(PROJECT) A Gathering Place For Tulsa

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Ditto - middle-aged and lived here for 30 years.

30 years qualifies you as a "local yokal" although I'm sure you think more highly of yourself. (As will all the "local yokals".)

[Townsend]

30 years qualifies you as a "local yokal" although I'm sure you think more highly of yourself. (As will all the "local yokals".)

Yeah, don't care.

[sauerkraut]

Ya know this Gathering Place  project reminds me a bit of  Boston's "Big Dig" 10 or 15 years ago - anyone remember what a mess that was for Boston residents, they re-worked a whole section of the city and moved many things underground. That took about 7 years to complete I believe. http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/thebigdig/projectbackground.aspx

[Townsend]

Ya know this Gathering Place  project reminds me a bit of  Boston's "Big Dig" 10 or 15 years ago - anyone remember what a mess that was for Boston residents, they re-worked a whole section of the city and moved many things underground. That took about 7 years to complete I believe. http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/thebigdig/projectbackground.aspx

It's like you're the eighth one.  "Dumbass Dwarf" - using your pick to mine for stupid. 

Snow White would've suffocated you in your sleep and buried you in your tiny little bed.

[Hoss]

Ya know this Gathering Place  project reminds me a bit of  Boston's "Big Dig" 10 or 15 years ago - anyone remember what a mess that was for Boston residents, they re-worked a whole section of the city and moved many things underground. That took about 7 years to complete I believe. http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/thebigdig/projectbackground.aspx

Did you know any Boston residents impacted by this?  I did.  Was it a pain?  Sure.  In the long run however, it was worth the wait, or so my Boston acquaintances told me.  Building a tunnel under a body of water that is that long is not an easy task.  And even after they completed it there were leaking issues.

I can't believe you compared a beautification project to a tunnel.  Well, it's you, so I guess I can.  You're like my ADHD nephew...

[Conan71]

It's like you're the eighth one.  "Dumbass Dwarf" - using your pick to mine for stupid. 

Snow White would've suffocated you in your sleep and buried you in your tiny little bed.

I think I just pissed and shat myself from laughing so hard.

[Townsend]

Did you know any Boston residents impacted by this?  I did.  Was it a pain?  Sure. 

This woman was not pleased with the outcome though...

[Townsend]

I think I just pissed and shat myself from laughing so hard.

Well now your drawers know what Sauer's feels like all the time.  Happy Thursday.

[heironymouspasparagus]

LOL, the things some people say. Comments like need to be collected so that down the road, if or when we get another world class development proposal we can remember that a good majority of internet commentors simply don't have a clue.

As young professional who just moved to Tulsa permanently a few months ago, this park is one of the few things that is giving me hope for the future of this city. I hope it will become a flashpoint that will help the younger generation realize that we don't have to put up with the crappy developments that the baby boomers are leaving behind. World class things can exist in Tulsa, even if half the local yokals won't recognize it or downplay it because they don't understand it.

First of all...condolences!  That you had to move away from whatever Nirvana of enlightenment you had to leave to come here!!

As for world class...well, there are some world class things here.  Museums, outdoor recreational opportunities commensurate with the local climate, bass fishing (definitely world class!), and some of the best world class prairie available just northwest of town near Pawhuska.  And in proportion to the population and wealth levels of this state.  Just not any southern California kitsch....  You should try the noodling tournament!!  Or the mumblety-peg festivals!!  Both golden opportunities for steeping in the local ambiance...

But hey, maybe you can help with that...start with whatever ideas and pre-conceived notions you brought with you from where you came, and just duplicate them here!!  Yeah...that's the ticket....I'm sure we will start to see almost immediate results with a significantly improved lifestyle for all!!  We all anxiously await!!


(Sounds like someone has Mommy and Daddy issues....sorry to hear that!!)

[heironymouspasparagus]

30 years qualifies you as a "local yokal" although I'm sure you think more highly of yourself. (As will all the "local yokals".)

I am offended by the term "local yokal" (actually should be spelled yokel to be proper)....that is offensive, pejorative, and quite possibly racist!!

I prefer the term "hick from the sticks"....

[heironymouspasparagus]

LOL

I do have to agree with your name, though...I have always thought it imperative to shave the whales - otherwise, when you put them on the spit to roast over an open fire, all that hair burns and leaves a disagreeable, lingering odor throughout the cooking process!

[sauerkraut]

I am offended by the term "local yokal" (actually should be spelled yokel to be proper)....that is offensive, pejorative, and quite possibly racist!!

I prefer the term "hick from the sticks"....

Your as bad as me, I got thin skin too and get offended very easy. I found out the hard way that our U.S. constitution has no Article that says "We all have a right not to be offended" Maybe it's time to put in  some  amendment to cover that. I'm just sayin'

[swake]

Your as bad as me, I got thin skin too and get offended very easy. I found out the hard way that our U.S. constitution has no Article that says "We all have a right not to be offended" Maybe it's time to put in  some  amendment to cover that. I'm just sayin'

I've got $10 that's says you have never read the constitution.

[sauerkraut]

I tell ya what after watching that video on post #477 about the features of "The Gathering Place" it seems to me to be more like a State Fair Midway and over glorified Childrens playground. According to newspaper articles and display maps and models about what is going to be there it says: A Lodge, Adventure Playground, Great lawn, Lakeview Lawn, Blair Pond, Childrens Mist Hill, Childrens Swing Hill, Boathouse, Childrens SkyGarden, 4-Seasons Garden, Childrens Skate Bowl, Museum Hill, and a Sports Court. The jogging Trails will run thru it all on the far western side of The Gathering Place I guess they will be left as they are untouched. According to the video on post number 477 they will have climbing walls & climbing nets, paths that circle all around the area and it'll be about 100 acres in size. I would rather have the place less crowded with objects and more green space, more natural space and less of a playground environment. maybe when it's all done it'll look better. JMO.

[sgrizzle]

I tell ya what after watching that video on post #477 about the features of "The Gathering Place" it seems to me to be more like a State Fair Midway and over glorified Childrens playground. According to newspaper articles and display maps and models about what is going to be there it says: A Lodge, Adventure Playground, Great lawn, Lakeview Lawn, Blair Pond, Childrens Mist Hill, Childrens Swing Hill, Boathouse, Childrens SkyGarden, 4-Seasons Garden, Childrens Skate Bowl, Museum Hill, and a Sports Court. The jogging Trails will run thru it all on the far western side of The Gathering Place I guess they will be left as they are untouched. According to the video on post number 477 they will have climbing walls & climbing nets, paths that circle all around the area and it'll be about 100 acres in size. I would rather have the place less crowded with objects and more green space, more natural space and less of a playground environment. maybe when it's all done it'll look better. JMO.

You don't even read the crap you write.