Ozark Mountain Range in Arkansas spills over into OK. Lot's of wildlife, lakes, streams. Quite scenic actually.

I can vouch for this. When we lived in Texarkana, I would often wander into Arkansas and then west into the Ouchita Mountains into Oklahoma. Even though we spend most of our time in the more northern Ozarks the Ouchitas are absolutely gorgeous too.

 

[King Schultz]

I can vouch for this. When we lived in Texarkana, I would often wander into Arkansas and then west into the Ouchita Mountains into Oklahoma. Even though we spend most of our time in the more northern Ozarks the Ouchitas are absolutely gorgeous too.

Yep. That's down where Pretty Boy Floyd used to lam it.

Beautiful country and nothing like most people picture OK. to be like.

 

[jevs]

Yep. That's down where Pretty Boy Floyd used to lam it.

Beautiful country and nothing like most people picture OK. to be like.

Lucky we have you lot to educate us

 

[King Schultz]

Lucky we have you lot to educate us

Indeed!

 

[Planogirl]

Yep. That's down where Pretty Boy Floyd used to lam it.

Beautiful country and nothing like most people picture OK. to be like.

I was very surprised when we discovered that area. We'd gone to Queen Wilhelmina park near Mena AR and decided to wander west to explore. Next thing we knew we were in Oklahoma and not only was the area just as pretty but it was super quiet. People definitely haven't discovered some of these nice areas in Oklahoma.

 

[King Schultz]

I was very surprised when we discovered that area. We'd gone to Queen Wilhelmina park near Mena AR and decided to wander west to explore. Next thing we knew we were in Oklahoma and not only was the area just as pretty but it was super quiet. People definitely haven't discovered some of these nice areas in Oklahoma.

So you lived in Texarkana, PG?

Such a weird town!

One side of the main st. was 'dry' and the other had bars and liquor stores.

I almost got run over a couple times staying there!

 

[Planogirl]

So you lived in Texarkana, PG?

Such a weird town!

One side of the main st. was 'dry' and the other had bars and liquor stores.

I almost got run over a couple times staying there!

That's because half is in Arkansas and half is in Texas. It is a weird town and it wasn't a good experience.

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

Plenty of skunks around OK and TN! I agree; they are super cute little dudes. Until they spray. We have one that hangs out at the barn where we board our horse. Our horse must have wandered into some residual spray the other night because he had the faintest whiff on his head. He had also rolled his whole body, including his head and around his eyes thickly in mud. That was a fun grooming session.

 

[Planogirl]

Plenty of skunks around OK and TN! I agree; they are super cute little dudes. Until they spray. We have one that hangs out at the barn where we board our horse. Our horse must have wandered into some residual spray the other night because he had the faintest whiff on his head. He had also rolled his whole body, including his head and around his eyes thickly in mud. That was a fun grooming session.

Have you ever had to deal with a dog that tangled with a skunk? Sometimes dogs have no sense at all.

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

The closest "big" (ha, ha!) town is Poteau and that's the mailing address, but we're actually about 25 - 30 minutes outside of town.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Sorry all, no beach pictures today. We've had thunderstorms on & off all day. Unfortunately, the weather was too nasty for the beach. I always feel bad for the tourists when we have a rainout like today. Hopefully, we'll be able to get there some time this week.

Had my Baby Barbecue yesterday for 30 some people, all outside in 90 some degree weather with high high humidity and NO wind. We skyped my son and DIL ,whom we are celebrating. They are stationed at Altus AFB in OK. Anyway.........I told them I ordered hot dogs, burgers, cupcakes and THEIR kind of weather for the big event.

btw....Happy belated birthday Dan!

Exciting! Congrats on your new, family addition. That's awesome! I'm glad your cookout was a success.

I no longer live there, sadly. Our family land is still there and still in the family, so I do visit a couple of times a year. I saw bear tracks up on our mountain when I was a kid. The neighbors say they see bears more frequently now. Mountain lions have also been spotted, and wild hogs are starting to become a big problem on the land.

This sounds like our family land. My parents left 100+ acres to my sisters & I. Only one sister & a nephew lives there now, so the animals are taking over. Deer, wild turkeys & other more tame animals walk around in their yards. There have also been bear, bobcat, coyote & fox sightings there. It's gotten to a point that my sister is afraid to allow her grand kids to go out & play. We could open a wildlife preserve & make a killing on tours.

I would also like to see a mountain lion. Maybe even a pile of them.

Skunks as well, they are so cute looking.

Skunks aren't cute. Smell one once & you'll change your mind.

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

Have you ever had to deal with a dog that tangled with a skunk? Sometimes dogs have no sense at all.

Not me, personally, but I've been around when someone else did. I was too young. Yay for that!