Hello from Tulsa Oklahoma! We were treated to 2 days and 3 fun-filled nights at the Johnson Resort/ Bed & Breakfast! The gourmet cuisine and the wonderful conversation was such a treat for us. After taking so long to get the car repaired, it was way too late to head out on the hiway and Ron and Cindy kindly offered us another night on that fine new bed. We thank them genuinely. We made good time today and were at Oklahoma State University early in the day. The fellow at the Visitors Center recommended the Museum of Natural History on campus. We found it easily and spent quite a bit of time looking and learning about the local prehistoric population as well as the current animal residence. We also perused displays on the Native peoples who were sent here after the Indian displacement that took place in the late 19th century. It is one of the largest College supported museums in America. It was very interesting. After lunch at Sonic, we found the cut-off to Route 66 that parallels I-44 to Tulsa. It was a winding, rolling ride and was mostly enjoyable. As we left the hiway a small car of 3 stupid girls passed us on the shoulder and cut us off. Because of the traffic flow, we ended up in front of them as we entered the small town of Dale. They were right on our tail all the way to McCloud. We came to a turn in town and they tried to dart in front on the left before we were even in the turn lane. We got on a straight stretch and they passed us on a hill, yelling obscenities and waving their middle fingers and took off. I think they were telling us they thought we were number one! Or maybe it was their I-Q. We caught up to them at another stop and they just sat there holding up the line of 3 of us behind them. Again with the fingers. Weird! We let them get way ahead of us and then caught up again as they turned into their driveway. Whatever! Maybe they were high or drunk or just don’t like foreigners. I’m not sure and I guess I don’t care. It just made our impression of Oklahoma a little tainted. Other than that the rolling lush green hills, topped with groves of mesquite trees and dotted with ponds and water holes and large herds of well-fed horses was made for a pleasant drive. We finally got to Tulsa and found the Days Inn. We get the Super Saver pamphlets with special prices at participating motels along the way. We checked in to a non-smoking room and dragged our bags up to the second floor. The smell of cigarette smoke became so strong that by the time we got into the room, we were struggling to breathe. The smoke from downstairs was rising up through the stairwells and probably the floors and was, for us, unbearable. I went back to the office and got our money back. He did not offer us another choice so we left. Super Savers had a Comfort Suites listed that is smoke free, has continental breakfast and Wi-Fi. There isn’t a hint of smoke and it is very pleasant. Tomorrow we think we will be halfway across Missouri; Lord willing (maybe). If something looks interesting along the way, we’ll stop and see just how interesting it really is. Sleep tight!
Hello from Tulsa Oklahoma! We were treated to 2 days and 3 fun-filled nights at the Johnson Resort/ Bed & Breakfast! The gourmet cuisine and the wonderful conversation was such a treat for us. After taking so long to get the car repaired, it was way too late to head out on the hiway and Ron and Cindy kindly offered us another night on that fine new bed. We thank them genuinely. We made good time today and were at Oklahoma State University early in the day. The fellow at the Visitors Center recommended the Museum of Natural History on campus. We found it easily and spent quite a bit of time looking and learning about the local prehistoric population as well as the current animal residence. We also perused displays on the Native peoples who were sent here after the Indian displacement that took place in the late 19th century. It is one of the largest College supported museums in America. It was very interesting. After lunch at Sonic, we found the cut-off to Route 66 that parallels I-44 to Tulsa. It was a winding, rolling ride and was mostly enjoyable. As we left the hiway a small car of 3 stupid girls passed us on the shoulder and cut us off. Because of the traffic flow, we ended up in front of them as we entered the small town of Dale. They were right on our tail all the way to McCloud. We came to a turn in town and they tried to dart in front on the left before we were even in the turn lane. We got on a straight stretch and they passed us on a hill, yelling obscenities and waving their middle fingers and took off. I think they were telling us they thought we were number one! Or maybe it was their I-Q. We caught up to them at another stop and they just sat there holding up the line of 3 of us behind them. Again with the fingers. Weird! We let them get way ahead of us and then caught up again as they turned into their driveway. Whatever! Maybe they were high or drunk or just don’t like foreigners. I’m not sure and I guess I don’t care. It just made our impression of Oklahoma a little tainted. Other than that the rolling lush green hills, topped with groves of mesquite trees and dotted with ponds and water holes and large herds of well-fed horses was made for a pleasant drive. We finally got to Tulsa and found the Days Inn. We get the Super Saver pamphlets with special prices at participating motels along the way. We checked in to a non-smoking room and dragged our bags up to the second floor. The smell of cigarette smoke became so strong that by the time we got into the room, we were struggling to breathe. The smoke from downstairs was rising up through the stairwells and probably the floors and was, for us, unbearable. I went back to the office and got our money back. He did not offer us another choice so we left. Super Savers had a Comfort Suites listed that is smoke free, has continental breakfast and Wi-Fi. There isn’t a hint of smoke and it is very pleasant. Tomorrow we think we will be halfway across Missouri; Lord willing (maybe). If something looks interesting along the way, we’ll stop and see just how interesting it really is. Sleep tight!
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