More Fun in Branson

This week in Branson is beginning with lots of family time. Dennis's cousins are here and  they are enjoying catching up and remembering their growing up days. I am enjoying hearing their stories.

Fishing is so so with small trout the only ones being caught. However, just sitting on the dock and watching the river is enough.

My uncle, Les Gilliam, spent 3 weeks every October for almost 20 years entertaining at Silver Dollar City. Since he stopped doing that his fans have had a reunion once a year in Kimberling, MO, a small town close to Branson. We were all invited to attend. These people came from all over the country every year when he performed at Silver Dollar City, some of them staying all 3 weeks. Many close friendships were formed. His show was called Barn Dance and he sang and they danced. 

Monday we all drove over to the reunion, ate lunch with them, and enjoyed the singing and dancing. A wonderful afternoon had by all. I also enjoyed catching up with my Aunt Martha and Uncle Les; precious people; my mother's younger brother.

 Back at camp, Dennis' cousin Sonya cooked out for us and we enjoyed food and conversation in the pavillion provided by the camp. Wonderful weather, too!!

                                              Next night, hot dogs and Smore's cooked over an open fire.

Coming up: play at Sight and Sound Theatre;

 friends arrive; and boating and fishing.

A pic of part of campground at Cooper Creek

What else can I say?  Nice.....