Big Ears & A Buck

While some NW Okie's are having sighting of turkeys in their yards this time of year, this NW Okie in SW Colorado has been experiencing groups of deer and bucks grazing in her front and backyard.

Speaking of SW Colorado Big Ears & 4-point (8-point) Buck sightings ... Have you ever seen such big ears on these young deer?

Speaking of turkeys in Oklahoma ... I know it's hunting season up there now. Perhaps the turkeys have found a safe subdivision away from the the hunters domains where they (turkeys) get a final reprieve and are spared the arrows, bullets and wringing of the necks tell death.

Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! There is 24 days left in 2008. Do you have lists made and checking it twice to get everything done before the end of the year? Do Not fret! There is always next year!
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Great Minds Talk of Ideas!

"Great minds talk about Ideas, Average minds talk about Events, and Small minds talk about people." -- Eleanor Roosevelt

So... the next time you are in a small town coffee & breakfast spots where gossip abounds, count the number of Great, Average and Small minds.

Will there be more average and small minds than great minds? Which one of these depicts yourself? GREAT? AVERAGE? SMALL?

AND... let us remember this other quote attributed to one of our past USA first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

So... Believe in the beauty of your dreams and don't let anyone squash them!
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67 Years Ago Today

67 years ago today the Oklahoma City newspaper had the following headlines in The Oklahoman, dated Dec. 7, 1941, page 85, and the headlines read: "Japanese Attack Hawaii and Manila From Air." Where were your ancestors during this 1941 strike on the Hawaiian islands 47 years ago today? See my Uncle Bob's WWII Timetable.

Washington, Dec, 7, 1941 -- Japanese air attacks on the American stronghold at Pearl harbor, Hawaii, and on defense facilities at Manila were announced Sunday by the White House.

Only this terse announcement came from President Roosevelt immediately, but with it there could be o doubt that the far eastern situation had at last exploded, that the United States was at war, and that the conflict which began in Europe was spreading over the entire world.

A brief presidential statement disclosing the attacks was dictated to news agencies and press associations by Stephen Early, WHite House secretary. I said: "The Japanese have attacked Pearl Harbor (in Hawaii) from the air and all naval and military activities on the island of Oahu, the principal base in the Hawaiian islands."

The White House announced at 3:35 p.m. EST, Sunday that the army had just received word that an American vessel, believed to be a cargo ship, had been sending out signals of distress approximately 700 miles west of San Francisco. Whether it had been torpedoed was immediately learned.

At least two Japanese bombers, their wings bearing the insignia of the Rising Sun, appeared over Honolulu at about 7:35 a.m. (12:o5 p.m. Oklahoma time) Sunday and dropped bombs.

Unverified reports said a foreign warship appeared off Pearl harbor and began firing at the defenses in that highly fortified post. Reports say that the Japanese bombers scored two hits, one at Hickam field, air corps post on Oahu island, and another at Pearl Harbor, setting an oil tank afire. Some aerial dogfights were in progress in the skies over Honolulu. At least two nine-plane formations of four-engined black bombers flew over Honolulu and Pearl Harbor. Each plane bore Japan's Rising Sun insignia. There was a report from persons who came past Pearl harbor that one ship there was lying on its side in the water and four others were on fire. -- 67 Years Ago Today - Headlines In The Oklahoman & Publication: The Oklahoman, dated Jan 25, 1942, Page 29, "Pearl harbor Inquiry Board Accuses Two Commanders" and "Kimmel and Short Censured For Lax Action on December 7 (1941)
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Thanks To Our US Soldiers

This is legitimate from the Xerox Corporation. XEROX IS DOING SOMETHING COOL.

If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.

How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! It is FREE and it only takes a second.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over there need to know we are behind them.

This takes just 10 seconds and it's a wonderful way to say thank you. Please take the time to pass it on for others to do. We can never say enough thank you's. Thanks for taking to time to support our military!"
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Fred Neuman On KFOR-TV

"Hi, Linda! Just wanted to let you know that KFOR-TV, Channel 4, OKC, did a “Is This A Great State Or What?” piece on Fred Neuman, The Alva Boys’ Choir, The First United Methodist Church of Alva, and Bob Kirkbride’s Peanut Brittle Recipe! There is a link to the story on the Alva Boys Choir Website." -- Scott - Galen Culver - Is This A Great State Or What scroll to "Cooking Up A Christmas Tradition in Alva" for the video about Fred Neuman & Alva Christmas Tradition.
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Perry, OK Christmas Village

"I should have mentioned the dates of our Christmas Village (First Christian Church of Perry, located at the corner of 7th and Holly streets). It will take place from 6:00 to 9:30 pm on the evenings of Thursday thru Sunday, December 11-14. The stores around 'the village square' (in 'the big room') include a Quilt Shop, Barber Shop, Toy Shop, Bakery and Candy Shop, Soda Shop, General Store, and Photo Shop. Entertainment is by various community groups and admission is FREE. It's quite an experience and each night is different." -- Roy K. in Perry, OK
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Ms. Claus' Cookbook

Did you know that Mrs. Santa Claus has an online Cookbook? Try out this Link: Mrs. Claus' Cookbook to find your favorite recipes.
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Roy's Maternal Lineage

Roy says, "My mom's name was Rachel Marian Lewis, born January 9, 1911 on a farm near Mustang, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of William Orville Lewis who was born at Elk Falls, Kansas and was the son of William Michael Lewis who'd been born in Illinois. (I can only go back one or two more generations)." -- Roy Kendrick - OkieLegacy Comment
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Turkey Visitors In NW Oklahoma

Turkey Visitors in NW Oklahoma ... Jim says, "Hello Folks, I was standing by my kitchen window this morning when I was startled to see over 20 turkeys all around the base of my bird feeder. I was never in a position where could snap them all at once, but at least I think from these photos you get the idea. Most were this year's hatch and were just about 1/2 to 2/3 grown, but there were some large "mamas" in the crowd, too. It was quite a sight. There may have been as many as 30 altogether. Hope you enjoy the view as much as Patty and I did." -- Jim in NW Oklahoma
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1941 Ponca's Pioneer Statues

The Oklahoman, dated Dec. 7, 1941, page 25, headlines read: Five Statues, companions to 'Pioneer Woman," Are Moved From Ponca City to Phillips' Ranch

Ponca City, Dec 6, 1941 -- "Five bronze statues of a pioneer figures which have stood here for more than a decade as companions of the famous "pioneer woman," left Saturday for a new home at Frank Phillips' Woolaroc ranch, near Bartlesville.

The statues, executed at the direction of the late E. W. Marland, were part of a large statuary group envisioned by the former governor as a complement to the "pioneer woman."

For about 11 years they have been along the drive leading from the "Pioneer Woman" to the Marland mansion.

Poncans whose lives symbolized the themes of three of the statues posed as models. They were Col. George L. Miller of the old 101 ranch, who posed for the "cowboy;" John Bull, Ponca Indian warrior who posed for the "Indian chief," and William H. McFadden, financier and ranchman, who posed for the "pioneer man."

The fourth figure was that of Belle Starr, notorious woman bandit.

Bryant Baker, who created the statue of the pioneer woman, sculptured the "pioneer man." The others were done by Joe Mora, western sculptor.

When the Marland Estate, Inc., which embodied much of Marland's real estate holdings, exclusive of the mansion itself passed into the hands of creditors a few years ago, the statues were included. Their sale was in line with the liquidation of much of that property, which has been in progress for several months.

As recently as last autumn, plans were projected to group the statues near the "pioneer woman" and to create a state-owned pioneer park, but lack of available funds prevented development of the project.

Phillips, who is placing the group in his Woolaroc ranch museum, also purchased the 12 models of the "pioneer woman," from which Baker's statue was chosen. They now are at his ranch."
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193rd Tank Bn. -- WWII

WWII, 193rd Tank Bn ... This WWII, 193rd Tank Bn, was submitted by Willie H. Wood, Staff Sgt. The photo was cropped for viewing to show Right & Left side of photo separately. Do you recognize any of these WWII fellow 193rd Tank Bn soldiers?
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Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve

"Hidden away in the rugged Osage Hills of Northeastern Oklahoma, Woolaroc was established in 1925 as the ranch retreat of oilman Frank Phillips. The ranch is a 3,700 acre wildlife preserve, home to many species of native and exotic wildlife, such as buffalo, elk and longhorn cattle. Woolaroc is also a museum with an outstanding collection of western art and artifacts, Native American material, one of the finest collections of Colt firearms in the world, and so much more...... The Lodge: "From its humble beginning as a small cabin that overlooked Rock Lake, the Woolaroc Lodge ranch house became the country home of Frank and Jane Phillips. Its rustic construction began in 1925 as one of the first ranch structures with a simple cabin that became the Lodge dining room. The house was completed in early 1927 with eight bedrooms--six guest rooms and two separate, connecting rooms for Uncle Frank and Aunt Jane, each with its own bathroom. There was even a servant's room with its own bathroom connecting to Frank Phillips' room. It was one of the most unusual lodge type structures of its time and stands today as a classic symbol of the colorful oil boom era." -- Woolaroc.org
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Pioneer Woman Statue (Ponca City OK)

"The vision of a statue honoring the pioneer women of this country belonged to E.W. Marland, Ponca City resident, oilman, philanthropist, U.S. Congressman, and 10th governor of the state of Oklahoma. In 1926, Marland invited 17 leading sculptors to submit designs in the form of small models. Four months later, the models were exhibited across the nation and 750,000 persons cast votes for their preference. Bryant Baker’s vision of the pioneer woman was the clear winner. Located across the street from the museum, the Pioneer Woman is a heroic bronze statue of a young, sun bonneted pioneer mother, leading her son by the hand, striding confidently, head held high—a woman of sturdy beauty and dignity, whose eyes are fixed on the far southwestern horizon....." --
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Snow Dog Video

Snow Dog video... dog playing and romping through the snow. Where did that snow dog go!?
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