Monthly Archives: September 2000

On little dirt back roads and two lane paved roads…around every corner, like secret surprises, are covered bridges! Most of them still in use. It’s a step back in time.   The West Union Bridge, above, was built in 1876. … Continue reading →

They call this place ‘The Covered Bridge Capital of the World’. And I believe it! We found some of them today…more to come tomorrow. It’s like a scavenger hunt!) Billie Creek Village is a group of historical buildings. Only the … Continue reading →

What pretty pretty countryside…red barns and golden fields. We are always amazed at how beautifully the grounds around homes are kept in Mid America. They look like parks. You’d think that ONE person would let the grass go…but we haven’t … Continue reading →

When I was a little girl my parents took me to see Meramec Caverns. I never forgot the experience and today we stopped and took it in again. Mom always maintained that Jessie James was a relative on her mom’s … Continue reading →

Lambert’s Café in Springfield MO is a ‘not to be missed’ eating experience. I’d venture to guess no one has EVER left this place hungry! The food is good. The portions are gigantic, and then on top of that they … Continue reading →

Sept 14 Today we made another small dent in browsing through neat craft shops. I spent part of the afternoon sitting in an old wooden rocker on a deck overlooking the woods. In the distance you can see the town … Continue reading →

We ate lunch at a popular and crowded restaurant called ‘The Hard Luck Café’. The waiters and waitresses, in between serving, SING to you! They are waiting to be ‘discovered’ and whisk into one of the big production companies. Forty-three … Continue reading →

Today was ‘a music day’. We saw Glen Campbell and Andy Williams in the afternoon and Shoji Tabuchi in the evening. I loved the first two…they brought back wonderful memories. But Shoji…That man is a genius with a violin! The … Continue reading →

September 11, 2000 Branson, MO Went into Springfield and at Kinko’s we were able to connect to the web. Back home no luck so it must be the line at the RV park. Hopefully we can find somewhere to connect … Continue reading →

Septemer 7, 2000…..Wichita, KS Did the ‘big city’…Hobby Lobby, a ‘real’ mall, dinner and a show…”What Lies Beneath” And MOST importantly Rick picked up carving material at Rossiters. Should be enough to last him a while…like the rest of his … Continue reading →