Branson, Missouri

We are here in Branson, MO. We are leaving tomorrow morning for Bull Shoals Arkansas State Park, which is about 70 miles southeast.  Suppose to be some great trout fishing there.  We"ll see ! More severe thunderstorms, hope they have a tornado shelter.  I'm sure Andy has her makeup bag packed.

The RV Park we are staying at is close to all the shows and a great location on the river.  The marina is about 50 yards away and the river walk is just a "short walk" away..lol    However, look at photos below.

Talk about making your buddy smile

Like being in a cave and tunnel

 Andy said she's only ever seen RV's this "friendly"  at the RV shows.
 While here, we went to 7 different shows. Our favorite show was ' SIX", Thanks Donna and Chuck, followed closely by Legend.  During every show they honor God, America and ask all veterans or active duty to stand.   I got tired of standing and Andy made me get off my butt.  We really like the southern...middle america.. values proudly displayed.

Our favorite show

Andy and I really enjoyed the Piano Bar.  It was a lot of fun and Andy was in heaven because she knew all the songs they were playing and singing.  We didn't get back home until after midnight.  Yes I said midnight !  That is way past Andy's bedtime.  She has been up late every night since we have been here.  So proud of her !!

One thing I did find strange was all the up-selling at the shows.  They would plug everything and many times as part of the show.  They would have booths in the theratre during the intermission just to sell their stuff.  Not talking about in the lobby... I mean in the theater.  Oh, they sell their stuff  in the lobby too !! lol
 
Even though the food was awful & the rest of the entertainment so so,the Branson Belle Cruise with Janice Martin performing was worth the price of admission alone! She did an aerial violin performance that left us wondering why she"s not on a world tour some where.

 

 

M new friend Forest Gump..umm..kind of looks like Dennis Funderburg  lol

The fourth "Angel"

She wishes

Yesterday we decided to rent a pontoon boat for the day and we had a blast !  The water was 55 degrees so it was not good swimming water but the cold water makes great trout fishing.

Captain of the ship

Andy started off catching 6 fish until I caught my first.  She was using a bobber and was rubbing it in a bit since I don't use such a girly device..lol  She even posted on Facebook how she was kicking my butt.  At the end of the day I caught 11 fish and she caught 14 fish for a total of 25 trout.  She made trout for herself for dinner, thank goodness she had chicken so I didn't have to eat that nasty food.  She said it was "awesome"  took her word for it.

Real Captain of the ship

 There is more to this fish count story but I will not cry about how she cheated...lol

This was one she kept for dinner...smaller one.  It is in her belly now !

 At the rivers edge by the Hilton Hotel and the River Walk there is a "Water and Fire" show that is played with coordinated music.  It worth going to dinner or having a drink and watch the short show.

Water and Fire Show

Branson ended up being a vacation from our real life of RVing.  We didn't realize until after this week how our time living this life, truly is our lifestyle now.  Fun to take a vacation!

Oh, by the way Andy really has been on vacation for a week, she hasn't cook a dinner since we got here !  lol  I think that is a record !  Good for her !

kk