Statehood Centennial Sites

Good afternoon! Its been a great day, we have been on an adventure to the Old Round Barn on Route 66 in Arcadia, and a sashay thru "Pops" . We went first to Pops, which unfortunately was out of water today, so the restaurant part was not open, but that did not hinder us from enjoying the unique building with its glass walls filled with pop bottles (filled of course. ) Neither of us recognized any of the labels on the pop bottles, but they are pretty and very different. We were looking for a Nehi Grape Soda - if its there we didn't find it. The gift shop is huge, and filled with tee shirts of all kinds, advertising Pops of course, and in many different ways. Some of them had Oklahoma Centennial on them also. They were $18. in case you would like to indulge yourself. We didn't. Took several pictures inside and of course of the huge big pop bottle image outside.
After buying two candy bars, we traveled on down the mother road to the Round Barn. Back to the candy, have you tried the new Three Musketeers Bars that are dark chocolate and mint? um um good. On to the barn, it is something to see, and is very well preserved. A nice gentleman named Mr. Sam gave us a little back ground of when the barn was built (1898), and the families that farmed in the area. Mr Sam is 81, and still farming about three miles down the road from the Barn. He said he was "haying" tomorrow. We went up stairs to the loft and admired the round roof and the lovely wood floor (by the way, there will be a big Square Dance there on Oct. 31st) The ingenuity of the early settlers is amazing. If you haven't been there you should really go. On the way home . On the road home (south on Spencer Road) saw three camels and a lama or two. I'd like to say the Camels waved,
but they really didn't, Fun day hope yours was also.

If you would like a look at the barn go to: arcadiaroundbarn.org

Saturday

Looks like its gonna be a great day, Have Fun you all !

Bricktown Directions

To get to Centennial Monument, go to entrance of Bass Pro shop, there are two, we went to main one, go past the fountain, and on south under I-40, and you come right into the parking lot of the Monuments - there is lots of space to park. The day we were there two big trailers holding horses and wagons were there, and that was where we saw them putting the figures in place with the big crane. I am sure one could walk there from bricktown, but for these old bones, driving thru Bass Pro was much easier. We haven't been back, but maybe today.Isn't this weather wonderful? just want to be outside and enjoying every minute of it. I have a goodly supply of daffodil bulbs and crocus, so if your looking for me, call on the cell! I'll be out there getting my hands dirty!

Centennial Monuments

We went down to Bricktown, and found our way into the Centennial Monument (Covered Wagons, Horses, Cowboys--a dog OH MY) it is really interesting, and if you haven't been you should go. They are still putting things in, but that is the fun of going now...watch the huge crane lift up a covered wagon--people and all and place it in its position. They were doing a wagon, got it down, but the horses took too long, so missed seeing them fly thru the air to their spot, but will check again. The detail on the sculptures is fantastic - I especially enjoyed the one of the cowboy trying to catch his hat--be sure and look for that when you go. Across the canel is a lone rider looking for a little calf asleep in the grass. We also saw a boatload (Oklahoma Princess) of sight seeiers, they paused at the head of the lead wagon (which is poised at the edge of the canel) The area around this exhibit is beautifully landscaped, and something for all us "Okies" to be proud of. Took lots of pictures, but I don't know how to post them, someday maybe. Going to Tulsa Tomorrow, to view the new Botanical Gardens opening this weekend. Take care have fun - all you Football fans!