River Run Park Post Flood Report

I just finished a short You Tube piece (River Run Park Post Flood) on a local park that had been flooded for most of last year. It’s called River Run, I think and is run by the Core of Engineers here in southwest Missouri. The heavy rains we had last spring and summer contributed to the rise in what is a flood basin, so I shouldn’t be too surprised. I have lived in the Forsyth area since 1992 and have seen numerous times when the Bull Shoals River has risen out of its banks. This was the first time, however, that the flooding was so persistent. In years past the water generally receded after a month or so. That was not the case this time and I fear that the damage will be much more pronounced. For one thing, many of the trees that line the water way now have big red X’s on them. To me that means they must be removed. If true, there will not be many trees left come summertime when campers will be looking for some shade from the heat. As if that was not bad enough, the ground has an even quarter to half inch of much that was deposited evenly over every surface. This stuff has dried into a hard adobe like substance that looks to be impervious to growing blades of grass. River Run has always been a great place to camp and it is my hope it will be again.

A Branson Pot Luck Thanksgiving Lunch

Thanksgiving fareThis past Tuesday, November 25th, agents and their brokers at the Carol Jones Annex in Branson Missouri held a potluck Thanksgiving lunch that was very good. During the event, the mood was upbeat and happy as we dined on succulent and diverse dishes brought in by many of the agents and brokers. It was a smorgasbord par excellent and I was amazed at the diversity. Even in challenging financial times, I think we are all very grateful to live in a country like America and to have the great fortune to be involved in the real estate profession. But I digress.

The food offered for my inspection included all manner of side dishes that complimented the main offerin of turkey. In addition, my personal diet notwithstanding, there was a plethora of pies (some homemade) to tempt even the most discerning taste buds. My hat goes off to all who attended and especially to those who made the time to bring such great food for all to share.