Blogs from Branson, Missouri, United States, North America - page 2

Well, we have arrived in Branson, MO, after 2 L O N G days of travel. Never slept so much on the road before! John & Gail, our Aussie friends, are getting to see parts of the US that are new to them. Mike and John left early this morning to go to Brian's Truck Shop to have some work done on the F250. No troubles, just routine maintenance. They should return later this afternoon. I will be doing some school work. After she wakes up, I am sure Gail will find something to occupy herself. She is enjoying a nice sleep-in this morning. We will decide what shows we want to see and have a nice, grilled chicken for dinner.... read more

4/29/2012 - Mickey Gilley Show Lounged around the motorhome today, Aleta washed up the bedclothes getting ready for the road tomorrow morning. Shelby T lounged around and read. Later that evening we went to the Mickey Gilley Show. Very interesting how, he told his life history in his music. He did all 17 of his #1 hits and more. We bought a DVD of the show. We were recognized during the show as being from Mickey's home town of Ferriday, La. Mickey performed from a chair most of the show, but his voice was still very strong. Mickey took a fall a few years back while assisting a friend move some furniture and severely damaged his back. Does not play the piano now, but his goal is to get back to it. After the show we ... read more

4/27/2012 - Jack & Barbara left for Florida this morning. We slept in and then left around noon to visit Aleta's sister in Bella Vista, AR. She has had some health problems, but recovering well. Fran had prepared a good supper for us and we enjoyed it with them. Smothered pork chops with potatoes, onions, and carrots. Then Fran and Johnny took us for a ride around Bella Vista, Rogers, and Bentonville. Saw the first store opened by Sam Walton - The Walton's 5 & 10. You can really tell this is the home of Wal-Mart with all the corporate buildings in this area. On the way back to Branson, we stopped off for a square dance with the Ridge Rockers of Pea Ridge, AR. Was a really enloyable dance and all the dancers were friendly. ... read more

Geo: 36.6415, -93.2177 We figured we'd never get this old. I mean, Branson? Really? But it was a Very Fun Place. Lots of entertainment in a clean, upbeat, pleasant environment. And the surprise was it wasn't just old folks. There were hundreds of families with small children as well. It was like Las Vegas minus the sleaze. We went to the Sons of the Pioneers Chuckwagon Dinner Show at night, an impressionist that afternoon, and still managed to sneak in Horray for Hollywood the next morning before leaving town. The winding hill country of the Arkansas Ozarks is a biker's dream. Even I felt like I needed to be on one. It's 15 degree turns in lush green plummeting down, down until you're dumped out on the plains of Oklahoma catching your breath. You like bikes ... read more

Yeah, Finally made it. We are soooo happy! Two whole days and nights in one place with only site seeing to do. OH! I love retirement and having the three sister together at last! Of course we argue (alot) HEE HEE! We will begin this day with a tour of an underground cavern by a trolley pulled by a mini jeep. Sending a few pictures of Sadona, Arizona and also our cabin sites along with a few sites we have visited thus far. Wheeee..we are off for the day to visit everything we can possibly cram into one d... read more