Here in Kansas we are remembered for Dorothy and her little dog Toto from
"The Wizard Of Oz". I'd much rather be known for tornados.
"2.3Sleeper" > wrote in message
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> No, not some funny email. Just my random thoughts.
>
> People get this image of Oklahoma because we are prone to tornado's. So
are
> about 15 other states. Thing is, we have had a few bad ones...and one damn
> movie, so people stick us with that. For some reason, they put the most
> redneck ass people on the news when this happens. I can understand why
> people get certain idea's about us "Okies".
>
> However...I love this state. A week ago, I froze my ass off at work all
> night long. In and out of the vehicle. Dealing with stupid people, giving
> out parking violation stickers, etc. Cold, very cold. Colder that a well
> digger's ass.
>
> We had a tornado at the end of October. Definitely out of season. there is
> an old saying: If you don't like Oklahoma weather, wait a day. So it has
> been cold. No surprise huh, it is December? Yesterday and today I worked
for
> my father on one of the oil wells. 2 minutes ago, I admired the sunburn on
> my neck, arms, and face. 72 degrees yesterday and damn close again today.
I
> am in shorts, my kids are playing outside in shorts and shirt sleeves. The
> windows to the house are all open so that we can enjoy a nice Spring
breeze.
> Spring breeze? In December? Yep, and I love it.
>
> I love my state.
>
> Don Manning
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