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Post by krystal on Nov 15, 2004 19:16:26 GMT -6
Yes, the sidewalk extends there, I'm pretty sure, though I've not walked it so I can't say 100%. Also, there are little parks dotted along the riverfront. Technically, between Joe's and the playground where we were, there are a couple big areas with other playground stuff, as well as very big fountains and a very big sculpture (modern, boring). That's where the Chow Wagon is during Derby Week.
Yes, the Seelbach is gorgeous. Remember when The New Kids On The Block started a fire there? Haha--scandal!
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Post by Ella on Nov 17, 2004 20:39:50 GMT -6
Yes, the sidewalk extends there, I'm pretty sure, though I've not walked it so I can't say 100%. Also, there are little parks dotted along the riverfront. Technically, between Joe's and the playground where we were, there are a couple big areas with other playground stuff, as well as very big fountains and a very big sculpture (modern, boring). That's where the Chow Wagon is during Derby Week. Yes, the Seelbach is gorgeous. Remember when The New Kids On The Block started a fire there? Haha--scandal! Actually, I don't remember that... maybe I was too little. Or, maybe because I hated NKOTB.  Does Grateful Threads sell secondhand stuff, or is it new stuff, just with a hippie twist? I can't remember what you said... |
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Post by krystal on Nov 17, 2004 20:44:20 GMT -6
Grateful threads doesn't have second hand stuff. But Clodhoppers does. And there was a place called Second Hand Rose, but it seems to be gone now.
Hippie stuff, incense, artwork, jewelry, etc etc. And they have a bunch of tapes behind the counter and they're always playing old Dead shows. I gave them the Wetlands Concert--so they even have the Hanson/Other Ones show, hehe.
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Post by KatieHanson on Nov 30, 2004 5:52:02 GMT -6
Wow, I'm amazed you guys actually go out of your way to these places for research in your story. Too bad I could never do something like that. It is very hard sometimes writing about american boys living in American, when I live in Australia and have never being to America lol
I just make places up. I also have trouble when writing dialogue, trying to decide whether to spell certain words in american or australian, like for example, we say Mum, not Mom, but obviously ppl in America says Mom. But then do I say Mum when it is NOT in dialogue?
lol Just so confusing
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Post by Stephanie on Nov 30, 2004 7:18:29 GMT -6
Wow, I'm amazed you guys actually go out of your way to these places for research in your story. Too bad I could never do something like that. It is very hard sometimes writing about american boys living in American, when I live in Australia and have never being to America lol I just make places up. I also have trouble when writing dialogue, trying to decide whether to spell certain words in american or australian, like for example, we say Mum, not Mom, but obviously ppl in America says Mom. But then do I say Mum when it is NOT in dialogue? lol Just so confusing I actually did a TON of research for my stories... all online. But when Krystal and I were in Tulsa last year, the research paid off. We got up early (well, actually, I got up early and made Krystal come with me) and went for a drive and I found the MOE house without a map or anything... We literally drove straight to it! It was a very cool experience... So even online resarch is good and very helpful. |
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Post by krystal on Dec 1, 2004 7:32:03 GMT -6
Yes, it is!
I can't tell you how wonderful it was to go to New York City last year--it helped me so much with the writing of "Just Another Victim". But, before I'd been there, no one questioned the places I made up.
In the past though, I can remember girls writing about Tulsa having mountains and waterfalls and such, and I must admit to having rolled my eyes just a little, hehe.
Online is great for research!
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Post by Ella on Dec 1, 2004 18:01:57 GMT -6
Wow, I'm amazed you guys actually go out of your way to these places for research in your story. Too bad I could never do something like that. It is very hard sometimes writing about american boys living in American, when I live in Australia and have never being to America lol I just make places up. I also have trouble when writing dialogue, trying to decide whether to spell certain words in american or australian, like for example, we say Mum, not Mom, but obviously ppl in America says Mom. But then do I say Mum when it is NOT in dialogue? lol Just so confusing It personally helps me write if I can actually picture the place or thing I'm writing about... and I always want my readers to be able to picture exactly what's going on. I want them to see it happening in their head just as I'm seeing it. So that's why I go to so much trouble -- I've researched Tulsa, rock climbing, staked out restaurants and other locations, even went to Louisville to check everything out. Not to mention I love when people are like "Oh, I've been there!" when I mention a specific place in my story. |
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