Volume 8 , Issue 26

Among Other Things...

Have you ever seen a tornado from a distance ... In person? On June 21, 2006, David experienced a string-like tornado west of Turpin, Oklahoma last Wednesday evening when he was headed back to Oklahoma. He got almost to Turpin, Oklahoma (a mile or so west) in the panhandle. The winds were blowing -- storm clouds were brewing -- stirring up things in "No Man Lands" last Wednesday, June 21, 2006. David said he pulled to a stop about a mile west of Turpin to catch this and other shots of the Tornado in the distance. Afterwards, he turned around and headed back towards Guymon, Oklahoma for the night.

Besides tornadoes and Horses, we believe we have some interesting items this week for you in the Mailbag Section. For those of you interested in the Waynoka Station (Waynoka, Oklahoma), we hear that the log cabin and a scale house have been finished and an open house is scheduled in the near future. So watch your local newspapers and the OkieLegacy for that event in the coming soon.

Do not forget to look for the July/August edition of the "Prairie Connection" when it hits the newstands around July 12, 2006. The continuing story of the "Old Opera House Mystery (The Rest of the Story) Part I" will be gracing it's written pages.

Every once in awhile we hear from and make another connection to our past. Yep! This media has given us many opportunities. We heard from another descendant of a 1906 South Texas League baseball player (Harry Short) this week. Harry was a left-fielder on the same team (Austin Senators) with our Grandpa Bill McGill. We love hearing, connecting with those whose family members have crossed past with our ancestors. We hope to be sharing information and adding more pictures, in the near future.

Meanwhile, We want to wish you all a safe "Independence Day" this coming July 4. Happy 3rd of July to the community of Dacoma, Oklahoma. They always seem to have great fireworks, games, bar-b-cue and fun in their town park for everyone who attends. Happy Fourth of July to everyone!
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