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I haven't done a Ruby Tuesday in a few weeks/months. If you want to know why, just scroll down to a couple of my previous posts. Life happens. Anyway, back to Ruby Tuesday. This photo has special significance to me. First of all, it is the origin of my blog/cyber nickname, DrillerAA. The Tulsa Drillers are a AA minor league baseball team, currently affiliated with the Colorado Rockies organization. I grew up in Tulsa and I will always consider it my hometown. The sign tells you that the Drillers are moving to a new stadium in Downtown Tulsa. As a young intern architect, I did the working drawings for the stadium that the Drillers are leaving behind. That was in 1981. Time flies when you're having fun. Maybe I'll get to see them play in their new facility some day. Happy Ruby Tuesday everyone.
I haven't done a Ruby Tuesday in a few weeks/months. If you want to know why, just scroll down to a couple of my previous posts. Life happens. Anyway, back to Ruby Tuesday. This photo has special significance to me. First of all, it is the origin of my blog/cyber nickname, DrillerAA. The Tulsa Drillers are a AA minor league baseball team, currently affiliated with the Colorado Rockies organization. I grew up in Tulsa and I will always consider it my hometown. The sign tells you that the Drillers are moving to a new stadium in Downtown Tulsa. As a young intern architect, I did the working drawings for the stadium that the Drillers are leaving behind. That was in 1981. Time flies when you're having fun. Maybe I'll get to see them play in their new facility some day. Happy Ruby Tuesday everyone.
It must be interesting to visit a building for which you've drawn up the plans!
ReplyDeleteNice story and photo. It is a little sad you are loosing your baseball team. I did read down and I will say a prayer for your Dad.
ReplyDeleteThe story behind the name - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMore importantly my prayers go out for your father and you and your family. Here's hoping he will be blessed with a complete remission.
Your words regarding the future were very poignant. Take care of each other.
Prayers and Blessings,
Yeah, what Carletta said.
ReplyDeleteThe dutiful son, your being around for your Dad shows that you adhere to the fifth commandment. Parents are important, mine have been gone for awhile. You still have some time...
ReplyDeleteOnly 19 years ago and being demolished? The new park will be better I'd guess...
Good to know the derivation of your bloggy name.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Stine: It does have it's merits.
ReplyDeleteeileeninmd: They're just moving from the fairgrounds to a new facility downtown.
Carletta/Judi: Thank you for your kind words.
Ralph: My father is more than worth of the honor required by the fifth commandment.
Time travels faster than you think, it's actually been 29 years since the park opened.
I had no idea that this is where your blog name came from. How cool. Makes all the sense in the world now.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific day. Big hug. :)
Very cool to have the "back story"!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by my place. Good to see ya 'round on a Tuesday. ;)
See ya Friday.
Happy RT.
Storyteller: Glad you enjoyed the background.
ReplyDeleteSandee: It would be one of the few times that I make much sense.
Crazy: See you on Friday with a new photo set, I think.
Now I know where the name of your blog came from :)
ReplyDeleteIt's great with the time you spent with your dad, I'm sure it meant lots to the both of you.
Welcome back to Ruby Tuesday! :)
that's a good story behind your blog's name. You must be really proud to do the working drawings for the stadium they played on.
ReplyDeleteFun picture. I love the blog header too!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to RT! :)
ReplyDeleteMy RT entry is here.
Oh my goodness...it's a PERFECT photo for you, personally.
ReplyDeleteRead about your father, my heart goes out to you all.
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Oh wow, that is very interesting! How neat that you got to be involved like that. I can see why it means so much to you! Great photo =)
ReplyDeleteVery sentimental!
ReplyDeleteHope God will give you and your family the strength to hold on to what you guys are experiencing with your dad.. Mine has been gone for 6 years now but still hurts..
Please take a peek on my first Ruby Tuesday entry. Seeyah!
Driller what are they going to do with the sign? I am sorry your team is moving but this made a great RT post!
ReplyDeleteI always wondered about your "handle"... and now I know. Is there any more noble bits of architecture, save memorials and religious sites, then the palaces of public spectacle? I hope your stadium finds a new and fantastic use for someone!
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty cool. Congrats to the team on their new digs.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I love that you told us the origin of your blog name! Then I'm impressed you did the drawings for the stadium you posted for Ruby Tuesday! thanks for playing again. Junie Rose won the Giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping your Dad will be fine and get through the treatments and go into remission, Driller. It's so difficult worrying about the health of a loved one. I wish you all the best and will keep you and Dad in my heart. :)
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