Where I live; Facts, Places, History

Branson and Lake of the Ozarks are most likely the 2 biggest weekend destinations.
Lots of eateries, live music, shows, outdoor sports, fishing and both just set in really
beautiful areas with a gorgeous drive there and back. Loads of lodging/camping areas.
Here is a taste of Branson's upcoming Holiday attractions (There are many more than I can show)

Branson-Xmas.jpg
 

For aviation enthusiasts perhaps:

Woodford Aerodrome in Cheshire (UK), although now closed was:

'Considered one of the most important sites in the history of British aviation, birthplace of numerous world-renowned aircraft.
Aviation pioneer and the first Englishman to fly an all-British aeroplane, Sir Alliot Verdon Roe founded one of the world’s first aircraft manufacturers, A. V. Roe & Company (Avro) in Manchester in 1910.
Avro moved production to New Hall Farm at Woodford in Cheshire, which would later become Woodford Aerodrome, in 1924.

During the Second World War, Woodford Aerodrome was the production site for the Avro Lancaster bomber and the Avro Anson.
The site produced giants of the sky during the Second World War - planes which played a pivotal role in fighting off the German Luftwaffe.
A total of 7,377 Lancasters were built in all, playing a role in the Dambusters raid and in practically every significant air raid operation of the war.
Woodford, also produced Vulcan nuclear bombers (136 aircraft including two prototypes) and Nimrods.

Over the decades, Woodford had been the production site for 20,000 aircraft, many of them iconic British aviation designs such as:
Avro Anson
Avro Lancaster
Avro Lincoln
Avro Tudor
Avro Shackleton
Avro 707
Avro Vulcan
Avro Ashton
Hawker Siddeley HS 748
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod
BAe ATP
BAe 146

Woodford became part of BAE Systems in 1999 but closed after almost 87 years in 2011'.
 
Lake of the Ozarks (the Real place, not the show)
There is so much going on in Lake of the Ozarks and no way could I do it justice with a few photos.
Even a video short changes it as you aren't there feeling the moods of each environment in that area.

This video gives you a VERY short idea of how if you get bored there, you probably made up your mind
before you got there you were going to hate it.

Enjoy a quick taste of the Ozarks;

 
Texas as was once its own independent nation, has more bats than any other U.S. state, and is home to the world's first rodeo. The name "Texas" comes from a Caddo Indian word, "tejas," meaning "friends". Other fun facts include the state having its own power grid and being larger than any European country.

History and government
  • Texas was an independent nation, the Republic of Texas, from 1836 to 1845, when it joined the United States.
  • Six different flags have flown over Texas: France, Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America.
  • The Texas Rangers are the oldest state-wide law enforcement agency in the U.S..
  • The state capitol building in Austin is the largest of its kind in the United States.


Nature and geography
  • Texas has more bat species than any other state, and the largest known colony in North America is in Austin.
  • It is the second-largest U.S. state and is larger than any country in Europe.
  • Caddo Lake is the only natural lake in the state.
  • The state has its own power grid, known as the ERCOT grid.

Culture and food
  • Austin is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World".
  • Dr Pepper was invented in Waco, Texas, in 1885.
  • Chili is the official state dish.
  • The first rodeo was held in Pecos, Texas, on July 4, 1883.
  • The first convenience store and the first 7-Eleven were both founded in Texas.
 
jim_slim said:
Texas as was once its own independent nation, has more bats than any other U.S. state, and is home to the world's first rodeo. The name "Texas" comes from a Caddo Indian word, "tejas," meaning "friends". Other fun facts include the state having its own power grid and being larger than any European country.

History and government
  • Texas was an independent nation, the Republic of Texas, from 1836 to 1845, when it joined the United States.
  • Six different flags have flown over Texas: France, Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America.
  • The Texas Rangers are the oldest state-wide law enforcement agency in the U.S..
  • The state capitol building in Austin is the largest of its kind in the United States.


Nature and geography
  • Texas has more bat species than any other state, and the largest known colony in North America is in Austin.
  • It is the second-largest U.S. state and is larger than any country in Europe.
  • Caddo Lake is the only natural lake in the state.
  • The state has its own power grid, known as the ERCOT grid.

Culture and food
  • Austin is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World".
  • Dr Pepper was invented in Waco, Texas, in 1885.
  • Chili is the official state dish.
  • The first rodeo was held in Pecos, Texas, on July 4, 1883.
  • The first convenience store and the first 7-Eleven were both founded in Texas.
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Texas is as full of History as it is land mass and just as so many personality types. I did not know Dr. Pepper was invented there or that many flags over it. Thank you nice post!
 
Quackers said:
For aviation enthusiasts perhaps:

Woodford Aerodrome in Cheshire (UK), although now closed was:

'Considered one of the most important sites in the history of British aviation, birthplace of numerous world-renowned aircraft.
Aviation pioneer and the first Englishman to fly an all-British aeroplane, Sir Alliot Verdon Roe founded one of the world’s first aircraft manufacturers, A. V. Roe & Company (Avro) in Manchester in 1910.
Avro moved production to New Hall Farm at Woodford in Cheshire, which would later become Woodford Aerodrome, in 1924.

During the Second World War, Woodford Aerodrome was the production site for the Avro Lancaster bomber and the Avro Anson.
The site produced giants of the sky during the Second World War - planes which played a pivotal role in fighting off the German Luftwaffe.
A total of 7,377 Lancasters were built in all, playing a role in the Dambusters raid and in practically every significant air raid operation of the war.
Woodford, also produced Vulcan nuclear bombers (136 aircraft including two prototypes) and Nimrods.

Over the decades, Woodford had been the production site for 20,000 aircraft, many of them iconic British aviation designs such as:
Avro Anson
Avro Lancaster
Avro Lincoln
Avro Tudor
Avro Shackleton
Avro 707
Avro Vulcan
Avro Ashton
Hawker Siddeley HS 748
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod
BAe ATP
BAe 146

Woodford became part of BAE Systems in 1999 but closed after almost 87 years in 2011'.
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It had never occurred to me how rich in aviation history England has. Makes perfect sense and it's pretty amazing. I guess if a person
hasn't shown an interest in some history topics, it just never comes to mind. Thank you for the jolt of WOW, I had no idea! Learn something
everyday it just adds a blessing to it. Thank You!
 
west kimberley Oz - far far north of Australia - oozing with Indigenous histories and sites - peaceful existence with a few monsoons? - I was born in a city - ya can keep em all!
 

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