frankensooner
11/19/2007, 12:20 PM
Well, we got back yesterday from beautiful, Branson, MO. The blue-hairs were all out in force. Lots of Sooner fans there as well.
Anyway, here are my thoughts and observations since I know you all are dying to hear them:
Mizzou fans are pretty cool. I ran into more than a few and they were all friendly and enjoyed talking about football. I hope they win the North now;
Go to Silver Dollar City at night when the old folks go in town to see the shows and/or go to bed. You can just walk on most of the rides the last couple hours the park is open. The take off on Powder Keg is not gentle;
Don't go to the Andy Williams show unless you are at least 70. Those old codgers get pretty grouchy at the 8:00 p.m. shows. Also, your kids keep asking you who Andy Williams is and you can only answer some old guy;
The Acrobats of China show will RYFO. Good show. Those kids are amazing. Most of them are like 12 or 13;
If you stay on the Strip, ask for a room not facing 76;
Last year we saw the Osmonds show and went to the Dolly Parton thing. I recommend these over Andy Williams/AoC but the AoC show was very good;
If you have kids, the Lunch with Santa at Silver Dollar City is pretty fun. The Fried Chicken was GOOOD;
Get a map and take the Alternative Routes everywhere you need to go;
Keep your wife away from the Coach Outlet store;
Finally, don't plan on dieting during your visit.
Anyway, here are my thoughts and observations since I know you all are dying to hear them:
Mizzou fans are pretty cool. I ran into more than a few and they were all friendly and enjoyed talking about football. I hope they win the North now;
Go to Silver Dollar City at night when the old folks go in town to see the shows and/or go to bed. You can just walk on most of the rides the last couple hours the park is open. The take off on Powder Keg is not gentle;
Don't go to the Andy Williams show unless you are at least 70. Those old codgers get pretty grouchy at the 8:00 p.m. shows. Also, your kids keep asking you who Andy Williams is and you can only answer some old guy;
The Acrobats of China show will RYFO. Good show. Those kids are amazing. Most of them are like 12 or 13;
If you stay on the Strip, ask for a room not facing 76;
Last year we saw the Osmonds show and went to the Dolly Parton thing. I recommend these over Andy Williams/AoC but the AoC show was very good;
If you have kids, the Lunch with Santa at Silver Dollar City is pretty fun. The Fried Chicken was GOOOD;
Get a map and take the Alternative Routes everywhere you need to go;
Keep your wife away from the Coach Outlet store;
Finally, don't plan on dieting during your visit.