#39 Branson, MO 11-5 thru 14-08

Another show we went to see was The Osmond's with a tribute to Broadway. We couldn't take pictures, but here is the playbill that was on the stage before the show.

Then the weather turned really, really cold. So we put on all our winter weather clothes and headed to Silver Dollar City to see the Christmas lights, and the shows. It was so cold we didn't walk around too much, but we did stay to see the lighting of the Christmas Tree. It is all digital lights and changes colors to music. All the trees and buildings in the park have lights on them. Over 6 million lights! They have a light parade twice a night, so we had to see that, too. Then we headed for the car and turned on the heat full blast! It got down in the 30's at night and one night we had to unhook our water hose so it wouldn't freeze, below 30 that night.

While we were at Silver Dollar City we saw the musical production of Dickens Christmas Carol. It was as good as plays on Broadway. We were very impressed.This year we made it to Dick Clark's 57 Theater. Before the show we went downstairs and went through the '57 museum of cars. It is spectacular. This is a 57 Dodge, Lancer. I remember this car from when I was in High School. Only the one I remember wasn't a convertible. Oh my, that really dates me!!

Paul Revere and the Raiders performed at the Dick Clark, Theater. What energy.

And we got to see Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers. He performed the old songs and then brought on his two children who are very talented. We both enjoyed the show.

I felt that I was blessed to get together with my high school friend, Judy. She drove over from Kansas and stayed in her daughter's condo. We got to spend one full day together and another part of a day. It was just like old times. She hasn't changed at all. Still sweet and fun.