Haskell was established in 1904 on the Midland Valley Railroad. The population was 2,007 at the 2010 census, a gain of 13.7 percent from 1,765 at the 2000 census. Haskell was named for town site developer Charles N. Haskell, the first state governor of Oklahoma. Haskell is about 40 miles southeast of Tulsa.
If you have been following this blog for a long time you may remember my great gourd adventure of 2004. I decided to plant a few birdhouse gourds on the back fence. I had planted pole beans back there and thought a few ornamental gourds might be fun. Before long the gourd vines had covered the entire fence, climbed up a utility pole in the corner, and grew down the lines into the next yard. Don't plant birdhouse gourds unless you are serious about having lots of gourds. Yes I know I could have cut them back but where's the fun in that?
Here is another look at my 3 for $10.00 miniature roses. I put them all in one pot so I have a one-pot rose garden. The interesting thing about miniature roses is that while they look delicate they are really tough little guys.
Just west of downtown Tulsa is an older part of town that was settled by working class folks in the early years when the city was growing rapidly. These are modest homes many of them duplexes, some are well maintained, some not so much.
Why "Bite Me Bar"? I dunno, that was the sign on the door.
Lake Yahola is a reservoir in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This city-owned, 2-billion-US-gallon (7,600,000 m3), concrete-lined lake is an integral part of the Tulsa water supply, and receives water by pipeline from Lake Spavinaw. It is located in Mohawk Park, adjacent to the Mohawk Water Treatment Plant. The reservoir was completed in 1924. The treatment plant went into service in 1929. (Wikipedia)
Fresh ripe tomatoes at Conrad Farms in Bixby. These tomatoes were on the vine only a day or so ago. They are at their very peak of flavor and freshness. We like to slice them up with some cucumbers and sweet onion and sprinkle them with a little oil and vinegar or just salt and ground pepper. Add some sliced avocado and you are in heaven. My oh my!
We went to a new market today and bought 3 beautiful miniature roses for $10. They did not have a variety name on them so they will have to be known as Pink, Red, and Yellow. This little guy is about the size of a quarter.
The high temperature in the City of Tulsa on Wednesday, August 1st was 112 *F. By 9 PM it was still 100 *F. So far this summer we have already had 24 days with temperatures above 100, and the hottest part of the summer is ahead of us. I would say that is TOUGH ENOUGH!
Our Senior Senator Mr. Inhofe has written a book explaining that Global Warning is a myth spread by feeble minded Democrats. However, some of us are not convinced.
Rogerson Clematis Garden's Inviting Vines Tour
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*Clematis 'Chevalier' and Rose 'Golden Celebration'*
Our garden will be featured on the Inviting Vines Tour this Saturday, June
10th from 11am - 5pm. Ther...
Auburn, Botanic Gardens, Tea House
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This traditional tea house is on the edge of the Japanese Gardens Lake in Auburn
Botanic Gardens, in the western suburb of Auburn.
Linked to: Tuesday Trea...
Lemon Tree, Very Pretty
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The little lemon tree I started from seed at work died in 2020 when I
wasn't able to go into the office to care for it. The much taller lemon
tree I plan...
Grutto’s met een kuiken
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Nadat ik donderdagochtend in de vogelkijkhut ‘de Blaustirns’ aan de Leijen
een tijdlang had zitten genieten van de zwarte sterns, ben ik zoals ik wel
vaker...
Irises
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Smelling like grape soda, these irises in a friend’s garden were a spring
delight. The dark purple color of the lower petals is the finest velvet.
Connec...
Shadowy Washington Irving
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191 years ago Washington Irving camped on the bank of the Arkansas River
south of what is now Tulsa. There is now a an eponymous park on the river
commemor...
..and then this happened.
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If you have read my last few posts you will know that 2022 was not a good
year for my family, and by that I mean it was the *worst *of years! After a
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Hit the pause button
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Hello dear blog friends and followers! I've decided to take another break
from posting on my blog...... I'm not sure if I'll occassionaly post again
or no...
Steam Trams and The Bridge Street Yard
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The Bridge Street Yard from a nearby building (looking north). Taken c.
1899 and sourced from the "Trams Downunder" website.
Marty McFly knew all about goi...
Entry H
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The City Daily Photo theme for February is “Entry”, and my entry is
entitled “Entry H” — showing a glimpse of the crowd moving into Eden Park
stadium last ...
It's been awhile...............
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I hadn't thought about my blog in a very long time so I stopped in and
couldn't believe how much traffic is still stopping in. The last time I
had posted ...
Wiatr
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*Skąd wiatr wie, w którą stronę wiać?*
[Stanisław Jerzy Lec - Myśli nieuczesane]
Zatoka Pucka [Bay of Puck, Poland]
| Sony A7II | LA-EA 2 | MAF 28-135/4,0-4...
The end
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I retire from the workforce this week and to celebrate have decided to
retire my current blogs and start afresh with a single consolidated blog - My
Bri...
Driller's Place Has Moved - It's Official
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After 10 years on EBlogger, I am making the move to WordPress. I have been
testing the site for a couple of weeks now and I am satisfied that WordPress
i...
1 – 2 – 3 in Stockholm
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I was visiting Stockholm with a friend for a “photo safari”. Just walking
along one of the many quays in the beautiful weather led to many (at lest
for me)...
Flashback
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I don't think I have a Best Photo of the Year, but I like this trio:
Takashi Amano's "Forests Underwater" on display at Lisbon Oceanário
São João das Ma...
Plant Divorce
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*Never been a big fan of plants.*
*Growing them that is.*
*Love to have them near me. Smell them. Watch them grow and all. But left
to my devices? It ain'...
Shadow Shot Sunday 221 - Nice
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Happy Easter everyone!! Here is the view from the balcony of my apartment
here in Nice where I have lived for almost three years, but I am on the
move a...
The End!
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Here we are...! It's been nearly 10 years, though it seems like just
yesterday, when I started posting a photo a day of Paris on this blog after
I was gi...
The Bank at 320 South Boston
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320 South Boston Building today.
Artist's rendering of completed building prior to expansion.
This handsome 22-story high rise building with 10 story...