We shopped around Branson Landing today and enjoyed a leisurely day.
We rode the Trolley around Branson.
Dick's 5 & 10
Traditional items, children's gifts, and adult collectibles are just some of the 50,000 items
available in this historic landmark.
Dick's 5 & 10 is one of the only dime stores still open in America.
Dick Hartley opened the store over 50 years ago and it is still family run today.
It is a great place to browse and stroll down memory lane.
It has many old fashioned candies and nostalgic items.
This statue is advertising the play, Jonah.
We did attend it on Friday.
Love the candy shops at Branson Landing.
Our Last Day... Friday the 5th.
Ride The Ducks!
Ducks v DUKW
The Ducks are based on the classic WWII DUKW amphibious design in appearance only. Today, they build our vehicles from the ground up using the latest in marine design and safety. The vehicles are regularly inspected, tested & certified by the United States Coast Guard to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for the riders. The newest model, the "Truck Duck," has been approved by the USCG Marine Safety Center for "Partially Protected Water" routes, a designation unattainable by standard WWII DUKWs in any configuration.
DUKWs were first built by General Motors in 1942 and were basically a truck enclosed in a water-tight shell. You may think they are called DUKWs because they can splash into the water and out again, but actually the name is a military acronym. The letters are codes indicating that it was designed in 1942 (D), for utility/amphibious purposes (U), with front wheel drive (K), and two rear driving axles (W).
The first operational use of the DUKW was in March 1943, when the U.S. landed Army troops on Noumea, New Caledonia. Later organized into companies, the DUKW displayed its versatility by carrying ammunition directly from anchored ships to shore. This use of the DUKWs kept American casualties to a minimum, but a bigger purpose surfaced as American ingenuity took over...some of the DUKWs were modified to carry 4.5-inch rockets.
General Patton and General Eisenhower realized the DUKW was an invaluable war tool, and they were impressed by its capabilities. Over 1,000 DUKWs were used in the Sicilian landings of 1943 alone. Operation Overlord, the landing in Normandy, was the most crucial operation in history with circumstances that made the DUKWs virtually indispensable. Approximately, 2,000 DUKWs brought to shore 40% of all supplies landed between June 6 and September 1, 1944.
General Patton and General Eisenhower realized the DUKW was an invaluable war tool, and they were impressed by its capabilities. Over 1,000 DUKWs were used in the Sicilian landings of 1943 alone. Operation Overlord, the landing in Normandy, was the most crucial operation in history with circumstances that made the DUKWs virtually indispensable. Approximately, 2,000 DUKWs brought to shore 40% of all supplies landed between June 6 and September 1, 1944.
Historic American Military Vehicles
This was part of our Duck Ride through the Ozarks.
Splashdown into Table Rock Lake
Quack! Quack!
Back to dry ground.
Table Rock Dam
This was a great adventure!
Our last night was spent at the Sight & Sound Theater watching the production of
Jonah!
This is one of my favorite Bible stories.
It will be one I am going to try to see.
It was one of the best Bible story musicals we have seen.
Watch this video about the production.
https://youtu.be/vMzON7RmHgI
My blog wouldn't be complete without a recipe about Jonah & the Whale:
My blog wouldn't be complete without a recipe about Jonah & the Whale:
Jonah and The Whale Jello Recipe
Blue Jello
Gummy Fish Candy-(try Swedish fish soft and chewy candy)
Plastic Cups
Jonah and The Whale Template (6-Pictures) (12 pictures)
Make your Jello, and put them in plastic cups.
Add Gummy Fish Candy.
Refrigerate it.
Cut it out.
Tape it on cups.
Color your picture if you want.
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