Will Rogers' hometown, and mine as well. Even though I have only lived here for 19 short years, I have noted a few things that no other city can possibly relate to. Surely all 25,000 residents can relate to at least one of these things, if not all 21!
1. The Never Ending Selection of Mexican Restaurants
El Banquete, El Azteca, Los Azteca, El Charro, El Maguey, Taco Tico, Taco Bell, Taco Bueno...
2. Claremore Football's Friday Night Lights
3. The View From Will Rogers Memorial
4. The Forgotten 2009 Shopping Mall
The hype was real.
5. Driving Around The Lake at Night
Blaring music with the windows rolled down and hearing the crickets and frogs chirp always makes a good night.
6. RSU Public Radio and TV
You either love it or hate it.
7. Downtown's Charm
So. Many. Antique. Shops.
8. Sledding Down Blue Starr
Schools out? Sleds out.
9. The Pain of Not Being Able to Swim in the Lake
It's so hot, and the water looks so nice.
10. The Infinite Supply of Hotels
Why are there so many?
11. The Out-of-Sync Stoplights
I am looking at you 1st and Lynn Riggs.
12. The "New Restaurant Every Week" Building
You know, the one off of Brady Street. I think it's another Italian place, but who knows?
13. The Sound of Train Horns
14. Stopped Trains
Why?
15. The Sound of Railroad Crossing Bells
16. TRAINS
Thanks for making me late and causing me headaches.
17. RIP Bowling Alley
We miss you.
18. The Obsession With Cappuccino Corner
Oh, that's just me?
19. Those Bike Trails No One Knows About
You don't know either?
20. Summer Nights at Sonic
Unforgettable.
21. The Love for QT
We love you Quick Trip!
