Category Archives: Oklahoma Bound!

Day by day account of my trip to Oklahoma in the summer of 2011.

Day 58 – Ahhhhhhhhh….

Those of you who have followed this blog from the start are probably aware that posts have been notably absent as of late…if you’re even still checking for updates…I really wouldn’t blame you if you’re not.  I am truly sorry, … Continue reading

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Day Fifty-one – It’s Puppy Time!

I ventured out on the lawn this evening after working with my data for a while and the first thing I spot is a little fella with a white muzzle and chest, white feet, and a white-tipped tail. Can you … Continue reading

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Day Fifty – The Week-before-finals Week

I know…I am not technically in school, but I have projects looming, work to finish, a poster to be printed, and a survey to complete.  It just feels like that last week of the semester before final exams.  It’s hard … Continue reading

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Day Forty-six – Frustrated in Tulsa

The group here planned an excursion to the state aquarium in Jenks, a little town on the edge of Tulsa.  We left about 11:30 and stopped at a diner/restaurant/bar/nightclub for a late breakfast.  Breakfast was delicious, service was lacking, but … Continue reading

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Day Forty-five – All Meals Under a Buck!

“There’s a full moon over Tulsa, I hope that it’s shining on you….” Well, Stillwater…but there’s not a song about a full buck moon and Stillwater, so I just had to stretch it.  The full moon in July is referred … Continue reading

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Day Forty-four – I Was Here!

We finally had some rain to fall Tuesday evening…about 18 inches in 15 minutes.  Okay…that might be a slight exaggeration, but it did come down hard.  Things cooled off and remained cool all day Wednesday…it barely reached 100°.  But the … Continue reading

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Day Forty-two – A “Taste” of the Area

One of the adventures of spending the summer in a totally different place is the opportunity to try the local eating establishments.  While I could probably eat at the “national chain” restaurants and still eat at a different one every … Continue reading

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Day Thirty-eight – Aging?…Me!?

Yesterday I went down to the library lawn again to play with the puppies and socialize with some other dog lovers.  I really enjoy meeting these folks and sharing some dog stories with them.  When I approach someone, one of … Continue reading

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Day Thirty-six – Half Way Done…

It doesn’t seem possible that our work here is over half-way over…it seems like we just got started!  We had a great July 4th with fireworks and a cookout, and now we’re on the downhill side of the research experience. … Continue reading

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Day Thirty-two – Yvonne Rocks!

Not much going on here at OSU this weekend…everyone seems to have cleared out!  I hear there’s a rodeo in Perkins, but it’s just too hot for me to want to drive anywhere.  I may venture into the swelter occasionally. … Continue reading

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