Branson Trip, Day Five

Friday, October 16: We were in no hurry to get up this morning, and after breakfast and getting ready for the day, we went to a roadside fruit and vegetable market outside of town, which was recommended to us by a staff member at the campground registration office. We were interested in locally grown produce, particularly apples, and we found nice red delicious ones and bought a half bushel of them. We also bought turnips, acorn squash, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

After lunch, we went down Branson 76 Country Boulevard to tour the Veterans Memorial Garden, and the God and Country Inspirational Gardens (see photos in previous blog). Before returning to camp, we stopped by a hobby store, but since the prices for scrapbooking supplies were too high, we left after only a few minutes.

For supper tonight, we had barbecued pork sandwiches, with sauteed potatoes and coleslaw. Shortly after supper, we went back to town to see a performance by the "Twelve Irish Tenors." We arrived at the theater way ahead of the 8 p.m. performance hour, because we wanted to be sure to get a handicapped space for Mother right in front of the building.

I got the tickets for this show for $20 (valued at $32 each) from the local radio station last summer. This is a wonderful show that we highly recommend. The men, some directly from Ireland, some Irish Americans, and some with Irish blood, sang not only Irish folk songs, but Opera, and modern pop and rock. While each individual is an extremely talented performer, solo numbers included two men with extraordinary voices....one in particular was thrilling to hear. While other shows had somewhat low attendance, this one packed the house. It's one that I wouldn't mind seeing again.

But, as with the "Comedy Jamboree," a large man sat right in front of Mother. This time, she just leaned out toward the aisle to see the stage. Always, it seems, large people, or ladies with big hair choose a theater seat that directly blocks Mother's view.

It was around 10:30 p.m. by the time we got back to the campground, so we were ready to jump in our jammies and hit the sack.

It was cold enough today to need turtleneck shirts, sweaters, and coats. First thing this morning, we were heartened when the sun shone very briefly. But (boo), it was quickly swallowed by the clouds.