A Forest For BobA - Page 3

KySSR · 03-25-2006, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike in AZ

Do you think we could have a special pin on the map for the exact location of the trees?

Whaddaya think?

Mikey

Great Idea

HotRodGirl · 03-25-2006, 04:28 PM

I 2nd 3rd 4th or 5th that great idea!

wildcat66 · 04-05-2006, 11:02 AM

Hello all, I got a call from the UP WITH TREES FOUNDATION today, they are planting the trees Sat. April 8th. I will not be able to attend because this is openng day for our sons baseball teams and we have a full day starting with a parade at 9:00, but I will call the family to let them know, if any one in the Tulsa area can make it out that would be great. They are planting at the park near the 21st Bridge. I can get the name off my phone if you need it.

I think I might make a trip up there in May and will place ribbons on the trees and take pictures!

woohoo · 04-05-2006, 11:04 AM

Let me know if you'd like some company.

Mike in AZ · 04-05-2006, 11:10 AM

When we come through Tulsa with the caravan on our way to the WDC, I'm planning a stop for Bob's trees. We'll need an accurate location and a place for SSRs to park. Short stop to tie a ribbon or two.

Mike

wildcat66 · 04-05-2006, 11:21 AM

I will get it for you, Woohoo that would be great. His birthdate is May 9!

Mike that is exactly what I was thinking too!

Mike in AZ · 04-05-2006, 11:47 AM

Common Bond.....SSR

Like minded

wildcat66 · 05-04-2006, 03:53 PM

Trip to Tulsa to view the trees and to visit the Cemetery! Woohoo, FuryKay, Mickeys and Deb and myself. It was a beautiful day!

The trees are planted near a skate park and a play area. They are on the West side of the River. There is a nice Bike and Ped. walkway going through the park. There is a large parking lot that approx. 50 SSR's could park on! The pathway has Light Posts with numbers on them to mark the area all 4 trees are planted between #80 and #81 Light Posts.

Jan and Mickey had good directions, maybe they could post them so we can add them to our Pin Map. Along with the Cemetery.

wildcat66 · 05-04-2006, 03:55 PM

These pictures were taken at the Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery, Owasso, Ok.

woohoo · 05-04-2006, 05:07 PM

To get to River Parks Arbor Garden, take I-244(hwy 75) to Tulsa. Get off on the Southwest Blvd exit. Turn left (North) onto Southwest Blvd. Go to 23st and turn right (east) Go over the overpass and turn right into the parking lot. Don't cross the river bridge. Walk south on the path to lampost #80. The park is located on the west side of the river.

To the cemetary: Get back on I-244E and go to the Hwy 75 exit to Bartlesville (left exit) Take hwy 75 to 86th St. N exit and go right.Take 86th st. n. to N.129th E. Ave. and turn left. Go to 116st N. and turn right. the cemetary is ahead on the right. The gravesite is in the Chimes east section lot 143, space 6.

Mickey, please check these directions for me to be sure I am correct. Thanks

woohoo · 05-04-2006, 05:08 PM

Machell, your SSR truck floral arrangement looks good in the pics.

wildcat66 · 05-04-2006, 05:19 PM

Thanks for posting the directions Jan!

MICKEYS · 05-05-2006, 07:07 AM

Directions are right on. Machell you said east side of the river, Jan caught it ,The trees are on the west side of the river. I sent Beer100 the info for the pin map.

Gina · 05-05-2006, 07:10 AM

Thanks so much for the pictures.

I'm glad I got to see them but at the same time it was SO sad seeing them. The SSR arrangement was great.

HotRodGirl · 05-05-2006, 07:20 AM

I'm not sure what to type........what an eye opener this morning.

Thank you so very much for sharing these photos. The bond of support is so very evident in the below pictures from his SSR Fanatic members. The SSR floral arraingement it just perfect!

Purple Penelope · 05-05-2006, 10:27 AM

I'm really impressed with the forest and thank all who contribted to it. Have to thank Machell and group for representing the rest of us who are afar and making it so personal. Would love to come through one day and visit in person. Bob is still in our thoughts and memories.....this lets us remember what a great guy he was.

P/P

Peace

Richard in TX · 05-06-2006, 08:49 PM

Machell

Thanks so much for visiting and posting the pics of Bob's forest. The floral arrangement is truly an original, just like Bob and his beautiful truck. I'm sure Bob and family are truly touched. You did an outstanding job organizing this dignified and lasting tribute. R

Purple Penelope · 06-23-2008, 10:45 AM

WOW FACTOR just started a thread on Bobby, which brought to mind the trees planted in his memory.
Is someone close enough (Mickey??) that a pix could be taken of how the trees have grown in the 2+ years since planting?? Still think of him often.

P/P

Peace

SSR-Club.com · 06-23-2008, 07:05 PM

I think you fanatics are great for doing this for the love and friendship of a fellow SSR'er we will forever respect and miss.........

god bless

Nancy24 · 07-03-2008, 06:37 AM

Here are the pictures Mickey took of the trees. I never had a chance to meet Bob, but I know from what everyone has said of him, I would have liked him. I'm glad that I could help plant the trees in his name.

Furykay · 07-03-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy24

Here are the pictures Mickey took of the trees. I never had a chance to meet Bob, but I know from what everyone has said of him, I would have liked him. I'm glad that I could help plant the trees in his name.

I didn't see many leaves in the first two pictures ,Hope they were taken in the winter.

MICKEYS · 07-03-2008, 01:09 PM

Those pictures were taken just after the BIG Ice storm that destroyed half the trees in Tulsa. Will try to take some current ones next time we are on that side of town

TucsonSSR · 10-04-2009, 06:52 PM

BobA popped into mind today. It was nice to see the pics of his trees. It looks like at least one survived that ice storm.

Wow, time marches on.

turnheadz · 10-05-2009, 01:09 AM

he's on my mind every once and a while too. Thanks for bumping up this thread