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Posted on 3/23/09 at 8:11 pm
Posted by lsustone57
Covington
Member since Jan 2007
93 posts
Posted on 3/23/09 at 8:11 pm
Starting a residency at Integris Baptist Hospital in July 2010, moving from New Orleans. Was wondering if anyone lives around OK City and could relay some info such as best area to live (have a wife and 1st kid in the oven), areas to steer clear of, and of course places to watch games with fellow Tigers. Thanks
Posted by BengalBen
Midwest
Member since May 2008
2225 posts
Posted on 3/23/09 at 9:05 pm to
Edmond is your best option if being north of town isnt inconvenient. Moore/Norman is nice if south is better and you can stomach a heavy dose of Sooners.
Posted by BigBoyTiger
Cleveland
Member since Aug 2005
9578 posts
Posted on 3/23/09 at 9:08 pm to
Edmond is a great town. Spent 6 years of my childhood there. I highly recommend it.
Posted by GEAUXmrJ
Member since Jan 2009
13 posts
Posted on 3/23/09 at 10:33 pm to
Indeed, Edmond is the place to be (if you've got the money). The people there tend to be a bit pretentious if you ask me. Some act like their shite don't stink but it really is a wonderful place.

As far as OKC goes, I'd stick to the North Side. The South side tends to be a little more ghetto but thats your call.

The Moore area, as recommended before, is fantastic. It is fairly close to Norman though, so I'd stay the hell away. With that in mind, welcome to Hades. You'll never meet a more narrow minded, jaded, irrational bunch of fans. The sooner nation is indeed a ridiculous one.

Good luck in okie land.
Posted by lsustone57
Covington
Member since Jan 2007
93 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 1:21 pm to
thanks for the insight. the hospital is in NW corner so i think edmond might be my best bet. also, i have already bought a very large, obnoxious LSU flag. it will be displayed before anything gets moved indoors.
Posted by Tigergreg
Metairie
Member since Feb 2005
20014 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 1:36 pm to
quote:

obnoxious LSU flag. it will be displayed before anything gets moved indoors.


You're sure to make lots of new friends.
Posted by The X Factor
Oklahoma City
Member since Mar 2006
19 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 1:37 pm to
Although not a LSU alum, they are my 2nd team and I currently live in OKC having moved here almost a year ago.

Edmond is fine, but I would recommend two areas just north of the city center.

Crown Heights: it's an historic old neighborhood that is well maintain and very safe. It has some houses that are close to a $1 million in value and others that are smaller and great for young couples/families that you can get for closer to $200,000. I live here and it's an awesome area.

Edgemer Heights: Very similiar to Crown Heights in proximity and demo. Just a little less expensive but still some really great, neat old homes that are perfect for young couples and families.

Both are close to two great parks. You could bike into downtown. And are close to all the cool bars and resturants on Western Avenue. This is a great area with lots to do.

Both areas are close to 235 and 44-I mean real close. And both can get you to Bricktown, downtown, 63rd street area in 5 minutes or less. And both can get you up to the bars and resturants and activities at Lake Hefner (OKC's Lake) in less than ten minutes.

It's a great town (never thought I'd say it) and a great college sports town.
Posted by LSUinOKC
Oklahoma
Member since Jan 2007
548 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 3:21 pm to
Edmond - nice area north of OKC, good schools, more expensive than Moore but also nicer than Moore

Nichols Hills - too pricey (for me) but huge older homes (googleearth the area around 63rd & Western & NW of there, you'll see what I mean)

X Factor is correct about Edgemere & Crown Heights, nice old areas close to the action

Integris Baptist is NW Expressway/Hefner Pkwy area...older smaller homes around there, some good neighborhoods sprinkled among the not-so-good ones.

also...OKC LSUAA chapter link is here
Posted by DieSmilen
My Rubbermaid Desk
Member since Dec 2007
1733 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 3:42 pm to
Off the wall question, what did you make on your mcat?
Posted by windriver
West Monroe/San Diego
Member since Mar 2006
8656 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 6:06 pm to
I worked a few projects up there and met some nice folks. The ones I know live in Edmond and its very nice. I don't envy you having to move to OKC but congrats to you & yours.
Posted by LSU fan in Oklahoma
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Member since Jul 2008
128 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 6:25 pm to
I live north of Tulsa, about 2 hour drive to edmond. My in-laws live in Edmond and love it. I always wear my purple and gold proud. The sooner fans love my national championship shirts. Especially the one their helmet is on.
Posted by geaux sec tigers
Member since Mar 2009
361 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 6:40 pm to
Cancel any plans to move to Okla-mobile-Homa! The people are religious Protestant puritans who drink watered-down 3 point beer and there are fall down drunk Indians all over the place. Also, wearing LSU clothing anywhere in Oklahoma will guarantee that you will come in contact with groups of bowlegged a-holes wanting to fight you over the Sugar Bowl and reminding you how close they were to coming back on us.


Funny thing is, these inbred Okies think WE are the backward ones! They make Arkies look like royalty. Your life will be hell and the weather will suck all year long in OK.
Posted by Ergophobic Tiger
Member since Sep 2003
4345 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 6:41 pm to
Congrats on matching. What specialty?

My advice: Enjoy life the next 3 months. Take a long vacation. July 1 everything changes.
Posted by GT
BR
Member since Dec 2003
917 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 8:08 pm to
Good luck. I have been to the Norman - Okie City twice. The first time we tried to go see a minor league baseball team when we were done for the day and there was a tornado in the area. The second time was a few months after that really bad tornado. there was a strip of land about 300 yards to a quarter mile of absolutely nothing.
Posted by lsustone57
Covington
Member since Jan 2007
93 posts
Posted on 3/24/09 at 8:32 pm to
MCAT-28
matched in radiology

my brother in law went to Texas. He said he doesn't want to visit us...ever
Posted by TigerBandAlumnus82
Pensacola,FL
Member since Jul 2007
3104 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 2:56 am to
quote:

You'll never meet a more narrow minded, jaded, irrational bunch of fans. The sooner nation is indeed a ridiculous one.


Sounds like another fanbase that follows a team with Red and White colors.........
Posted by tigerjake
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2004
2827 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 3:22 am to
quote:

Cancel any plans to move to Okla-mobile-Homa! The people are religious Protestant puritans who drink watered-down 3 point beer and there are fall down drunk Indians all over the place. Also, wearing LSU clothing anywhere in Oklahoma will guarantee that you will come in contact with groups of bowlegged a-holes wanting to fight you over the Sugar Bowl and reminding you how close they were to coming back on us.


Funny thing is, these inbred Okies think WE are the backward ones! They make Arkies look like royalty. Your life will be hell and the weather will suck all year long in OK.
This guy is right! I've been in Tulsa for 3 years, and my wife and I are moving back to Baton Rouge when the year is up. I can't wait to get out of this shitty state, with these shitty OU fans. The OU fans will hate you because of the 2003 NC, and the OSU fans will hate you because of Les Miles leaving their shitty program.
Posted by Eauxkie Tiger
Elk City, OK
Member since Sep 2003
1085 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 6:03 am to
Section 8 has spread the ghetto around. Stay away from Penn. & Hefner area on the North side. Edmond is good, Yukon and Piedmont are also possibilities.
Posted by geaux sec tigers
Member since Mar 2009
361 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 6:52 am to
Don't forget how fat and toothless all the Okie women are. Also, beware of all the backward meth addicts and tweakers floating around out there.
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