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Lisa · 11 July 2012, 03:36 PM

I just have a point and shoot digital camera, and goofed around with it tonight during a drive downtown with my daughters in the old convertible.

Thought you might like to see a tiny slice of life in Oklahoma City. I love driving downtown at night - everything is so shiny.

Live music at the Myriad Gardens... tonight it was a jazz band.

Devon Energy Center on the left - the lights continually change color from purple to red, blue, green and white.

Mama Mallard giving us the eye at the Botanic Gardens. I had to shoot in almost total darkness and try to guess where they were in the frame.

That big blue tube contains a tropical garden oasis, open for tours during the day...

Found the old fire truck and car in a bail bondsman's parking lot. Not far from the city/county jail.

sleddog · 11 July 2012, 04:27 PM

Some really nice pictures of the car and surrounding Lisa, thanks for sharing!

MrPhatKatt · 11 July 2012, 04:29 PM

She's a true beauty thank you very much.

Blue Owl · 11 July 2012, 05:16 PM

That's an awesome cabrio, Lisa....

Looks like things have changed a lot! My last visit to OKC was in 1993 and the downtown was so quiet.

Thanks for sharing.....

MonBK · 11 July 2012, 05:20 PM

Nice looking Shay.

The Joker · 11 July 2012, 06:55 PM

Great pics, love the ones at the top with the car and lights on the building.

Cool number plate. Don't know much about plates in the US, but is that a personal one?

Lisa · 11 July 2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Great pics, love the ones at the top with the car and lights on the building.

Cool number plate. Don't know much about plates in the US, but is that a personal one?

Thank you, Wes. I might try staging the first photo again soon, and wait until it's just a little darker. That building has some kind of ties to Flaming Lips musician Wayne Coyne (does that name ring a bell as far as the UK? I'm not sure)- he and a partner bought it as a venue for local band performances.

The number plate is original to the car; somehow it was saved and passed along by each owner since 1963. Owners of classic cars can get permission (for a small fee) to display a vintage tag. We still have to keep current and purchase a modern-day tag, though, and keep it with the vehicle at all times. Ours is in the trunk (boot!).

Lisa · 11 July 2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Owl

That's an awesome cabrio, Lisa....

Looks like things have changed a lot! My last visit to OKC was in 1993 and the downtown was so quiet.

Thanks for sharing.....

Thank you - that car is such fun.

I know what you mean - downtown was pretty grim for a few years, wasn't it?

We left OKC in 1995 and returned in 2004. Many great things happened in that time - I think owed to a couple of big corporations like Chesapeake Energy and Devon Energy. Downtown and near-downtown was revitalized and has really re-awakened. People are living downtown and seeking dining/entertainment there. It's pretty exciting.

Lisa · 11 July 2012, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Some really nice pictures of the car and surrounding Lisa, thanks for sharing!

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Originally Posted by MrPhatKatt

She's a true beauty thank you very much.

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Nice looking Shay.

Thanks, gents. What does "Shay" mean, Mon?

MonBK · 11 July 2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Thanks, gents. What does "Shay" mean, Mon?

Shay is the car parked next to the firetruck.

Not yours of course but the replica ragtop.

Lisa · 11 July 2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Shay is the car parked next to the firetruck.

Not yours of course but the replica ragtop.

Thanks for the explanation! The car is one of several owned by our local bail bondsman. Either he has several, or he moves that one around frequently - the cars are parked at random locations downtown, though never far from the jail.

FeelingTheBlues · 12 July 2012, 12:09 AM

Lisa, that car of yours is really beautiful! I'm not a car man (far from that actually) but I really like the look of older models!

Cute duck picture as well! I guess it brings back souvenirs!

MonBK · 12 July 2012, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Thanks for the explanation! The car is one of several owned by our local bail bondsman. Either he has several, or he moves that one around frequently - the cars are parked at random locations downtown, though never far from the jail.

He probably has a couple.

God knows I've had my share of them (20-30 lost track).

Lisa · 12 July 2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Lisa, that car of yours is really beautiful! I'm not a car man (far from that actually) but I really like the look of older models!

Cute duck picture as well! I guess it brings back souvenirs!

Yes, they looked just like our little guy. However, none of these ducklings was the least bit interested in following us around.

Lisa · 12 July 2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

He probably has a couple.

God knows I've had my share of them (20-30 lost track).

You owned 20 or 30 replica cars? Do you build them yourself? I've heard the term "kit car" - is that what these are?

gmh1013 · 12 July 2012, 03:07 AM

Lisa,
You should get a pic of your old 63 with the Oklahoma Route 66 signs if they are still around?
I took one of my Sportser in Bethany next to a Jerrys coffee shop going to lake Overholser in 81.
There are a few left in AZ around Kingman and Williams but not many....get stolen is what Ive read.

gmh1013 · 12 July 2012, 03:11 AM

Lisa · 12 July 2012, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

Lisa,
You should get a pic of your old 63 with the Oklahoma Route 66 signs if they are still around?
I took one of my Sportser in Bethany next to a Jerrys coffee shop going to lake Overholser in 81.
There are a few left in AZ around Kingman and Williams but not many....get stolen is what Ive read.

Nice pics, Greg! I really enjoyed seeing those.

I need to get by Ann's Chicken Fry House for the next nighttime photo session. Remember that place, out on 39th Expressway (former Rt. 66)?

Nah, those old brown Route 66 signs have all but vanished. You're right - they get stolen.

MonBK · 12 July 2012, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

You owned 20 or 30 replica cars? Do you build them yourself? I've heard the term "kit car" - is that what these are?

No, they were all "factory" built.

Read all about them here: http://shayhistory.com/

dbelle7 · 12 July 2012, 05:11 AM

Cool Lisa! Makes me want to run up to 'the City' this weekend. :-)

gmh1013 · 12 July 2012, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Nice pics, Greg! I really enjoyed seeing those.

I need to get by Ann's Chicken Fry House for the next nighttime photo session. Remember that place, out on 39th Expressway (former Rt. 66)?

Nah, those old brown Route 66 signs have all but vanished. You're right - they get stolen.

OMG I sure do! the best CFS ever with fried Okra and mashed potatos!
If I remember right it was a coverted gas station?

Somebody on an oil rig told me to eat there when I was working out of Clinton / Elk City

Jocke · 12 July 2012, 06:42 AM

Great pics sister, the first one is awesome with the colors.

Lisa · 12 July 2012, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Great pics sister, the first one is awesome with the colors.

Thank you!

That's such a cool old building.

East Bay Rider · 12 July 2012, 08:31 AM

Wow. Those are great. Love the lights. Love the car. Love the car in the lights.

gmh1013 · 12 July 2012, 09:20 AM

Devon energy sure raised the bar on the OKC skyline with that new building!
You could see it all the way from El Reno!
Its about 2 times taller than any building in Phx

kcmo · 13 July 2012, 06:18 AM

Love the photos! They look like they could be print ads. Really cool!

B. Doggy · 13 July 2012, 10:29 AM

Nice ride!

cajunron · 14 July 2012, 12:33 PM

Nice pictures, Lisa. I like your Falcon. My dad's first car that he ever bought new was a Ford Falcon that he got while he was in the Air Force in the 60's. He would sure get a kick out of seeing yours, considering its pristine state. Thanks for sharing.

Lisa · 14 July 2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

Devon energy sure raised the bar on the OKC skyline with that new building!
You could see it all the way from El Reno!
Its about 2 times taller than any building in Phx

Isn't it something? It's ridiculously tall. I guess they engineered it to withstand tornadoes!

Lisa · 14 July 2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rgdejong

Nice pictures, Lisa. I like your Falcon. My dad's first car that he ever bought new was a Ford Falcon that he got while he was in the Air Force in the 60's. He would sure get a kick out of seeing yours, considering its pristine state. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks. I'd enjoy seeing a pic of his old Falcon, too!

11 July 2012, 03:36 PM	#1
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Drove the Falcon Downtown Tonight I just have a point and shoot digital camera, and goofed around with it tonight during a drive downtown with my daughters in the old convertible. Thought you might like to see a tiny slice of life in Oklahoma City. I love driving downtown at night - everything is so shiny. Live music at the Myriad Gardens... tonight it was a jazz band. Devon Energy Center on the left - the lights continually change color from purple to red, blue, green and white. Mama Mallard giving us the eye at the Botanic Gardens. I had to shoot in almost total darkness and try to guess where they were in the frame. That big blue tube contains a tropical garden oasis, open for tours during the day... Found the old fire truck and car in a bail bondsman's parking lot. Not far from the city/county jail.

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Blue Owl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Leo Location: Planet Earth Watch: 16610LV 116610LV Posts: 989	That's an awesome cabrio, Lisa.... Looks like things have changed a lot! My last visit to OKC was in 1993 and the downtown was so quiet. Thanks for sharing.....

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MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Nice looking Shay.

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gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	Lisa, You should get a pic of your old 63 with the Oklahoma Route 66 signs if they are still around? I took one of my Sportser in Bethany next to a Jerrys coffee shop going to lake Overholser in 81. There are a few left in AZ around Kingman and Williams but not many....get stolen is what Ive read.

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dbelle7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: wilderness Watch: Everose DD Posts: 1,400	Cool Lisa! Makes me want to run up to 'the City' this weekend. :-)

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gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	Devon energy sure raised the bar on the OKC skyline with that new building! You could see it all the way from El Reno! Its about 2 times taller than any building in Phx

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