Oklahoma
Marcus T: "Wow. Was looking for a new state to live in. What's up with the relatively high income tax rates in SC and NC?"
Re-run from ONT FYI:
Too late.
I'm all commented out.
Going up to 50 today. Snow in the forecast for tomorrow.
VIA: "...when you move here, don't bring guns."
Wow, um, let me contemplate that one.
Hm.
No. Milady would like the crab, though. Trade?
"Last week, an Oklahoma House committee passed a bill that would nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that prevent treatments from being used by terminally ill patients
FenelonSpoke: "Why does Oklahoma want out of staters to move to more rural counties??"
Morning, stoned-over Glories.
Say, for those thinking about moving to more America-loving places... (g'morning, Carol)....
Evening, patriots.
Back from arising & all the chores that entails. Hi back, finally, Fluffy. Oklahoma is above freezing this morning.
Whoo hoo! Up to 30°F (feels like 22) and climbing. And there's no sun yet. Why, we might get up to 50 today! Life is good in the Sooner State.
Just passing through before closing my eyes for the night.
Here in NE Oklahoma, we've got moderate bit of snow falling. And thunder. Sure. Why not? It's Spring in Oklahoma.
Morning, Glories! Thanks for the links, Vic.
"States need to pass laws that allow home owners to shoot these things down if they are flying low over their property."
Mindful Webworker,
I'm glad you escaped Chicago & your kids are grateful.
Carol: "Mindful Webworker, Where did you move from?"
Carol, if Texas seems too hot and dry, you might check out "Green Country " of NE Oklahoma. You could be happy somewhere around Tulsa (East, maybe a little North of).
Morning, Glories! Hope y'all have a good weekend.
It's twenty-one years this Spring since we moved the family from Chicago to Oklahoma.
Just so I can close those tabs.
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lessee... no morning thread... I dont see any Vic news... what is this, Saturday?
I don't give a flying hoot (apologies to Hoot) about the UN, and most "heritage" or "historic" designations just make it hard for property owners to modify their own property; therefore,
Grunt: “Um,… because we was drunk?”
Sefton: "I think we actually have a chance to beat the establishment. What a fucked up situation that we have to beat our own putative party first..."
I knew you all would want to know about the follow-up on this local story that has gained national press attention. The question always was, harmless prank or big jerks?
Thanks for the morning review of the news, Vic.
Morning, Glories! "Only" 722 more days of BO! Only!
My final item, and last bit of news from the heart of Flyover Country.
Attention! All units! Be on the lookout for a nine-foot T Rex!
More deepest darkest flyover bitter clinger territory news.
Two Oklahoma State lawmakers have proposed four laws that for some reason are causing some controversy.
#1
I want to salute the local police for their latest brilliant crime-solving work.
Grunt's amazing Christmas Review 2014 post ended with a Michael Martin Murphey album cover. (Do I show my age saying album?)
Cato: "Y'all's weather is why I stick to the subtropical zones. 38 in Bryan right now. Bit chilly, but not near as bad as those. God Bless Texas."
Obnoxious A-Hole: "I have been told that the Texas motto is, 'Don't like the weather? Wait five minutes.'"
That was Will Rogers, and he was talking about Oklahoma.
Twenty! It's twenty degrees F it says here! No wonder the furnace keeps cooking.