Thinking about old Southside things ....shouldn't admit this but Prunepicker told me to....I used to date a girl in Del City.....Her mother told me one time that the girls other boyfriends brought her (the mother) flowers.....Went to the cemetery that night.......you can figure the rest.......I thought it was funny....so did the mother....Police....No sense of humor at all.

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Hey, what about the Dinah Shore Show?....Cross the U.S.A. in your Chevrolet....da...da.da..da...da. What happened to Captain Kangaroo?

then Pee Wee Herman....oh yeah, that was General 78's years wasn't it......

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Anybody out there remember Camp Classen??????

Sheesh 64 I know you just did not associate my era with PEEWEE HERMAN!!

Captain Kangaroo was my era gawd I miss bunny rabbit and Mr. Green jeans.

And one more comment now that I am thinking about it...:ou.....:ou2

Welcome to the forum usg 60!!

Anyone remember wearing puka beads, bell bottoms, silky shirts, high heeled disco danny shoes!

And then the big puffy goat roper down filled coats for the life of me I cannot remember the name of them during urban cowboy days!

That dang john travolta sure set the trend for what we all wore back then sheesh.

How about hi-jacker shocks and cherry bomb pipes 'O GOD WE WERE SO COOL"

That dang John Travolta sure set the trend for what we all wore back then sheesh.It sure affected the prices of western clothes. The hats I had always paid $7-$15 for jumped to $70-$100 overnight and my last leather slicker (I can still wear it...) cost over $400, and that was on sale and marked down from $600.

Anyone remember wearing puka beads, bell bottoms, silky shirts, high heeled disco danny shoes!

I was the first long hair in OKC and took a LOT of abuse (beat up a few times and threatened a LOT.) Then I started selling the clothes that went with long hair and started converting the rest of you. Life got easier when there was more of us. Honestly, though, when the disco regalia came in, I ditched out on selling clothes--felt guilty, ya know.:redface: BUT, I never cut the hair off so I am the stereotypical old hippy dude. It's been decades since anyone other than my wife has beat me up. Life is good. What I never had was a stereotypical hippy van like yours though, '78. All I had were old Karman Ghias and ugly Ford pickups--not kool. :Smiley259

Does anyone remember the 53 or 4 chevy that had two front ends. The only place I ever saw it was on Commerce. It gave one pause...so to speak.

Does anyone remember the 53 or 4 chevy that had two front ends. The only place I ever saw it was on Commerce. It gave one pause...so to speak.1956 Chevy. I took some pictures (35mm slides)of it and talked to the owner/builder at a couple car shows. I tried to find the slides a couple years ago, but couldn't locate them.

Hey, Frisky, since you and a few others seem to be Corvette guys, I was wondering if any of you ever knew Wayne Fleming and whatever happened to him. I ran into Jim Stewart a couple of years ago and he was doing metal art and made a fireplace for the place I was working on. He is still a heck of a nice guy. I met him in the 8th grade at Grant before he moved to the CH district. And speaking of Jim, whatever happened to Foy Smith?

Use to be a white 56 Chevy with two front ends that was always parked on S. Walker at Roland Motors.

O.K. first of all...No I didn't wear the stylish Urban Cowboy clothes....During that time, i was in Texas and wore them to work the cattle you guys ate...Riding a horse was work to us then.....Next I really thought you said Pee Wee Herman was your idol '78. But, it's been so long since you and the Mrs. came to a meeting I must have gotten you mistaken with Prunepicker. The '56 checy is STILL ALIVE....Gary Rowland's Grandfather had the car built and Gary has it in storage now. My wife (class 0f '66) had the car at their last class reunion...still in the same great shape it was in. Corvettes? Jim Stewart still has a 60-61 that he is rebuilding right now.....Don't know what happened to Foy it's been forever since I even thought about him. I have sometimes thought that Stewart was red/Gen. He does custom metal grilles for trucks and cars and yes, he is still as creative as he ever was. Can't wait to meet you guys this Saturday. Gave up a Pheasant hunting trip for this Sat.....See ya next time.

I was the first long hair in OKC and took a LOT of abuse (beat up a few times and threatened a LOT.) Then I started selling the clothes that went with long hair and started converting the rest of you. Life got easier when there was more of us. Honestly, though, when the disco regalia came in, I ditched out on selling clothes--felt guilty, ya know.:redface: BUT, I never cut the hair off so I am the stereotypical old hippy dude. It's been decades since anyone other than my wife has beat me up. Life is good. What I never had was a stereotypical hippy van like yours though, '78. All I had were old Karman Ghias and ugly Ford pickups--not kool. :Smiley259

Does anyone remember the 53 or 4 chevy that had two front ends. The only place I ever saw it was on Commerce. It gave one pause...so to speak.


Yeah the car the rowlands own it, i got to sit in it once it was wierd!

ahh old hippys are cool now days so your stylin now!

O.K. first of all...No I didn't wear the stylish Urban Cowboy clothes....During that time, i was in Texas and wore them to work the cattle you guys ate...Riding a horse was work to us then.....Next I really thought you said Pee Wee Herman was your idol '78. But, it's been so long since you and the Mrs. came to a meeting I must have gotten you mistaken with Prunepicker. The '56 checy is STILL ALIVE....Gary Rowland's Grandfather had the car built and Gary has it in storage now. My wife (class 0f '66) had the car at their last class reunion...still in the same great shape it was in. Corvettes? Jim Stewart still has a 60-61 that he is rebuilding right now.....Don't know what happened to Foy it's been forever since I even thought about him. I have sometimes thought that Stewart was red/Gen. He does custom metal grilles for trucks and cars and yes, he is still as creative as he ever was. Can't wait to meet you guys this Saturday. Gave up a Pheasant hunting trip for this Sat.....See ya next time.

HAHA, NOT my idol!

were gonna try and make it to sign autographs since we are tv stars now yuh know ! NOT!

Yeah frisky things shot up big time, like everything has now except gas yipee!

Went down S. May avenue today....Gosh, the old wrecking yards (JUNK YARDS to older folks) are beginning to get cleaned up...They are even cleaning the piles of cow poop up by the Stockyards....Yaa think their trying to clean up the Southside......?

HEY YOU GUYS, WE HAVE A NEW THREAD BEARER..."THE VILLAGE IDIOT". If we can get him to get involved, he has more stories about the southside than I ever have had.......Start bugging him.....he was on this site yesterday....

[QUOTE=grantgeneral78;187836] were gonna try and make it to sign autographs since we are tv stars now yuh know ! NOT! QUOTE]

What inside joke is this referring to?

[QUOTE=grantgeneral78;187836] were gonna try and make it to sign autographs since we are tv stars now yuh know ! NOT! QUOTE]

What inside joke is this referring to?

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The first time we met (think in August) Channel Nine had a reporter watching this thread...(Dances with Cameras) and they did a segment about people from different age groups and different walks of life we having a good, clean, fun time. Then it was broadcasted on the internet. I'll go through the thread and try to find it for you and you can watch it...It was titled the South rises again I think....We have a good time, there's not as many people involved as before but we've had over 20,000 views. An old Grant graduate (TeriOKC) turned traitor and moved to the north side started the thread just trying to stir up some southside things,,,,,and the rest is history......

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The first time we met (think in August) Channel Nine had a reporter watching this thread...(Dances with Cameras) and they did a segment about people from different age groups and different walks of life we having a good, clean, fun time. Then it was broadcasted on the internet. I'll go through the thread and try to find it for you and you can watch it...It was titled the South rises again I think....We have a good time, there's not as many people involved as before but we've had over 20,000 views. An old Grant graduate (TeriOKC) turned traitor and moved to the north side started the thread just trying to stir up some southside things,,,,,and the rest is history......

I think the video was taken down, I- ASKED DANCES TO GET A COPY OF IT i GUESS HE GOT BUSY AND FORGOT.

There used to be a older man that walked up and down 59th and looked lie the old door to door salesman`s he wore these bright checked slacks white pat boone shoes a jacket and a old press type hat carrying a suitcase. I wonder what happened to the man? anyone know of him or what happened to him?

:doh:

(Grits teeth--rolls eyes) Well.....to be brutally honest, I moved north 30 yrs ago but I will always be a southsider at heart. Hope that is cool, coz I'm coming Saturday unless the bridges all wash out.:smile:

I know that Frisky bumped this up the other day, but just wanted to remind everyone again of our lunch on Saturday. I will be there to put some tables together and will have a sign, "Southside Memories", on the tables, so you first timers will know where we are. We have a lot of fun talking about the good old southside days, so everyone come and join in!!

Saturday, December 13 - 12:30pm
Dan's Ol' Time Diner - 84th & S. Western

USG '60---Looking forward to having you join us!

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Hey now...no Southside traitor here...just a relocator. :dizzy:

And...I'm actually a CHA graduate - that's Christian Heritage Academy, class of 1978. When I went there it was at Sunnyside Baptist Church on SW 48th. My sisters (USG classes of '63 and '64) went to Grant, but when bussing came along they changed the district and I would have gone to Capitol Hill. My sisters couldn't stand the thought of that so I went private.

Guys, I'm going to try my darnedest to be there on Saturday. I will be hard go miss - probably the only late 40-something with braces. :beaten_fi
I have no idea what this emoticon means but I thought it was funny

I was the first long hair in OKC and took a LOT of abuse (beat up a few times and
threatened a LOT.)

I hate hair cuts. I was in that era, too. Got in trouble a lot with teachers and
cowboy types.

I was a rock 'n' roller in the 70's but never did the disco thing. No hair cuts for
years :)

Now I can't find my hair. Prunette insists on hair cuts so I don't look like a dork,
or more dorkier.

during that era even the rednecks wore their a little long. Mine was longer than usual and one day my dad introduced me as one of his daughters....My horse even laughed.......got my redneck haircut back the enxt day....we were wearing boots when exotics cost 40.00 a pair. I don't tell my wife wha some of my boots cost now.....See ya'll Saturday.....

Prunette and I will be in Texas this Saturday. :doh: DARN!
January looks good but I've got a few gigs out of town. We'll see.

I was hoping to get sick on Queen Anne Cherries this Saturday.:(

Prunette and I will be in Texas this Saturday. :doh: DARN!
January looks good but I've got a few gigs out of town. We'll see.

I was hoping to get sick on Queen Anne Cherries this Saturday.:(

Oh man....I was all set to bring you a box too!!! Maybe I still will and make everyone else sick!! We'll miss you Prunepicker....hmmmmm....you have been to every lunch until I started joining the group and we haven't seen you since....hmmmmm..... I do take showers and try to act nice...most of the time. :Smiley063

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I was the first long hair in OKC


Hey USG 60 - were you in the grocery on SW 44 & May one day sometime around 1963 or thereabouts - because I saw a guy with long hair in a pony tail for the first time ever there and I was aghast.. grew on me over the years tho.

hmmmmm... you have been to every lunch until I started joining the group and we
haven't seen you since... hmmmmm... I do take showers and try to act nice... most
of the time. :Smiley063~~

It's a horrible thing, I know. I want to be at the next one. January 17 is out. The
other Saturdays look good.

The last time I was at a lunch we had hot dogs. Mine had onions so I didn't
notice any smell. Compared to Generals64 you're an angel.

The weather should be great tomorrow.

Hey Pruneman....you've got yo be here tomorrow. I just came in from Texas...they closed all the roads into Texaas you can get out but not in. I know, you just want to see the new Winstar Casino.....You'll do anything to get out of lunch...But, what the heck....we'll miss you....

Yes, Angel27, there is a good chance that was me. I had gone to Europe in the summer of '63. In London I saw guys with jeans and jean jackets with long (usually blond) hair. When I asked I was told they were farm guys in for the weekend. Because I had a double cowlick I decided that that was how I wanted my hair. I had been back 6 months before I heard of the Beatles and Carnaby Street. I'm sure it took til the summer of '64 before it was long enough for a ponytail. And my parents did shop at Jim's in Mayfair and I still lived with them during the summers. Hope I didn't scare you too badly. I'm still looking for those who kicked the crap out of me, though. If only I could remember what they looked like.:rolleyes:

Hey Pruneman... you've got yo be here tomorrow. I just came in from Texas...they
closed all the roads into Texas you can get out but not in. I know, you just want
to see the new Winstar Casino... You'll do anything to get out of lunch... But, what
the heck... we'll miss you...

The Winstar doens't have quarter slots so I ain't goin'! We're going to be in
Plano.

I really want to be there but when Prunette says we're doing such and such we
do such and such.

*****Just a reminder the get-together is today at noon thirty.*****


I want everyone to post your calendars for our next monthly lunch. It is really fun, casual, and lots of "oh yeah I remember that" as we talk about our memories of south OKC. We will have tables reserved and have signs on the tables that say "South OKC Memories".....that way you don't have to worry about not knowing who to look for...just look for the signs...sit down and enjoy the conversation!

Saturday, December 13 - 12:30pm
Dan's Ol' Time Diner - 84th & S. Western

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Well, if you weren't there, you missed out again. 31 people for asmall gathering is beginning to make this thread look promising....Did you know that there was an airstrip at 89th and Western?...Those Southeast girls will tell you anything....Right?..........

Fantastic tunrout! sorry I missed it guys. I was transformed into a babysitter for the grandbabys! Women shoppers go figure! When is the next one, hoping they got this out of there systems.

Did you know that there was an airstrip at 89th and Western?... Those Southeast
girls will tell you anything... Right?...

What else do they use Western for?

Did you all get sick on Queen Anne Cherries?

Texas was okay, but I wish I would have made the get together, instead.

Texas was okay, but I wish I would have made the get together, instead.You missed out... It was good...lots of new people with new, old memories.

USG60:.......has many stories to tell he just needs to open up and spill them out. Queen anne Cherries...too many for too few...Pruner, you should have been there...

Frisky and Generals64 et al, I'll be there next time.










I hope.

Hey, you were missed by everyone......However, the Southeast bunch are threatening to start recruiting Capitol Hill people...Where are they?????

Yep...the SE girls (plus a guy) are starting to overpower the USG boys!! LOL! We should get some CHHS people there to stir it up a bit! I'm sure they've got some memories to share.

Prunepicker, we missed you.

NEXT LUNCH:
Saturday, January 17 - 12:30pm
Dan's Ol' Time Diner - 84th & S. Western


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Oops....Prunepicker, I just read that January 17th is not a good day for you. We can change it....anyone have a problem with January 24th???

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24th is good for me. The Capitol Hill may not be able to read these messages so if they are needed, we'll get out our Crayons.....Just kidding....any CHHS readers of this thread come on down.

NEXT LUNCH:
Saturday, January 17 - 12:30pm
Dan's Ol' Time Diner - 84th & S. Western

ACK! I'm out of town that weekend!
Change it QUICK!

ACK! I'm out of town that weekend!
Change it QUICK!

I'm already on it.....we are most likely changing it to January 24th.

you go girl....let's figure out a way for more southside participation on this thread......For the one's tht don't come we really have a good time for there are memories that we get brought up during conversations. I guess we should
make tape recordings of the conversations so the others can appreciate them.
USG60 brought up David's men's clothing in Capitol Hill, I had forgotten them..
Or, how about Sheen Drug on the corner of Commerce and Robinson....that's 25th st. to most of you.....then, does anyone remember Capitol Hill Music company?...even the building is long gone. How about the excitement of going to the fair when school was out and how the Southside kids hung with other Southside kids if any of the Northside kids showed up...How many people remember Bobby Murcer?....you know, he was an old Southsider..Conway Twitty, Wanda Jackson,Norma Jean, Johnny Hughes, Jerry Fisher(Blood, Sweat and Tears), Ronnie (Anthony Armstrong Jones) Jones Billy Young (defensive co-ordinator for the Miami Hurricanes). These are old southsiders.......People to be proud of....We're even proud of Prunepicker......Aren't we?..

I'm already on it... we are most likely changing it to January 24th.

Aren't you great! :yourock:

As far as I know we're in town. There's talk of Germany but I think it's later.

There's talk of Germany but I think it's later.

WOW Prunepicker...you are a southside legend!! One of those southsiders who made something of himself! But you know if you had to make a choice: Southside Memories Lunch vs. Germany, it's a no brainer, one DOES have to eat you know!! Hope to see ya!

The Building that Conway Twitty owned is still there on SW 89th between Walker and SantaFe on the south side of the road I believe it is a car shop of some kind but it still has Twitty's on the sign out front. Just thought I would throw that out there for anyone who may not have known about that.

The Building that Conway Twitty owned is still there on SW 89th between Walker and SantaFe on the south side of the road I believe it is a car shop of some kind but it still has Twitty's on the sign out front. Just thought I would throw that out there for anyone who may not have known about that.

I often wondered if that was his but somone told me i was was crazy when i asked them about it!....guess i was sorta right then

I often wondered if that was his but somone told me i was was crazy when i asked them about it!....guess i was sorta right then

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Sorry guys, WRONG Twitty. The Twitty that own the storage facility are still alive and kicking. The ONLY buildingConway Twitty (Harold Jenkins) had built and owned is now a monument company building on the east side of Western on about 72nd st. If you looked from above the building and the awning made a C T....The Twitty's that own the storage used to have a boat and boat repair shop. There was (he's still around) a son, a mother and a Dad. They also have storage facilities out on Highway 44...Super nice family......Tru Story..

Looks like I have found a Grant hang out. You guys don't gang up on Southeast guys do you?

Naaa, we don't have to anymore because the SE girls are coming to our meetings without us gettin' all macho.:kicking:

Looks like I have found a Grant hang out. You guys don't gang up on Southeast
guys do you?

Only if they show up at Grant hang outs.

Just ask Soonergirl26 :omg:

As always, the Southeast girls want to be with the Real southside guys....right????

As always, the Southeast girls want to be with the
Real southside guys....right????

Watchitdude! Those SE girls are awright!!!

They even make sense when they talk!:):)

Met some people from S.E. ....they implied they wanted to get involved with the thread and the monthly group...You guys from Gratn and Capitol Hill....We may have to change the name to "Southeast Memories"?

Hey Generals64, good to read your post. You mention alot of places I remember. Do you know if there was another movie theater in Capitol Hill? Possibly around 24th and S. Robinson next to where I believe Sussy's was?

what was the name of the gas station just south of grant back in the 70`s I cannot remember it for the life of me!

Does that mean I am getting old!

what was the name of the gas station just south of grant back in the 70`s I cannot remember it for the life of me!

Does that mean I am getting old!

Hudson Hornet. I remember when gas went to .34 gal. Having a fit, I was in my senior year at Grant.

Was the small gas station on the NW corner of Grant H.S. owner by "Tiny" Baker? What was it's name? I worked there for a short amount of time in the 60s, but I can't remember much about it.

Hey Generals64, good to read your post. You mention alot of places I remember. Do you know if there was another movie theater in Capitol Hill? Possibly around 24th and S. Robinson next to where I believe Sussy's was?
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Yes, but I don't remember the name of it. We had talked about this before and Soonergirl26 came up with the name.....I'm sure she'll post it after reading this...You're new, where did you go to school and are you a Southsider?