Only one phrase could describe how I felt about living at the lake, "I loved it". Yes our living quarters were quite small, but we all fit in there just fine. Michelle and I shared a bedroom which is nothing new, we always did share a bedroom. I spent a lot of my time listening to my radio.
One radio station played all the current hits. I would lay on the bed and while the radio was playing, I would look through my magazines with all the pop singers in it. I had posters on my wall of Bobby Vee, Bobby Darren , Bobby Rydell (lot of Bobbys huh?") Fabien, and of course Elvis Presley. There were a lot more but these were my favorites and the ones that come to mind right now. I also loved to go for walks. I'd just go off through the woods and enjoy nature. I had several favorite places to sit and daydream. It was so peaceful and serene, so beautiful, expecially in the fall. In the fall the hills come alive with color. They turn such gorgeous shades of gold, yellow, orange and red. When you'd walk through the woods the crisp leaves would crackle and crunch a little when you stepped on them. I think fall was definitely my favorite season, when the air is so fresh and brisk---cool enough to need a light jacket.
Oh! I liked the "Beach Boys" and "Jan and Dean" a lot!
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I think the country does really good things for kids. A step out of the craziness and busy-ness of life, slowing time to notice the beauty around us. I'm glad you got that experience when you were young.
ReplyDeleteI never knew how much you liked it there. I guess I always kind of wondered if you felt like your parents had moved you to "nowhere"....especially as social as you were.It sounds like a great place to live to me. Of course, my dream would be Tracy's nightmare. LOL
ReplyDeleteI always said that of all the places I had ever been, that that area of the ozarks was my favorite. And for the reasons you describe......the beauty and quietness. It was the same reason I loved going to the ranch. I realize there are still places of peace around Branson and at the ranch, but it has changed. Guess I understand how Grandpa felt when people closed in around him.
There are way too many people down there now. It is still gorgeous in the fall. I was social all day at school and the long bus ride home, but I also love my alone time. Sometimes I am my own best company.
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