New Year’s Day was a gloomy one in our little part of Oklahoma. No sunshine. Cold. But hubby and I forced each other out of the house and went for our first little road trip of the year. There was no destination in mind as we drove out of town, but we ended up in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Here’s a little of what we saw along the way. The snow began to fall a bit into our journey, and for a little while, the sun was not missed.
We never saw a soul while we were in Barnsdall. But it still felt like a warm and friendly Oklahoma town. We stopped and snapped this pic as we were leaving. Maybe we will return?
p.s. Thinking of my hubby’s brother today. Eldon Clark, yes, named after Clark Gable! Today is his birthday. We think about him and miss him everyday. Here’s what he would say to you, I’m pretty sure…”Life is Short, Peace is Sweet.” Indeed. ♥
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That’s amazing you didn’t see anyone in the town! The WordPress snow coming down added to the cold winter of your pictures. Glad your first little outing of the year was a success. I think picture number two is my favorite, but there is something about the rusty Christmas decoration that draws my eye, too.
The rusty old lantern grabbed my eye too, Maddie. I love old towns…..might be more fun with people though!
We drove to some friends that day and think we saw three cars on the 1 1/2 hour journey – eerie! That’s rural France for you 😉
It’s a small world after all?! 🙂 I love lonely road days ~
Us too but you have to pinch yourself 😉
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For some reason as I was looking at all your wonderful pictures a song entered my head and now I’ll probably be singing it all night!
‘We know we belong to the land
And the land we belong to is grand
You’re doin’ fine Oklahoma! Oklahoma O.K.’…….
Awwww….I love that song! Have you watched the musical with Shirley Jones? It’s great. My dad saw it for the first time when he was overseas and in the service. Well, thanks, Ms. Maggie….now I shall be singing this the rest of the day! 🙂 OKLAHOMA!!!!!
I did see the movie… many moons ago!
And still remember the song 🙂
I can hear you singing it! 🙂 ♪ ♫ ♪
I can hear you too… 🙂
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Have a great 2013!
thank you!
Thanks for sharing these pictures of your day trip. I love the picture of the bridge over the stream, very atmospheric!
So glad you stopped by. A relaxing drive on the first day of the year. 🙂
I love Jack’s Place!
It was awesome….and some pretty cheap fuel!
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your footprints here!
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Reminds me of when I lived in Okie… I actually miss it, in many respects. I LIKED the quiet LOL
BTW, those are some very wise words from your brother-in-law… he sounds like he was a nice guy.
I love the quiet as well. 🙂 A green acres sort of gal, I guess! (except for the bugs…and I want air conditioning!!)
Eldon was a retired Lt Col….always the host. I am certain everyone is heaven is much happier with him there….♥
What a wonderful outing…. loved it… certainly looks like a town to return to…
We hope to check out their “festival” in May. There’s bound to be people then! 🙂
Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve visited! I love your pictures! The little town reminded me os some we have here. Murals on the buildings is really big here. I should do a post on them. Many, many of our population in the Central Valley are formerly from Oklahoma – Dust Bowl descendants. So much so that we are called the Other California. It is a different culture than the rest of the state, much more conservative. I enjoyed your trip. 🙂 Marsha 🙂
Oh I hope you do post on the murals! I am always intrigued by them. And I love the dust bowl history as well. My dad and my friend, Delores, have some awesome stories on it. Thanks for going to Barnsdall with us! 🙂 Paula ♥
Just the best, evocative pictures out there!! My day is enriched every time I visit you!
You have the gift of encouragement. Thanks for that. But I know it could be your fever talking!!! 🙂 ♥ Hope you are better!
My fever isn’t THAT high kiddo!! It’s all true..<3
lol! ♥
Love the photos! Seems like the road trip went well. I thought it was funny how you didn’t see a single person in Barnsdall but still described it as warm and friendly! Have a great 2013!
haha! Surely with BIG HEARTS and Christmas decor I’ve got this one pegged right! 🙂 Happy 2013 to you and yours!
I love that shot of the lantern style lamp – very cool.
thanks….I loved the “old” of it.
Thanks for taking us along with you guys. Feel like I’ve been there, now. Gotta love our beautiful country.
Surprises no matter the direction we take!
A very Happy New Year !!! I love the photos, my favorite ones are the Oil Well in the middle of Main Street and Jack’s Place. Thanks for sharing them with us, once again Happy New Year !!!
The oil well suprised us….we had to explore to see what “that” was! Hope your 2013 is awesome!
Great photos. I particularly like the oil well. (I’m retired from the oil industry) I never thought about the fact that they are always rural. In some ways, urban locations make more sense.
Around here you find them rural and urban. Our Oklahoma State Capital is surrounded by them which is awesome. But this was the first “middle of the road” one to encounter! 🙂
Hi there! Haven’t talked in a while. Just wanted to say LOVE the pics and the small towns. So much character. Great pictures! We had snow here on Christmas Day in Dallas, so that was nice. Hope things are going well for you. Cheers, Deb
Great hearing from you. Yes….it has been too long! We “thought” we were going to get snow here and then it skirted us! Lucky you….that is….if you wanted snow! A rarity where you live! Wishing you and yours a fantastic year!! paula ♥
Same to you and yours, Paula! I hope you have a banner year in 2013. 🙂 (We loved the snow.) 🙂