Like the title? Good. Fern and I have been unbelievably busy the last few days. So, if you tuned in for something intellectually deep, thought provoking, spiritual, motivating or uplifting, I'm sorry, but it's not here today. So. We're going to share a little bit of beautiful southeastern Oklahoma with you.
Now you folks that like to move from the left coast, just stay where you are, don't come out here and try to change the way we think.
You folks on the right coast, if you like these pictures and you're thinking about moving here, then stop at the Mississippi River and come no farther.
You northern whatever Yankee types, you can stop at the westward extension of the Mason Dixon line.
And you wonderful folks from the great state of Texas, why would you leave where you are? If you ain't already here, you get the picture. And speaking of pictures, we hope you're enjoying the beauty of God's country. Now, if you want to come a visit, that's okay. According to the dictionary visit means, you come and you leave.
Winter time's approaching, our leaves have either changed or are changing colors. The major projects are winding down, all except for the list we haven't gotten to yet. The garden has just about done it's thing for the year. We still have some goats to process. When the flies are gone, it will be a good time to process. Life is good here. Hard work. Tomorrow is Sunday, the Lord's day. You see, we don't post on Sundays. I really hope you enjoy the pictures. I earnestly thank you for taking time to read our humble blog. Have a good Sunday. May God and Peace be with you.
We'll talk more later, Frank
I wish the "Coasters", either side, had stopped before they reached Colorado. Now days, living in Denver and the surrounding towns is just as nasty as living in Chicago. You can't even get down the road between 3:00 and 6:00 because of the traffic and they're passing gun control laws that make nos sense.
ReplyDeleteHi, Blue. I'm sorry for your situation. Big cities everywhere have just grown out of control recently. I was born and raised in Dallas, and there used to be farm land between the little towns. It's just elbow to elbow people now. This is not going to turn out good. We have too many people and not enough farmers. Prepare the best you can.
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Not everyone from the left coast is a liberal. Some of us are the most conservative people you could ever meet. My father was from Texas and ended up in California when he got out of the military. He married my mother who was originally from Arkansas. She ended up in California because her family moved there because that's where the jobs were. I was born and raised in a small rural conservative town. They do exist in California. There aren't many, the problem is we are out numbered by the liberals living in the cities.
ReplyDeleteWe would like to move to a conservative state when I retire, but are worried that are license plates are what people like you will judge us by instead of getting to know us first.
You're right about the license plates. When Fern and I moved here from Alaska, one of the first things we did was get Oklahoma license plates. And it's normal to judge folks by where they come from. But you're right, there are conservative folks all over this great country. Please don't take my humor seriously. And if you do move, change your license plates, and study Jeff Foxworthy before you come. There it is again, more humor. What will I ever do with myself? Thank you for the comment.
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Nice post Frank. Love your pics. I promise I won't leave the desolation of the UP any time soon.
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Hi Carl. I have two friends down here in Oklahoma that for years had hunting camps on the UP. They talk about it frequently, it must be a lovely area. I appreciate your comments, Carl, thank you.
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I'd love to come and visit but rest assured I would go home.....I'd miss Australia and my home to much. :-) What a stunning part of the world you live in.
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Thank you, Calidore. It's interesting to think about you heading into spring and summer, while we're leaving fall and heading into winter. I think there is beauty in all parts and areas, you have to look for it. Thank you for the comment.
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From where we live, you guys are the left coast, lol. We are on the western edge of the American redoubt. Libs to the left of me, libs to the right. Caught in the middle. Love the humor, guys.
ReplyDeleteHi, Tewshooz. Oklahoma and Wyoming have a running rivalry, not only for Pistol Pete, but who is the most conservative. I've traveled through Wyoming many a time and it's a beautiful place. It's hard to beat conservatism. Thank you for your humor, because I know I'm right of left. Ta-ta!
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Lovely photos. Being one of those "Yankee types" who was transplanted to the south nearly 40 years ago, i can attest that I find myself much more accepted if I put on my southern drawl than if I talk like I'm "not from around here." On the other hand, my northern relatives laugh at my "not from around here" southern accent simply because I say "ya'll." :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Leigh. When Fern and I first moved to Alaska, people laughed at our southern dialect, even though we didn't have one. You see, Fern and I are both from Texas. But either way, I'm very happy to be where I am. The winters are good and tolerable, and for the most part, so are the people.
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I understand how you feel about people from "the land of fruits and nuts" moving in and changing the political landscape, Frank and Fern. Don't take this wrong or hostile, because it's not. My wife and I live on "The Left Coast," and are just as concerned as you are about the direction our country is headed. My wife and I have been waving red flags at the runaway train of liberalism for years now, but to no avail. We've been warning about the invasion of illegal immigrants to our country, but our "elected representatives" would rather listen to the invaders. The wagons of conservative are circled out here, and we need your prayers to persevere. We may be the "Left Coast," but we're the Left Coast of the United States. Keep up the good work, Frank and Fern! God bless!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Pete. You're right, we're all in this together, and I'm not really sure where it's going to go. But we've lost this one, and I don't think the outcome is going to be pretty. I wish I could see farther into the future, but whatever will be, will be. I pray for my country daily, because I don't see a way out of this one. Take care. Blessings.
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Left coast or right coast We are all Gods Children
ReplyDeleteYou know us by our Calluses, they may be thin if we are older but we are with YOU both
Keep on Babbling or Blogging.__ You put out the Good Word If you say enough time we will get IT________CRS happens
Rosco
Hello, Rosco. You are exactly right, we are all in this together, and I do wish I could get more people to hear. I just really don't know what else to do. I pray and I prepare. Fern and I hope that we can help a few others do the same. Thank you for sharing.
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My father was born in Paul's Valley. However, I was raised in Iowa. I hope that qualifies me to move there! I've been thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteDo you still have in-laws in the Pauls Valley area? It sure helps. You're family. My dad was born and raised just northeast of Pauls Valley. We might be cousins.
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I'm in NE and a middle aged married couple moved to our neck o' the woods from CA. The local (rural) people have treated them horribly, but they (CA people) are hard-working conservatives. We like them. I know you were kidding Frank. Beautiful photos of your area.
ReplyDeleteHi, Joy. There are good people everywhere. We have some scumbag maggots in my area. But some of them were born and raised here, and you have to accept your own. With time some of the local folks will accept good, decent outsiders. Might take a generation or two, and it helps to marry into one of the local clans. Ah, there I go, more humor.
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I look around here and hope the area doesn't get "Discovered". You certainly live in beautiful country!
ReplyDeleteHi, Fiona. Yes, we do live in a beautiful area, and for that we are thankful. I believe you live in a beautiful area, too. Enjoyed your poultry video, unique, to say the least. Quite an eruption. Take care.
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Frank, I had reason to drive through southeastern Oklahoma on my way to Tulsa to throw in a Highland Athletic event. Once I got far enough away from the Red River flat, is was surprisingly beautiful. Thanks for the pictures.
ReplyDeleteHello, TB. Most people think of Oklahoma from pictures of the dust bowl. Eastern Oklahoma is just not that way and far southeastern Oklahoma is quite mountainous. It's just a pretty area if you like that kind of scenery. And you don't have 8 feet of snow every winter. I have shoveled my last snow.
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Oh, my...a seriously important message disguised as humor - great job. Sounds like most folks missed the point. Not just don't move "here"...the point is - don't move here and TRY TO CHANGE THINGS!
ReplyDeleteWe battle this constantly here. Most folks in our state live in a small strip along the southern border, with the rest of us scattered thinly through the northern woods and farmland...which are amazing hunting and fishing areas that draw tourists like a magnet. The weekends are like the migrations on the Serengeti...tens of thousands travel north on Friday night then return south on Sunday night. And next weekend, opening day of deer season, will be horrendous with 750,000+ licensed hunters heading north. Everyone here in the north is stocking extra supplies to lie low at home, moving livestock close to home and painting "cow", "horse" or "goat" in large letters on them(literally - no joke, isn't it pitiful that it is necessary), putting up new/larger No Trespassing signs, blocking private access roads to fields/forests and planning cooperative patrols with the neighbors.
These "citiots" (local parlance for city idiots) "love" it up here and buy cabins or cottages...then hurry as quick as they can to try to turn this area into exactly what they try to escape every weekend. The local zoning board meetings are hilarious when yet another citiot shows up to demand that the smells/sounds/activities from the farm next to their cottage cease...even though the farm has been there for 5 generations and was plainly visible when they decided to buy their cottage. For some reason, they seem to mind the laughter of a crowd even more than an adverse ruling (hehe). Or demanding that the planned conservation logging across the road cease, because it is spoiling their view. Or that all the shooting cease, or fishing stop, or gardening in the "front yard" cease cause its messy-looking...so sad. Its almost enough to make you wish for the coming Darker Ages to arrive to thin the herd!
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Hello, PlantLady, very well put and very true in many areas. The herd will be thinned here soon enough. Be thankful for where you are. People are hard to figure out sometimes. Most of the folks in our area drive pickup trucks, but there are a whole bunch of SUVs driving around empty.
DeleteAnd, yes, there was a hidden meaning. Folks are always wanting to change somebody else. I guess I do it. I want people to be prepared. I'd like to see people turn their front yards under to plant gardens and crops. And I'd like for everybody to have some kind of 2-way radio in their house. I guess I'm just one of those outsiders wanting to change people, too. By the way, do you have a CB radio? And do you need your front yard plowed? Danged outsiders.
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Suzie, thank you for the comment. Most of us did come from somewhere else. The day that I am buried here, I will still be an outsider. Gotta love this place, and that's just the way it is.
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Your photos are beautiful, you live in a gorgeous setting! What camera do you use, if you don't mind me asking? I was gifted a Nikon D3200 and am still learning all of the ins and outs!
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