Cheap or spoiled

 Not sure which term applies to me. Went and checked out the fishing spots available to me here on Wappapello. Eh...not too sure. You see it cost $42 for an out of state license. Cost about that for Arkansas but I got to use it multiple places. Plus the fishing and catching was so good on the White river. May have spoiled me.

 May just keep my money in my pocket...

 Nice little COE park here and our spot is private and not close to anyone. Like meeting new folks, just want decent spacing between campsites.

 Photos and video soon come



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Day 32

Family and friends in flooded Houston are safe and sound, if a little wet. We are high and dry


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We are here for two weeks, leaving on September 11th for Land between the lakes area in Kentucky. Today was travel day so not much exciting news from here in Lake Wobegone...




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So sad

 We began this little journey by spending 5 days in the Rockport/Aransas Pass area. In that time we came to know several of the retailers and merchants. Many of our neighbors during that stay were full time residents. While we do not yet know the full extent of the damage we do know it was hit hard. The continued heavy rain will add additional flooding to their misery.

Why we like traveling

 It is the little surprises along the way. Something unexpected, something new

  Millions of people come to the Branson area to see the many shows, maybe they come to the lake, maybe to visit Silver Dollar City. Maybe they should come to go to a university. Yes, I said a university.


 Check out the College of the Ozarks HERE. And more HERE


 Better yet visit Hard Work U and enjoy a great meal, perhaps spend the night. A unique way to get an education that we had not heard of before. Know of a lot of young people who have earned a degree, and a staggering debt load to go along with it. Not here. Work in exchange for tuition.

Education of the head, heart and hands. Not too many schools can make that claim





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Playday

 Sometime back in the early 90's we brought the boys up to Silver Dollar city. It is perhaps more arts and crafts than hardcore rides, plus the fact they were having a gospel music special, we took ourselves to the park. Fun remembering the things the boys did as well walked around the park. A few scenes of two, not so young, people enjoying the park.

they make a black walnut brittle that is to die for

have a picture of the boys in this same jail

happy girl

 By chance we learned thru social media that ex schoolmates and long time friends were also in Branson. Compare the photo from 43 years ago with the one today. If Cara had been here it would have been a full team reunion.

  Tomorrow brings shopping and sightseeing, mostly my bride shopping.







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tablerock state park campground

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Today we make a trip to Fayetteville to visit our friend Rhonda. You may recall we made a quick trip to Fayetteville last October for Dan's funeral. This trip is for hugs and conversation. Also thru social media we learned some old friends happen to be in Branson. Will meet up with them Thursday for dinner. Small world sometimes.










seize the day my friends

Tablerock Lake State park marina

A quick tour of the largest, nicest state park marina I have ever seen. The inside is even more overwhelming.

Hope you enjoy!









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