In the corner of the aforementioned gift shop - filled with Jesus bobbleheads, crucifix-embroidered tea towels and Shepherd of the Hills shot glasses - sits a chair I found incongruous, yet irresistible. All you have to do to "test your passion factor" is sit on the thing, insert 50 cents and let the chair gauge your hotness. Only in Branson...
Published on July 19, 2008
For the first toast to the happy couple - as a nod to our location in the Ozark hill country - every family member inserted plastic "hillbilly teeth" before raising our glasses with a hearty "Cheers!" We thought this was hilarious, of course, but it got funnier as the night - and toasts - progressed. Here is the bride, bride's daughter, and groom mugging it up with their own hillbilly teeth. Aren't they a beautiful family?
Published on July 19, 2008
The entrance to the Inspiration Tower at Shepherd of the Hills and gift shop, where 100% of the inventory has to do with Jesus - bobblehead dashboard Jesus, Jesus refrigerator magnets, etc. More on this later.
Published on July 19, 2008
It was a hazy evening in Branson, Missouri, but the view was impressive, if not completely inspiring, from the top of Inspiration Tower.
Published on July 19, 2008
Yes, it was that tall. 230 feet. But we all managed to survive the climb without losing our lunch. 'Glad to get back down to earth, tho'.
Published on July 19, 2008