Tuesday, June 30, 2009

In his niche!







Our good friend, Mark, has worked in the oil field many years and we have always been interested in his work. He worked overseas for a long time and we always thought we would make that trip to visit him but didn't happen. Now he is working not only in the states but Oklahoma as a consultant for Devon! So Sunday night after church we grabbed Marla and away we went to Mark's rig which is located close to The Cherokee around Geary, Oklahoma. I have never been on a rig although I have driven past them many times and wondered about the process! Amazing!




We took some sandwiches and dined in Mark's executive hacienda and then donned hard hats, boots, gloves, and safety glasses for the grand tour. Aren't we cute? I know the crew has always wondered about Mark but I am sure we all left a grand impression!
It was so interesting and Mark is so knowledgable about the whole thing as he started and has worked his way up doing all of the jobs on the rig! This night was beautiful but I can only imagine the wind, cold, ice, heat, etc. the men face! Not only was this an educational and fun evening but a special time with two very special friends. Thanks Mark!

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Rainbows and Stargazing



Miracles in my backyard! Sometimes in the evening especially after a shower just before the sunset it peeks out of the clouds for just a few minutes and looks as though a spotlight is on the courthouse! I love the view! I have taken many pictures because it is just amazing but none really do it justice! One night this week a rainbow appeared directly above the courthouse as well as the spotlight effect. "To God be the glory!"



This week has been really fun in town and I am ashamed to say how much time I have spent with my binoculars sitting in the barbershop, on the benches around the square or just on the street corner. The movie is called "The Killer Inside Me" based on a novel from the 50's. Casey Affleck, Simon Baker, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba are all in the movie. Casey and Simon have been in town staying at the Bank Lofts. The girls have not been in town they are already "killed off" that sounds terrible! Many locals were cast as extras and they were decked out in the fashionable attire of the 50's. Several friends were lucky enough to actually get their picture with Simon which I was glad to see so I would know who I was "stalking" during the filming! Ha! Last night stayed in town until after 1:00 a.m. watching for the final scene. My camera is not good enough to get the pictures of people at a distance but I did get a few car pictures during actual scenes. Next movie in this town I'll be in line to audition for an extra! Too fun!









Got out of the car at Simon's last night and behold a double rainbow! Just had to share it.






Thursday, June 11, 2009

Things are buzzing in America's Hometown!


























This post is for those of you who think nothing ever happens in this little town! First, we are scheduled to be the sight for a movie starring Jessica Alba which will begin filming next week. Last week the staging crew was in town and it was fun to watch all the things they did as they are getting downtown ready for filming. Some of the changes include a new name for the cafe and painting on the windows of several businesses with fictious names. We go to work out early in the morning and the crews were out and about painting. It is to be set in the "50's so it is interesting to see the changes and attention to detail. Several locals have parts as extras and were fitted with costumes last week. I think I'll try to sneak in the back door of the barber shop while they are filming.







On Monday of this week we had over 700 bicyclist in town as they are touring across Oklahoma. The park looked like a sea of tents and people were out walking around all over town late in the evening. We visited with several and enjoyed hearing about their trip. They started in Duncan and will end in Kiowa, Kansas. Parts of it sound fun but heat, wind, hills, and showering at schools or campgrounds doesn't appeal to me! I want to do a bicycle tour but I think stops at cute bed and breakfasts sound more to my liking!














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