sherm363: 19 September ES

A partial group picture. This is the best turnout we've had for a few years. There are several others that weren't back from rides or just didn't get the word. A good representation of Eureka Springs 2014

Kay, Vickie and Debbie

Inside Fuddrucker's

Highway 76, The Strip, is 3 or 4 miles long West of Branson. I took a few pictures from the bike. Could have taken a LOT more :-)

Dolly's place

Vickie and Debbie's Dad is about my age. We both like this TV Station

They film here, and also have shows inside. tt's the old Ray Steven's Theater

One of the many new roads in Branson. This wan't here when Pat and I first started coming to the tiny little city in the Ozarks

In those days, you couldn't get food after about 8 PM, and it was a dry county. Things change

A hew HUGE church down there

Many new shows and attractions. Some of the old familiar ones are still there

You can climb to the top and have ice cream

The Duttons are in Chasai's old Grapevine Theater

We remember when this way built. In the early 80's or late 70's. Was the hottest new show in town

Mickey's place

Jim Staford has been here a long time. Very funny man

Air plane parking

Looks like that building was in an earth quake

We first saw this great show in the Yuma Historic Theater. They sing as well as the Texas Tenors, but aren't as pretty -)

They sailed the Titanic here, moored on Table Rock Lake until they hauled it up here to the Strip

Mount Rushmore

King Kong playing around

The Baldknobbers and Presleys were twof the orginal shows here

What a surpris! The Grand Palace is empty and For Sale

Another of many shows

Not sure who's in this theater now

Clothing store

Years ago, back in the mid 70's where this Music Mall and Theater is, was the original Walmart here in Branson. I repaired a 1979 Harley Davidson that that parking lot back in 1980. The new Super Center is across the street now.

Used to be a good buffet in there, and a miniature golf course

I think this is one of the last shots

I did stop for a quick Burger on the way out of town

Was Dick Clark's place. Still a Legends show

A real mixture of food aromas just driving down the strip

Interesting stuff

That big tank if full of Ozark Moonshine

Ate at the Farmhouse earlier in the week

Getting ready to jump off Hwy 76 and head South of Hwy 65 toward Eureka Springs

Friday evening. Smelling the Hotsauce BBQ in it's final stage of readiness

Cassie busy with a big camera

Mitch was one of the helpers. Scott had some first class folks help with the preparations

Anxious, but patiently waiting

Sandy is telling Margo how to lay out the food :-) Well, maybe not.

Nice chair

Tom Miller and Lanny. A very nice surprise to have Tom show up just a few minutes ago. He rode in from Kentucky

JR is still selling Raffle Tickets. I think they raised $1300 and some bucks for a local charity. Not sure about that number, but think it's close. I'll edit this if I'm very far off.

Since I'm planning an early morning departure, the Burgie is all loaded. Was the perfect bike to have here this week, much fun on the curvy roads

Han is checking out Stewey's 100 ounce mug

Skid, Deb, and Sandy getting ready for the group picture

Looking up at Stewey for directions

Of course Taz needs to be in the picture with Scott and Margo

Badger and Zmean1. Friends and neighbors.

Grandma. The little one is resting up from her 1st motorcycle ride today. Deb and Gambler were responsible for donating the most wonderful desserts to go with the dinner tonight. Compliments of their new Italian Restaurant in Mountain Home