|
|
Post by Fugazi on Aug 3, 2020 14:57:28 GMT -8
36 years ago today Mary Lou Retton wins gold at the LA Olympics  |
|
|
|
Post by cjelli on Aug 3, 2020 19:44:27 GMT -8
The deserts and the mountains have been left behind.
From Fairfield at El Reno, OK
Life's even better!
|
|
|
|
Post by mk391419 on Aug 3, 2020 20:26:21 GMT -8
|
|
|
|
Post by d5shark on Aug 3, 2020 20:34:10 GMT -8
The deserts and the mountains have been left behind. From Fairfield at El Reno, OK Life's even better! Probably the first time anyone has ever said that in OK |
|
|
|
Post by Fugazi on Aug 3, 2020 22:15:10 GMT -8
The deserts and the mountains have been left behind. From Fairfield at El Reno, OK Life's even better! Probably the first time anyone has ever said that in OK LMAO no shit |
|
|
|
Post by cjelli on Aug 4, 2020 6:17:56 GMT -8
The deserts and the mountains have been left behind. From Fairfield at El Reno, OK Life's even better! Probably the first time anyone has ever said that in OK This cultural reference escapes me. The weather is good, the hotel is fine, the next destination is a STL suburb... |
|
|
|
Post by danvilleshark on Aug 4, 2020 7:02:17 GMT -8
36 years ago today Mary Lou Retton wins gold at the LA Olympics That same olympics my Mom was part of the torch relay team and also a tennis umpire. |
|
|
|
Post by danvilleshark on Aug 4, 2020 7:04:05 GMT -8
I think I recall life being very tough for her post Olympics. I will check it out. |
|
|
|
Post by danvilleshark on Aug 4, 2020 7:08:21 GMT -8
Yeah I forgot about the boycott and the bill she tried to block I also had no idea. |
|
|
|
Post by LordNelson on Aug 4, 2020 9:29:15 GMT -8
Yeah I forgot about the boycott and the bill she tried to block I also had no idea. Iduno, that article vibrated like sour grapes to me. I’m indifferent to MaryLou, but to me the historical note is - she was first US gymnast to significantly monetize her gold medal victory. She got a ton of endorsements, tv show appearances. A bubbly high energy personality didn’t hurt until America got sick of the over-sweetness. But by that time she had raked in a few million.. |
|
|
|
Post by carolinasharksfan on Aug 4, 2020 10:22:59 GMT -8
The deserts and the mountains have been left behind. From Fairfield at El Reno, OK Life's even better! Probably the first time anyone has ever said that in OK I’d rather be in Oklahoma than California any day... |
|
|
|
Post by carolinasharksfan on Aug 4, 2020 10:26:28 GMT -8
Probably the first time anyone has ever said that in OK This cultural reference escapes me. The weather is good, the hotel is fine, the next destination is a STL suburb... About 20/30 years ago saying things in Oklahoma were better than other places, especially California, would have been so wrong it would be funny. Now, with California is so messed up, Oklahoma’s absolutely a better place to be. |
|
|
|
Post by Fugazi on Aug 4, 2020 12:59:49 GMT -8
Yesterday in Fremont. Sheesh it wasn't that hot  |
|
|
|
Post by sjsharks59 on Aug 4, 2020 13:32:03 GMT -8
Yesterday in Fremont. Sheesh it wasn't that hot I hope he had his mask on...  |
|
|
|
Post by HOOCH2173 on Aug 4, 2020 13:35:45 GMT -8
Yesterday in Fremont. Sheesh it wasn't that hot Just imagine the road rash! |
|
|
|
Post by danvilleshark on Aug 4, 2020 13:47:43 GMT -8
Yesterday in Fremont. Sheesh it wasn't that hot At least he is wearing a helmet but I pity the cop that ask to see where he keeps his license........ |
|
|
|
Post by coachjules on Aug 4, 2020 17:32:15 GMT -8
The deserts and the mountains have been left behind. From Fairfield at El Reno, OK Life's even better! Probably the first time anyone has ever said that in OK Not up on your Rogers and Hammerstein I see |
|
|
|
Post by d5shark on Aug 4, 2020 18:17:34 GMT -8
Probably the first time anyone has ever said that in OK This cultural reference escapes me. The weather is good, the hotel is fine, the next destination is a STL suburb... No reference. I just haven't heard good things about OK and that its been getting worse. Just not a lot of culture and a lot of poverty and mediocre nature. I'm no expert though |
|
|
|
Post by d5shark on Aug 4, 2020 18:19:10 GMT -8
Probably the first time anyone has ever said that in OK Not up on your Rogers and Hammerstein I see  |
|
|
|
Post by mk391419 on Aug 4, 2020 19:19:59 GMT -8
This cultural reference escapes me. The weather is good, the hotel is fine, the next destination is a STL suburb... No reference. I just haven't heard good things about OK and that its been getting worse. Just not a lot of culture and a lot of poverty and mediocre nature. I'm no expert though And earthquakes from fracking... |
|
|
|
Post by mk391419 on Aug 4, 2020 19:25:45 GMT -8
Yeah I forgot about the boycott and the bill she tried to block I also had no idea. Iduno, that article vibrated like sour grapes to me. I’m indifferent to MaryLou, but to me the historical note is - she was first US gymnast to significantly monetize her gold medal victory. She got a ton of endorsements, tv show appearances. A bubbly high energy personality didn’t hurt until America got sick of the over-sweetness. But by that time she had raked in a few million.. To quote Mary Lou, "You don't hear complaints from the winners." Outside of the lobbying against protecting kids and asking her daughter, who was an elite during the Nassar era, on national television if she was abused, I have few issues with her, and her win. It was huge for the sport in this country, and she beat the competition at that time. Gymnastics purists are lot like hockey purists: the Soviets/Romanians/Eastern Bloc nations of choice are the equivalent to the Original Six. |
|
|
|
Post by cjelli on Aug 4, 2020 19:56:29 GMT -8
This cultural reference escapes me. The weather is good, the hotel is fine, the next destination is a STL suburb... No reference. I just haven't heard good things about OK and that its been getting worse. Just not a lot of culture and a lot of poverty and mediocre nature. I'm no expert though Oklahoma so far featured the best roads and the cheapest gas. We were also able to dine in in all of the places there.
|
|
|
|
Post by cjelli on Aug 4, 2020 19:59:36 GMT -8
I-40 has been left behind, but we ran into the old friend US Route 50.
Tomorrow is the last leg I-44 -> I-55 -> I-70
From Towneplace in Fenton, MO
Life's getting even better.
|
|
|
|
Post by carolinasharksfan on Aug 5, 2020 2:50:16 GMT -8
I-40 has been left behind, but we ran into the old friend US Route 50. Tomorrow is the last leg I-44 -> I-55 -> I-70 From Towneplace in Fenton, MO Life's getting even better. How is your wife doing with the driving? |
|
|
|
Post by cjelli on Aug 5, 2020 4:08:35 GMT -8
I-40 has been left behind, but we ran into the old friend US Route 50. Tomorrow is the last leg I-44 -> I-55 -> I-70 From Towneplace in Fenton, MO Life's getting even better. How is your wife doing with the driving? She's exhausted but the excitement gives her the strength. |
|
|
|
Post by danvilleshark on Aug 5, 2020 8:23:03 GMT -8
How is your wife doing with the driving? She's exhausted but the excitement gives her the strength. Long road trip. Wishing you guys safe travels. |
|
|
|
Post by Marbles on Aug 5, 2020 17:37:03 GMT -8
This cultural reference escapes me. The weather is good, the hotel is fine, the next destination is a STL suburb... No reference. I just haven't heard good things about OK and that its been getting worse. Just not a lot of culture and a lot of poverty and mediocre nature. I'm no expert though I stayed in an old rundown neighborhood in OKC and it was by far the worst night of our trip. Even considering the next night took us like 60 minutes to figure out how to get into our fucking air bnb. We left so fast the next morning I left our cooler with a jar of moms spaghetti sauce in the freezer. I think I drank all the beers in it though. |
|
|
|
Post by Marbles on Aug 5, 2020 17:45:45 GMT -8
How is your wife doing with the driving? She's exhausted but the excitement gives her the strength. It's a grind to not only knock out 9-11 hours but then unpack the cars, wind down, get done sleep and do it again the next day. Glad you guys are done today? Enjoy the new house and area! |
|
|
|
Post by Fugazi on Aug 5, 2020 19:55:36 GMT -8
Is cjelli in Ohio?
|
|
|
|
Post by cjelli on Aug 5, 2020 19:58:52 GMT -8
We've made it!
Fuck Indiana who jammed the whole I-70E from Indianapolis on.
From Dublin, OH
Life's sooo good.
|
|
