Kansas City vs Oklahoma City (Tulsa, Edmond: houses, living in, codes)

[okie1962]

Originally Posted by knrstz

Oh lord, grow up. It's not a personal attack, it (tulsa) is just not my favorite city.

When did I personally attack you? You are the one who called me immature..

[Bass&Catfish2008]

Originally Posted by Goodpasture

I hate to disagree with such a distinguished person, but you do know that Redbird is NOT an OU fan? (He likes Kansas!)

I know, GP. Truly sad that such a wise person is not a Sooner. I will continue to pray that RB sees the Sooner Light sooner (pun definitely intended) than later.

I have chosen to overlook RB's obvious flaws and embrace the wisdom there on everything not related to college football.

[eddie gein]

Originally Posted by knrstz

I do agree with what you are saying. I notice coming into OKC around the exits for Sooner Rd and Britton Rd as you look of to the east, you notice some nice topography and more trees. My inlaws live in Newcastle and it's definately a little more barren than eastern OKC.

I think one of the things that gives OKC a bad rap is that OKC is not very pretty city from the view of the interstates. That's all that some people see when they drive through the city. They formulate their opinions off of that. They may not ever exit and I 40 and I 35 don't paint complete pictures of OKC. I 44 isn't much better. 235 is probably the best, imo. The work being done I 40 through downtown will help, but it's still a work in progress.

I would agree with you wholehartedly on the Interstate thing. And although the forrest is thick, the trees aren't tall like people from other parts of the country are used to.

And yes, Newcastle is not as green as some of the eastern parts of town.

I've always joked that central and western Oklahoma is where trees make their last stand because by the time you get to the Texas panhandle..................There aren't any.

[knrstz]

Originally Posted by eddie gein

I've always joked that central and western Oklahoma is where trees make their last stand because by the time you get to the Texas panhandle..................There aren't any.

What you say is right. Although not as dramatic, eastern Oklahoma resembles a lot of the eastern US, even more than Texas and Kansas. Eastern Texas has a lot of pine trees and has a feel of much of the south east but the topography isn't as pretty as eastern Oklahoma. Kansas lacks the topography as well. As you get to western Oklahoma, it looks like much of the west. Unfortunately, it lacks the mountains. However the climate and plant life look so desert southwest. A friend of mine that attended the magnificent Oklahoma State University told me that 2nd to Texas, Oklahoma has the most diversity in wildlife of any state. That's pretty impressive considering the size of the state. However it sits in an area that gives it a potential to support almost swamplike conditions in parts of SE Oklahoma, to desert-like condtions in the panhandle. If you don't already know, google talimena drive and then glass mountains and you'll see what I mean.

[Bass&Catfish2008]

Originally Posted by knrstz

What you say is right. Although not as dramatic, eastern Oklahoma resembles a lot of the eastern US, even more than Texas and Kansas. Eastern Texas has a lot of pine trees and has a feel of much of the south east but the topography isn't as pretty as eastern Oklahoma. Kansas lacks the topography as well. As you get to western Oklahoma, it looks like much of the west. Unfortunately, it lacks the mountains. However the climate and plant life look so desert southwest. A friend of mine that attended the magnificent Oklahoma State University told me that 2nd to Texas, Oklahoma has the most diversity in wildlife of any state. That's pretty impressive considering the size of the state. However it sits in an area that gives it a potential to support almost swamplike conditions in parts of SE Oklahoma, to desert-like condtions in the panhandle. If you don't already know, google talimena drive and then glass mountains and you'll see what I mean.

>>>>>
Oklahoma has the most diversity in wildlife of any state
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One of the best kept secrets of our Great State. Let's keep it a secret and keep perpetuating the Dust Bowl Myth.

[ou_norman]

Originally Posted by knrstz

I was visiting my inlaws in OKC last weekend and it's going to be tough to convince me that OKC isn't semi arid. Virtually all grass is brown. Many trees are so dry the leaves are crispy on the ends. Also, there are wildfires all over the place.

Well we are in the middle of the worst drought since the Great Depression and this summer in Oklahoma was the 2nd hottest on record for any state in America ever, 2nd only to Texas' summer this year. Oklahoma has dry summers but this summer is not exactly a fair observation...

[ou_norman]

Originally Posted by kcmo

Check out this video. Just more going on in KC.


Get Introduced to a Whole New Kansas City! - YouTube

Just go to GREATEROKC.TV | Greater Oklahoma City Economic Development and you can see a whole slew of videos about Oklahoma City edited in exactly the same way and showing the exact same things. There is plenty going on in both cities, enough to fill many very exciting propaganda ads by Chambers of Commerce.

[knrstz]

Originally Posted by ou_norman

Well we are in the middle of the worst drought since the Great Depression and this summer in Oklahoma was the 2nd hottest on record for any state in America ever, 2nd only to Texas' summer this year. Oklahoma has dry summers but this summer is not exactly a fair observation...

True. However it takes a lot of work to prevent bermuda grass from becoming brown. Virtually every year in late July it starts to turn brown. Sometimes even watering it isn't enough. Regular fertilization is sometimes needed. Compare that to the fescue that grows in abundance further north like KC, it makes the area appear more lush, even if rainfall totals for the years are equal. I know OKC can get lots of rain. Just last year Edmond had like 8 inches in just a few hours. OKC's rain is feast and famine. Whereas KC's rain is a little more consistent.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by ou_norman

Just go to GREATEROKC.TV | Greater Oklahoma City Economic Development and you can see a whole slew of videos about Oklahoma City edited in exactly the same way and showing the exact same things. There is plenty going on in both cities, enough to fill many very exciting propaganda ads by Chambers of Commerce.

If you think KC and OKC have the same things to do and see, you really need to get out more. At least be honest with yourself.

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by knrstz

True. However it takes a lot of work to prevent bermuda grass from becoming brown. Virtually every year in late July it starts to turn brown. Sometimes even watering it isn't enough. Regular fertilization is sometimes needed. Compare that to the fescue that grows in abundance further north like KC, it makes the area appear more lush, even if rainfall totals for the years are equal. I know OKC can get lots of rain. Just last year Edmond had like 8 inches in just a few hours. OKC's rain is feast and famine. Whereas KC's rain is a little more consistent.

To add to your point one also has to look at latitude. Areas of southern KS and Oklahoma are south of the Mason Dixon line and the sun angle is much more direct and intense. Therefore, evapotranspiration (evaporation of water from vegetation) is going to be much more intense and longer-lasting when air temperatures are much hotter.