Train Trip

On March 23rd we went on a 5K Volkswalk in Jefferson City, MO.  We left home at 6:45 for Independence where we traveled by train to Jeff City. This is the gang waiting for the train to arrive. The depot wasn’t open so we had to stand out in the cold. We travel in the […]

Mall of America

While we were visiting Samantha for Spring Break we visited the Mall of America several times. We took Samantha to see Oz The Great and Powerful movie and to do a few rides at Nickelodeon Universe, the MOA’s theme park. The park is located in the center of the mall.         Holan […]

Ladoga Ridge Winery, Smithville MO

Ladoga Ridge Winery is a family-owned boutique winery located 1.6 miles from downtown Smithville. The winery is surrounded by a beautiful 4-acre vineyard and offers free wine tastings. We had a Social Living coupon for the tasting which included the wine, cheese and crackers and Ladoga Ridge Wine glasses.                This is Elmer, the […]

Andy Williams Moon River Grill

Our favorite place to eat in Branson is Andy Williams Moon River Grill. We enjoy the live music in the dining room but also enjoy the atrium. No matter what part of the grill we eat in the food is always outstanding! A ground hog on the outdoor patio was enjoying rolls as his dinner.This […]

Lambert’s Café Home of Thrown Rolls

One day this summer while in the pool Katie, Bob and Dee were talking about a great place to eat down around Springfield MO. A place where they throw rolls while you are eating.  It is about 3 1/2 hours from us  but just off the highway if you are going to or from Branson. […]

Sons of the Pioneers

Sons of the Pioneers perform during the normal Branson, Missouri season at historic Shepherd of the Hills homestead. A chuckwagon supper is served prior to each two hour show. It was an extraordinary meal of tender beef brisket, a roasted chicken quarter, a whole roasted ear of corn, dinner rolls, roasted potatoes and apple cobbler […]

Stormy Point Village, Branson MO

We found a Groupon for a three night stay at Stormy Point Village. It is located in Branson near beautiful Table Rock Lake. Stormy Point Village is a gated community styled after a timeless Cape Cod fishing village. The Guard at the gate was very nice and friendly.This was the police car just outside of […]

The Majestic

A couple of years ago we went to Branson and stayed at the Majestic Condominiums complex on Table Rock Lake. This is what it looked like…..Last week when we were in Branson this was the Majestic….. Three-alarm blaze ravages The Majestic condo complex near Table Rock Lake August 01, 2012|by Chris Replogle, Chris Brewer and […]

Wine Tasting & An Author

While we were doing our wine tasting at Belvoir Winery we met Ralph Monaco and Gina Sifers. Ralph is a lawyer and author of Son Of A Bandit Jesse James. Gina is a Multi-Media Consultant and with her daughter designed the cover for the book. Of course, we bought a copy of the book and […]

Odd Fellows Home in Liberty MO

An impressive, significant complex of four buildings, the Odd Fellows Home sits on 36 acres. Three of the red-brick buildings exhibit the Jacobean-Revival style with rich stone door and window surrounds and gabled dormers. Nationally recognized architect, William Ittner, designed one of these structures, the Administration Building. Constructed for one of America’s largest fraternal orders, […]