Fall Break - Photo Dump

Day 3 and The Drive Home

Day 3 

We got up this morning and had coffee and watched the river roll by.  Michelle stayed very late so Mom and Dad slept in.  

Kringle's Christmas Store opened at 10, so we drove there, arriving just after opening.  It was already busy.  Also, Mulberry Mill was busy as well.

Lunch today was at the Downing St. Pour House.  Sadie has shepherds pie, and Stephanie and I had burgers.  Their pub-fries chips were very good!

Mom and Dad also went to the pub and the Christmas store, but they went later.

Mid-afternoon came heavy rains, but radar showed nothing at home. 

Leftovers from the week was the fare for supper.  Then loaded the car and walked a bit.  Then off to bed for an early morning.

The drive home:

We got up at 5 am and was on the road by 6.  Mom and Dad took the Dallas route while Michael and Valerie followed us through eastern Oklahoma.  

When we got home we found baby sheep.  One was all white like dorpers normally are.  The other one, however was mottled, almost like a calico cat.  Very rare I am led to believe 

We had a very good trip!

Day 2

Last night was a tough one.  I think we all ate way too much and antacids were our friends.

That said, this morning was cool and nice, and boats were out early.  

We reserved a pontoon for 8 am but everyone was moving slow.  Only Stephanie and I were outside at 7:30.  

All were ready to go a bit after 8, and we caught a few fish.  It was slow but good to be on the water.

Left over pizza for lunch and cool breezes.  

Michelle, our friend that we used to meet here, drove over from her home, and we visited and shared supper together.  It was a good day!

Fall Break, Day 1

Fall breaks are great! And when your school doesn't have one scheduled you make your own!

For the last number of years we have traveled back to Lilley's Landing in Branson for a bit of fishing!

The trip up was no different than always, and after getting settled in we got a few items then had supper.  It was a relaxing evening.

Day 1 - the morning was cool and boats started going out early.  It is a much quieter time of year!

Fishing was nice, and we caught a few!

The trip to get lunch in Hollister took longer than expected because the bridge over Taneycomo near Branson Landing was under construction. But pizza at Hook and Ladder was excellent nonetheless.

Afterward, we went to College of the Ozarks for some shopping (plants, etc) and ice cream at the Keeter Center.  

Back to camp, then relaxing time.  Mom and Dad went back to Branson to Dick's 5&10 and Walmart, and Sadie, Michael, Kathleen and I went to Books A Million.  Sadie got books and Fergus got a bed.  Then back for chili.  

A bit of a walk then back to the dock for fishing.  I caught a small one and Kathleen caught one too.  Stephanie and I showed her how to clean a trout.

Tomorrow we will rent a boat and spend some time on the water.  

Jamaica Beach, Day 4

Today started slow, as vacation days should.  No real plans other than a bit of shopping and a nap.

Quick breakfast and then helped Brandon.  They left this morning for home.  Jenn wasn't feeling too well with allergy issues.  The kids sure didn't want to go. 

Once they were on the road, it was back to the lazy river for an hour or so, then leftovers for lunch.  Afterward, to Galveston to get a few supplies from Walmart, Sadie some sandals from Academy, and browsing at Murdock's.  We bought a redfish and some shrimp at Katie's Seafood Market, and came back for a nap.

Lance invited us to the West End Marina to join him and some family/friends at the restaurant.  The table was right on the canal and it was fun seeing the boats.  And the food was fantastic!

Steph and I shared the ceviche and the Cajun nachos.

Sadie had the largest shrimp po'boy I have ever seen.  I am not sure she even ate half!

Tonight at JBRV it is much more busy.  Lots of music playing loud.  By 9ish, however it calmed down a bit, but every site was full.

Tomorrow is our last day.  Hoping to try my hand at fishing the surf one more time.

Jamaica Beach, Day 3

July 17

The day started relatively early.  I got my surf gear loaded on the bike and we went to the beach access. Few people other than fishermen were down there.  I set up my 2 rods just beyond the bollards.

Brandon and his family joined us as well, and Mom and Dad drove over as well.  By 10:30, though, it was getting crowded and swimmers started getting too close to my lines.  So, back to the lazy river.  Lunch was a funnel cake from Arney's Bayside Grill, the food truck at the resort.  

 

 In the afternoon we laid down for naps while everyone else went to The Strand.  Then we met at Miller's.  So much food, and so good!

Back at Jamaica Beach we played golf on their mini course.  They have a mated pair of tortoises.  Who have babies!  Sadie was allowed to hold one 

This is the last night for Brandon and family; they go home tomorrow.   A bit if discussing concerning next year's vacation occurred as well.

 

Jamaica Beach, Day 2

July 16 -

JBRV Resort calls itself "Island Paradise" and it is a nice place.  They have done a lot of renovation since last year!

We started the day at the beach across the road from the park.  It was a short ride by ebike and the little trailer I bought worked very well 

Then back to relax in the lazy river and a bite to eat at the food truck on the premises: Arney's Bayside Grill.  A shrimp po'boy and Sadie had the popcorn shrimp.  Since we were going to Katie's Seafood tonight, we thought we would keep it light.  

After lunch, it was to the kite shop where Sadie got a dragon kite and Stephanie got a parrot.  We came back and they tested them out.

I also got some tackle to try some surf fishing.  The West Isle Marina was a good place to go!

The consensus was to go to Katie's tonight.  It is said to be the best seafood on the Island.  It didn't disappoint.  Sadies po'boy was huge, and Stephanie had tilefish prepared in a Mediterranean style.  My red snapper was fixed Caribbean style.  It was all so good (no pictures- too busy eating!)

Then back to JBRV, a bit more kite action and a bit more playing around! A  good day!

Update - gas and mileage totals to the trip here!