5:03 a.m. - Yesterday was a good last full day in Branson before we pull out today and head southwest into Arkansas. In the morning, we drove to downtown Branson to do some souvenir shopping, and we discovered that there is a "historic downtown" and there is a modern sort of "riverwalk downtown". We started with breakfast at the Farmhouse Diner, and I ordered some grits to try with my breakfast. I have a feeling I needed to add something to them, but it was something to try. After breakfast we searched through the older part of downtown at various shops, as Amber likes to try to find little gifts for the grandchildren to take back with her. Then on our way back to the truck, we walked along the riverfront which we really didn't even know was there. Then we stopped at Walmart for a few things and filled up with diesel on our way back to the campground. In the afternoon we traveled back on what we call "the strip" to view a show of entertainer impersonators at the Legends Theater. There wasn't a very good crowd, and I don't think Amber had a good time, but I enjoyed watching the production. The impersonated entertainers were Toby Keith, Lainey Wilson, Elvis, and the Blues Brothers. Of course, my favorites were Elvis and the Blues Brothers, and I even got a picture with Jake and Elwood with my phone. Amber and I got a theater picture with Toby Keith as we entered too. The actors and actresses worked hard, but the band that supported the impersonators really weren't "into it" it seemed. They seemed to be just going through the motions, and I think that takes away from the overall experience. Maybe, though, they are like that so attention is focused on the main attraction. Elvis was last, and he encouraged the couples to dance to the last song, which Amber reluctantly did. There's one for the bucket list...dance with your wife in Branson to an Elvis impersonator! After the show we had supper at a Chinese restaurant, and then we headed back to the camper.
So today this morning, we pull out. I don't have a lot to do with the camper. The bikes have to be loaded up, and then all the usual stuff with unhooking - cleaning and removing the sewer lines and water line. Then we get the slides in, and then I get the truck and camper hooked up together and double check everything else.
It won't be an easy drive, and I'm really hoping that north central and north east Arkansas are less hilly and "scenic" than Branson and the Missouri Ozarks have been. It should be about three to three and a half hours to the next stop in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, but then we are driving to Strawberry, Arkansas, so there is going to be A LOT of driving today, just some of it won't be with the camper.
Things to do for School
- get display project completed
- finalize placement of schools on district map
- periodically add to the RR group history report
- periodically check on mail at post office
- update attendance each week in SDS
- send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
OTHER THINGS
- pay Joe for vb clinic
When: Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Site: Galesburg High School (Kimbrough Fieldhouse)
Classroom and 3 Courts are all air conditioned
Registration: 8:00 AM
Cost: $35.00 in advance or $45.00 at the door
Dress: Casual * Please bring your whistle, soft soled shoes, and a writing utensil
Contact: Joe Thompson - joethompson7@comcast.net (309) 368-1714
Send checks payable to: Foremost Officials Clinic
Attention: Joe Thompson
1035 Dayton Drive
Galesburg, IL 61401-1310- call eye doctor about refill
- eye drops and meloxocam
- grease wheels to camper
- clean slide rails
- remove any unnecessary weight from camper
- get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
- order slide wiper conditioner
- get Amber's bike fixed
- mow the yard
- spray weeds
- spray Creeping Charlie
- finish paying knee medical bills and get reimbursed
- use Dick's gift certificate
- a hood light switch for the Ford
- July 18-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
- July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
- July 31 - Adventureland trip
- Aug. 3 - WCOA Banquet in Macomb (Tony is interested)
- Aug. 8 - Galesburg volleyball clinic 8 a.m.
- Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
- Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
- What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School? ugh.
- Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page
- March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
- April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
- April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
- April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
- April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
- April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
- May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
- May 5- returned home from hospital
- May 6 - home recovery
- May 7 - home recovery
- May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
- May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
- May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
- May 18 - noon - ORA PT
- May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
- May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
- May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
- May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
- May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
- June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
- June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
- June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
- June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
- June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
- June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
- June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
- June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
- June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein
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