Oklahoma Knowledge possesors

[royalfan5]

Out of the following Oklahoma communities, where would be a good place to start a career.
Guymon, Woodward, Enid, Ponca City, Stillwater, Vinita, Broken Arrow, Muskogee, Clinton, Altus, Anadarko, Chickashaw, Duncan, Paul's Valley, Ardmore, Durant, Idabel, McAlester, Poteau, and Tecumseh.

[sooner_born_1960]

career as a(n)...

[royalfan5]

career as a(n)...
Farm loan officer.

[1stTimeCaller]

it's spelled Chickasha but nevermind, it'll be a ghost town in a few years.

Ardmore or Broken Arrow would be tops for that list. Ardmore is a wealthy community and there are a lot of people in their mid to late 20s actually doing things with their lives as opposed to places like Chickasha and Anadarko.

[royalfan5]

How is Stillwater beyond the whole Poke State thing. If I apply for Oklahoma openings, I would like to stay on the North Half because it would be easier for me to visit family.

[1stTimeCaller]

it's a small town.

[OSUAggie]

Stay away from Vinita. Stillwater is nice, in places. Plenty more to do there than there is in other "small" towns on the list, esp. Enid if you're going for north side.

[King Crimson]

Ponca City is a better bet than Stillwater in the North part of the state.

[olevetonahill]

Wheres the Wister option . :D

[PrideTrombone]

Out of the following Oklahoma communities, where would be a good place to start a career.
Guymon, Woodward, Enid, Ponca City, Stillwater, Vinita, Broken Arrow, Muskogee, Clinton, Altus, Anadarko, Chickashaw, Duncan, Paul's Valley, Ardmore, Durant, Idabel, McAlester, Poteau, and Tecumseh.

The area around Broken Arrow is expanding FAST b/c of suburban growth, but there's still plenty of farmland to the east. I'd look there.

[SicEmBaylor]

First, forget Muskogee. Second, if you don't take my advice on that then I'll buy you a beer when you move to town.

[tbl]

I grew up in Duncan. Halliburton is the lifeblood of the town. Halliburton goes; Duncan goes.

How about Fort Worth? YWIA

[yermom]

if it was me, i'd say BA, you are really close to Tulsa (you know, hills and trees)

the other ones seem a bit far from civilization...

[12]

Ardmore.

[sooner_born_1960]

Paul's Valley puts you closer to Dean.

[TopDaugIn2000]

PV isn't bad, sorta close to Norman and has an abundance of farmland (and mexicans). I don't recommend Poteau, it's located in poorest county in the state (although that might be a good thing when it comes to loans). Vinita is where the crazies are.

[Jimminy Crimson]

Enid, Ponca City, Stillwater, Broken Arrow, Clinton, Pauls Valley, Ardmore, Tecumseh.

Those would be the better options of those listed.

[olevetonahill]

Yall go easy on Leeflore county :eek:
Hell I can get you a good deal on an office here In Wister ;)
coupla hunnert a month !

[Okla-homey]

As an Ardmore native, I'm inclined to recommend it. However, there ain't crap to do there if you're young and need some extra-jobticular activites. Therefore, I'd go with BA.

[1stTimeCaller]

As an Ardmore native, I'm inclined to recommend it. However, there ain't crap to do there if you're young and need some extra-jobticular activites. Therefore, I'd go with BA.

Whaaa? There are a lot of young professional people his age in Ardmore. If you're into hunting, fishing, farming and ranching Ardmore is awesome. If you're into the ballet and art galleries, not so much.

[Okla-homey]

Whaaa? There are a lot of young professional people his age in Ardmore. If you're into hunting, fishing, farming and ranching Ardmore is awesome. If you're into the ballet and art galleries, not so much.

The most significant thing young adults (with jobs) do for fun in Ardville is "drive to the City," as in OKC, or maybe head south to DFW.

The young adults w/out jobs do what they always have done. They get drunk, stoned or both.

[olevetonahill]

Whaaa? There are a lot of young professional people his age in Ardmore. If you're into hunting, fishing, farming and ranching Ardmore is awesome. If you're into the ballet and art galleries, not so much.
Didnt I say Wister ? sheesh
cept we also have ****ing and fighting ;)

[1stTimeCaller]

The most significant thing young adults (with jobs) do for fun in Ardville is "drive to the City," as in OKC, or maybe head south to DFW.

The young adults w/out jobs do what they always have done. They get drunk, stoned or both.

I disagree. oh well, maybe he should look at Wister.

[Sooner_Bob]

it's spelled Chickasha but nevermind, it'll be a ghost town in a few years.

Ardmore or Broken Arrow would be tops for that list. Ardmore is a wealthy community and there are a lot of people in their mid to late 20s actually doing things with their lives as opposed to places like Chickasha and Anadarko.


Hardly . . . neither have the population base for farm loans like are up this way in and around Stillwater.

Ooops, I read Broken Bow rather than Broken Arrow . . . :D

[olevetonahill]

I disagree. oh well, maybe he should look at Wister.
There we go we Now have 2 votes for Wister :D
Oh and there are 2 casinos and cheyennes gentlemens club with in easy drivin distance :pop:

[olevetonahill]

Hardly . . . neither have the population base for farm loans like are up this way in and around Stillwater.

Ooops, I read Broken Bow rather than Broken Arrow . . . :D
You pimping sheep Now ? :eek:

[1stTimeCaller]

Hardly . . . neither have the population base for farm loans like are up this way in and around Stillwater.

Ooops, I read Broken Bow rather than Broken Arrow . . . :D

I don't know about the business potential I just know that I'd live in Ardmore, Norman, or Tulsa is I had a house in Oklahoma not on a lake and/or without wheels.

[Sooner_Bob]

You pimping sheep Now ? :eek:


Pimpin' ain't easy . . .

http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/pictures/g/godfather/24.jpg

[Octavian]

BA....easily

[Sooner_Bob]

I don't know about the business potential I just know that I'd live in Ardmore, Norman, or Tulsa is I had a house in Oklahoma not on a lake and/or without wheels.


People need to get over the aggie perception of Stillwater. It's growing like crazy and has pretty much everything you want/need. It's not far from any civilization and besides, we're gettin' a second Wal-Mart. :D

Right now I'd rather raise my girls here than just about any of the other "big" cities in Oklahoma.

I reserve the right to change my mind though. :D

[royalfan5]

People need to get over the aggie perception of Stillwater. It's growing like crazy and has pretty much everything you want/need. It's not far from any civilization and besides, we're gettin' a second Wal-Mart. :D

Right now I'd rather raise my girls here than just about any of the other "big" cities in Oklahoma.

I reserve the right to change my mind though. :D
do you have Lutherans in Stillwater? Being Aggie is my business so that part doesn't bother me. Ardmore seemed nice enough when I stopped there, but is further south than I want to go. Broken Arrow is Tulsa suburb? How big is Ponca City?

[TopDaugIn2000]

Yall go easy on Leeflore county :eek:
Hell I can get you a good deal on an office here In Wister ;)
coupla hunnert a month !

just sayin d00d, just sayin.

wister.....heh

my step dad used to pastor a church in Forrester. Been there Olevet?

[usmc-sooner]

you ought to look into working for Oklahoma State Coop Extension program.

[royalfan5]

you ought to look into working for Oklahoma State Coop Extension program.
I don't do good working for gov'ts.

[SleestakSooner]

I would say Stillwater, Broken Arrow and Woodward would be your best bets for the north part of Oklahoma. Although it wasn't on your list, you might check into the Elk City area as it seems to be growing faster than most other towns in western OK. Steer clear of Altus, that place looks to be on the down slide and Anadarko is just plain scary.

[OUAndy1807]

do you have Lutherans in Stillwater? Being Aggie is my business so that part doesn't bother me. Ardmore seemed nice enough when I stopped there, but is further south than I want to go. Broken Arrow is Tulsa suburb? How big is Ponca City?
I still don't understand why people worship Lex Luthor.

have you ever considered Lawton?

[OUAndy1807]

btw, I was kidding about Lawton. Lawton gets the gas face.

[King Crimson]

whatever you say Serch.:D

[tommieharris91]

BA by far is best, but only send your kids to BA high schools if you want to give them shaggie training before they move to stoolwater.

[Sooner_Bob]

do you have Lutherans in Stillwater? Being Aggie is my business so that part doesn't bother me. Ardmore seemed nice enough when I stopped there, but is further south than I want to go. Broken Arrow is Tulsa suburb? How big is Ponca City?


Looks like it . . . (http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=lutheran+church&near=Stillwater,+OK&sa=X&oi=local&ct=title)

Stillwater and Ponca City are probably comparable in size, but I'd say Stillwater is growing a little faster.

[royalfan5]

Looks like it . . . (http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=lutheran+church&near=Stillwater,+OK&sa=X&oi=local&ct=title)

Stillwater and Ponca City are probably comparable in size, but I'd say Stillwater is growing a little faster.
Is there anything of note in Ponca City? Is there a Ditch Witch Museum in Perry?

[1stTimeCaller]

did Conoco or whoever get that sludge to quit coming into basements in Ponca? I would also be remiss if I didn't mention Sadie's when talking about Ponc City. I think Ponca is also the home of our very own DC Sooner and CrimsonBalls.

[oklaclarinet]

PV isn't bad, sorta close to Norman and has an abundance of farmland (and mexicans). I don't recommend Poteau, it's located in poorest county in the state (although that might be a good thing when it comes to loans). Vinita is where the crazies are.

I haven't lived in Poteau all that long, but I agree it probably wouldn't be the best as far as farm loans go because it isn't really farming country around here. I know they aren't on your list, but how about something around the OKC metro. I know around the SW side there are still a lot of large farms, but the communities are fast growing places. Blanchard is a nice town if you want something smaller, and if you want something larger try Mustang. OKC out that far is also fairly rural.

[King Crimson]

Is there anything of note in Ponca City? Is there a Ditch Witch Museum in Perry?

Perry is home to Ditch Witch, but i don't know about a museum. My dad is from Perry.

[Sooner_Bob]

did Conoco or whoever get that sludge to quit coming into basements in Ponca? I would also be remiss if I didn't mention Sadie's when talking about Ponc City. I think Ponca is also the home of our very own DC Sooner and CrimsonBalls.


Hairy is from up there as well . . .

[Sooner_Bob]

Perry is home to Ditch Witch, but i don't know about a museum. My dad is from Perry.


Cherokee Strip museum is up there isn't it?

[King Crimson]

Cherokee Strip museum is up there isn't it?

yep.

[1stTimeCaller]

Hairy is from up there as well . . .
don't scare the kid off, dangit

[TopDaugIn2000]

GOD, you people amaze me. I'd rather drive thumb tacks into my gums than move to stillwater. what are you people THINKING?!?!?!?!?!?!

I have family there, so don't go all "ou/osu" on me. I hate the place. Seriously. ICK.

[OU4LIFE]

it's a small town.

I predict that in 5 years, Stillwater will be very nearly the 3rd largest city in the state.

[OU4LIFE]

Hairy is from up there as well . . .

Werd, Bob. Born and raised, and got the hell out.

[Big Red Ron]

Enid and Ponca City would be great towns for what you are doing. Ponca is the nicest of all those you mentioned.

[Sooner_Bob]

GOD, you people amaze me. I'd rather drive thumb tacks into my gums than move to stillwater. what are you people THINKING?!?!?!?!?!?!

I have family there, so don't go all "ou/osu" on me. I hate the place. Seriously. ICK.


Moooooooooo

[SoonerJack]

Mrs. SoonerJack grew up in Ponca City. In my humble opinion, Stillwater>Ponca. I think the pluses of being a university town outweigh the pluses of having a statue of a woman and a big mansion formerly occupied by E.W. Marland. You must be able to put up with the Orange though.

Other towns I like in Oklahoma include Guthrie (the first capital of the state and close access to OKC, Stillwater, etc.). It is a smaller town that several of those you mentioned, but its central location would be a plus for you. Paul's Valley, haven't been there in a while, but it used to be a nice place. Regarding Chickasha, a good friend of mine is their new eco-devo director so they aren't going to be a ghost town any time soon. Only problem with Broken Arrow is that it might be lacking people seeking farm loans. Extreme southeastern part of the state is beautiful but I hear the weed farmers rarely seek loans.

[Big Red Ron]

I like Ponca because of the lakes and parks...very nice neighborhoods and Lew Wentz park/castle/ginormus swimming pool. Great place for kids.

[Chuck Bao]

Shouldn't you be able to buy of map of where the farming and cattle lands are. North and west, I'm guessing.

Some of the farming families around Ardmore have oil money and I don't know how successful you'd be extending loans to them.

Visit some of the local cattle auctions and ask who the bigger local ranchers would be.

Does Ardmore even have a cattle auction anymore?

[achiro]

Enid is building a brand spankin new bank(the company that you are looking at). It's freakin huge and looks really nice on the outside. So what I am sayin is you'd have a brand spankin new office. This area is "good people" as well, farming is a huge part of the local economy. Stillwater has more/better places to eat than Enid. Ponca didn't have much when I was there last but who knows now.

[OU4LIFE]

the only place worth eating in PC is the Rusty Barrel, best steak in Oklahoma.

[Sooner_Bob]

the only place worth eating in PC is the Rusty Barrel, best steal in Oklahoma.


What? No love for Head Country?

[OU4LIFE]

Head Country is good, but it's not steak. I still prefer steak over BBQ.

[Sooner_Bob]

Head Country is good, but it's not steak. I still prefer steak over BBQ.


Well there's that . . . :D

[BudSooner]

Coweta!!!! :texan:

[OUAndy1807]

I predict that in 5 years, Stillwater will be very nearly the 3rd largest city in the state.
crazy talk. that would take growth of close to 60,000 people, or approximately 150% growth over the current population.

[royalfan5]

There's an opening in Pauls Valley. What does Paul Valley have going for it?

[Okla-homey]

There's an opening in Pauls Valley. What does Paul Valley have going for it?

Arbuckle Wilderness...wheeeeeeeeeeee!

And lots of Pentecostal wimmens.

[royalfan5]

Arbuckle Wilderness...wheeeeeeeeeeee!

And lots of Pentecostal wimmens.
I'll put it in the wait and see pile. Unless Pentecostal's have decided to loosen up recently, and I don't know about it.

[MamaMia]

Nothing would ever make me live in Stillwater.

[Okla-homey]

I'll put it in the wait and see pile. Unless Pentecostal's have decided to loosen up recently, and I don't know about it.

They're good cooks and snappy dressers. Buns are hawt!

[OU4LIFE]

crazy talk. that would take growth of close to 60,000 people, or approximately 150% growth over the current population.

at the rate of growth they are experiencing right now, I think that's a possibility.

you think i'm kidding, but i'm not.

[TopDaugIn2000]

PV is slowly growing. During the 1.5 years I worked there several new restaurants opened (mostly fast food). And yes, there are a lot of penecostal women that have NOT loosened up. Also a lot of Mexicans (most work at Covercraft). It's also close enough to Norman to even consider living there, I commuted and it wasn't too bad.

[royalfan5]

They're good cooks and snappy dressers. Buns are hawt!
Mennonite>Pentecostal in my book.