I've traveled cross country on more than one occasion, but I think this was my first time in the "Show Me" state. What a beautiful state.
Took my family to visit some relatives, and camped/boated at Table Rock lake, visited the NRA museum in Springfield, and the wife and I spent a night in The Branson Hotel in Old Branson.
I purposely didn't take pictures, I didn't want to be leashed by my phone. And I wanted a vacation without any schedule.
Originally posted by ASKSmith: I've traveled cross country on more than one occasion, but I think this was my first time in the "Show Me" state. What a beautiful state.
Took my family to visit some relatives, and camped/boated at Table Rock lake, visited the NRA museum in Springfield, and the wife and I spent a night in The Branson Hotel in Old Branson.
I purposely didn't take pictures, I didn't want to be leashed by my phone. And I wanted a vacation without any schedule.
A very enjoyable and relaxing trip!!!
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Missery is certainly better than where I'm at. You may wish to stay a while. The people are pretty laid back, giving the state a calm vibe. Lots of beauty in all those state parks in the south of the state. Kansas City and St. Louis provide all of the urban experience you might need, but I prefer the night life in the smaller towns.
I've always thought we were a fairly well-kept secret. Glad you enjoyed yourself. If you're a fisherman, next time find an Ozark stream to float or wade.
Been all over that state. Grew up (mostly) in Independence. Used to fish Table Rock with my Grandpa. My uncle once owned a piece of a lodge at the Lake of the Ozarks, I worked for him briefly there. Oddly enough, I had my ass kicked in Rolla too. Going back this fall to see my aunt in Blue Springs.
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Now there are a bunch of easy going laid back folks. They didn't bother to correct the misspelling of the name of their beloved state. Right neighborly of them I'd say.
Quick reply about the thread title. My grandfather was a brakeman and yardmaster with the old 'Missoura' Pacific Railroad--and that's exactly how he said it.
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It is a beautiful State, glad you enjoyed your visit. Don't tell anyone from CA or NY because we don't want to be infected with the liberal mental disorder!
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Glad you enjoyed your stay. The Springfield-Branson area is home base for me and my family, though I've lived in Alabama for 15 years now. All of the relatives still live around there. It's a beautiful area with good, hard-working people. I still hope to get back there someday.
Originally posted by chellim1: It is a beautiful State, glad you enjoyed your visit. Don't tell anyone from CA or NY because we don't want to be infected with the liberal mental disorder!
Ain't that the truth. I prefer to continue as a sorta-secret. As long as we can remain a red state (and I remember when we were blue; under Hearnes and some others), we're doing ok.
Originally posted by TMats: Quick reply about the thread title. My grandfather was a brakeman and yardmaster with the old 'Missoura' Pacific Railroad--and that's exactly how he said it.
I was born and raised in Odessa, MO, 40 miles east of KC. Folks there indeed said "Missoura".
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Generally speaking, you'll find people in the larger cities pronouncing it, "Missouri", and people in more rural areas pronouncing it, "Missoura". Exceptions abound, or course, but I've never heard a native St. Louisan say, "Missoura".
but I've never heard a native St. Louisan say, "Missoura".
Generally true, unless you are running for statewide office...
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