I was saddened to read that our old apartment complex we used to live in has pretty much been condemned -Read more about that here. It definitely wasn't like that when we lived there -sure it wasn't the best place to live -But, it was alright especially when we had a good apt. manager who tried to keep the riff raff out and it was being kept up with. Since I partially grew up in Tulsa I've lived a few places around town -But, this was the 1st place we lived on our own as a family in Tulsa -so, it held a lot of memories. At the time we thought it was pretty good -for those that live around here you might remember Eastland Mall that was next to it -We also had a Target and Toys R US around there -Of course it isn't a mall now and I think only Toys R Us is left over there. We had a pretty good place -it was a townhouse with the living room, half bath, and kitchen downstairs -and then upstairs there was another full bathroom and the 2 bedrooms. We were also on the corner so, only 1 neighbor on the other side -which we had good neighbors -a couple who eventually had a couple kids-twins actually. Sure there were a few bad times like getting robbed once and the car broken into a couple of times -It started to go downhill before we left -I remember once looking out the window to see police officers poking around or going after someone? It took awhile for us to get out and be able to buy our own home -glad we did -But, it's still sad to know what it once was like to what it is now. Sorry, for the reminiscing -I'm sure I'll do that on here more. A lot of the pictures I found were around Christmas time -Which seems pretty fitting since Christmas just passed - So, there you have it.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Wednesday with pics -Our old apartment
I was saddened to read that our old apartment complex we used to live in has pretty much been condemned -Read more about that here. It definitely wasn't like that when we lived there -sure it wasn't the best place to live -But, it was alright especially when we had a good apt. manager who tried to keep the riff raff out and it was being kept up with. Since I partially grew up in Tulsa I've lived a few places around town -But, this was the 1st place we lived on our own as a family in Tulsa -so, it held a lot of memories. At the time we thought it was pretty good -for those that live around here you might remember Eastland Mall that was next to it -We also had a Target and Toys R US around there -Of course it isn't a mall now and I think only Toys R Us is left over there. We had a pretty good place -it was a townhouse with the living room, half bath, and kitchen downstairs -and then upstairs there was another full bathroom and the 2 bedrooms. We were also on the corner so, only 1 neighbor on the other side -which we had good neighbors -a couple who eventually had a couple kids-twins actually. Sure there were a few bad times like getting robbed once and the car broken into a couple of times -It started to go downhill before we left -I remember once looking out the window to see police officers poking around or going after someone? It took awhile for us to get out and be able to buy our own home -glad we did -But, it's still sad to know what it once was like to what it is now. Sorry, for the reminiscing -I'm sure I'll do that on here more. A lot of the pictures I found were around Christmas time -Which seems pretty fitting since Christmas just passed - So, there you have it.
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There are a few areas in, and around, Tulsa that have gone downhill fast! It's sad when you have good memories of those places and they get over-shadowed by the evil that people choose to practice there!
Praying your new year will be filled with joy and blessings!
getting broken into must have been terrifying.
I lived in an apartment complex off of 71st and Sheridan/Yale and now when I drive by, it looks like a total dive. It was the first apartment I lived by myself. I have lots of fond memories...but I wouldn't dare return. It's way too scary looking!
Well, luckily noone was home when we were robbed -just came home to a lot of things stolen :( -It is sad how it get overshadowed. Thanks for the comments ladies!
I worked at Eastland for 2 wks in high school. It was a haul from south Tulsa. I remember it was out in the middle of nowhere almost. It was a cool designed mall. Sad to see that area change. I was baptized at a church right by there & my Grandparents had a home near by in the 60's. Oh well, it's good to look back every once in a while & see where we came from.
Does make you sad. We are lucky enough that our first apartment is still in good shape and the area still okay...we drive by there often and talk about buying the building sometimes. It is only a 6 apartment building, old, very old but tons of memories. We renewed our vows in the apartment on our 25th anniversary...hey this month will be 35 years. Wow.
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