Postcrossing postcard #16
This is another card from Jen M. Apparently this is a great place to shop! Caoch, Prada, Fendi, Jimmy Choo and about 8 Starbucks. In the picture you can see the Shaw Centre, which houses Singapore's largest movie theatre.
This postcard is from my friend, Jen M. She says that there are a lot of traditional Asian Medicine shops and that the streets were packed during Chinese New Year.
Postcrossing postcard #15
Table Rock Dam and below it, Lake Taneycomo, are part of the beautiful scenery visible from the scenic overlooks on Highway 165 In Branson, Missouri.
Sycamore Log Church was built in 1933 with volunteer labor and a cost of only $25. The church was constructed with Sycamore logs. It still holds service each Sunday. It is located off the Highway 248 and Sycamore Log Church Road.
As you travel into Branson you will see some very unusual rock formations. In order for road expansion, a lot of rock must be removed to make room for new roads. As you travel notice the cedar trees growing on some of these large rocks.
Missouri was the 24th state admitted to the Union in 1821. The capital is Jefferson City, the state flower is the Hawthorn, and the state bird is the bluebird.
Andy Williams is an American classic transcending generations. Andy sings all of his timeless hits at his beautiful Moon River Theatre.
The population of Branson is pretty low, however, around 8 million visitors come through every year.
Missouri was named for the Algonquian Indian word meaning "town of the large canoes". Missouri is sometimes referred to as the "Mother of the West" because it once lay at the frontier of the country, and served as a starting point for westbound pioneers, including Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
Many Ozark grst mills utilize the water power of springs that gush forth from under the limestone ledges and cliffs across the Ozarks. The ruins of the Boze Grist Mill on the Eleven Point River are an example. This photo was taken through the old mill race.
Celebrate the American spirit brought to life with a variety of unforgettable entertainment in the spirit of the 1890's and the splendor of the Ozarks.
The numerous streams and springs of the Ozark Mountains of Southern Missouri are the source of waterfalls in the Ozark Mountains.
Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery is Missouri's largest cold-water facility for raising rainbow and brown trout. Hiking trails are abundant along Lake Taneycomo for nature viewing. As you walk across the bridge you can see some of the large trout that are raised in the hatchery.
This card shows another view of Table Rock Dam. In the foreground you can also see the Shephered of the Hills Trout Hatchery and Visitors Center.
The Ozark Mountains around Branson are brouht to life each spring by the beautifully colored blooms of the dogwood trees.
This is a legend, that at the time of the Crucifixion the dogwood had been the size of the oak and other forest trees. So firm and strong was the tree that is was chosen as the timber of the cross. To be used thus for such a cruel purpose greatly distressed the tree, and Jesus, nailed upon it, sensed this, and in His gentle pity for all sorrow and suffering said to it:"Because of your regret and pity for My suffering, never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used as a cross. Henceforth it will be slender and bent and twisted and its blossoms will be in the form of a cross - two long and two short petals. And in the center of the outer edge of each petal there will be nail prints, brown with rust and stained with red, and in the center of the flower will be a crown of thorns, and all who see it will remember."
Hundreds of visitors daily enjoy the majestic view of the Ozark hills from atop Inspiration Tower at Shepherd of the Hills Homestead and Outdoor Theatre.
Inspiration Tower at Shepherd of the Hills offers Branson's most spectacular view of the Ozarks. Ride glass elevators to the two observation decks atop this 230' 10" tower for the most breath-taking scenery in America.
This 230 foot tower overlooks Branson and the Ozarks at the Shepherd of the Hills Theatre, built on the site where Harold Bell Wright gathered material for his world-famous novel.
The view from Baird Mountain overlooks beautiful Table Rock Lake and all its undeveloped wooded shorelines.
The favorite sign of Spring in the Ozarks is the beauty of the Redbud and Dogwood trees. These trees grow naturally in the Ozark Mountains and along the roads here in Branson. The blooming season starts in the late March and into April and lasts for 3 weeks.
The radiant fall colors of Autumn magnify the beauty of the Ozark Mountains. Many people return each fall to marvel at the most beautiful of all Ozark seasons.
Table Rock Dam, constructed in 1958, is 6423 feet long and contains 1,230,000 cubic yards of concrete. When all four units are operating 1,000,000 cubic feet of water per minute generate 200,000 kilowatts of electricity. The gates have been opened only a few times in history.
Lake Taneycomo is a cold water water lake that is the result of Table Rock Dam. It offers great trout fishing and some beautiful scenic sights.
The Branson Scenic Railway train crosses Lake Taneycomo in downtown Branson. The railway takes you on a 40 mile round trip through beautiful Ozark hills and valleys. Lake Taneycomo offers some of the best fishing in America.
This is the perfect card for the Armadillo. Honestly, it isa speedbump. I have only see one "live" armadillo since moving out here seven years ago.
On March 30, 1927, the native bluebird became the official state bird of Missouri. The bluebird, considered a symbol of happiness, is usually 6.5 to 7 inches long and is common in Missouri from early spring until late November.
Here's a postcard from our show. Best Show in town!!! The brothers, left to right, Andy, Jason, Adam, Marty and Ryan. I am married to Adam. Our show has the 5 brothers, 5 wives and 29 kids. At Christmas our show also has Dad in it too. =)
This is a picture of Dick's 5 and Dime. It is located in Historic Downtown Branson and has over 50, 000 items inside.
I thought I should post a few postcards from Branson, Missouri....seeing as I live here now. For those of you that aren't familiar with Branson, it is the Entertainment Capital of the World. We have over 100 shows out here. Yikes! We also have two lakes, three amusement parks, three outlet malls and tons of golf and mini golf.
Postcrossing postcard #14
This postcard is from Adam. This is one of my favorites because it has a mosquito. For those of you that don't know me...I hate mosquitos with a passion. They always attack me and I get nice and puffy spots from them. Ugh...so NOT understanding their purpose here on earth! They need to make a State Bird postcard for Missouri. My first summer out here I was coverd in bites, head to toe. =(
This card is from Adam and yes, it is the same as the last. I decided to post this under Minnesota also. =)
This one is from Adam. I made him get one from Fargo because of the movie. When the Hughes Brothers were in Fargo it was icy and snowy...shocker huh? Adam slipped on the ice and bruised up his ribs and shoulder on his way back from buying me this postcard. Ouch!
This postcard is from Adam. Nebraska is one of the country's leading producers of feed crops and livestock.
