I had always liked the look of the building on the corner of 10th and Walker. The streets do something weird here (who knows what the city planner was thinking), and they split off in a V shape. The building between the two streets actually gets wider as it goes back, making it look really interesting. Above this building, which had been empty for quite a while, were huge letters spelling out “Plaza Court.” I hadn’t been down by the Plaza Court building in a while, but a group of friends invited me to go with them to McNellie’s. I’d never heard of it before, and I was surprised to find my unique building was now home to a pub.
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McNellie’s Pub
February 28th, 2010 · No Comments
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The OKC Blizzard of 2009
December 31st, 2009 · No Comments
Well, the weather certainly brought a surprise for Oklahoma City on Christmas Eve! I woke up early to go visit my grandparents, and what did I find? Blowing, swirling snow. It wasn’t sticking, however, and I thought it would be no problem to drive in. While visibility was certainly bad at times, I left early enough that it wasn’t horrible. After spending several good hours with family, I was ready to head back home and attend another Christmas Eve function.
Expanding the Railways in Oklahoma?
August 31st, 2009 · No Comments
Oklahoma City may see new railways in the future. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has partnered with the Kansas Department of Transportation for a stimulus grand to improve and expand on the current railways. Both departments have pledged $125,000 to this project. The money would be used for several projects, but the one OKC residents will be most interested in is the plan to create an intercity passenger rail service that will connect Kansas City, OKC, and Fort Worth in Texas. An additional $500,000 application has been submitted for this project. The project is also being backed by the Northern Flyer Alliance, a group based in Wichita, Kansas
Oklahoma City and the Recession
June 30th, 2009 · No Comments
With the economy constantly changing (usually for the worst), some people may wonder how Oklahoma City is handling the recession. Well, I’m pleased to report that we’re doing quite well. In fact, Forbes.com actually named OKC it’s number one recession proof city.
Many things back this up. We haven’t had any major company shut-downs. Instead, businesses have been moving into the area. Half-Price Books, Cricket Mobile, and Panda Express have all opened new franchises in the area. These new businesses are doing quite well, while local businesses are still going strong. One thing that makes me really believe OKC is doing very well is that the Laredo’s Restaurant on Classen and 50th is actually going to open soon! This building has been in the works for at least four years, with very little progress being made until recently.
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Half-Priced Books Comes to OKC
May 31st, 2009 · No Comments
If you love buying cheap books (like I do), then you’ll love Half-Priced Books. The chain has been around for awhile, but I don’t think there has ever been a store in Oklahoma (although a blog listed below says there has—I wasn’t aware of that). The closest one I knew of was in Dallas. Well, now there’s Half-Priced Books in Oklahoma City, and it has been open since May 21st. It’s a great store for anyone who is looking for some new reading material.
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Oklahoma to Secede from the U.S.?
April 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment
If you paid any attention to the tea parties and such in protest of taxes, you may have heard the governor of Texas make a comment about how any unhappy state has the right to secede from the United States. This brought up many different things, including the fact that Oklahoma passed a resolution back in June of 2008 to secede from the United States!
Well, that’s what you might have heard, but that’s not quite correct. Rumors that Oklahoma (and about 20 other states that followed Oklahoma’s example) seceded are largely exaggerated. However, a resolution truly was passed that made it seem like the state had left the union. House Joint Resolution 1089, which passed on June 15, 2008, was a resolution adopted by the 51st state legislature.
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Couple 3 things about OKC
February 24th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Ok just read these three things about OKC and you just have to combine them in your imagination don’t you?
- Downtown OKC Wants to Improve Walkability – this is the Mayor’s idea.
- OKC Motorcycle Show Stunt Video – you’ll be amazed
- Oklahoma is in line to soon receive more than $170 million — in medical aid.
More people walking in the city, get hit by people doing stunts on motorcycles — needing additional medical services for their injuries!
You can just see the Oklahoma City Traffic Accident Lawyers getting revved up for this now can’t you?
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Oklahoma Weddings
October 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Weddings in Oklahoma can be all out affairs or they can be small, intimate gatherings. Just like weddings in other states, there is a wide variety of style, themes, colors, and locations. However, Oklahoma has a few unique places to hold your wedding, and we sometimes have some unique ideas as to how to decorate, too.
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Christmas is Here Already?!
August 20th, 2008 · No Comments
If you love to get an early start on buying your Christmas gifts or decorations, well, get ready to shop. I was in a Hobby Lobby on July 31, and what wondrous sight did appear? Oh yes, it was the sight of St. Nicholas and signs of holiday cheer. Bad rhyming aside, there really were about a dozen aisles of Christmas decorations set up a full five months before the holiday! Christmas decorations in July?! Why? I think it’s at least three months too early!
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Spraygrounds in OKC
August 20th, 2008 · No Comments
Lately, I’ve noticed something different about some of the parks in Oklahoma City. Some of them have taken out some equipment (or added a new area) that’s full of tall pipes and such. At first glance, I had no idea what this was all about. Then I saw some kids pull on handles and press buttons. Suddenly, the whole area looks like a rain storm—all those pipes turned out to have water sprinklers inside them.
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