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Joe Mullens and the Radio Ramblers from Ohio

Rhonda Vincent and The Rage -- she had a time
with bugs during the late night show!

Those who had RV;s further from the stage area
rode this trailer to get to their units.  We were only
a couple hundred steps RV to our seats

Some pictures of the 1200 to 1800 people who were there Friday and Saturday.  Nearly 300 RV's parked.

We unset our trailer, dumped the tanks, and headed out about 8 or a little after Sunday morning in the rain.  Ran out of it 100 miles or so up the road, arrived in Clarinda around 3 pm, unloaded the trailer, mowed the 10-day old yard before dark.

Have parked the trailer so I can rotate the tires on it and also put another coating of white rubber on the roof before we head out the first week of August.

Later, Lynn   (I just looked at some stats on my blog---and since 2011 I have had 245,419 "looks"

Bright Sunshine in Clarinda, IA

 86º with bright sunshine here in Clarinda, IA at 5:42 pm.  

Sitting under a cloudy sky

We had 25 hours of music over four days by 12 bands an a make-up group to finish Saturday night.  22 of those hours were in sunshine with either clear skies or partly cloudy skies. 

Many left with the rain, others hunkered down

The last three hours were in an off and on drizzle rain.  It would drizzle, then let up and be fine for a while and start again.

The MC's said as long as it didn't start lightening they would go on.  Some of the crowd left but we, and many others stayed with rain coats and umbrella.

Adding a little protection from the misty rain.

There was such a variety of stories through the songs, as most Bluegrass is.  One guy said it was either about Moms, Lost Love, Trains or Prison -- but many a story was told other than those.

We paid $15 per night for our "Hotel" spot, ate only one meal a day away from the trailer, and had a fine time.  And $80 per person for the whole 4 days of entertainment.

Tennessee Bluegrass Band

Sylamore Special

Tennessee Bluegrass Band

Dave Adkins and Mountain Soul

 

Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival - in progress

 85 degrees with bright sunshine here in Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival Campground northeast of Springfield, MO with predicted high of 89 degrees.  Possible rain showers were predicted for Saturday, but forecast now indicates maybe not until later in evening.  Saturday is the last full day of music here.

One of our fovoritist bands - The Kody Norris Show

Schedule for the whole Festival

With this full schedule of bands, a varied types of music.  We have not heard most of these--will be first time.

This popped up in my "Memories" - 8 years ago
several in this photo are now gone

This was on Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival Facebook page last night.

Man with the guitar is Jackson Harris, son of Micky Harris who
is Bass Fiddle player for Rhonda Vincent & The Rage band

Joe Mullins with his Radio Ramblers from Ohio is always enjoyed.  He will be on again this afternoon.

Later, LCM

4th of July weekend and our arrival at Starvy Creek Bluegrass Campground

 84 degrees with mostly sunny skies here at Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival Campgrounds northeast of Springfield, MO at12:11 pm on Tuesday.  Rain predicted for this afternoon.

Been a long weekend   In photo at right was when we were unpacking the pickup when returning from Cape Girardeau Monday afternoon.

Sunday evening - Vicki & Don, with Lynn
Darrell & Phyllis

Sunday evening - Vicki & Don with Johnathon,
Darrell & Lynn

July 5, 2025 - Miles brothers
Don, Darrell & Lynn - sans Roger

Late Sunday afternoon we brought Don & Vicki up to our third-floor apartment where just outside our door was a table large enough that allowed us all to get around and eat a bite and then play Dominos. 

Don has been having problems with chocking while eating and the nurse cleared us letting him have the Chicken Salad that Phyllis made, without the bread.  He also ate a bit of potato salad that did not have big chunk in it and some Cottage Cheese.  He did have a couple minor spells of chocking, but not major.  Upon the nurse's request we did not take Don to any outside restaurants.

Well, I started this before doing any editing to the 90-some photos taken this weekend.  Working with them, and then eating lunch..............it is now 6:00 pm and it just stopped raining.  Forecast was right about the shower mid-afternoon.

Darrell & Johnathon packing up to leave
on Monday morning

Sunday afternoon we all went over to the cemetery in Jonesboro, Illinois, where Vicki's parents, and son are buried, as well as Don's daughter Jenny.  Many flowers were put on the various tombstones.

In photo at right, Darrell & Johnathon talk to Don.  Don seldom says anything.  I think the only time he really said anything was while playing dominoes, whether it was his turn, or if he didn't have the number needed.

We try to stop by Don & Vicki's 2 - 4 times a summer and she always wants to go shopping at Walmart in Jackson -- where they used to live.  We also went to Hobby Lobby where she bought a lot of plastic flowers for the cemetery.

Last Thursday we pulled the trailer to Starvy Creek Bluegrass Campground.  On the way down we stopped in Harrisonville, MO and had lunch with Gary Pitt who lives there and spends winters in his trailer in Kenwood RV Park in La Feria.  Had a nice visit.

This arial photo of The Chateau Girardeau was on a wall.

We arrived t here at Starvy Creek on Thursday afternoon.  We set up, then spent the night here and the next day drove the 250 miles east to the Chateau Girardeau where we rented a 2-bedroom apartment in the same facility as Don & Vicki.  Darrell & Johnathon arrived from their Florida home later that evening.and we got some visiting in our apartment over the weekend.

Well, will sign off,,,,,,,,,,,,,,will enjoy the music here the rest of the week.  Weather forecast on TV just said to expect rain Saturday afternoon.  Since this is all outdoors, might be a little inconvenient.

Lynn

The Honey Bee

 

Did you know that honey contains a substance that helps the human brain work better?

- Did you know that honey is the ONLY food on earth that can sustain human life alone?

- Did you know that a teaspoon of honey is enough to sustain human life for 24 hours?

- Did you know that propolis produced by bees is the most powerful natural antibiotic?

-Did you know that honey has no expiration date?

- Did you know that to gain 1 kg. treasure, do you need the nectar of more than 1,000,000 flowers?

- Did you know that there is a special wooden spoon for honey, and not a metal one?

-Did you know that bee grazing is the healthiest food in the world?

- Did you know that pollen can have over 1500 colours and shades?

- Did you know that the bodies of the world's great emperors were buried in coffins of gold and then covered with honey to avoid rotting?

- Did you know that bees are the ONLY insects that produce food for humans?

- Did you know that the mother (queen) puts twice her weight in eggs in one day?

- Did you know that bees flap their wings more than 11,000 times per minute?

- Did you know that the only honey that can be enjoyed by people allergic to beekeeping products is manuka honey.

-Did you know that Manuka honey is the best honey for women?

- Did you know that acacia honey is not sweetened?

Did you know that?

A bee lives less than 40 days, visits at least 1000 flowers and produces less than a teaspoon of honey, but for her it is a lifetime!

THANK YOU FOR THE DEDICATION...

Nebraska

 

Did you know? Nebraska has more miles of river than any other state in the U.S., including the scenic Platte River that cuts through its heart.

Omaha, the largest city, blends Midwestern charm with urban culture—home to the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo, historic Old Market, and a rising foodie scene.

Lincoln, the state capital, is a college town full of energy, thanks to the University of Nebraska. It’s known for its lively arts district, beautiful Sunken Gardens, and passionate Cornhusker football fans.

The Sandhills, covering a quarter of the state, form one of the largest grass-stabilized dune regions in the world—a unique and vital ecosystem for ranching and wildlife.

Scotts Bluff National Monument rises above the plains, offering panoramic views and a glimpse into the journey of pioneers on the Oregon Trail.

Chimney Rock, another iconic landmark, served as a beacon for westward travelers and now stands as a symbol of Nebraska’s frontier history.

Carhenge, a quirky replica of England’s Stonehenge made entirely of vintage cars, is a must-see roadside attraction in Alliance that captures Nebraska’s creative spirit.

Niobrara River invites adventurers for canoeing, tubing, and kayaking through sandstone bluffs and lush forests—it's a hidden gem for nature lovers.

Kearney is famous for the spectacular spring migration of sandhill cranes, where over 500,000 birds fill the skies in one of nature's greatest shows.

The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument in Kearney spans I-80 and tells the story of the pioneers, railroads, and adventurers that shaped the American West.

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge offers peaceful escapes into native prairie and wetlands, perfect for stargazing, fishing, and wildlife photography.

For a serene prairie night, rural Nebraska’s dark skies reveal crystal-clear constellations and stunning views of the Milky Way—ideal for astronomy enthusiasts.

Wrap-up of Kenaston Music Show in Schuyler, NE last week

 80 degrees with bright sunshine here in Clarinda, IA, Tuesday at 12:30 pm, high of 83 forecast.

Parked the trailer on the driveway to be close for removing and replacing clothes, food, etc. since we leave this Thursday morning with it again.  This time to Starvy Creek, MO just northeast of Springfield, MO.

Think Phyllis has made about a hundred trips back and forth to the trailer.

Saturday evening we were at a great performance of Lisa Lane doing a fine tribute to Patsy Cline.  She had the perfect voice for Patsy

  

 

                        

 At right, H D Ainsworth, a Disc Jockey from Minden, Louisiana, Emceed her program with his distinct deep bass voice.

Justin Trevino, from Brady, TX

This man directed the other players
throughout the performance.  With
Justin being blind, he told him many
directions as they went.

At left, Howie Douthey, from north of Houston, TX, played a terrific guitar at many performances.  He read from music for the Patsy Cline show and I am sure it was the first time he saw this music, but he did a terrific job with his part.

The Schuyler Chamber of Commerce goes all out in helping Sharon set up the Festival and coming by every day.  One day, when we were outside and it was hott, they passed out Dairy Queen Dilly Bars.  The next day, popcorn, and Saturday afternoon they came to the Oak Ballroom and handed out bags of minii-donuts and cold water.

William Lawson Band - sister and brother on the left

Mike Hughs, from Oregon, MO, just south of
us, with Dale Eichor from radio station KWMT
in Fort Dodge, Iowa



Later, LCM

Jacob Austin is a young 20-year old with god-awful
hair coming down to hs belt almost, a spiked
collar round his throat and bracelets.  Weird
looking but plays Mandolin and sings real well