Oklahoma Sugar Show

[panini]

Momoreg,
Cleared out my PM. Totally spaced the Oklahoma show. Are you, or anyone going?
Pan
PS I'm certainly not going to be able to put something together to enter, but would love to walk it and visit with other CTers. Plus remember, at least one diner on me
Let me know so I can get a flight,

[momoreg]

Yes, I'm entered, although I haven't even started my cake!!

I know most of the other entrants started months ago, but I just haven't had the time. Anyway, I'm just in it to have a good time.

I'd love to see you!!

[Mezzaluna]

Good luck! What is the theme this year? I've seen it on Food TV; once it was a china pattern.

[panini]

Great!
Although my better half informs we are in the middle of "Cookies for the Cure"
Something we do every year for the Susan G. Komen foundation. I'm there.
She is supposed to have a front page in the local rag, radio stations, etc. I'll try to get a link. Just some of the perks of being cancer survivors
I'll probably just fly in and out the same day. Maybe we could get a little CT dinner going. There are so many cake people there I'm sure some of them are up on the board.
Pan

[momoreg]

Great news for you, Panini. Free publicity. Can't beat that!! I'm looking forward to getting together, even if it's just for a short time.

I'm kinda curious whether there's any reason for me to hang out there with my cake, or can I go out as I please?? I don't know, since this is my first competition.

The theme this year is wedding gowns. I'd better get a move on!!

[panini]

Momo
I'm trying to figure when to come up. Are you there Sat & Sun night. I would drive, but my gas guzzeling SUV would probably cost more. I'm thinking that one wouldn't have to hang around, but who knows. Break the rules
I would really like to bring my Pastry Chef and His assistant. maybe we'll all fly in, Sat, stay the night and return Sun.
Where are you staying?
I'm assuming rooms are tight with the wheather.
Wait is that Texas/ OU weekend?
I'd use Wang as a insperation for your piece.

[henry]

Is it in Tulsa?

If so, I live in Tulsa, would be glad to get you information or recommendations.

Is it part of the Tulsa State Fair Again?

[panini]

Henry
Yes, it's in Tulsa. Recomendations would be great. Especially FOOD!!!! restaurants. Rooms(a place to stay).
How far is it from Dallas?
Really nice of you to do that. Please join us out there.
Pan
I'm assuming Southwest flies there. We trade cakes for green passes.

[henry]

Tulsa is about a 4 or 5 hour roadtrip from Dallas. Either come up I-35 through OKC then I-44 to Tulsa, or come up on the Indian Nations Turnpike. We have lots of toll roads in Oklahoma! Southwest flies from Love Field or American from DFW. Probably lots of options there.

Rooms?? Of course, the B&B where I work weekends (McBirney Mansion) is the best in town!! Don't know of availability for that weekend. check the website at www.mcbirneymansion.com. Depending on your price range, the Ambassador is Excellent, also 2 Doubletrees, a kind-of-new Renassaince, and gazzillions of the standard Marriotts, Holiday Inns, etc. Embassy Suites is nice too. Everything will be within 10 miles or closer to the Fair Grounds, not like a metro drive thru Dallas. There's even a hotel on the Fair Grounds property (Microtel?) but I bet its packed if there's events going on there. Lots of horse shows, etc. there.

Restaurants?? Some good ones, all price ranges. The new trendy one has Harrison Ford's son as the chef. I think it's called Ford's gas station. All kinds of food, but 9 bucks for a burger doesn't interest me. I'll compile a list of some the locally owned ones if you'd like. At the mansion (where I work) we have stacks of menus from the nicer places you can peruse.
If you search the net, look for areas such as Brookside, Cherry Street, Utica Square for restaurants. My favorite in Utica Square is the Wild Fork (www.wildfork.com).

Other places to see in Tulsa? There's always Oral Roberts University, We have a nice new Aquarium, zoo, etc.

[momoreg]

WWOOOWWWW!! Thanks for al the info.

I just started researching Tulsa yesterday, and found Turkey Mtn. Urban Wilderness, and specifically Keystone Dam area. Would love to check that out.

I'm bringing a friend, and figured we could probably spend a day checking out the fair as well.

We're staying at the Courtyard (for Marriott points), but the mansion sounds much more unique!!

The link to the WildFork didn't work. I haven't looked inot restaurants at all, and don't imagine I'll have much time to do so, therefore, I will accept any recommendations you're giving, henry.

Panini, as for the dress, I already chose one, but initially started looking at Wang for her elegant style. I ended up opting for a style by Pucchi, which is a bit more elaborate. It gives me more to work with than the simpler dresses do.

[panini]

Henry,
Thanks!!!!
I got a couple of rooms for Sat. night. Marriott SHills (points)
I decided to drive since says it a short trip.
Henry, the Mansion looked fabulous, but my associates would probably be intimidated.
OK, I'm going to leave the connect and dinner? up to someone else. Henry, and any other CTer please join us. Make it nice since I'm buyin. need the writeoff.
Momo, Pucchi, nice. Your bringing a friend? La familia no vicne? Hey! you're great at research, wanna find a good eats place?
I'm thinking Juan, Erica and mys3elf will head out Sat after special orders are out.

[momoreg]

Yeah, if I can find the time, I might be able to research that. Otherwise, we'll find a shack on the side of the road.

No, my family will not be there. I decided it would be a bit much for my 3-yr-old.

[panini]

Cmon, It's been that long? Well bring some pictures.
Shack? we have a great shack that serves the best Mexican.

[momoreg]

You bring pics too!!

[henry]

You guys be sure and bring some good walking shoes! I'm sure as an entrant you'll get vendor parking, but that weekend ends the 10-day run of the fair and is the most crowded time. The fair grounds covers roughly a square mile and features everything from livestock competition to sugar arts! You'll get a broad spectrum of Okies for sure! If you want to see what else is going on at the fair while you're there, check @ www.tulsastatefair.com

I also found the description of the sugar arts competition, with pictures of previous winners, contest rules, etc. if anyone's interested in seeing it:
http://www.tulsastatefair.com/pdfs/2...7SugarArts.pdf

Your hotel choices are very good! And yes, the mansion can be intimidating, but it's pretty fabulous. The Southern Hills Marriott is about 5-6 miles straight south of the Fairgrounds, and the Courtyard about 3 miles away. The Courtyard is in a mega complex of hotel-motels, you can't miss it. There's a Cracker Barrel restaurant near there (one of my wife's favorite places).

I'm not working that weekend, and will definitely come out to see you.

As for dining, there's a lot to choose from. Momo, the link to the Wild Fork didn't work because I put it in parenthesis. Try www.wildfork.com
But, hey, if Panini's buying, you can definitely upgrade!

I hope I can meet up with you guys here, I've learned so much from your postings over the years.

If you need more info about Tulsa, or if I can help you in any way, please PM me.

Henry