It was time to move on and we were very sad, but excited to see more of Oklahoma and the Harmon family. Ponca City is where Tim and Glenda Sue lived and raised their children. There is a famous Pioneer Woman statue in the city, but I didn't get a picture. We visited the cemetery in Ponca and saw Ed and Haley Harmon headstone, John's great-grandparents. 
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| Pioneer Woman Set |
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| Lodge |
On to Bartlesville OK and as we are driving along and Glenda says, "Do you know of Ree Drummond?" I said, "No." She says, "You know the Pioneer Woman who has kitchenware at Walmart?" "Oh yes, now I know who you are talking about." "As far as you can see is Drummond property." They raise cattle and take care of wild Mustangs." As we head into Pawhuska, she explained about the change in the town and the Mercantile, restaurant and how you can tour the Lodge where she films her show. As I type this I am watching her show for the first time in our hotel room. The lodge looks larger on TV than it is in real life. I was standing right where she is standing. They never show you the view that they have from the Lodge. It is beautiful The "ranch hand" said it is because of the lighting. They black out the windows on that side of the lodge.
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| View from the Drummond Lodge |
We also visited the houses in Pawhuska, that John's Great Uncle Melvy, Glenda Sue's Dad lived when he was boy. Also, Glenda shared that they lived there also for a time.  |
| Tim, Glenda and John |
In Bartleville, we had a wonderful visit with Glenda's mom, Bonnie and her brother, Mike and his wife Jeanna. Bonnie gave us a wooden carving that says HARMON. We will cherish it. It was very hard to leave, but we needed to be in Harrision, AR by the next day. We had the best time with the Harmon/Scully Clan. Their love just flows naturally. They are so generous, funny and thoughtful. Thank you Scullys and Harmons for a wonderful time.
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