November 21, 2025 (Fri.) - A quiet day in OKC.
We didn’t have much on the agenda today—just some rest and a little exploring after yesterday’s long haul.
Lynn was up at 7:00 AM (55°, though it felt more like 48°), and Kirk followed at 8:45. The morning passed quietly with a light breakfast, some relaxation, and catching up. By 11:30, we set out to track down a few roadside attractions Lynn had marked and to visit the Indian Motorcycle dealership in Oklahoma City.
Our first stop was Route 66 Park, which promised artwork, a lake, and a bridge. In reality, it was a bit underwhelming: graffiti covered the signs, the lake was small with no shade, and the bridge was closed. With the chilly weather, we decided against walking the park.
Next, we headed into the city to the Indian Motorcycle dealership. We browsed the store and planned to pick up a couple of t‑shirts, but no one was available to check us out. After waiting several minutes, we gave up and left empty‑handed.
By 1:00 PM we were back at the RV—a short jaunt into the city. Both of us were still tired, and Lynn’s allergies flared enough to call for a Benadryl. After a quick lunch and some TV, she spent the afternoon sleeping. The weather was pleasant, so Kirk used the time to work on his bike with the Amazon packages that arrived. In the process of modifying a bracket, it flew off and completely disappeared—a small black 2‑inch piece that seemed to vanish into thin air! At least the correct Amazon orders finally arrived today, replacing the mix‑ups from yesterday.
We had tentatively planned dinner with Tim and Carol again, but with Lynn knocked out by Benadryl, we postponed. Kirk threw together a quick dinner in the RV when she woke up, and we spent the rest of the evening in.
Not a lot of pics today.
Weather – High 65*, Low 49*. Winds 8-12 mph with 23 mph gusts. No rain. No humidity.
Traffic – None.
Food – Nothing to report.
Notable – Nothing to report.
Screen time – The Amazing Race, Survivor, The Last Frontier.
November 22, 2025 (Sat.) - Warranty Wins and Benadryl Blues.
Another quiet day with not much on the agenda. Lynn was up at 7:00 AM, battling allergies yet again—Oklahoma and her sinuses just don’t get along. By 8:30, it was another Benadryl moment. Kirk got up later, with his mission set: track down a Ford dealership to replace the tailgate plugs that had popped out.
By 11:00 we were out the door. Lynn hoped her coffee would fight off the drowsiness, and the cold air provided its own wake‑up call. At the Ford dealership, Kirk found the plugs he needed—tiny black pieces that looked like plastic thumbtacks. At $10 each, the price was ridiculous. Luckily, the service rep Lisa suggested they might be covered under warranty. She pointed us to Darcy, who swapped them out in five minutes flat, no paperwork, no check‑in, and no charge. Kirk was amazed at the service and speed.
Next stop was the hardware store—the one with the blue logo (sorry, Trish, not Home Depot!). Lynn always feels a little guilty when we skip Home Depot, but Kirk needed parts for the motorcycle flag mounts he’d been tinkering with. As soon as we pulled in, the smell of teriyaki drifted over from Hawaiian Brothers in the same lot. Resistance was futile. Lunch was delicious, except for the spam musubi, which was nearly inedible and nowhere close to the homemade version we miss.
We were back at the RV by 1:00 PM. Lynn slipped into another Benadryl coma while Kirk got busy with his bike. He finally installed the flag mounts he’d been hunting for and swapped out his old CarPlay device for a new one.
Dinner was turkey tacos—a healthier experiment that fell flat. The ground turkey was bland, but thankfully Ozark salsa swooped in to save the meal.
By 8:00 PM, Lynn was still groggy and headed back to bed, not feeling well. It seemed like more than allergies today, so we’re hoping rest will help and tomorrow will be better.
Not many pics today.
Weather – High 59*, Low 46*. Winds 10-19 mph. No rain. No humidity.
Traffic – None.
Food – Nothing to report.
Notable – Kirk’s new flag mount and car play for his bike.
November 23, 2025 (Sun.) - OKC National Memorial and More.
Today’s plan was to visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial. After being laid up for a couple of days, Lynn was eager to get out and moving again.
The memorial stands as a tribute to the 168 lives lost, the survivors, and all those affected by the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. It combines a solemn outdoor space with an interactive museum. What we hadn’t realized until recently was that Kirk’s friend Tim—whom we just reunited with—was present that tragic day. Knowing this made our visit even more meaningful.
Since it was Sunday, we hoped downtown would be quiet and parking easier. Arriving around noon, we lucked out with a large spot right in front of the memorial, and parking was free. The weather was beautiful, and the grounds weren’t crowded, which gave us space to reflect as we explored.
We walked through the memorial’s powerful features:
Field of Empty Chairs – 168 bronze and glass chairs, each representing a victim, arranged by the floor they were on. Smaller chairs represent the 19 children killed. Each chair has the victim’s name etched and the five westernmost chairs represent those killed outside the building.
Reflecting Pool – a 318-foot-long pool between two monumental arches, symbolizing the moments before and after the attack.
Gates of Time – bronze-clad arches marking 9:01 and 9:03, framing the tragedy at 9:02 a.m.
Survivor Tree – a resilient American elm that withstood the blast, now a symbol of hope.
Memorial Fence – where visitors continue to leave tokens of remembrance.
Museum – filled with exhibits, artifacts, survivor stories, and details of the investigation.
The experience was deeply moving. The museum in particular offered a wealth of history and personal accounts, and knowing Tim had been there made it all the more impactful.
Afterward, we explored more of Oklahoma City. Across the street from the memorial is the And Jesus Wept statue. The Catholic Church erected the statue on the site of the former parish house which was destroyed in the bombing. The statue depicts Jesus with his face in his hand, turned away from the blast site, symbolizing grief and sorrow for the 168 lives lost. A granite wall behind the statue contains 168 gaps, each representing a victim of the bombing.
We had lunch at Bourbon Street Café in Bricktown, which was excellent, then wandered the riverwalk for a while. Along the canal, we caught a duck fight. Lynn got too many pictures! LOL. Despite the sunshine, the temperature dropped sharply, and with Kirk jacket‑less and no shops nearby for a quick sweatshirt, we cut our stroll short along the otherwise lengthy path. Afterward, we drove to one of Lynn’s favorite roadside attractions—a statue of Vince Gill—before heading back.
We returned to the RV around 4 p.m. just as clouds rolled in. By 5 p.m. the rain arrived, accompanied by thunder and lightning that lasted well into the night.
Weather – High 63*, Low 39*. Wind 3-10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Rain (70% – 0.35″), no humidity.
Traffic – None.
Food – Bourbon Street Café.
Notable – OKC National Memorial/Museum, Bricktown, Riverwalk.
