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18. Choose a passage from your writing. Tell me about the backstory of this moment. How you came up with it, how it changed from start to end. Spicy addition: Questioner provides the passage.

Xenoclea — or, well, Gaea within his favored priestess’s body — rose to her feet. Apollo remained in the half-kneeling position he took in his panic to help Xenoclea. She examined the body she possessed.  “Hmm,” the primordial deity hummed, gazing at Xenoclea’s nimble fingers, her bronzed skin. “Rather strange, the body of a mortal. Not at all vast like my own…” she sounded wistful, like she missed the sensation of a physical form.

From my fic Shattered Minds

I just. absolutely loved writing Gaea. Imo, she was done dirty by HoO - a not-at-full-power Kronos took an entire book/war to defeat him, with major losses of beloved characters to boot.

Meanwhile, his mother, the frickin primordial goddess of the Earth itself...died in one chapter. #LetDown

Sadly, I cannot edit HoO, but I can give Gaea the justice she deserves and be the manipulative, savvy queen we all know she is :)

And like. it's not just this specific passaged I liked to write! It's was her whole scene! Xenoclea's sudden possession! Because they're in the Delphic cave, and it used to belong to Gaea! It makes sense that she could possess Xenoclea!

Also just. the creepy factor of Xenoclea being possessed. Marie Levesque's whole deal was creepy for Hazel, and it was creepy for Apollo too! Terrifying, in fact!

Also also! She calls Apollo 'Paion' a lot here! 'Paion' literally means 'helper', and later in the fic, she's like 'heehee, thanks for the help~', and Apollo realizes that he was dupped into helping her agenda! again

Gaea is just. so good at manipulation imo. she can play the loooong game. Shattered Minds is basically where she lays the groundwork for HoO, for her eventual comeback!

SHE IS A CUNNING QUEEN AND DESERVED TO BE A BETTER VILLAIN!

23. Describe the physical environment in which you write. Be as detailed as possible. Tell me what’s around you as you work. Paint me a picture.

Okay, so, this got long lmao XD

pale blue walls. my bed is a mess of green sheets, a black comforter, and a white tiger-print soft blanket. i have four pillows staked on top of each other on my bed, with my gray reading pillow propped up against them. no, i don't sleep with the reading pillow. but yes to the four pillows.

also, many stuffed animals. many. and i have no shame in saying so :)

my bed also functions as a dresser/bookshelf. in the three bookshelf slots are all of my Warrior cat books, as well as many of my Star Wars ones (that i have yet to read oop) and on top of it is a special edition cup i got from a Iowa football game as well as a cup I got from a production of Newsies i saw with my grandma and mom. both hold an assortment of pens/pencils/sharpies/ect.

a mini globe sits up there too, with two dreamcatchers i've had since forever hanging off it. one is from a great-aunt who lives in Connecticut, btw! a couple remotes that i barely use anymore are up there too, as well as the current books I'm reading (The Iliad - also packed with the Odyssey - and the first Hunger Games book). My alarm clock is next, with my blue earbuds nearby, and my blue flashlight is next door. more hairties because i am disorganized. a tissue box (green and blue). another book - Star Wars Allegiance - a mini motivational quote my aunt and uncle got me this past Christmas, and three small LEGO sets - Luke Skywalker on a Tauntaun, Ahsoka V Maul, and Mando & Grogu.

also a new blue-green lamp! :D got it in my stepdad's family white elephant gift exchange (pro tip: put what you want in (don't make it obvious it was you) and then do your damnest to get it. has worked the past 2 years for me.)

my computer sits on a computer stand on my very old white desk. i have a coaster i bought from the Branson Belle Showboat with my special edition Queen Ester cup i got from Branson's Show & Lights Theater. I also have a little trinket from my trip to Branson's Titanic museum - one of those clear, long rectangular things filled with blue liquid? with a little floating Titanic in it? with an iceberg? my ADHD loves that thing. also a quartz necklace i bought in Branson is just lying there.

behind my computer is a picture of my graduation class - 11 kids total, 6 girls, 5 boys. we be small. also, it has a picture of me with my principal getting my diploma.

to my left is my desk lamp, a real skinny black one with like. three modes of light. i have a couple rubber ducks sitting by it - one's the statue of liberty, and the other is a Kansas City Royals duck (I am not a KC Royals fan - cough St. Louis Cardinals 4 Life cough - but i have solidarity with the fellow Missouri team. if the Cards aren't in, and the Royals are, I will root for them.

also i have a little cross-stitch thing i did back in Quarantine by my lamp. it has a couple white and red bead necklaces (you know the ones) wrapped around it so that's how the cross-stitch stays up. also, the flower bracelet i wore to my last Homecoming is still kicking and hanging from the lamp in question. it has a white band, with now-crinkled pale green leaves and white flowers - roses, and i think hydrandea? real small white flowers. real small. tiny.

i also have a small foam airplane i got way back in Freshman year of high school from the nearby aerospace administration. the girls where invited to see what they did and we got some free stuff out of it and the squishy plane was one of them.

(I got to do a bit of welding during that lol)

I also have various other things. my wallet and car keys. a fitbit i still need to hookup to my new phone. a yellow sharpie i use to highlight my school books/notes. a couple hairties (white and black). a black pen. a portable charger i should probably charge before this weekend's vacation. also a pale blue turtle decoration my dad bought me. a pair of green earrings i should put away. a couple Senior photos of myself i still need to mail to my dad and paternal grandpa.

also a paper with all of my future college classes on it that i use to write my grades down on.

i have a 3D model of the Eiffel tower i got when I was 8 and didn't put together until Quarantine XD it's down to the left of my desk. directly next door is my closet, one door is usually open revealing the absolute mess within. on the other side of it is my clothing hamper, where clothes go to be forgotten about for a week until i remember hey, laundry's a thing.

FINALLY. the magnus opus of the room - my bookshelves.

This holds the rest of my precious books, as well as various other things - blank notebooks, school books, jewelry box, my diploma, a small telescope made out of metal from my grandpa way back during my astronomy obsession phase, Cardinals stuff, coloring books, space books, multiple binders, my Bible, picture of my sister, fuzzy orange dice, box of a star wars puzzle i got in last year's gift exchange i have yet to put together (we are focusing on out long-forgotten Busch Stadium one shush), GREEK MYTHOLOGY BOOKS, extra sparkly pillows, and my clarinet case.

on top is my TV with a DVD player (i use it. like....twice...a year?) and MORE LEGO SETS.

i have the death star duel. 301st clone troopers. London, New York, and San Fransico CITY sets. mini Slave I. Luke's X-Wing. TIE-Fighter. Grevious's starship. big Slave I. also, 3-in-1 LEGO set. i can make a car, boat, or bike. it's in car mode rn.

my floor is carpet. kinda a soft brown with specks of black. couple school books are on the floor. couple notebooks. a wite-out. and a black pen.

lastly, on my walls: above and around my desk is a black and white bulletin board with purple ribbon. it is completely covered in old photos, things I got from a school trip to Indianapolis (yes i got to see the inside of the Colts Stadium hehe i was like 'COMMODUS USED THIS IN TDP! :D'), ect ect. I also have a old framed picture saying 'Let's Get Lost' that I wanna move to my bathroom. further to the right is a poster of Big Ben from way back during my London obsession (i wanted to visit someday but now Delphi, Delos, Sparta, Rome, ect ect are top priority lmao).

on the next wall is a Ravenclaw banner i've had since i was seven. a window takes up most of the rest of the space (white trim btw).

next wall i have my sports teams pride hung up :D a pennant each of KC Chief's quarterback Patrick Mahomes II, St. Louis Cardinals, and Boston Celtics.

WARNING: SPORTS GEEKING OUT AHEAD

and no. i am not a bandwagon. 4th gen Cardinal fan. my paternal great-grandpa chose the Cardinals (idk the story behind it i will have to ask my grandpa).

I was BORN and RAISED on these teams. I was raised on the tales of backflip-boss Ozzie Smith, the Man the Myth the Legend himself. I HAVE HIS BASEBALL CARD! I STILL HAVE MY MATT HOLIDAY JERSERY WHEN HE USED TO PLAY! I HAVE AN ADAM WAINWRIGHT BASEBALL! AND A HOLIDAY ONE (i am his biggest fan)! I AM IN MOURNING WITH THE REST OF THE FANS FOR YADI'S FINAL YEAR. I CHEERED WHEN PUJOLS RETURNED HOME AND HIT 700 HOME RUNS.

I. WAS. RAISED. ON. THE. DUO. OF. YADIER. MOLINA. AND. ADAM. WRAIN. WRIGHT.

i still have a Matt Carpenter poster. i remember Matt Adams playing first base. I remember Goldschmidt & David Freeze, who received a standing ovation from Busch Stadium when he came up to bat for the Pirates because We Loved Him.

I am determined to get a Tommy Edman jersery. he can hit homers with the right and left AND steal bases.

I am also a 3rd gen Chiefs fan. my paternal grandpa chose the Chiefs when they SUCKED and he is LIVING THE LIFE now that they are back in business <3 I watched the famed Super Bowl Win after a 50-year drought. My family was going nuts in my living room. so nuts my aunt accidently pulled her Achilles's tendon 🫢 dw she's alright now we got a little crazy that night it was INTENSE

I was not able to wear my Chiefs jersery to school the next day (dresscodes eyeroll) but I did wear the reddest sweatshirt i could find, my Chiefs necklace, and a hairtie decorated with red and white ribbons from my middle school volleyball season.

I had a shit-eating grin on the whole day. Everyone knew I was the winner <3 Also pretty sure I was the only Chiefs fan in the high school then. It was an exhilarating feeling <3

(Sidenote: The Kelce Bowl was a 10/10 too lol)

(sidenote sidenote: AFC Championship is this Sunday AHHHHH! We'll be playing the Ravens. i had a classmate who was a Ravens fan. he was supremely annoying. i wanna see them lose. :) to every other Ravens fan out there, sorry but he was that annoying. also racist. and homophobic. and sexist. so. you understand why i want the Ravens to lose to spite him.)

and I became a Celtics fan when I was seven. because my stepdad is one as is my great-uncle/godfather. Larry Bird is The GOAT and #GoCelticsTonight

quench that Heat. :)

END OF SPORTS GEEKING OUT

i want to put up the Hawkeye pennant i have too but haven't gotten around to it. it'll go below the Cardinals one because they are the smallest ones.

and finally, in the small wallspace between my door and my closet, above my hamper, is a small, rectangle picture frame of Patrick Mahomes (yes, again. he is that good.) with his surname printed across it. i bought it during my first trip to Kansas City and first Chiefs game (it was against the Chargers. very good game. we beat them :D sorry any Chargers fans I am a very happy Chiefs fan <3)

welcome to my room lmao it is a humble collection of my past and present obsessions, and my hyped-up love of my teams <3

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MISSOURI

2024 Nov 15 (Fri) – Today is the last day of the caravan.  We had dinner at the Grand Country Buffet followed by a song and dance show in the Grand Jubilee.  The first part of the show was Christmas themed, and the second was Rock & Roll songs.  It was a great show.

2024 Nov 14 (Thu) – We did the laundry this morning.  At 11:00, the caravan met at the Showboat Branson Belle.  We had lunch and a very energetic music show with a magic act thrown in.  It was all very good.

      On the way back to the campground, we dropped a letter off the post office and picked up groceries at WalMart.  At 6 p.m. we met at Yakov Comedy Center.  It was a Russian comedian who came to the U.S. 30 years ago.  He had a different view of American culture and he descried those differences in a hilarious way.  We enjoyed the show very much.

2024 Nov 13 (Wed) – We had a burrito breakfast this morning.  After breakfast, I met with the board members who are here at the caravan.  At the board meeting back in September, it was voted upon to raise member dues for 2025.  I drafted a letter and wanted input from the board members on whether it was acceptable.  First, they all focused on my signature block.  I had included my rank.  Apparently, that is a VERY sore point within the club.  So, I agreed to strike the rank and just sign my name and position.  Then, discussion followed about the timing of the notice.  I wanted to send the letter out in January, after the holidays (who wants to get an increase at the same time people are trying to shop for Christmas).  It was finally agreed that I should forward the letter to Melissa to include in the December magazine.

      A couple of hours later, Melissa and David came to the RV and after much discussion (again), it was agreed that I will hold off notifying the membership about the dues increase until March or April.  Everyone is afraid people will quit the club because of the increase.

      Following breakfast, Paul and I drove back to the College of the Ozarks.  We toured the greenhouses, the stained glass studio, the weaving studio, the print studio, and the tractor museum.  We are so amazed with this college.  The students are all strong, self-confident individuals who will graduate with zero debt.  That is amazing!

      At 6:30, we met at the Branson Murder Mystery dinner and show.  The cast was so funny!  We spent two hours laughing so hard.  It was a great show.  The food was OK – salad, green beans, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, baked chicken, and meatloaf.

2024 Nov 12 (Tue) – We drove to College of the Ozarks.  When we arrived, we checked in at the desk for lunch and were told we had a one and a half hour wait to be seated.  Wow!  We gave our name then walked across the way to look at the Patriotic Garden.

      The College of the Ozarks is one of nine colleges across the U.S. that provide a tuition-free education.  In return, they require students to work 15 hours a week and two 40-hour weeks during the year.  The teacher-student ratio is 15 to 1.  They offer more than 30 majors in a bachelor's degree.  They have also begun offering academic programs for elementary and high school students.

      The campus is an amazing place.  We went in the Keeter Center to eat and see a play.  The large, open atrium had giant tree logs along the ceiling and a huge fireplace.  We ate in the restaurant.  Our waitress was Mac.  She is a speech major.  Her husband (who performed in the play we later watched) is a real estate investor.  She told us that any pork dish we ordered was made with pigs raised on the campus.  Much of the vegetables came from their farm as well.

       After lunch, we joined the group to watch “Breaking the Silence.”  It was a play based on the experiences of marines during the Vietnam War.  It was quite emotional and thorough.

2024 Nov 11 (Mon – Veterans Day) – We woke at 6 a.m. and joined our group as we drove downtown to line up for the parade.  We weren’t due to arrive until 8 a.m. but we showed up at 7:20 a.m.  The person checking in participants was really grumpy about our early arrival.  We were directed to an area where we parked and waited.  During the wait, we all decorated our trucks and cars (there were 8 vehicles).  At 11 a.m., the parade down main street started.  We were placed 31st in the parade.  There were so many interesting groups in the parade.  Parked right across from us were 5 Chevrolets, each wrapped in a bright, metallic color belonging to the performers of SIX.  We finally moved out around 20 minutes to 12.  It was a slow walk but we were all handing out booklets with information about SMART.  The loudest recruiters were the spouse of the veterans.  I thought that was very interesting.  Paul drove the truck (they needed red, white and blue trucks followed by the rest of the group) and I walked.  About 3/4rds of the way through the parade route, Leroy fell down.  The parade stopped for about 15 or 20 minutes while EMTs tended to him.  He got a cut on his forehead and on the bridge of his nose where his glasses broke.  They brought up a pickup truck and loaded him and his wife, Shelene, on then drove off to the hospital.  The parade continued.

      At 3:30 p.m. we played beanbag baseball with some of the group.  We had a good time.  Then Wulf put on his propane burner and we sat around the fire until it got dark and cold.  Leroy returned from the hospital with a large bandage across his forehead and nose.  The cut was too shallow to stitch.  They did a CT scan and found no damage.  Thank goodness.

2024 Nov 10 (Sun) – The caravan had donuts this morning.  We went to WalMart to buy a picture frame.  We suggested to Dave that the caravan give a certificate of appreciation to the campground owners.  I made one up to give them.  While out, we also got fuel and liquor.

      At 6:30 p.m. we drove to Top of the Rock and drove the Canyon Trail after dark.  All the lights were lit and it was beautiful to see.  Unfortunately, there were so many people there that there was an almost solid line of golf carts creeping along the 2-1/2 mile trail.  We enjoyed the experience any way.

2024 Nov 9 (Sat) – It was rainy and cold all day so we stayed in.  At 4:30 p.m., we all met at the Titanic Museum for a tour.  They split us into two groups, each with a tour guide.  The guide we had was great!  He was young and enthusiastic and told great stories about the lives of the passengers, before and after the sinking.  We enjoyed the tour very much.

      After the museum, we went to dinner at Local Flavor.  The place was packed.  They told us it would be a 50-55 minute wait but it turned out to be only 25.  The food was good, especially the hand cut fried onion rings. 

2024 Nov 8 (Fri) – The caravan cooked hamburgers and chips for lunch today.  I was going to speak with the group but the microphone was locked up.  I will look for another occasion to address the group. 

      We all went to the Sight & Sound Theater tonight for the Miracle of Christmas show.  It was magnificent.  The size of the stage and the number of actors and animals was jaw dropping.  It was such a great show.

2024 Nov 7 (Thu) – We went to Pizza Ranch for lunch.  There was a quick stop at WalMart and then we went to a natural foods store for supplements.  The group went to Dolly Parton Stampede tonight.  While the show was nice, it did not have the patriotic flare that we’ve seen in previous shows.  It was focused on Christmas, which is nice, but not as good as the other.

2024 Nov 6 (Wed – Paul’s birthday) – We went into town for lunch at the Cakes N Creams Diner – a fifties diner.  It was very period with red and white tiles and red chairs with a counter and booths as well as tables.  We both had a cheeseburger and fries.  I had a malt and Paul had a cola.  It was good.  Then we stopped at WalMart to pick up a new rug and cat bed.  Sheba has had accidents on her cat bed.  Most laundromats won’t let you wash pet bedding so we bought her a new one.  So far, she likes it very much.

      We picked up a bunch of packages at the office.  We ordered several things from Amazon and had them sent here.  It’s always like Christmas when you get these packages.

      At 5:30 p.m. we went to the community room.  There are 57 people here on this caravan.  Normally, we don’t take more than 40 people on a caravan but this is a stay-in-place so there is no tail gunner.  Dave & Jackie, wagon masters, decided to include everyone who signed up as well as everyone on the waitlist.  This is quite a big crowd.  We had tacos for dinner.  Then Jackie went over the itinerary for the next ten days.  We will be seeing a lot of shows.

2024 Nov 5 (Tue) – We packed up and left at 9:40 a.m.  It was raining lightly as we packed up and along the first part of the trip.  We arrived at America’s Best Campground in Branson at 1:00 p.m.  This is a nice campground.  Lots of trees yet spacious.  Our site has FHU with a concrete pad.  There is a pool on site although it is closed for the season. 

      After set-up, we headed out to Top of the Rock, Ozarks Heritage Preserve.  What a place!  It was very Disneyesque.  The buildings were constructed of rock.  The landscape was made up of table rock – layers of flat rock stacked one on top of another.  We took a golf cart drive along a 2-1/2 mile trail through the woods, through a cave and under the roadway.  There were Christmas decorations and lights all along the path.  Their nighttime show begins this weekend.  When we finished our delightful ride, we went back in and made a reservation for Sunday night.

      Next up was a tour of their museum.  It has the largest collection of Native American artifacts in the world.   The museum was huge!  We wandered through room after room for what seemed like hours.  It got to a point that we wanted to get out but couldn’t find the exit.  We finally did make our way out. 

      There was a beautiful chapel on the grounds that we went to look at as well.  It was made out of the rock that everything else has been built out of.  The wall overlooking the valley was made entirely out of glass, giving a spectacular view of the Ozarks.  We then went into the main building to the Big Cedar Lodge for dinner.   We enjoyed a meal as the sun set in the distance.  It was expensive but we enjoyed the day thoroughly. 

2024 Nov 4 (Mon) – It rained off and on all day, sometimes pretty heavily.  We went to the Katy Depot Railroad Heritage Site.  It was a former railroad depot turned museum.  There was a lot of reading.  Storyboards told the history of the town and the railroad.  The Kansas-Texas Railroad came through the town for seven years.  The line was dubbed the Katy trail.  Even though the railroad closed and the tracks have been removed, the Katy Trail remains and many people bike and hike on it.

      We stopped at Great Clips so I could get a haircut, had lunch at Fitters 5th Ave Pub, picked up groceries at WalMart, and got a prescription filled at CVS.  

2024 Nov 3 (Sun) – We drove out to meet our friend, Donny, in front of the county courthouse.  He took us on a ride all around the town, pointing out areas of interest.  The historic district was beautiful.  It was rich with many old and well-kept buildings.  We stopped by the railroad depot and the Bothwell Lodge but both were closed.  Donny dropped us off at our truck and we all drove to El Tapatio for lunch.  He had ice tea and we had a meal with margaritas. 

      After we said goodbye, we drove onto the fairgrounds to look around.  They have a large number of permanent buildings on site.  We happened to spot a gun and craft show so we went in.  There were SO many guns – pistols, rifles, shotguns, tazers, crossbows, even slingshots!  We bought some RV toys for Hudson and Noah for Christmas.

2024 Nov 2 (Sat) – We packed up and left Omaha, AR, at 10 a.m.  The drive was easy on state highway 65 all the way.  There weren’t any big towns so we had to pull on the side of the road in front of a closed business to have lunch. 

      We arrived at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia around 1:30 p.m.  The campground is completely empty.  We are all alone here.  There was no office to check in with.  We chose a spot and set up.  Later, a security guard arrived to collect our fee for three nights. 

      I contacted our friend, Donny.  We used to be friends in high school.  Then Paul & I got married and he joined the Navy.  We haven’t seen one another for more than 50 years.  It will be an interesting reunion tomorrow.

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22 Romantic Places to Propose in Springfield, Mo

22 Romantic Places to Propose in Springfield, Mo

If weddings weren’t stressful enough already…first you gotta get your partner to say YES!  In an effort to ease the stress in your life and in making it easier for your beloved to say “I do,” we racked our brains trying to think of some of the most romantic places to propose in Springfield, Missouri and surrounding areas.

The idea of this particular blog came from a fun outing with myself and…

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It is important to maintain this area environmentally because should Table Rock Lake become overrun with trash and debris, then guests would not likely want to pay to sail on its waters anymore. Most likely, along with decline in business for the Branson Belle, tourism numbers would ultimately decrease as well. The city of Branson Missouri is gorgeous and is full of beautiful scenery that cannot be matched from here in southern Oklahoma. I think that on the matter of keeping their lake clean, they certainly do a much better job than we do with Lake Texoma.

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Showboat Branson Belle

Branson, Missouri (2011)

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I was incredibly amazed just how the whole entire spaces experienced after performing this for the very first time, I am today hooked! To the right of the plate, beginning with the outdoors will be the alcoholic drink fork, the soup spoon, the fish blade, the dinner blade and then the mixed greens blade nearest home plate. This seems to be the wellness benefits of dark chocolate continue to be actually debated (similar to coffee!) however I feel the overwhelming opinion is actually that chocolate is actually super for your wellness. Exactly what else you'll have to offer supper: A pair traditional salads, including potato salad and also fruit salad will complete this meal. And also our experts provided to individuals that had eaten dinner within TWENTY minutes of reaching the theater. Obviously, they are actually confined to sites on an accessible body from water, like the Showboat Branson Belle or even the Goldenrod Awe There many Massacre Enigma Dinner Cruises.

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That prevails for moms to fret about their loved ones's health and nutrition. Even better ask them to carry their favorite after supper desert to contribute to the extravagant meal you have healthportal4u.info actually planned for them. If begging for him to certainly not cause any sort of additional destructions, dinner for schmucks film brings uncomfortable comic alleviations with Steve all of over the location and also Rudd as. If you and also your good friends enjoy it, there is actually nothing which will definitely be out of line. As soon as again, just about anything will create for remarkable dinner party suggestions to carry you as well as your friends all together. Appreciate a sunset dinner from a deck where you can find the Mesa Pedernal, 80 miles to the south. Some folks certify that the reason why the squirrel meat product is actually coming to be so preferred is because of the quick and easy accessibility and as a result of the global economical scenario which isn't terrific at the moment. I started the single-mom quest along with a one-year-old and also a four-year-old, and after lengthy days at day care, they weren't constantly one of the most good-natured supper friends. That is actually consistently sensible for the supper host to strike an equilibrium between the flavor intensity as well as the kind of red or white wine served. Numerous hosts have honor in applying a fantastic Christmas supper or ensuring everybody is actually having a ball that occasionally understanding you have actually forgotten one thing could moisten the occasion. Egyptians take in a good selection from nuts during the overdue nights from Ramadan, while going to family and friends, or even viewing a film in the movie house or in the home. Clearly, they are actually limited to locations on an accessible body of water, such as the Showboat Branson Belle or even the Goldenrod Awe There many Homicide Secret Dinner Cruises. Elsa was actually not the woman to create a fool of herself, of course, but-He was unwontedly silent at dinner. They got there just before the headlines upended Washington, as well as early enough that it had not been a warm dinner discussion subject matter.

However in today's hurried world, that seems to be there is never ever ample time to ready a great supper. This year I acquired the meat roast to require to a friend's for Thanksgiving holiday supper to muscle building supplement the turkey and also pork. When creating your appointments, you should remember that the busiest times for lunch time are 12-2pm as well as for supper 6-8pm.

I always remember mosting likely to a dinner party much like this many years ago and it was actually a blast. Dating back to the amount of time of the Pilgrims as well as the very first thanksgiving it is no surprise that a lot of will anticipate to observe this on the table.

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Some fun with the host of The Showboat Branson BelleChristopher James, the host and comedian on The Showboat Branson Belle, shares some fun archived segments from Branson Missouri.

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Silver Dollar City lays off staff amid coronavirus outbreak

Showboat Branson Belle workers also will be effected.

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Great Adult Getaways For Grown-Ups Avoiding The College Scene

Your college years might be behind you, but that doesn’t mean you can’t mark the start of spring with a memorable getaway. We’ve hand-picked some of the best adult getaways across America, featuring luxe spas, golf courses, and charming beaches where the vibe is a little more, shall we say, low-key.

Whether you’re traveling with a group of friends, family, or just your significant other, each of these destinations is home to amazing FlipKey rental properties that are a real step up from the party-hearty hotel rooms of your youth. Pour yourself a cocktail by the private pool and raise a glass to how far you’ve come.

Amelia Island, Florida

“While there are plenty of restaurants and rentals, the beach here is not a typical ‘teenager beach,’” one reviewer writes. “It’s more of a family-oriented place with a lot of history.” Take a trolley or carriage tour of the downtown district to see local landmarks and learn more about this barrier island’s backstory, then tee up for a round of golf along the Atlantic Ocean.

Find a great place to stay on Amelia Island!

Hilton Head, South Carolina

Enjoy spectacular views of the ocean from a condo or villa in Hilton Head, a destination known for its Lowcountry cuisine, coastal-chic resort vibe, and award-winning golf courses. With 12 miles of beautiful beaches and 60+ miles of pathways perfect for long walks and bike rides, this classic Southern destination is always worth a visit.

Find a great place to stay in Hilton Head!

Lafayette, Louisiana

Welcome to the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole Country, where bold art and big flavors are a nod to the city’s creative spirit. Visit Vermilionville to learn about the cultures that have shaped this vibrant destination, then rub shoulders with the locals at the Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market or the monthly ArtWalk downtown.

Find a great place to stay in Lafayette!

Gulfport, Mississippi

If your version of an ideal vacation is dozing on the beach or casting a line at sunrise, book a roomy vacation home on the Mississippi Coast and fall in love with Gulfport. Whether you kick back on the wraparound porch or rent kayaks to paddle up and down the scenic shore, the Gulf Coast is a peaceful place for a getaway by the water.

Find a great place to stay in Gulfport!

Port Aransas, Texas

Tired of traditional party-hearty destinations? Steer clear of the party scene and book a rental nestled in the dunes of Mustang Island. As the only established town on the island, Port Aransas strikes a balance between natural beauty and a fun-filled beach escape. Fishing charters are easy to come by—this is the fishing capital of Texas, after all—and birdwatching, windsurfing, and kite sailing are popular pastimes.

Find a great place to stay in Port Aransas!

Branson, Missouri

Given its central location—within a day’s drive of a third of the population—this southwest Missouri town is one of the most accessible trips in the country. Take in a show at one of 50 theaters, enjoy some retail therapy at Branson Landing, or climb aboard the Showboat Branson Belle for a two-hour riverboat cruise on Table Rock Lake.

Find a great place to stay in Branson!

Kansas City, Missouri

Thanks in part to a revitalized downtown, dotted with galleries and performance venues, there’s never been a more exciting time to visit Kansas City. This buzzworthy destination is exactly where to go if you’re passionate about good food and great music. With 100+ barbecue joints and live jazz clubs across the city, you won’t be disappointed.

Find a great place to stay in Kansas City!

Henderson, Nevada

For small-town atmosphere and big outdoor adventures, escape to Henderson, located 20 minutes from Las Vegas. You’ll have easy access to the bright lights of Sin City—minus the “what-happens-here-stays-here” chaos that comes with staying on the Strip. Bike along the River Mountain Loop Trail or polish your swing at Rio Secco Golf Club.

Find a great place to stay in Henderson!

Savannah, Georgia

Romantic architecture, airy galleries, canopies of live oak—if any Southern city can charm its way into your heart, it’s Savannah. You’ll find a wealth of activities here, from walking tours in the dreamy historic district to shopping on River Street, fishing on Tybee Island, and teeing off at one of the area’s legendary golf courses.

Find a great place to stay in Savannah!

Charlottesville, Virginia

For wine lovers, history buffs, and anyone who appreciates stunning scenery, Charlottesville is the place to be. This classy mountain town offers a wealth of attractions, from the Monticello Wine Trail to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and the University of Virginia).

Find a great place to stay in Charlottesville!

Nashville, Tennessee

With quirky shops, hidden gem restaurants, and exciting nightlife options cropping up all over the city, Nashville has so much to explore beyond the Honky Tonk Highway. Yes, you should see a show at Ryman Auditorium, but you should also eat at a few off-the-beaten-path restaurants and shop at the amazing vintage boutiques in East Nashville.

Find a great place to stay in Nashville!

Portland, Oregon

Whatever words you’ve heard used to describe Portland—trendy, creative, hipster, weird—flavorful is one adjective that definitely applies. March is Portland Dining Month, and that makes PDX one of the top adult getaways for foodies. While you’re in town, take the opportunity to grab a bite at one of 600 local food trucks.

Find a great place to stay in Portland!

Healdsburg, California

Located less than two hours from San Francisco, Healdsburg is surrounded by three winegrowing regions and more than 100 wineries. This charming small town makes the perfect home base for exploring Sonoma County, and the array of farm-to-table restaurants complement those incredible Zinfandels and Pinots. We’re all for ocean views and mountain vistas, but this adult-friendly destination is as scenic as they come.

Find a great place to stay in Healdsburg!

Mammoth Lakes, California

Rent a rustic mountain chalet on TripAdvisor and make Mammoth Lakes the headquarters for your next adult group trip. Home to postcard-worthy ridges, valleys, and sparkling lakes, this mountain town offers scenic hiking trails like McGee Pass, challenging terrain for road bikers, and paved trails in town for novice cyclists.

Find a great place to stay in Mammoth Lakes!

Houston, Texas

Why is Houston on our list of top adult getaways? Aside from having one of the largest museum districts in the country (featuring 20 museums within easy walking distance) and 10,000 local restaurants, there’s a packed calendar of exciting events happening here in March, from the Bassmaster Classic Expo to the Shell Houston Open.

Find a great place to stay in Houston!

Hollywood, Florida

What’s better than watching the sunset from your hotel balcony? Taking in the view from the covered veranda as you fire up the grill to make dinner. The waterfront rentals in Hollywood boast luxe amenities like heated pools and private docks, all within walking distance of the best bars, boutiques, and restaurants. Add in seven miles of designated Blue Wave beaches.

Find a great place to stay in Hollywood!

Jacksonville, Florida

“This is a great little beach town that has just gotten better over the years,” one reviewer writes. With 22 miles of white sand beaches, a top-notch urban park system, and ample opportunities to go fishing, surfing, and paddle boarding, we can’t help but agree.

Find a great place to stay in Jacksonville!

Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis is famous for barbecue and rock ‘n’ roll, but great ribs and Graceland aren’t the only reasons you should pack your bags for this top destination for adults. Memphis Black Restaurant Week, Memphis Comedy Fest, and the Midtown Opera Festival are just three of the exciting events happening here in March.

Find a great place to stay in Memphis!

This post was originally published on the TripAdvisor blog. FlipKey is a TripAdvisor company.

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Great Adult Getaways For Grown-Ups Avoiding The College Scene

Your college years might be behind you, but that doesn’t mean you can’t mark the start of spring with a memorable getaway. We’ve hand-picked some of the best adult getaways across America, featuring luxe spas, golf courses, and charming beaches where the vibe is a little more, shall we say, low-key.

Whether you’re traveling with a group of friends, family, or just your significant other, each of these destinations is home to amazing FlipKey rental properties that are a real step up from the party-hearty hotel rooms of your youth. Pour yourself a cocktail by the private pool and raise a glass to how far you’ve come.

Amelia Island, Florida

“While there are plenty of restaurants and rentals, the beach here is not a typical ‘teenager beach,’” one reviewer writes. “It’s more of a family-oriented place with a lot of history.” Take a trolley or carriage tour of the downtown district to see local landmarks and learn more about this barrier island’s backstory, then tee up for a round of golf along the Atlantic Ocean.

Find a great place to stay on Amelia Island!

Hilton Head, South Carolina

Enjoy spectacular views of the ocean from a condo or villa in Hilton Head, a destination known for its Lowcountry cuisine, coastal-chic resort vibe, and award-winning golf courses. With 12 miles of beautiful beaches and 60+ miles of pathways perfect for long walks and bike rides, this classic Southern destination is always worth a visit.

Find a great place to stay in Hilton Head!

Lafayette, Louisiana

Welcome to the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole Country, where bold art and big flavors are a nod to the city’s creative spirit. Visit Vermilionville to learn about the cultures that have shaped this vibrant destination, then rub shoulders with the locals at the Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market or the monthly ArtWalk downtown.

Find a great place to stay in Lafayette!

Gulfport, Mississippi

If your version of an ideal vacation is dozing on the beach or casting a line at sunrise, book a roomy vacation home on the Mississippi Coast and fall in love with Gulfport. Whether you kick back on the wraparound porch or rent kayaks to paddle up and down the scenic shore, the Gulf Coast is a peaceful place for a getaway by the water.

Find a great place to stay in Gulfport!

Port Aransas, Texas

Tired of traditional party-hearty destinations? Steer clear of the party scene and book a rental nestled in the dunes of Mustang Island. As the only established town on the island, Port Aransas strikes a balance between natural beauty and a fun-filled beach escape. Fishing charters are easy to come by—this is the fishing capital of Texas, after all—and birdwatching, windsurfing, and kite sailing are popular pastimes.

Find a great place to stay in Port Aransas!

Branson, Missouri

Given its central location—within a day’s drive of a third of the population—this southwest Missouri town is one of the most accessible trips in the country. Take in a show at one of 50 theaters, enjoy some retail therapy at Branson Landing, or climb aboard the Showboat Branson Belle for a two-hour riverboat cruise on Table Rock Lake.

Find a great place to stay in Branson!

Kansas City, Missouri

Thanks in part to a revitalized downtown, dotted with galleries and performance venues, there’s never been a more exciting time to visit Kansas City. This buzzworthy destination is exactly where to go if you’re passionate about good food and great music. With 100+ barbecue joints and live jazz clubs across the city, you won’t be disappointed.

Find a great place to stay in Kansas City!

Henderson, Nevada

For small-town atmosphere and big outdoor adventures, escape to Henderson, located 20 minutes from Las Vegas. You’ll have easy access to the bright lights of Sin City—minus the “what-happens-here-stays-here” chaos that comes with staying on the Strip. Bike along the River Mountain Loop Trail or polish your swing at Rio Secco Golf Club.

Find a great place to stay in Henderson!

Savannah, Georgia

Romantic architecture, airy galleries, canopies of live oak—if any Southern city can charm its way into your heart, it’s Savannah. You’ll find a wealth of activities here, from walking tours in the dreamy historic district to shopping on River Street, fishing on Tybee Island, and teeing off at one of the area’s legendary golf courses.

Find a great place to stay in Savannah!

Charlottesville, Virginia

For wine lovers, history buffs, and anyone who appreciates stunning scenery, Charlottesville is the place to be. This classy mountain town offers a wealth of attractions, from the Monticello Wine Trail to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and the University of Virginia).

Find a great place to stay in Charlottesville!

Nashville, Tennessee

With quirky shops, hidden gem restaurants, and exciting nightlife options cropping up all over the city, Nashville has so much to explore beyond the Honky Tonk Highway. Yes, you should see a show at Ryman Auditorium, but you should also eat at a few off-the-beaten-path restaurants and shop at the amazing vintage boutiques in East Nashville.

Find a great place to stay in Nashville!

Portland, Oregon

Whatever words you’ve heard used to describe Portland—trendy, creative, hipster, weird—flavorful is one adjective that definitely applies. March is Portland Dining Month, and that makes PDX one of the top adult getaways for foodies. While you’re in town, take the opportunity to grab a bite at one of 600 local food trucks.

Find a great place to stay in Portland!

Healdsburg, California

Located less than two hours from San Francisco, Healdsburg is surrounded by three winegrowing regions and more than 100 wineries. This charming small town makes the perfect home base for exploring Sonoma County, and the array of farm-to-table restaurants complement those incredible Zinfandels and Pinots. We’re all for ocean views and mountain vistas, but this adult-friendly destination is as scenic as they come.

Find a great place to stay in Healdsburg!

Mammoth Lakes, California

Rent a rustic mountain chalet on TripAdvisor and make Mammoth Lakes the headquarters for your next adult group trip. Home to postcard-worthy ridges, valleys, and sparkling lakes, this mountain town offers scenic hiking trails like McGee Pass, challenging terrain for road bikers, and paved trails in town for novice cyclists.

Find a great place to stay in Mammoth Lakes!

Houston, Texas

Why is Houston on our list of top adult getaways? Aside from having one of the largest museum districts in the country (featuring 20 museums within easy walking distance) and 10,000 local restaurants, there’s a packed calendar of exciting events happening here in March, from the Bassmaster Classic Expo to the Shell Houston Open.

Find a great place to stay in Houston!

Hollywood, Florida

What’s better than watching the sunset from your hotel balcony? Taking in the view from the covered veranda as you fire up the grill to make dinner. The waterfront rentals in Hollywood boast luxe amenities like heated pools and private docks, all within walking distance of the best bars, boutiques, and restaurants. Add in seven miles of designated Blue Wave beaches.

Find a great place to stay in Hollywood!

Jacksonville, Florida

“This is a great little beach town that has just gotten better over the years,” one reviewer writes. With 22 miles of white sand beaches, a top-notch urban park system, and ample opportunities to go fishing, surfing, and paddle boarding, we can’t help but agree.

Find a great place to stay in Jacksonville!

Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis is famous for barbecue and rock ‘n’ roll, but great ribs and Graceland aren’t the only reasons you should pack your bags for this top destination for adults. Memphis Black Restaurant Week, Memphis Comedy Fest, and the Midtown Opera Festival are just three of the exciting events happening here in March.

Find a great place to stay in Memphis!

This post was originally published on the TripAdvisor blog. FlipKey is a TripAdvisor company.

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