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HOT NEWS, BMX in Oklahoma
08-31-2010
RAIN
The end of the month is here and we did get some rain today. Most of town only get enough rain to wet down the dust but it looks like we will have more soon. This round on rain looks to be light rain with only small areas of heavy rain. The heavy rain missed us today. The light rain is a welcome sight and we hope for more soon. The light rain will help save us water to work on the track. Unlike many tracks and cities Sooner Pearl we be paying a water bill for our water use.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-30-2010
WORK EVENING
The water line work is out of our hands now so we are focusing on other jobs this week. Today we spent a little time working on the starting hill. We have a lot of work ahead to prepare the starting hill for our concrete and gate. Now our weather forecast has changed and we have a chance of rain in the forecast for the next 3 days. We did not have any rain today but there is rain not far away and moving toward us.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-29-2010
WAITING ON WATER
Since the piping inspection was last Friday we will have to wait to be connected to the main before the water is working. Now we have rain in the for cast for tomorrow and the next day. We did get a little rain last Tuesday but not much if you consider the NWS at Will Rogers Airport only get .02 inches from the last rain although most of the rest of town got a little more that was still not much. Now we have a chance of heavy storms rolling in for the next couple of days. We did get out late in the day to work at Trosper today.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-28-2010
NO WORK TODAY
The track had to take a back seat today so we could dwvote time to working on other projects. The heat slowed our work as it has for the last month or so but the work will be completed and we will be back out to work at Trasper Park soon.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-27-2010
INSPECTION
Today was another big day for us at Trosper Park. The city finally came out and inspected the work repairing the damaged water line and completing the work to get the new line in the ditch. All the work was approved and now we will wait to have the water meter installed and connection to the water main. Considering we waited 4 days for the inspection of the line work it may be next weekend before the water is working. Hey we are getting the job done now we will focus on the electric service.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-26-2010
DAY OF CHANGES
It started out just like so many days before but ended like no other day. There are days we all want to just be over and go on to the next day, today was one of those days. Things just did not go the way we wanted today. Now we will have more time to devote to other projects.
NO INSPECTION TODAY
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-25-2010
NEW CONTROLLER
Our new TARA controller arrived today. For now we will be using the old style light set up for the track but we are working to update the light unit in the future. SInce we have had some problems with our air cylinder during use at the old track we will be repairing that while we are closed. Now to get our water connected.
NO INSPECTION TODAY
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-24-2010
INSPECTION - RAIN
The ditch has been reworked and our new water line has been laid and is ready for 3 things. Now we wait for the City Inspectors to look it over, make sure it is deep enough to prevent freezing and check the plumbers work quality. Then we get a new water meter and we can finish this very important job. Once the meter is set we can begin to cover the ditch. One last item on the to do list for this job, a 'water box' and we finish the filling of the ditch. Job complete. Next on to the electric service and our work to groom the track.
NO INSPECTION TODAY DUE TO RAIN?
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-23-2010
NEW WATER LINE
Today we had another big day of work at Trosper. Our plumber was hard at work repairing the damaged water line and completing the work to get the new line in the ditch. Once this is done we wait for the City to inspect and set our water meter. We will have water service this week! Next weekend we will cover the line and install our water box. This job is finished then and we can start to groom the track 'with water'. After 2 years of legal work, spending over $10K on permits, and other items to get us to today our water line is now ready for water. Just 2 years ago we talked to the OKC Water Department to get our water service. We had a meter, we needed water service so we called the Water Department. We were told 'have a licensed plumber install a water line, get an inspection and the water will flow.
What a joke that was. After $3400 of work and materials we were ready for inspection, the City was called and guess what happened? One of the biggest fights we have had on this project. After the City came for an inspection we learned we had been mis-informed. Many permits were required. the City Water Department took our meter and said 'see ya'! That was the start of 2 long years of fighting for this track project.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-22-2010
WORK DAY
The water line ditch work is finished and we have much work ahead of us. We worked today on 2 jobs, digging a hole for our water box and work to groom the starting hill for our concrete and gate. The gate has been built and it is a beauty. The new gate is much different than our gate at the former Sooner Pearl. Custom steel tubing was ordered, there is no middle connection to fall apart and require rewelding. All the work was completed by a few local workers who spent a lot of time making this happen. If you have ever seen the plans ABA has for a BMX gate you would notice small things which you just don't see on a finished gate. One of those items are the hinges shown on ABA plans. Nice factory made hinges with bearings and grease zerks. They are on this gate. No more queaking gate drops, nice and quiet. Custom lengths of tubing which go all the way across the gate and Gator Grip for each rider lane. We used 2 inch heavy walled tubing not the recommended 1-1/2 inch tube. Unlike the old gate this new one will be cast in concrete and have no open space for trash to collect (like the old gate) and will get a newer modern look.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-21-2010
NO WORK TODAY
Since this new track was started we have been very lucky that our volunteers have been healthy and ready to work when we are able to work. That was not the case today. Our string of over 100° days had finally taken toll on on of the volunteers, we decided to stay away from the track today. Maybe we will be there tomorrow?
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-20-2010
PA SYSTEM
We have had one last major item to purchase for the new PA rack and that was some storage space in the rack. We now have a metal drawer on its way for this job. With only 3 items left to purchase, cables, more speakers and our outdoor wire to have this job completed for now. Since we are looking at opening the track without a building only part of the new system will be used to open the track. When we have a building the rack will be installed, then the light poles, lights and speakers will be installed. It will be nice. We may post some pics soon of the rack and other items which were donated for our new PA system.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-19-2010
NEW CONTROLLER ORDERED
Next year ABA will require tracks to start using the new style gate controllers. Most will use the TARA AGC-4 unit by Cartessa which is set up for ABA, NBL or UCI starting sequences. This is a change from the Shur Start units which have been the mainstay of ABA racing for many, many years. This change is a move to better unify the starting sequence for riders who want to compete in UCI events and introduces 'random gates' to ABA riders. Needless to say with an our Shur Start2 boxes will go in a box to become a history lesson for future riders and who knows we may drag in out to use once in a while for old time sake.
Volunteer at your local track!
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-18-2010
The ditch work is now complete. We worked today to finish clearing about 80 foot of the ditch which needed either cleaning out or dug a little deeper. After 4-1/2 hours of work we completed the job. Now we will have the pipe repaired and put in the ditch. Next week we will have a meter set and an inspection then our water can be turned on. We will be building a box to protect the upper end of the pipe. This box is where all our other water piping will start from. Now to get the electric rolling.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-17-2010
Since there was not much to write about on this Friday the 13th as far as BMX is concerned we will write about another subject. That subject would be VOLUNTEERS.
In our sport we have basically 2 types of tracks. For profit tracks and non-profit tracks. All the current tracks in Oklahoma are non-profit which means they are ran by volunteers. Each track has a group which manages to keep the track open and useable for their riders. Every job which is done is done by a person who wishes to help others and a side effect of this is they can feel better about themselves for their work. As a Track Operator I volunteer for every job which needs to be done. No fame nor glory. I do it for the fun. To watch others have fun.
Volunteer at your local track!
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-16-2010
The weather is what we see every year. Very hot and dry. This week we have had little wind which is almost unusual for Oklahoma. Today was our 31st day since we have had any real rain. It is very dry now. We do however have rain in our forcast for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. A small chance but a chance none the less.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-15-2010
REST DAY
What a day it was working yesterday at Trosper Park. Our high for yesterday was 102° and it felt every bit that hot. Working on the water line ditch was no cake walk. In the heavily wooded area with little wind made things seem even hotter. The heat did one thing, it made for lots of work breaks for water intake and rest. That heat drained us some we took off today to rest up for the work week ahead.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-14-2010
DITCH WORK
The ditch work is now complete. We worked today to finish clearing about 80 foot of the ditch which needed either cleaning out or dug a little deeper. After 4-1/2 hours of work we completed the job. Now we will have the pipe repaired and put in the ditch. Next week we will have a meter set and an inspection then our water can be turned on. We will be building a box to protect the upper end of the pipe. This box is where all our other water piping will start from. Now to get the electric rolling.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-13-2010
LUCKY
Since there was not much to write about on this Friday the 13th as far as BMX is concerned we will write about another subject. That subject would be VOLUNTEERS.
In our sport we have basically 2 types of tracks. For profit tracks and non-profit tracks. All the current tracks in Oklahoma are non-profit which means they are ran by volunteers. Each track has a group which manages to keep the track open and useable for their riders. Every job which is done is done by a person who wishes to help others and a side effect of this is they can feel better about themselves for their work. As a Track Operator I volunteer for every job which needs to be done. No fame nor glory. I do it for the fun. To watch others have fun.
Volunteer at your local track!
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-12-2010
ANOTHER HOT DRY DAY
The weather is what we see every year. Very hot and dry. This week we have had little wind which is almost unusual for Oklahoma. Today was our 31st day since we have had any real rain. It is very dry now. We do however have rain in our forcast for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. A small chance but a chance none the less.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-11-2010
DITCH WORK
Another hot day and we worked at Trosper Park again tonight. More work on the water line ditch was the job for today. With about 80 feet of ditch left to be worked on to complete this job we have about 4-5 more hours of work ahead of us. With the heat the work takes much longer. Many work breaks are needed to keep us from collapsing when we are working. All this work should be finished very soon.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-10-2010
MORE DRY HEAT
We had a hot day with a high of 99° today. We did not work at Trosper Park today after the heat of working drained us. We hope to finish the ditch work before the coming weekend but Mother Nature will have a hand in the mix on this job. If we have more 100+ days we will wait till the weekend to complete the work.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-09-2010
MORE HEAT TODAY
Even though we didn't make it to 100° today we again had no rain and this place is dry, very dry. This time of year is when we have very little rain do this is not unusual but a little rain could cool us down and make our ditch work a little easier. The weather forecast has no rain so we will have to watch the heat when we work. Our safety is very important.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-08-2010
REDLINE QUALIFIER/DITCH WORK
Today was the day to visit Miami BMX to race their Redline Qualifier.
Good luck to all who race!
Now on to the reason some of us did not travel to Miami BMX today. After another long hard Work Day we have nearly completed another job. A little more attention and we will have things lined out to really get our water line installed and water to the track. We want to thank Tra for the use of his Ditch Witch for the weekend. Digging nearly 400 feet of ditch from track to water meter is no easy job. Where were you when we were having all the fun?
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-07-2010
LAST STATE QUALIFIER/DITCH WORK
Today was the day to visit Miami BMX to race the last STATE QUALIFIER.
Good luck to all who race!
What a day of work at Trosper Park. After picking up a loaned Ditch Witch we were able to get started on our water line ditch. We had dug some out already but we had over 300 feet left to dig. No one wanted to help, but we got a lot done today and we will be working on it till it is done and ready for pipe. Water is near.
So who said it was going to be easy?
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08-06-2010
MORE WORK
The weather for the weekend is supposed to be dry so we will be working on our water service this weekend. Due to some mis-communications we will need to remove the pipe we have in our current ditch. Long story short. Our pipe was installed and we didn't have the right permits. The pipe has been in an open ditch for 2 years. It has to be removed, the ditch cleared and the pipe re-installed before we can get water.
We have a Ditch Witch to do most of the work but digging about 380 feet of ditch will take some time and a lot of work. We would like to complete this over the weekend which is a tall order. We will see what happens. Water soon.
Also we have set up our part for the electric service. We are waiting on our electrician, OG&E and the City. This job should be complete very soon.
So who said it was going to be easy?
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08-05-2010
MORE WORK
After another hot day we worked at Trosper Park again tonight. More work on the second straight. We also opened an account with OG&E today for our electric service. Now to get the meter set and a handful of inspections to get that item off our list of jobs.
It looks like we will be out working this coming weekend. We have a hot pair of work days ahead. The rain in our forecast stayed north of us and the weekend will be dry.
So who said it was going to be easy?
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08-04-2010
MORE WORK
Again we had a hot day on tap with a high of 102° and a little wind. Late in the day there were thunderstorms just north of town but none got close to us. It was a nice light show however with 3 thunderheads rising up northwest, north and northeast of town. We could have used some rain from them. Things did cool off when the front with the storms moved through the city area. It has been 10 days since we had any real rain at Trosper Park.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-03-2010
MORE WORK
Our weather forecast has a chance of rain for tonight and through tomorrow evening. It was a hot day again with our high at 102°. A little rain would do us some good since it has been 8 days since we had any real rain at Trosper Park..
Today we worked a little at Trosper late in the day. We did a little mowing and spent time running the weed eater near the entrance gate. Things are starting to dry out and some work will have to be done with equipment. With some luck we will be working next weekend. Our plan is to work on the water line and ditch. We want to get our water service on.
So who said it was going to be easy?
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08-02-2010
NO WORK TODAY
We will not work at Trosper Park today.
Who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE
08-01-2010
WORK TODAY
Today we worked at Trosper Park late in the evening. One thing we also did was catch a horseman riding around the track area. We are starting to have more trouble with horse riding. Some places have some really bad turf now after the riding these last few days. We did not visit the track over the weekend and it must have been a good time to ride. We hope to stop this before we start racing.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE
RAIN
The end of the month is here and we did get some rain today. Most of town only get enough rain to wet down the dust but it looks like we will have more soon. This round on rain looks to be light rain with only small areas of heavy rain. The heavy rain missed us today. The light rain is a welcome sight and we hope for more soon. The light rain will help save us water to work on the track. Unlike many tracks and cities Sooner Pearl we be paying a water bill for our water use.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-30-2010
WORK EVENING
The water line work is out of our hands now so we are focusing on other jobs this week. Today we spent a little time working on the starting hill. We have a lot of work ahead to prepare the starting hill for our concrete and gate. Now our weather forecast has changed and we have a chance of rain in the forecast for the next 3 days. We did not have any rain today but there is rain not far away and moving toward us.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-29-2010
WAITING ON WATER
Since the piping inspection was last Friday we will have to wait to be connected to the main before the water is working. Now we have rain in the for cast for tomorrow and the next day. We did get a little rain last Tuesday but not much if you consider the NWS at Will Rogers Airport only get .02 inches from the last rain although most of the rest of town got a little more that was still not much. Now we have a chance of heavy storms rolling in for the next couple of days. We did get out late in the day to work at Trosper today.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-28-2010
NO WORK TODAY
The track had to take a back seat today so we could dwvote time to working on other projects. The heat slowed our work as it has for the last month or so but the work will be completed and we will be back out to work at Trasper Park soon.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-27-2010
INSPECTION
Today was another big day for us at Trosper Park. The city finally came out and inspected the work repairing the damaged water line and completing the work to get the new line in the ditch. All the work was approved and now we will wait to have the water meter installed and connection to the water main. Considering we waited 4 days for the inspection of the line work it may be next weekend before the water is working. Hey we are getting the job done now we will focus on the electric service.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-26-2010
DAY OF CHANGES
It started out just like so many days before but ended like no other day. There are days we all want to just be over and go on to the next day, today was one of those days. Things just did not go the way we wanted today. Now we will have more time to devote to other projects.
NO INSPECTION TODAY
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-25-2010
NEW CONTROLLER
Our new TARA controller arrived today. For now we will be using the old style light set up for the track but we are working to update the light unit in the future. SInce we have had some problems with our air cylinder during use at the old track we will be repairing that while we are closed. Now to get our water connected.
NO INSPECTION TODAY
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-24-2010
INSPECTION - RAIN
The ditch has been reworked and our new water line has been laid and is ready for 3 things. Now we wait for the City Inspectors to look it over, make sure it is deep enough to prevent freezing and check the plumbers work quality. Then we get a new water meter and we can finish this very important job. Once the meter is set we can begin to cover the ditch. One last item on the to do list for this job, a 'water box' and we finish the filling of the ditch. Job complete. Next on to the electric service and our work to groom the track.
NO INSPECTION TODAY DUE TO RAIN?
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-23-2010
NEW WATER LINE
Today we had another big day of work at Trosper. Our plumber was hard at work repairing the damaged water line and completing the work to get the new line in the ditch. Once this is done we wait for the City to inspect and set our water meter. We will have water service this week! Next weekend we will cover the line and install our water box. This job is finished then and we can start to groom the track 'with water'. After 2 years of legal work, spending over $10K on permits, and other items to get us to today our water line is now ready for water. Just 2 years ago we talked to the OKC Water Department to get our water service. We had a meter, we needed water service so we called the Water Department. We were told 'have a licensed plumber install a water line, get an inspection and the water will flow.
What a joke that was. After $3400 of work and materials we were ready for inspection, the City was called and guess what happened? One of the biggest fights we have had on this project. After the City came for an inspection we learned we had been mis-informed. Many permits were required. the City Water Department took our meter and said 'see ya'! That was the start of 2 long years of fighting for this track project.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-22-2010
WORK DAY
The water line ditch work is finished and we have much work ahead of us. We worked today on 2 jobs, digging a hole for our water box and work to groom the starting hill for our concrete and gate. The gate has been built and it is a beauty. The new gate is much different than our gate at the former Sooner Pearl. Custom steel tubing was ordered, there is no middle connection to fall apart and require rewelding. All the work was completed by a few local workers who spent a lot of time making this happen. If you have ever seen the plans ABA has for a BMX gate you would notice small things which you just don't see on a finished gate. One of those items are the hinges shown on ABA plans. Nice factory made hinges with bearings and grease zerks. They are on this gate. No more queaking gate drops, nice and quiet. Custom lengths of tubing which go all the way across the gate and Gator Grip for each rider lane. We used 2 inch heavy walled tubing not the recommended 1-1/2 inch tube. Unlike the old gate this new one will be cast in concrete and have no open space for trash to collect (like the old gate) and will get a newer modern look.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-21-2010
NO WORK TODAY
Since this new track was started we have been very lucky that our volunteers have been healthy and ready to work when we are able to work. That was not the case today. Our string of over 100° days had finally taken toll on on of the volunteers, we decided to stay away from the track today. Maybe we will be there tomorrow?
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-20-2010
PA SYSTEM
We have had one last major item to purchase for the new PA rack and that was some storage space in the rack. We now have a metal drawer on its way for this job. With only 3 items left to purchase, cables, more speakers and our outdoor wire to have this job completed for now. Since we are looking at opening the track without a building only part of the new system will be used to open the track. When we have a building the rack will be installed, then the light poles, lights and speakers will be installed. It will be nice. We may post some pics soon of the rack and other items which were donated for our new PA system.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-19-2010
NEW CONTROLLER ORDERED
Next year ABA will require tracks to start using the new style gate controllers. Most will use the TARA AGC-4 unit by Cartessa which is set up for ABA, NBL or UCI starting sequences. This is a change from the Shur Start units which have been the mainstay of ABA racing for many, many years. This change is a move to better unify the starting sequence for riders who want to compete in UCI events and introduces 'random gates' to ABA riders. Needless to say with an our Shur Start2 boxes will go in a box to become a history lesson for future riders and who knows we may drag in out to use once in a while for old time sake.
Volunteer at your local track!
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-18-2010
The ditch work is now complete. We worked today to finish clearing about 80 foot of the ditch which needed either cleaning out or dug a little deeper. After 4-1/2 hours of work we completed the job. Now we will have the pipe repaired and put in the ditch. Next week we will have a meter set and an inspection then our water can be turned on. We will be building a box to protect the upper end of the pipe. This box is where all our other water piping will start from. Now to get the electric rolling.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-17-2010
Since there was not much to write about on this Friday the 13th as far as BMX is concerned we will write about another subject. That subject would be VOLUNTEERS.
In our sport we have basically 2 types of tracks. For profit tracks and non-profit tracks. All the current tracks in Oklahoma are non-profit which means they are ran by volunteers. Each track has a group which manages to keep the track open and useable for their riders. Every job which is done is done by a person who wishes to help others and a side effect of this is they can feel better about themselves for their work. As a Track Operator I volunteer for every job which needs to be done. No fame nor glory. I do it for the fun. To watch others have fun.
Volunteer at your local track!
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-16-2010
The weather is what we see every year. Very hot and dry. This week we have had little wind which is almost unusual for Oklahoma. Today was our 31st day since we have had any real rain. It is very dry now. We do however have rain in our forcast for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. A small chance but a chance none the less.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-15-2010
REST DAY
What a day it was working yesterday at Trosper Park. Our high for yesterday was 102° and it felt every bit that hot. Working on the water line ditch was no cake walk. In the heavily wooded area with little wind made things seem even hotter. The heat did one thing, it made for lots of work breaks for water intake and rest. That heat drained us some we took off today to rest up for the work week ahead.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-14-2010
DITCH WORK
The ditch work is now complete. We worked today to finish clearing about 80 foot of the ditch which needed either cleaning out or dug a little deeper. After 4-1/2 hours of work we completed the job. Now we will have the pipe repaired and put in the ditch. Next week we will have a meter set and an inspection then our water can be turned on. We will be building a box to protect the upper end of the pipe. This box is where all our other water piping will start from. Now to get the electric rolling.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-13-2010
LUCKY
Since there was not much to write about on this Friday the 13th as far as BMX is concerned we will write about another subject. That subject would be VOLUNTEERS.
In our sport we have basically 2 types of tracks. For profit tracks and non-profit tracks. All the current tracks in Oklahoma are non-profit which means they are ran by volunteers. Each track has a group which manages to keep the track open and useable for their riders. Every job which is done is done by a person who wishes to help others and a side effect of this is they can feel better about themselves for their work. As a Track Operator I volunteer for every job which needs to be done. No fame nor glory. I do it for the fun. To watch others have fun.
Volunteer at your local track!
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
TOP OF PAGE
08-12-2010
ANOTHER HOT DRY DAY
The weather is what we see every year. Very hot and dry. This week we have had little wind which is almost unusual for Oklahoma. Today was our 31st day since we have had any real rain. It is very dry now. We do however have rain in our forcast for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. A small chance but a chance none the less.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
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08-11-2010
DITCH WORK
Another hot day and we worked at Trosper Park again tonight. More work on the water line ditch was the job for today. With about 80 feet of ditch left to be worked on to complete this job we have about 4-5 more hours of work ahead of us. With the heat the work takes much longer. Many work breaks are needed to keep us from collapsing when we are working. All this work should be finished very soon.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
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08-10-2010
MORE DRY HEAT
We had a hot day with a high of 99° today. We did not work at Trosper Park today after the heat of working drained us. We hope to finish the ditch work before the coming weekend but Mother Nature will have a hand in the mix on this job. If we have more 100+ days we will wait till the weekend to complete the work.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
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08-09-2010
MORE HEAT TODAY
Even though we didn't make it to 100° today we again had no rain and this place is dry, very dry. This time of year is when we have very little rain do this is not unusual but a little rain could cool us down and make our ditch work a little easier. The weather forecast has no rain so we will have to watch the heat when we work. Our safety is very important.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
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08-08-2010
REDLINE QUALIFIER/DITCH WORK
Today was the day to visit Miami BMX to race their Redline Qualifier.
Good luck to all who race!
Now on to the reason some of us did not travel to Miami BMX today. After another long hard Work Day we have nearly completed another job. A little more attention and we will have things lined out to really get our water line installed and water to the track. We want to thank Tra for the use of his Ditch Witch for the weekend. Digging nearly 400 feet of ditch from track to water meter is no easy job. Where were you when we were having all the fun?
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
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08-07-2010
LAST STATE QUALIFIER/DITCH WORK
Today was the day to visit Miami BMX to race the last STATE QUALIFIER.
Good luck to all who race!
What a day of work at Trosper Park. After picking up a loaned Ditch Witch we were able to get started on our water line ditch. We had dug some out already but we had over 300 feet left to dig. No one wanted to help, but we got a lot done today and we will be working on it till it is done and ready for pipe. Water is near.
So who said it was going to be easy?
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08-06-2010
MORE WORK
The weather for the weekend is supposed to be dry so we will be working on our water service this weekend. Due to some mis-communications we will need to remove the pipe we have in our current ditch. Long story short. Our pipe was installed and we didn't have the right permits. The pipe has been in an open ditch for 2 years. It has to be removed, the ditch cleared and the pipe re-installed before we can get water.
We have a Ditch Witch to do most of the work but digging about 380 feet of ditch will take some time and a lot of work. We would like to complete this over the weekend which is a tall order. We will see what happens. Water soon.
Also we have set up our part for the electric service. We are waiting on our electrician, OG&E and the City. This job should be complete very soon.
So who said it was going to be easy?
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08-05-2010
MORE WORK
After another hot day we worked at Trosper Park again tonight. More work on the second straight. We also opened an account with OG&E today for our electric service. Now to get the meter set and a handful of inspections to get that item off our list of jobs.
It looks like we will be out working this coming weekend. We have a hot pair of work days ahead. The rain in our forecast stayed north of us and the weekend will be dry.
So who said it was going to be easy?
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08-04-2010
MORE WORK
Again we had a hot day on tap with a high of 102° and a little wind. Late in the day there were thunderstorms just north of town but none got close to us. It was a nice light show however with 3 thunderheads rising up northwest, north and northeast of town. We could have used some rain from them. Things did cool off when the front with the storms moved through the city area. It has been 10 days since we had any real rain at Trosper Park.
So who said it was going to be easy? TTLB
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08-03-2010
MORE WORK
Our weather forecast has a chance of rain for tonight and through tomorrow evening. It was a hot day again with our high at 102°. A little rain would do us some good since it has been 8 days since we had any real rain at Trosper Park..
Today we worked a little at Trosper late in the day. We did a little mowing and spent time running the weed eater near the entrance gate. Things are starting to dry out and some work will have to be done with equipment. With some luck we will be working next weekend. Our plan is to work on the water line and ditch. We want to get our water service on.
So who said it was going to be easy?
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08-02-2010
NO WORK TODAY
We will not work at Trosper Park today.
Who said it was going to be easy?
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08-01-2010
WORK TODAY
Today we worked at Trosper Park late in the evening. One thing we also did was catch a horseman riding around the track area. We are starting to have more trouble with horse riding. Some places have some really bad turf now after the riding these last few days. We did not visit the track over the weekend and it must have been a good time to ride. We hope to stop this before we start racing.
So who said it was going to be easy?
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SOONER PEARL BMX RACEWAY
ABA BMX Since 1988
Looking for pictures from Trosper Park? Well we have posted some from back in January 2007 before our lease was signed. Look 01-28-2007.
New pictures from 2008.
Want to know the timeline for our new track at Tropser Park. Click on the link for dates of our project.
Like to volunteer to help build our new track?
Volunteer info, email richard@okbmx.com
ABA BMX Since 1988
Looking for pictures from Trosper Park? Well we have posted some from back in January 2007 before our lease was signed. Look 01-28-2007.
New pictures from 2008.
Want to know the timeline for our new track at Tropser Park. Click on the link for dates of our project.
Like to volunteer to help build our new track?
Volunteer info, email richard@okbmx.com
TRACK NUMBER
405-???-????
Trosper Park
2559 SE Grand Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK
405-???-????
Trosper Park
2559 SE Grand Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK
TRACK SCHEDULE
TRACK OPENING SOON
PRACTICE
Tuesday 6-8pm $5
RACE
Thursday
Sign Ups 6-7pm $6-$10
Sunday
Sign Ups 1-2pm $6-$10
PRACTICE
Sign Ups 6-7pm $6-$10
Sunday
Sign Ups 1-2pm $6-$10
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2010 EVENTS
Sooner Pearl BMX
Test Race Date
08/29/2010
Sign Ups 1-2pm
Entry Fee: TBA
Race for Life
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State Qualifier
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Sign Ups ????
Entry Fee: ????
Sooner Pearl BMX
Test Race Date
08/29/2010
Sign Ups 1-2pm
Entry Fee: TBA
Race for Life
?????
Sign Ups ????
Entry Fee: ????
State Qualifier
????
Sign Ups ????
Entry Fee: ????
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