Some of the best motorcycle roads in Missouri are in the Lake-of-the-Ozarks area; this is the part of the country where Cliff's mom and dad were born and raised, so he has relatives throughout the area. On the way down yesterday we stopped by Aunt Gertrude's and took pictures of a white Honda Gold Wing her son, Cliff's cousin, wants to sell; I'm going to put it on Craigslist for him and see what happens.
We spent a tourist-y afternoon and evening in Osage Beach, Missouri. I got myself a couple of marked-down bargain souvenirs at a T-Shirt shop near where we were staying, and I managed to talk Cliff into joining me in the motel swimming pool, since nobody else was using it.
Heading back toward home this morning, we arrived at his cousin's house at 7:30 AM; Juanita was up, but Wayne was still in bed. They seemed to be glad to see us, in spite of our arriving so early.
Son-in-law Kevin was barbecuing today, and we got back in plenty of time to enjoy his superb skills. Rachel did well with the marinades and side dishes, too. And her mother-in-law made Ree's recipe for bacon-wrapped jalapeño thingies. I can't tell you how great those were, and my stomach is still much too full because of them. It's Rachel's fault: I ate the last two as a favor to her because she wanted to wash the platter. It's the sort of supreme sacrifice a mother makes for her baby girl.
Now Cliff is contentedly playing... er, uh, working on a lawn mower in his shop.
Life is good.
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cool setup with the cooler! that's neat!
ReplyDeletethat is one chunky cat! oh my gosh...lol...
~Amy
With trips like that you have the best of both worlds. Sounds like a wonderful weekend. 'On Ya' - ma
ReplyDeleteThat shop is disgustingly to clean and neat. Now if I may make a few suggestions...............................
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice trip! Linda
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear you had a great time - love those kind of trips. Thank you for sharing! Hope your tomorrow is a happy one!
ReplyDeleteKatie
Enjoyed the pics. That lake sure is nice! You are so lucky to be able to take off on the motorcycle like you do! I would love that!! You've got everything....a horse...a cow....a motorcycle....a cabin....can I be you for a week??
ReplyDeletePam
I knew those stuffed jalapenos would be wonderful but my tummy can't take them. I think that cat ATE the other cats tail. Now THAT is a fat cat! Anne
ReplyDeleteBy the pictures and descriptions I would say y'all had a great day out and about. Glad you had a wonderful weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures as always,You and Cliff have such a nice life. I love your animals and trips. The scenery in Missouri is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great trip Mosie! Love the pix of the cats & doggy too! Always wanted to visit Missouri, cause my grama was born and rasised there in St. Joesph, and I remember her always pronouncing it missour-A, the proper way!
ReplyDeleteAnd the Ozarks were always fasinating to me! It's gourgous country! Have a good time-post more pictures-we love it! Hows Blue? ~Diane~
I want to visit Missouri so bad... Laura Ingalls lived in the Ozarks and you know I am such a huge fan. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteLisa
Oh the things we do for our children to make them happy LOLOL....your trip sounded great as well as the pic...hugs from KY....Ora
ReplyDeleteYes, life is good. I LOVE summer!
ReplyDeleteOnce when I took a road trip out to OK before I made the big move in '89, I traveled off the interstate and went thru Lk of the Ozarks.
I remember it being gorgeous country. One day I plan on seeing it again but at my leisure
I coming to eat!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great ride..Love the cooler attached to the bike...
ReplyDeleteSheri
You have everything on that cycle but a bed. Looks neat too. I like that fat cat. Paula
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