Comments on: Top Oklahoma City Experiences*

By: Chad

Chad — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:47:41 +0000

Wow, no Thunder?

By: Janet R

Janet R — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:49:50 +0000

So many wonderful things remembered and to think of what memories the future holds …. one just has to be awe.

By: Chris Benkendorf

Chris Benkendorf — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:34:11 +0000

Steve, are you trying to make me home sick? J/K All jokes aside, it is easy to connect with many of your experiences.

By: Larry OKC

Larry OKC — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:09:24 +0000

Steve: did you add Casa Bonita to the list? Guess I missed it the first read through!

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:55:10 +0000

opening day of the Bricktown canal

By: Mike N.

Mike N. — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:50:04 +0000

Very interesting list. I too have done all but 2 or 3 of those itmes you listed. Thanks for the reminiscing.

By: Larry OKC

Larry OKC — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:53:23 +0000

Great list Steve, brought back lots of the same memories for me. Bittersweet that many of those items can no longer be experienced. Businesses are long gone, buildings demolished. Sometimes with something taking it’s place but many times nothing. Sometimes things get restored and brought back to life (Skirvin). Sometimes buildings are repurosed. And sometimes bigger better things come as a result of the loss and new experiences/memories can be made.

I would add the original Casa Bonita (39th & Portland), was there for 25 years (1968 – 1993). Ate there often and have a table flag from the closing weekend. Was able to get some decor items at the auction after they closed and even a tile topped table after the location became a series of oriental places. Sadly the building sits vacant.