Well... looks like the DoD needs me in Oklahoma.
Tinker AFB to be precise.
Got a job offer today. My unit here NOW wants me to stay and says they want to TRY and transfer me to another position (mine got cut).
What do you think? Bird in hand?
bird in hand, IMHO
Have you ever actually BEEN to Oklahoma?
Jerry it all depends on whether you want to stay in europe or go back to the states, you know that WDW2014 wouldn't be on the callender if you're on the other side of the pond... [bang]
Geoff... [coffee]
BTW its great being retired... [thumbsup]
Oklahoma? Umm err no offense to those from the Okie Ste but all I gotta say is "Oklahoma?"
give the current unit the amount of time you have before
the OK offer closes. if no new job is firm by then, don't turn
down a sure thing (IMHO).
Buck Owens -The Wind Blows Everyday In Oklahoma (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yydBhmQJ2rY#)
weli guess I should say that I have lived in OK before and my sister lives in Tulsa and parents plan on retiring there as well.
so all in all, it's not the location that's an issue... it's the empty promise of them wanting me to stay, but having no firm paperwork/offer saying so.
As long as you know what you're in for...
Quote from: hbliam on May 15, 2013, 03:25:21 PM
Start packing....
This.
On the plus side, it'll put you within striking distance for DITR.
Quote from: Buckethead on May 15, 2013, 03:43:42 PM
On the plus side, it'll put you within striking distance for DITR.
will that make up for WDW2014?
Not entirely, but it's still a damn good time. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Skybarney on May 15, 2013, 01:11:11 PM
Oklahoma? Umm err no offense to those from the Okie Ste but all I gotta say is "Oklahoma?"
the village is calling, pick up. I'm not a resident but have been all over the State and must say there are some great roads there and the people are nice to boot PLUS you can open carry!
Quote from: Raux on May 15, 2013, 07:50:52 AM
Well... looks like the DoD needs me in Oklahoma.
Tinker AFB to be precise.
Got a job offer today. My unit here NOW wants me to stay and says they want to TRY and transfer me to another position (mine got cut).
What do you think? Bird in hand?
if you end up there let the local DFWM board know. We do trips into the Oachita mountains and Eureka Springs, AR, sometimes. I need another excuse to ride anyway. Good luck.
I've spent some time in Okc, and it's a pretty nice place.
Brick town is fun, there's a burgeoning craft food and beer scene that is pretty awesome. The locals are pretty laid back.
Right next to tinkers there's a park that has a really pretty lake and some bad ass MTB trails.
I used to be a hater, until I went there. Okc has a lot going for it. I wouldn't mind living there for a bit.
well, i am going to OKC.
best High school?
communities to live in?
local Ducati repair shop?
Edmond and Norman are "better" areas but Moore is a good compromise depending on your budget. if you stay in OK City try heading NW. I know nothing about schools but I can tell you that the local Duc shop closed a year ago so it's down to Dallas for work. You have three dealers here in Dallas and two independent mechanics, of which I highly recommend one. Congrats on your decision. I travel there for work so when you settle send me your info and we can drink and tell lies one night
DiTR won't come close to WDW but it would be nice to experience it.
I know a lot of guys who went to Tinker AFB after tech school and liked it there. Good luck!
BONNEVILLE!!!
[evil]
Ok, seriously: OKC has a lot going for it. Been there a couple times & it's not bad! Also, if there's no Duc dealership and you want to open a shop... Just sayin'...
Welcome back JB! [thumbsup]
I'm on it. [evil]
I think maybe the Duc dealer in OKC closed shop. I have a friend that rides Ducs and works at Tinker, I'll ask. If that shop closed the next closest would be Dallas or KC. Tulsa closed down a few years ago.
yep, OKC shut down
didn't know Tulsa had one.
give your friend my contact info from here.
Tulsa and Dallas are pretty much the same distance but as for the Tulsa dealer, it was more a Vespa shop than anything else. If, or when, you come to Dallas for some service let us know ahead of time and we will take you to lunch somewhere...will try to avoid tassels [evil]
Take care people of OK....
looks horrendous...
Quote from: ungeheuer on May 20, 2013, 04:48:35 PM
Take care people of OK....
looks horrendous...
^ this.
And it is. :'(
[bang] just had convinced the family no need to worry
Talk about horrible timing!!! :-X I was watching the news last night and Tinker was mentioned but I didn't here if they had a tornado too or if it was one from the past?