Spring Break, Day 2

55 degrees this morning in the valley, with a light fog.  The sound of boats and fishermen going out to fish is something I always associate with this place!

It was a quiet morning, so different than summertime here.  A couple cups of coffee and English muffin and egg sandwiches, and it was off to Hollister and the College of the Ozarks.

The greenhouses had neat plants so we bought a collection for our flower pots at home, got some hand lotion from the candle shop, and some gifts at the grist mill.  Then we met Brandon and his family at Hook and Ladder Pizza!  Brandon left them a sticker for Silver City VFD.  This is our favorite pizza place!

Downing Street is cute!  A lady that owned a small shop drew a hopscotch and it entertained the kids for quite a while.

We opted to return to the C of O another day for their famous ice cream.  Mom and Dad decided to go back to spend a little more time with Brandon and family.  Steph, Sadie and I returned to Lilley's.  I love watching the water roll by from the hillside.

Brandon and family are heading to Jasper, Arkansas, where they have an Airbnb.  They stayed last night in the Angler's Lodge (Bass Pro) and said they would do so again.  Topp of the Rock admittance was included.  

It warmed up considerable, at 77 degrees by 2 pm (feeling like 82).  Winter seems to be officially over.

The to Walmart for a few more items and Books A Million because Sadie wanted to.

Otherwise, it was a calm day.  And this trip, we are planning one day at a time!

Spring Break 2025 Begins

It has been a busy academic year and this blog ,and our travels, have fallen by the wayside.  Aside from a quick weekend outing to our local COE park, we've been home or kept busy by the teen.

Spring break between workplaces did not align, so I took a few days off to at least get a trip in.  No RV this time.

Our intention was to leave yesterday (Tuesday afternoon) but I was late getting out of the office so we settled for a lost night and an early morning departure.  Branson, here we come!

We left At 5:30 this morning and arrived around 2:30.  One tank of gas takes is from home to Fayetteville.  

Lilley's Landing seems quiet this time of year!  A quick trip to the store for essentials, steaks in the grill, and a relaxing walk!  I love it here.  

Here's to 3 more days!

Atlas Comet!

It has been an interesting week, astronomically speaking.

Last weem we were in Branson, MO, when we saw that the northern lights might be visible through most of the US.  I could not see it due to light pollution, but friends back in Texas posted pics.  Even Miami was posting pictures of a purple sky.

Then, on Sunday night, October 13, I was walking, trying to get my steps in, when I saw a strange streak in the sky.  It was hardly visible and Stephanie could not see it, but thanks to the low light camera feature on my phone I got a picture.

It was the Atlas comet.  It swings by the earth, according to one source, every 80k years.

Here is the next night (last night).

And tonight.

 

It is supposed to remain visible for the rest of the month.  I will continue to document it as long as the skies are clear.