Know there's got to be some more Okies on this Forum. If you don't want to tell about yourself, Post and brag a little about the State or location you live in. I live in Eastern Ok. (The garden spot of the nation). Also signs along the highway going south saying: The gateway to the mountains. West of Poteau. Ok. we have the Highest Hill in the World. The old Butterfield Stage Line runs through my Ranch. Just 20 miles to Ft. Smith, Ar. where Judge Parker sentenced all the Outlaws to hang.

I used to live in Oklahoma. Does that count? Went to school after the Army at Spartan School of Aernautics in Tulsa. Moved to Pawhuska then to Enid. Now I live in Missouri.

I work in Bartlesville, live in KS does that count?

Hey, I lived in Burns Flat (where's that?) for a while, then moved to Hobart, and finally landed in OKC. Now I'm in TX, but have some fond memories of OK, and especially visiting the Grand Lake O' the Cherokees.

WM

Grew up in the North Eastern corner of Oklahoma near Grove.
Went to a little three room school called Turkey Ford. It had 9 grades in it. Use to take my rifle to school if I was going home with a Friend for a sleep over. Always carried a sheath knife on my belt, as did every other fellow... Never saw a thing wrong with it. Still don't!
Those were the days when men where men, and women weren't!

Yep, I'm an Okie. I live in the northeastern part of the state. Great place to live. Ever been to Lake Tenkiller?

Tenkiller is my favorite lake. Wister and Kerr lakes are too muddy. Like the hills around Tahlequah.

I live in Poteau now grew up in Wister so I'm not put off by the mud but I see why other people are. lol I also agree that Ruger autos are excellent pistols for the money never owned a P97 though I have owned the 345 and the P90.

Originally Posted by ruralamerican

I live in Poteau now grew up in Wister so I'm not put off by the mud but I see why other people are. lol I also agree that Ruger autos are excellent pistols for the money never owned a P97 though I have owned the 345 and the P90.

I live at Panama. Stop by and I'll let you shoot a P97 and see how you like it. I work at Wiles Bookkeeping, Inc. across the highway from IGA. I'm also at the Sr. Citizens Center at 11:30 each day. Stop by and I'll buy you lunch.

I'm a native Texan, but I grew up 3 miles from the Oklahoma border in Denison, Texas. Lake Texoma used to be my stompin grounds, at least Colbert, Calera, and Durant. (On the Okie side) Now, it seems as if I've been banished to Minnesota. I've been here since 1994 and was stationed here as a Navy Recruiter from 86-90 before that. I like Turner's Falls, Lake Eufala and SE OK.

Originally Posted by Thor

I'm a native Texan, but I grew up 3 miles from the Oklahoma border in Denison, Texas. Lake Texoma used to be my stompin grounds, at least Colbert, Calera, and Durant. (On the Okie side) Now, it seems as if I've been banished to Minnesota. I've been here since 1994 and was stationed here as a Navy Recruiter from 86-90 before that. I like Turner's Falls, Lake Eufala and SE OK.

Eastern Oklahoma is like Eastern Texas. Lots of trees and hills. My In-laws from Lubbock would visit us and say," how do you stand so many trees and hills"? They would say that they felt like the trees was smothering them here. Told them that I didn't like West Texas because if I got the belly ache, I couldn't find a tree to hide behind.

Hey P97 and other fellow Okies, does this look familiar? Had a nice drive today to one of my favorite places.

Good Pictures. Make me wish that I was there to jump into that cool water. Went to the Indian Pow-wow at Talequah last fall and really enjoyed it. Might go again Labor Day.

I live just 3 miles north of the Oklahoma border on U.S. 77. I spend some time in Tulsa, Stillwater, Ponca city & I run to Newkirk on Sunday's when I need a beer. I like to bass fish on Skiatook Lake when I have the time. Nice State!

I live in Ok, Grew up during my summers staying at Cedar lake just east of Heavner. Love that part of the state, still ride my bikke down there often. I used to ride onto Heavner and get the best milk shakes at a drugg store there. I still go into photoand we eat at Whillies steak house. I am in Holdenville, about 2 hours from where your at.

Originally Posted by captfd

I live in Ok, Grew up during my summers staying at Cedar lake just east of Heavner. Love that part of the state, still ride my bikke down there often. I used to ride onto Heavner and get the best milk shakes at a drugg store there. I still go into photoand we eat at Whillies steak house. I am in Holdenville, about 2 hours from where your at.

I love to eat steak and the seafood gumbo at warehouse willies.

Destro, looks like you are in the neighborhood? Live in Bartlesville now, retired from Phillips and the schools. Lived all over the country then came back here about 18 years ago. Back in 1966-1974 I was the elementary principal at Caney Kansas

Welcome, Gutpile Charlie.

Hello all! I am stationed down at Tinker AFB in OKC. Next month I move off base and will be buying my first firearm which will be either the Beretta PX4 or 90-two in .40 cal. Already applied and received my CCW from my state of residence (Florida) so I am ready to go.

Take care,
Jared

Welcome, MaStA. They have some nice static displays at Tinker, love the BUFF, and was surprised to see they already have a B1B.

Originally Posted by hberttmank

Welcome, MaStA. They have some nice static displays at Tinker, love the BUFF, and was surprised to see they already have a B1B.

Thank you. Yeah they do have quite a bit around the base and a few even on 29th off the base.

Jared

Just remember to get down to Texomaland and grab some catfish at one of the local eateries. Colbert and the lake area has a BUNCH of them. I sure miss that area.

Its a great thing to be blessed as we are. Its a shame that god didn't make everyone happy by making them an Okie!

I live in Madill and have never wanted to leave. We live in one of the prettiest places in the U.S.. I can drive 3 hours and be in mountains or desert. Or I can drive 3 miles to one of the coutries finest recreational lakes. You can hunt, fish and do just about anything hear and when you see someone they will most likely say "howdy" to you, just like those people that make fun of us say. If you break down on the side of the road, someone will stop and help.

We treat each other the way that we want to be treated and people that don't live here make fun of us! Yeah, I lots rather live in New York or Los Angeles than hear.

But on the lighter side, I hope everyone is doing all right ant that those foreigners that read this can take time to come to Oklahoma and see what its like to really live instead of survive day to day. Remember, were blessed to be here at all and doubly blessed to be Okies!

Tony McSwain
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I'm down here in Norman. P-89, 92F, PT-145, SKS, and a G3. I love them all, they're a blast.