Early Fall Break

I'm taking an early Fall break.

  There are some much needed things to do around here.  Our hard working daddy has decided to take off Friday and Monday.  We might possibly go the Tulsa State Fair.

I have 5 bussels of pears to put up.  I thought my canning season was over.

I'll be back on Tuesday, Oct. 5th with a new Okie Trivia Contest.

Also, I'm working on the story, "The Abduction of Maggie Brashear".

So, friends have a great weekend and enjoy this beautiful Oklahoma weather.

Check out TravelOK for events in your area.

Love,

Territory Mom

 

Answers To Okie Trivia Contest #2

Due to techinical difficulties I couldn't get the answers posted yesterday, meaning my house needed to be cleaned.  So, here we are today with the answers to the 2nd Okie Trivia Contest.  Only two participated and only two are winners.  Both Jill of All Trades and Mom Mayhem answered 3 out of 5 correctly.  I'll accept "that guy on CSI Miami" for #5.
Answer to #1:  G.D. Spradlin, born in 1920 in Daylight Township, Garvin County, OK.  Daylight is an area near Brady, east of Elmore City, OK.  Information about his family is hard to find, one reason is that in all the Oklahoma census records his family name includes a "g" at the end.  Somewhere along the line he dropped the "g" from his name.

Before G.D. Spradlin was an actor he was a lawyer and independent oil producer, owner of Rogue Oil Company.  When he arrived in Hollywood in the 1960's he was already a millionaire.  Some of his most memorable roles are, a general in Apocalyse Now, The Godfather, Part II, and that mean coach in One on One.  He also played "Hal Henderson" in the 1970 movie, Monte Walsh.  Here is an interview he did with the McCain Brothers back in the day.  I love the McCains' puffy hair.

Answer to #2:  James Marsden, born in Stillwater in 1973.

 

How could you not know Prince Edward from Enchanted and that cute guy from 27 Dresses.  Oh, he can sing to:

Answer to #3: Will Sampson (1933-1987) born in Okmulgee, OK.

Now you know him.  Will Sampson was best known for his role as Chief Bromden in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.  He also played "Ten Bears" in The Outlaw Josey Wales and "Taylor" in Poltergeist II.  Sampson was a member of the The Muskogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma.  He wanted to be remember as a painter more than an actor.  His painting depicting the Ribbon Dane is located in the Creek Council House Museum in Oklmugee, OK.

Will Sampson Grave: Find A Grave

Sampson died in 1987 from complications from heart surgery.  He was only 53 years old.  He is buried in Hitchita, McIntosh County, OK.  For more information about Sampson's art go to Beyond Cuckoos Nest and Kvskvnv Association.

Answer to #4:  Christian Kane, born in Dallas, TX in 1974, moved to Norman, OK in the 8th grade and attended OU.

Oh, wasn't he so handsomely rugged or ruggedly handsome, as the young Hub in Secondhand Lions, love that movie.  We loved him in the miniseries Into The West.  Kane is currently playing Eliot Spencer in the tv show, Leverage, so great.  Kane is also a singer, his cousin is country singer Brandon Hart.  Go here for Kane's official website.  Also, checkout these sites:  Christian Kane Fan Blog and Bam's blog.  This guy is POP-PU-LAR.

and

Answer to #5:  Rex Linn or "that guy from,  CSI Miami", born in Spearman, TX in 1956.  His family moved to OKC in 1969 where his dad was a lawyer.  He attended Heritage Hall and Casady, where they wear a lot of plaid.  (I used to cut a Hefner's hair and that was her joke, I always give credit where credit is do). Linn also graduated from OSU.  I heard he bleeds orange.

Linn is another oil man turned actor.  Oh my gracious, Linn has so many TV and movie credits its just too many to list.  What a great actor.  I first noticed him in Cliffhanger, great movie with Sly Stallone. (You can call him Sly if you were alive when the first Rocky came out) (Was it 8, 9 or 10 eggs?), Yoy, Adrian!!!

Okay, okay, Linn has been great to our state with his cool doc on OETA.  He first caught the acting bug when he saw Jack Nicholson in what else, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".  I'm sure Will Sampson helped out too.  Also, Rex Linn was in "The Long Kiss Goodnight" which G.D. Spradlin was in and he played "Hal Henderson" in the 2003 remake of Monte Walsh, the same charachter G.D. Spradlin played, very cool.

So, this is it.  Thank you ladies for participating.  Your prizes will be awarded soon.  Actually, I haven't made them yet.  I think it will be pear vanilla butter.  Sounds yummy and very fall like.

Have a great day.

Love,

Territory Mom

Okie Trivia Contest - #2

Since last week's contest was so much fun I decided to do another one.  This one is an easy one.  I'll select a winner by random because I know all of you will answer correctly.  Once again the prize will be something I've made.  So here goes the 2nd Okie Trivia Contest.  Let me know the names of the following Oklahoma actors and where they were born.  Be aware that not all of the actors were born in Oklahoma but are considered Oklahomans. 

#1

#2

#3

#4

and

#5

I'll post the answers and the winner on Wednesday.

Have a great day.

Love,

Territory Mom

2 Events Today - Nuyaka Wine Fest & Seminole Nation Days

Nuyaka Bridge

Two events going on today I forgot to tell you about. 

Nuyaka Creek Winery is having its 10th annual wine festival today.  This winery is one of the oldest wineries in Oklahoma, which really isn't that old.  Nuyaka is a small Indian village located between the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge and Dripping Springs Lake.  This bridge is closed so you can only get to the winery from the Creek County side, here is the map.

The name "Nuyaka" comes from "New Yorker Town" a place in the Creek Nation in Alabama.  This is a very old and interesting part of Oklahoma worth the drive.

Also, going on this weekend is the Seminole Nation Days.  This event is held at Mekusukey Mission which is the original site of the 1900's boarding school.  It is located 2 miles south on Hwy 99 and 2 miles west on Hwy 59 of Seminole.  The group Los Lonely Boys and Indigenous are the featured entertainment.  Also, the incredibly talented Dana Tiger and Tiger Family will be showcasing their original art work, prints, and t-shirts.  Dana is the daughter of legendary artist, Jerome Tiger.  I'm planning to feature Dana on a future post.  The work she is doing to perserve her heritage is amazing.

Oh, also the Seminole Nation's current chief is former state senator, Enoch Kelly Haney.  I had a chance to shake his hand when he was running for governor.  He is a very gracious man and another incredible artist.

Have a great weekend.

Love,

Territory Mom

 

Oklahoma To Me - 27th Verse

Oklahomabirdsandbutterflies.com

Oklahomagameandfish.com

Oklahoma to me . . .

is listening to the birds sing in the early morning,

then

hearing gun shots,

 it's dove season.

I don't think there should be a dove season.

Have a great day.

Love,

Territory Mom

Answers To The Oklahoma Trivia Questions

Update:

Oklahoma did not produced the most astronauts, go here for the correction information.

So sorry for the misinformation.

Thanks everyone for playing along.  I'm definitely going to have another trivia contest. Hope you don't mind that the prizes will be something I've made.  Mama's on a budget.

1.  Can you name 3 famous singers from Oklahoma?

Everyone answered this question because there are just so many Oklahoma singers.  Here's your answers:

They are:

Toby Keith, born in Clinton

Vince Gill, born in Norman

Reba McEntire, born in Chockie

Susie McEntire, born in Chockie

Patti Page, born in Claremore

Hoyt Axton, born in Duncan, raised in Comanche

Garth Brooks, born in Tulsa, raised in Yukon

David Gates, born in Tulsa - Remember "Bread"?

Leon Russell, born in Lawton

Blake Shelton, born in Ada - Also check this out, what an Okie.

B. J. Thomas, born in Hugo

Carrie Underwood, born in Muskogee, raised in Cheocotah

Keith Anderson, born in Miami

and

Joe Don Rooney, born in Kansas, raised in Picher

2.  Oklahoma has produced more astronauts than any other state. Name 3

Once again everyone knew the answer.  Here they are:

Source:  Johnson Space Center

Top, l to r:  Gordon Cooper, born Shawnee, Tom Stafford, born Weatherford, Owen Garriott, born Enid and Stuart Roosa, born Duranga, CO raised in Claremore

Bottom, l to r:  William Pogue born Okemah, Shannon Lucid, born in China, raised in Bethany, John Herrington, born Wetumka and Neil Woodward, III, born in Chicago, graduated from Putnam City, H.S., OKC.

3.  Name 4 Olympic Gold medalists from Oklahoma.

Everyone is right again.  This is the short list:

Jim Thorpe, track and field

John Smith, wrestling

Kenny Monday, wrestling

Shannon Miller, gymnastics

Bart Conner, gymnastics

Danny Hodge, wrestling

Wayman Tisdale, basketball

Henry Iba, basketball coach

This is another very long list, so many great athletes.  Check out the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame

4.  Which U.S. President was born in Oklahoma?

Yes, this was a trick question.  The answer is zero.  PraireMaid said Ike came close.  I checked it out Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in Denison, TX on October 14, 1890.

My sister did wonder if Carl Albert had to fill in for a short time. I'm surprised he didn't considering what was going on when he was Speaker.  That would have been cool to have a president from Bugtussle, OK.

5.  Which city in Oklahoma has the largest supply of oil in the world?

Yes, its Cushing, known as the "pipeline crossroads of the world".

6. What two films did Tom Cruise film in Oklahoma?

7.  What are the names of the Five Indian Ballerinas? 

Known as the Five Moons, they are:

Maria Tallchief, Osage, born in Fairfax

Marjorie Tallchief, Osage, born in Fairfax

Yvonne Chouteau, Shawnee, born in Vinita

Moscelyne Larkin, Peoria and Shawnee, born in Miami

and

Rosella Hightower, Choctow, born in Durwood

More about these wonderful ladies later.  Each one has a great story.

and finally,

8. Do you know the name of this building and where it is located?

This is the old Cochran Building in Hanna, OK

Hanna is in McIntosh County and it is where my husband's family lived for a time.  We were driving through it a few weeks ago after going to Lake Eufaula.  You can see the mountains in the background in the above photo. I think they are the Tiger Mountains. I thought this building was so interesting looking.  I found out from my in-laws that it was owned by the Cochran family.  The family lived in the 2nd floor and they had a dry goods store on the first floor.

Anyways, thanks everyone for playing, all 3 of you.  Since PrairieMaid answered first I decided to give her the jar of my homemade salsa, however, Mom Mayhem and Nadine were right after her so they get a jar of my homemade pepper jelly!!!

So, ladies email me your addresses and I'll get your prizes in the mail.

Have a great day.

Love,

Territory Mom

8 Questions and Some Oklahoma Trivia with a Prize

Rain in the middle of August makes the horses happy

I haven't posted in awhile. Nothing has been going on, just living life.  I sit down to write something then something else comes up that needs my complete attention, so I have to turn off the computer.  Mom Mayhem tagged me to answer her 8 questions about myself.  Thanks!!! This is a great way to ease me back into blogging.  Here goes:

1. Are you looking forward to anything in particular right now?

Yes, fall weather which it is slowly getting here.  My kids and I have already bought some Halloween decorations, we also love Thanksgiving and Christmas.

2. Do you coupon?
Not really. I try and I'm going to keep trying. 
3. How did you come up with your blog name?
This blog, OklaHome is because Oklahoma is my home, I love it. 
Delayed, But Not Denied is because of my son's developmental delays, but I know God has not denied him.
New Territory Co. is my sewing and business blog.  New Territory Co. is my business name.
4. What is your favorite thing to do with your family?
We love nature walks, but we also love driving around Oklahoma finding new territory.
5. What do you look forward to at the end of the day?
When everyone has had their bath and are in their pj's.6. What were you like as a kid?
A homebody
7. What are you like now?
A homebody

8. If you could be famous for 1 talent what would it be?
My sewing and designing, but I really would like to be famous for my cooking.
 
Now, I'm supposed to tagged 8 blog friends with my 8 questions.  I can never decide who to tag so I will give you 8 trivia questions about Oklahoma.  All Okies should be able to answer the questions correctly, however I will pick a random winner from all the entries.  Oh, the prize?

A jar of my homemade salsa made from my own homegrown tomatoes.

Oklahoma trivia questions:

1.  Can you name 3 famous singers from Oklahoma? Okay maybe 4, 5 or 6

2.  Oklahoma has produced more astronauts than any other state. Name 3 of them.

3.  Name 4 Olympic Gold medalists from Oklahoma.

4.  Which U.S. President was born in Oklahoma?

5.  Which city in Oklahoma has the largest supply of oil in the world?

6.  In honor of Mom Mayhem which movies did Tom Cruise film in Oklahoma. Mom Mayhem has all ready provided the name of one on today's post. 

7.  What are the names of the Five Indian Ballerinas?

and

8. Do you know the name of this building and where it is located?

Good luck and have a great day.

Love,

Territory Mom

P.S.  I'll post the answers on Wednesday.  I promise!!!

UPDATE

Oklahoma did not produced the most astronauts go here for the correct information.

So sorry for the misinformation.