Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - Breakfast & Visit with Friends; Movie Date; Rain is a Good Thing

Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - Breakfast & Visit with Friends; Movie Date; Rain is a Good Thing

When my eyes landed on the alarm clock this morning and I saw the time, I was up in a flash.  It was around 6am and we are supposed to pick Keith & Drena up between 6:30-7am for breakfast.  I don't think we'll make it.  We left here a little before 7:00 and arrived at Indian Point Campground by 7:15 or so.  We needed to backtrack a little on Hwy 76 then south on Hwy 265 in order to eat breakfast at Billy Gail's.  Donnie & Janie (thank you) introduced us to this little place several years ago and we've enjoyed it every time we've been back since.  We were surprised to find out they have enlarged not only their parking lot; but have also added on to the restaurant.  Because the food is so good, there is still a parking problem if you do not arrive early.  And....you must pay with cash or check.  They do not take credit/debit cards.  Fortunately we still managed to arrive early enough that a few parking sites were available.

We were seated in the new addition - it even smelled new!  I was quite happy when they delivered the coffee to our table - we didn't have time to make it, let alone drink it before we left Bentley this morning.  I think everyone enjoyed their breakfast.  

When we left, the parking lot was full and people were trying to find a spot.  As soon as one came open, someone pulled in.   I'm glad we got here as early as we did, and even more glad we woke up when we did!!  

Indian Point Campground is a Corps of Engineer park.  I was impressed with the park and would not hesitate to stay here, especially since it is only $10 night with an American the Beautiful/Senior Pass.  Keith and Drena had a wonderful site - once the RV to their left pulled out of the park - they also had a nice view of Table Rock Lake!  

We had a great visit.  Drena and I visited about the newsletter for our Escapees group.  I recently gave up that duty and Drena was kind enough to take it over.  I planned to give it up this fall at our rally, where I could pass on all of the files to the next editor, but since we will not be back in time for the rally this worked out quite well.  I know Drena will do a great job.  She loves all of that "computer" stuff.  I have learned so much computer/app information from her since we met her and Keith a few years ago.  In fact she showed me another tip today - how to take a picture of a business card and then add it to your contacts.  I have an app that I have used for this - but I end up re-entering or correcting much of the info every time.  This worked perfect.  

One of the resident turkeys here in the park.

We returned to Bentley around 11:30 and I made chicken taco salads for lunch.  I was just getting things ready when there was a knock at the door.  Frank and Joyce stopped by to see if we wanted to go to eat tomorrow.  Well of course we do!  We decided on Grand Country Buffet at 1:00.  We look forward to the opportunity to visit with them since we'll be leaving in a couple of days.  

While we were enjoying our taco salad I told Dean I was getting a little bored setting around, so he suggested we go to a movie.  I pulled up the movies showing at Branson Meadows Cinema, not too far from us.  They have 11 theaters, so there is a good selection to choose from.  I'm pretty picky about what I watch, and we finally decided on Ocean's 8.  I thought it was a good movie and I'm glad we chose it.  I would watch it again, but not sure Dean enjoyed it quite as much as I did.  He said it was okay.  Maybe because it wasn't the typical Ocean's ## movie!

I suggested we have Andy's custard afterwards and not eat dinner tonight.  Dean agreed so fast my head was spinning!  Lol!!  Maybe we'll just have a little snack of fruit or nuts if we feel hungry later.  Our concretes tasted not only good but were nice and cool on a very hot day.

When we returned to Treasure Lake it had rained here.  Wouldn't you know it, we left our chairs out and they were soaked.  We pulled them out where the sun could hit them.  Hopefully they'll dry quick.  It's been so nice in the evening, we've enjoyed setting outside so I'd like to think we can do it again tonight.  Even though the chairs got wet, rain is a good thing in this part of the country right now!

It's 5:07 and we are getting another lightening storm but so far no rain.  Dean went out to put our chairs up.  We never did go outside to sit.  Lightening rumbled once or twice.  If it rained it was light because we never heard it and you can definitely hear it raining when we are in Bentley.  Later I saw a post on Treasure Lake's Facebook page, "A sudden and unexpected pop up storm hit Branson this evening, specifically in the Green Mountain, Falls Parkway, and Blue Meadows Road area.  There are some trees and power lines that are down, a broken gas line at Stone Castle and debris including glass on the roads.  According to US National Weather Service Springfield, MO...it could be a microburst.  No additional storms are expected tonight".  

Dean watched TV and I didn't do much of anything - other than write most of the blog.  I'm finishing it up this morning while enjoying my first cup of coffee.  I pray each of you have a wonderful day!  Thank you for following along.

I have a very good and long time friend, Tom, who is in the hospital with some serious health issues.  If you would, please lift him up in prayer today.  Thank you!