Aug. 31: Campbell Point, Shell Knob, MO

This deer photo was from our last camp. These deer weren't very afraid of people. Along with these several in front of me, there was one standing behind me not hardly 10' away.




We settled into our second camp site at Campbell Point at Shell Knob, MO. After about 20 minutes of working to get into the first spot, we found that when you opened the door, you would be stepping out on the side of a small hill. So we moved. This site is much flatter and was way easier to get into. We have a huge area and that's good because all the kids will be here, in shifts, over the weekend and into next week.

We've already been for ice cream in town twice with friends, Doug & Janie, that live in the area; and they had us over for supper one evening. They have a really pretty place overlooking the lake.



Rebecca and Trina arrived yesterday morning and we went to a show, Magnificent 7, in Branson. It was a dinner show: about a 6 oz prime rib with small chicken breast, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, bread and, for dessert, cake. The Magnificent 7 was music from the last 7 decades--starting with the 40's.

Today we went grocery shopping and spent some time on the lake. Rebecca brought her boat so we ventured out with a few hundred other friends on a Labor Day weekend. Really, really busy day on the lake. But we found a quiet spot and went swimming. Notice Larry with his car keys that he dove into the lake with. See Samson hanging on for dear life to Larry.










And, as promised, here's a photo of Larry airing up the car tire with a bicycle pump.









Willie, the son-in-law, will be driving down tonight with both the grandsons. Trina will head back to Wichita in the morning--she has to be to work Tuesday. Rebecca is taking time off work and the boys will be missing school. Willie doesn't have to be back to work until Friday. So, they're all staying until Thursday morning.