10.01.2007
Time Warp
One of my oldest and dearest friends got married this weekend in Oklahoma, so off I go to the party. Vicky and I met in 5th grade at Del Valle schools, many many years ago. We've been through all the ups and downs 30 years of friendship can bring. I've even gotten used to seeing her wear OU paraphernalia. However, she was dressed properly for my arrival :-).
My other oldest and bestest friend, Mike, had already planned to visit me in Austin this past weekend. He picked up a court job in San Antonio, so came out a few days early to hang out. So, we decided to fly up to Oklahoma for the shindig together.
It was a wonderful weekend and a bit of a time warp. Kind of back and forth in the time warp. Mike and I are always 12 again when we meet up. But Thursday we had dinner with Nicole, and Friday with Kristin and Liz, some of my "current" buds. Then, in Oklahoma, Vicky's whole family was there, along with all her "newer" friends. I have of course known her family for 30 years as well. It was so good to see everyone.
We had a good time, stayed in a surprisingly nice hotel in Oklahoma City, and had uneventful flights (thankfully). Mike headed to San Antonio Sunday afternoon - hopefully we'll see him one more time before he heads back to Cali!
To add to the time warp, our airport is the old Air Force base here - and both Mike and Vicky lived on the base. Straight out the exit of the base (now airport) is Cardinal Loop. This is where 3 of the Del Valle schools were located - Popham Elementary, Del Valle Middle School and Del Valle High School. So Mike and I decided to cruise the loop - the elementary and middle schools are gone, as is most of the high school - however: Friday Night Lights is being filmed there! I had no idea. Our old field house is still there, but it's painted blue now... kinda weird. I spent a lot of time in that field house...
In with all of this, we are babysitting the Irby's sweet little poopsie Jake! He's so much fun! I felt bad he was here for 2 days, then we took him to Dog Boys for the weekend, but I think he had a good time. Both Beagles came home very worn out!
My other oldest and bestest friend, Mike, had already planned to visit me in Austin this past weekend. He picked up a court job in San Antonio, so came out a few days early to hang out. So, we decided to fly up to Oklahoma for the shindig together.
It was a wonderful weekend and a bit of a time warp. Kind of back and forth in the time warp. Mike and I are always 12 again when we meet up. But Thursday we had dinner with Nicole, and Friday with Kristin and Liz, some of my "current" buds. Then, in Oklahoma, Vicky's whole family was there, along with all her "newer" friends. I have of course known her family for 30 years as well. It was so good to see everyone.
We had a good time, stayed in a surprisingly nice hotel in Oklahoma City, and had uneventful flights (thankfully). Mike headed to San Antonio Sunday afternoon - hopefully we'll see him one more time before he heads back to Cali!
To add to the time warp, our airport is the old Air Force base here - and both Mike and Vicky lived on the base. Straight out the exit of the base (now airport) is Cardinal Loop. This is where 3 of the Del Valle schools were located - Popham Elementary, Del Valle Middle School and Del Valle High School. So Mike and I decided to cruise the loop - the elementary and middle schools are gone, as is most of the high school - however: Friday Night Lights is being filmed there! I had no idea. Our old field house is still there, but it's painted blue now... kinda weird. I spent a lot of time in that field house...
In with all of this, we are babysitting the Irby's sweet little poopsie Jake! He's so much fun! I felt bad he was here for 2 days, then we took him to Dog Boys for the weekend, but I think he had a good time. Both Beagles came home very worn out!
# posted by Lisa @ 6:38 AM 
