....and buy a mattress when your done! You see, down at Cell Phone Corner, we're not like that other "riff raff" up and down Memorial. We are a generic everyplace classy, upscale joint where you can take care of all your basic needs, like buying a phone from every major carrier within 50 feet. Come admire our faux stacked stone and Dryvit architecture as you get you nails done in our chinsy classy store fronts with chicken wire railing modern landscaping. As a matter of fact we have had our landscape plan amended to oblivion, you will have no problems seeing us from memorial through the trees bushes.
"Cell Phone Corner, where a punch in the teeth is always free!"(TM)
Sounds awesome. Do you have a theme song? A catchy ditty?
Whoever created that mess at that intersection should be ashamed.
Is this 111th or 101st and Memorial?
Quote from: dbacks fan on December 11, 2010, 03:32:03 PM
Is this 111th or 101st and Memorial?
It's inteller. So its 101st. But 111th has its issues as well.
The reason I ask is that this place sound like something you see here in the cities around Phoenix and in some places, you see themevery mile to two miles no matter where you drive. The exception being that as Albertsons and local grocer Basha's closed some of their locations and with the over building of centers like this and the down turn, a lot of them are nearly empty to completely vacant escept for a fast food pad sight and a c-store. From a lot of the subjects I have seen on here over the last few years south Tulsa sounds like a lot of places here with the exception of grass. I will try ang get some pics of what I'm refering to in the next few days.. I know that there is another thread refering to landscaping on lots like Home Depot and other big box stores, why is it they can't keep the trees alive? It's done here and they seem to thrive. Just curious.
Quote from: guido911 on December 11, 2010, 03:09:59 PM
Whoever created that mess at that intersection should be ashamed.
the person who created that has no shame...or soul for that matter.
but I was thinking it might be funny to sit outside and film all the turds who will inevitably start on one end and go "well if you aren't going to give me that deal, I'm just going to go next door!....then in a few minutes "....well I'm just going to go next door!"....ad nauseum.
but you have to wonder if all the tenants maybe feel a little duped....you wonder if they knew what would be next door to them. Knowing the underhanded tricks of the landlord, it would not surprise me if this was all done cloak and dagger. I was not joking when I told all those asking that whatever would be there you can guarantee we already have 3 of them within a 3 mile radius....but this exceeded even my expectations...to the point of comical absurdity. the running joke around here is that ATT sub-let its bathrooms to T-Mobile. If Cricket or US Cellular occupy the one still being built, this landlord will be the laughing stock of the town (as if he's not already).
another corner in tulsa squandered by redundant dreck...riff raff even.
He's laughing all the way to the bank.
...and gets there by walking on the backs of his fellow man.
Didn't I hear somewhere that Troy Aikman owns that new center in front of SuperTarget?
Direct Developments is a real estate cabal of which Troy aikman is a partner. They were the middlemen who ramrodded the deal down between Target and 1995 land co (aka Assholes inc). After target was built the land under it was actually sold off to target, so target real estate trust owns the land under target now. However, it is my impression that Direct Developments is still the middleman for lining up the tenants of Cell Phone Corner as no one with any level of dignity would deal directly with the landlord they'll be paying rent to. They do not own it however...they may have been subcontracted to build it. You will also notice how all but one of the tenants are national chains, because they were able to obsfucate those chain's knowledge of the local market so they could foist them all in there. Any local buisness worth their salt would know it would be suicide to locate in an area now so highly concentrated and developed. Regal Plaza and surrounding developments already took most of the tenants that could have located there.
I guess I don't understand why you are so upset that there are a few similar businesses clumped together. I guess if you don't do business with them you hate them and their customers being near you.
Get over it. There are many areas with multiple banks, fast food restaurants, etc. clustered together. There are even competing gas stations directly across the street from each other.
You have whined about the big stores like Target, you have whined about the little stores like cell phone and nail shops. I am beginning to think that you just whine about everything.
You think government should interfere with regular commerce? You really think there should be ordinances prohibiting cell phone and nail shops from operating in the same shopping center? What kind of control freak are you?
I have some advice. Get over it. No one is forcing you to do business with them or even to look at them while you drive by.
I like the opportunity to comparison shop and the competition will probably help lower prices for customers.
inteller better not ever go to the Dominican Republic. He'll blow a gasket when folks run up to him at the stoplights trying to sell him prepaid recharge cards from competing phone companies, or if he goes to one of the upscale malls in Santo Domingo and sees an Orange shop right next to a Claro shop. Or even worse, if he ventures into some parts of town where there are people selling both Orange and Claro in the same store.
He must really hate Best Buy's cell phone area.
yes, and it is that way in most THIRD WORLD countries.
we're better than that.
and actually, a Best Buy Mobile store would have been a better alternative, still not great but better than currently, then you'd have 3 fronts available for a more diverse tenant mix....but slumlords are more interested in putting "butts in the seats" as it were....maybe we are less removed from third world countries than I think.
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Could someone post photos of this? I don't understand the controversy since I seldom visit Deep South Tulsa.
Quote from: Ed W on December 12, 2010, 12:00:14 PM
Could someone post photos of this? I don't understand the controversy since I seldom visit Deep South Tulsa.
Come on Ed. It's inteller and its about development in his neck of the woods. And "Deep South Tulsa"? Geez, inteller, red and I do not live in another country. :D
Quote from: Ed W on December 12, 2010, 12:00:14 PM
Could someone post photos of this? I don't understand the controversy since I seldom visit Deep South Tulsa.
Don't feel bad. Furthest south I go usually is 51st. Except for visiting my brother at 81st. And Aspen, so it's not really Tulsa. Most South Tulsans need filters in their nostrils anyway.
Quote from: Hoss on December 12, 2010, 01:52:10 PM
Don't feel bad. Furthest south I go usually is 51st. Except for visiting my brother at 81st. And Aspen, so it's not really Tulsa. Most South Tulsans need filters in their nostrils anyway.
I got as far north as 41st between Memorial and Sheridan birthday shopping for mom yesterday at the Stock Pot / Smalley Restaurant Equipment store. It was like a whole different country. Sorry Guido, had to say it.
Quote from: Hoss on December 12, 2010, 01:52:10 PM
Don't feel bad. Furthest south I go usually is 51st. Except for visiting my brother at 81st. And Aspen, so it's not really Tulsa. Most South Tulsans need filters in their nostrils anyway.
Man, I had to go all the way to 111th the other night. It felt like I was driving all the way to Texas. I made up for it by heading up to 46th Street North the day after, though. That averages out to about 31st Street. ;)
Quote from: Red Arrow on December 12, 2010, 02:29:37 PM
I got as far north as 41st between Memorial and Sheridan birthday shopping for mom yesterday at the Stock Pot / Smalley Restaurant Equipment store. It was like a whole different country. Sorry Guido, had to say it.
Just don't let it happen again. We simply cannot allow ourselves to mingle with the unwashed masses. :D
Quote from: nathanm on December 12, 2010, 02:32:26 PM
Man, I had to go all the way to 111th the other night. It felt like I was driving all the way to Texas.
When the family moved here from PA in 71, we had walkie-talkie communications between the cars. After we got off I-44 and turned south on Memorial, it seemed like forever. I radioed dad and asked if we were going to Mexico. He said no, it was only a few more miles. Memorial was 2 lanes south of the RR tracks at 41st. Some of dad's co-workers asked why he moved so far out (previously discussed at length) and didn't it take forever to get there. At the time it was only about 5 minutes more than the guys that lived around 51st to 61st between Memorial and Yale. That obviously changed.
Quote from: guido911 on December 12, 2010, 02:39:27 PM
Just don't let it happen again. We simply cannot allow ourselves to mingle with the unwashed masses. :D
I'll make sure I have my shots (medical, not liquor) and sanitize my clothing after I return.
Quote from: guido911 on December 12, 2010, 02:39:27 PM
Just don't let it happen again. We simply cannot allow ourselves to mingle with the unwashed masses. :D
So, do I need an entry visa on my passport to go there? And are wild-eyed, pot-smoking, former Hippies and Democrats allowed entry at the border?
Quote from: Ed W on December 12, 2010, 02:53:22 PM
So, do I need an entry visa on my passport to go there? And are wild-eyed, pot-smoking, former Hippies and Democrats allowed entry at the border?
If you mean deep south Tulsa, I don't think you will get beyond the electrified fences and sniper towers.
Quote from: Ed W on December 12, 2010, 02:53:22 PM
So, do I need an entry visa on my passport to go there? YES And are wild-eyed, pot-smoking, former Hippies and Democrats allowed entry at the border? NO, unless you bring $.
Quote from: Ed W on December 12, 2010, 12:00:14 PM
Could someone post photos of this? I don't understand the controversy since I seldom visit Deep South Tulsa.
Since you are not allowed down here:
Quote from: guido911 on December 12, 2010, 02:59:45 PM
If you mean deep south Tulsa, I don't think you will get beyond the electrified fences and sniper towers.
You guys talk a mean game, but you leave the back door open. Taking the turnpike allows one to avoid passport control.
Quote from: nathanm on December 12, 2010, 05:52:27 PM
You guys talk a mean game, but you leave the back door open. Taking the turnpike allows one to avoid passport control.
You'll be OK as long as you stay on the turnpike. It's a limited access highway. Access can be on or off the road. It's a deal we have the the OTA. They make some money and it keeps you from direct contact with us.
Quote from: Red Arrow on December 12, 2010, 06:22:23 PM
You'll be OK as long as you stay on the turnpike.
No kidding with that one. Not many can survive what us southies recently acquired to keep the "northerners" out.
Nathan,
It's one up time. Got anything that will outrun Guido's rail gun? Try to spy on our parking lots and strip centers and we'll get you.
Quote from: Red Arrow on December 12, 2010, 08:49:10 PM
Nathan,
It's one up time. Got anything that will outrun Guido's rail gun? Try to spy on our parking lots and strip centers and we'll get you.
Will this help? I only have one so choose your target wisely.
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p309/kallsop2/Tombstone111.jpg)
Quote from: dbacks fan on December 13, 2010, 09:05:08 AM
Will this help? I only have one so choose your target wisely.
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p309/kallsop2/Tombstone111.jpg)
I'm almost done with my "Death Star".
Quote from: Red Arrow on December 13, 2010, 11:29:09 AM
I'm almost done with my "Death Star".
I've begun work on my "SunCrusher"
Quote from: Red Arrow on December 13, 2010, 11:29:09 AM
I'm almost done with my "Death Star".
(http://www.geeks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Death-Star.jpg)
(pic taken when the cops knocked my camera up in the air while wrestling me to the ground.)
Nice job on your "small moon" Red.
Quote from: custosnox on December 13, 2010, 11:37:04 AM
I've begun work on my "SunCrusher"
I have access to the Galaxy from the Men in Black. (With a Ford Galaxy in reserve, just in case.)
I've forgotten, why is it you northies wanted to invade come down here?
Quote from: Red Arrow on December 13, 2010, 12:09:47 PM
I've forgotten, why is it you northies wanted to invade come down here?
We true Tulsans enjoy the feeling of the crisp lip drying winds provided by your massive parking lots.
It isn't the same when the winds are funneled by structures.
Quote from: Townsend on December 13, 2010, 12:18:04 PM
We true Tulsans enjoy the feeling of the crisp lip drying winds provided by your massive parking lots.
It isn't the same when the winds are funneled by structures.
And trees. Let's not forget about the trees!
Ah yes, free parking with dead trees. One of our more special attractions.
Please note that free parking is only for the locals. We charge outsiders so they will feel more at home in a strange land. Please deposit your parking fees in the local business establishments.
Quote from: Red Arrow on December 13, 2010, 12:09:47 PM
I've forgotten, why is it you northies wanted to invade come down here?
I forgot to tell you that I'm a Southie now, though I'm only at 71st, but I do spend plenty of time as far south as 101st. Of course I was an Eastie before, not a Northie.
Quote from: custosnox on December 13, 2010, 12:53:22 PM
I forgot to tell you that I'm a Southie now, though I'm only at 71st, but I do spend plenty of time as far south as 101st. Of course I was an Eastie before, not a Northie.
You're borderline. We may consider your application after a while. You will need to prove your loyalty as a southie by providing evidence that you spend significant time south of 91st and at least occasionally get to 111th or even 121st.
Quote from: Red Arrow on December 13, 2010, 12:59:44 PM
You're borderline. We may consider your application after a while. You will need to prove your loyalty as a southie by providing evidence that you spend significant time south of 91st and at least occasionally get to 111th or even 121st.
Nope, sorry, never have any reason to go that deep South. The furthest I make it is the Walmart on Memorial.
Quote from: custosnox on December 13, 2010, 01:19:26 PM
Nope, sorry, never have any reason to go that deep South. The furthest I make it is the Walmart on Memorial.
It's only a few yards farther south from the WalMart building to get to 111th. In fact, there are now a couple exits to 111th from the WalMart parking lot. It's frequntly easier to get on 111th Eastbound to turn North on Memorial than try to exit directly North on Memorial. Sometimes it's quicker to take 121st/Delaware to get to Riverside & 96th from 111th & Memorial than to fight traffic to get back to the turnpike.
So just curious, are we still considered river trash if we live near Tulsa Hills?
(http://shirtoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/westside.jpg)
Quote from: bacjz00 on December 13, 2010, 02:17:28 PM
So just curious, are we still considered river trash if we live near Tulsa Hills?
People live west of the river?
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;D
Quote from: guido911 on December 13, 2010, 02:35:12 PM
People live west of the river?
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;D
Only in Jenks
Quote from: swake on December 13, 2010, 02:41:25 PM
Only in Jenks
What is this "Jenks" place you speak of? ;D
Quote from: guido911 on December 13, 2010, 02:46:40 PM
What is this "Jenks" place you speak of? ;D
I've heard of Jenks. You take that turnpike near the northern edge of civilization (Creek Turnpike, I think) and go west toward California. After you cross the river that separates civilized Oklahoma from the wild wild west (and Oklahoma City), you should see an exit marked Jenks. They may try to fool you into thinking you are still in Tulsa by marking the exit with "Peoria/Elm". I've heard they even put a Reasor's there as bait for Tulsa travelers.
Quote from: Red Arrow on December 13, 2010, 02:06:01 PM
It's only a few yards farther south from the WalMart building to get to 111th. In fact, there are now a couple exits to 111th from the WalMart parking lot. It's frequntly easier to get on 111th Eastbound to turn North on Memorial than try to exit directly North on Memorial. Sometimes it's quicker to take 121st/Delaware to get to Riverside & 96th from 111th & Memorial than to fight traffic to get back to the turnpike.
I am going to render a guess and say that cust is talking about the WM at 67th and Memorial (where the old Service Merchandise and Woodland Hills Cinema used to be).
Correct me if wrong.
Quote from: guido911 on December 13, 2010, 02:46:40 PM
What is this "Jenks" place you speak of? ;D
It's where the high school is
Quote from: Red Arrow on December 13, 2010, 02:06:01 PM
It's only a few yards farther south from the WalMart building to get to 111th. In fact, there are now a couple exits to 111th from the WalMart parking lot. It's frequntly easier to get on 111th Eastbound to turn North on Memorial than try to exit directly North on Memorial. Sometimes it's quicker to take 121st/Delaware to get to Riverside & 96th from 111th & Memorial than to fight traffic to get back to the turnpike.
Now that you mention it, since I am to the West of Memorial now instead of East, I might start using 111th to get out. No idea why it never occured to me that there was another direction to leave that lot before.
Actually I spent a little extra time back in the neighborhood behind Target Friday night at an Itallian Potluck dinner and wine tasting. If I spend too much time in the area and I might become corrupted, so I visit friends in Elba Tarrace from time to time to help balance it out.
Quote from: Hoss on December 13, 2010, 03:01:56 PM
I am going to render a guess and say that cust is talking about the WM at 67th and Memorial (where the old Service Merchandise and Woodland Hills Cinema used to be).
Correct me if wrong.
I avoid that WM at all costs. It is a plague to humanity.
Quote from: custosnox on December 13, 2010, 03:22:34 PM
No idea why it never occured to me that there was another direction to leave that lot before.
You will eventually lose your fear of going south.
Quote from: custosnox on December 13, 2010, 03:24:08 PM
I avoid that WM at all costs. It is a plague to humanity.
I do too. Remember the first time I went in there and I thought 'there's actually a WM worse than the one by me (the Admiral/Memorial, "Hell on the Hill" Mart). I left in a hurry.
Nicest one in the metro? Probably the one in Sand Springs.
Quote from: Hoss on December 13, 2010, 04:07:54 PM
I do too. Remember the first time I went in there and I thought 'there's actually a WM worse than the one by me (the Admiral/Memorial, "Hell on the Hill" Mart). I left in a hurry.
Nicest one in the metro? Probably the one in Sand Springs.
You really should check out the one in Glenpool. On the outside you walk in thinking "hey, this place is really nice" then once inside it's BAM, "damn, still just a Walmart".
Quote from: swake on December 13, 2010, 04:11:10 PM
You really should check out the one in Glenpool. On the outside you walk in thinking "hey, this place is really nice" then once inside it's BAM, "damn, still just a Walmart".
That's what the one on 67th/Memorial did to me.
Personally I like the one at 111th and Memorial because for some reason it seems to have things that others don't.
Quote from: custosnox on December 13, 2010, 05:15:50 PM
Personally I like the one at 111th and Memorial because for some reason it seems to have things that others don't.
Like my presence every once it a while.
Quote from: guido911 on December 13, 2010, 05:48:33 PM
Like my presence every once it a while.
Well crap, now the horrid excuse of a wally world suddenly sounds better
Quote from: custosnox on December 13, 2010, 05:15:50 PM
Personally I like the one at 111th and Memorial because for some reason it seems to have things that others don't.
that's because it is different from most other walmarts, both in clientele and as you mentioned the items it carries. the 67th st wal-mart is one of your typical peopleofwalmart.com places.
Quote from: inteller on December 13, 2010, 07:22:26 PM
that's because it is different from most other walmarts, both in clientele and as you mentioned the items it carries. the 67th st wal-mart is one of your typical peopleofwalmart.com places.
If you think that one is in that category, then you really should venture to the Ghetto Walmart... umm.. I mean the one at Admiral and Memorial. I went in there one night and there was a woman laying on the floor in the middle of the candy isle talking to someone that was not there. Scary.
Quote from: custosnox on December 13, 2010, 06:21:30 PM
Well crap, now the horrid excuse of a wally world suddenly sounds better
I knew that bit of info would send you back north screaming. :)
Quote from: custosnox on December 13, 2010, 07:29:40 PM
If you think that one is in that category, then you really should venture to the Ghetto Walmart... umm.. I mean the one at Admiral and Memorial. I went in there one night and there was a woman laying on the floor in the middle of the candy isle talking to someone that was not there. Scary.
i dont disagree that the admiral wal-mart takes the cake here in Tulsa as far as peopleofwalmart.com goes, but the 67th walmart brings in too many of the former 41st st walmart customers.
Quote from: inteller on December 13, 2010, 07:40:33 PM
i dont disagree that the admiral wal-mart takes the cake here in Tulsa as far as peopleofwalmart.com goes, but the 67th walmart brings in too many of the former 41st st walmart customers.
I figure the next one on the list just under Ghetto WB is Getto Lite at 81st and Lewis as far as clientale goes.
You may complain about the building style but at least it isn' vacant like all of these within about four mile area.
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Quote from: Red Arrow on December 12, 2010, 08:49:10 PM
It's one up time. Got anything that will outrun Guido's rail gun?
Yeah..my car.
Your weapons are no good on me though. My south Tulsa passport is still good for another 8 years since I renewed it just before I moved north. ;D
Quote from: nathanm on December 13, 2010, 09:00:18 PM
Yeah..my car.
Your weapons are no good on me though. My south Tulsa passport is still good for another 8 years since I renewed it just before I moved north. ;D
We have two treatments for you.
1.The Motorola treatment, it's as fast as the speed of radio.
2. The FAA treatment, we don't care when you think your passport expires. We just made them all expire within 6 months (FAA used 3 yrs) and they must be renewed.
;D
Quote from: Red Arrow on December 12, 2010, 08:49:10 PM
Nathan,
It's one up time. Got anything that will outrun Guido's rail gun? Try to spy on our parking lots and strip centers and we'll get you.
I revived this thread only for this reason:
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-04/video-railgun-blasts-aerodynamic-round-seven-kilometers-through-steel-plate
"I have got to get me one of these!"- Captain Steven Hiller
Quote from: guido911 on April 20, 2011, 09:35:07 AM
I revived this thread only for this reason:
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-04/video-railgun-blasts-aerodynamic-round-seven-kilometers-through-steel-plate
"I have got to get me one of these!"- Captain Steven Hiller
Very cool stuff.
And I think very likely is the technology that will really take us to space.
Quote from: swake on April 20, 2011, 10:27:05 AM
And I think very likely is the technology that will really take us to space.
If we can get the whiners to let us build more nuclear plants. A railgun that size would need the output of a few just to charge it up..