There was entertainment out our windows most of this past week, especially Friday and Saturday. The event was just down the lake from us-but we saw lots and lots of boats cruising the lake during this event.
This was the 33rd Shootout which seems to get bigger every year. Fun for those that like to get into crowds and party, and is also set up as a family event.
The event's highlight is the boat races or the Shootout, of all different types of boats-fixed up to go super fast. There are prizes for each category-the boats race 3/4 mile individually for the fastest time. Last year this event raised over $400,000.00 all for non profits that are in the nearby communities-they expect to surpass that this year. This event is well planned and has hundreds of volunteers.
It is set up to see the boats and talk with the drivers. They also have a make a wish event-for a ride in one of these boats for an ill child with their parents.
The Lake of the Ozarks area has a tv channel named Lake TV where they broadcast these races live on the tv, and on their site, on their Facebook page etc. So I enjoyed watching the races off an on over the weekend, there was also an air show both Saturday and Sunday.
If you are on Facebook and if interested, can look up Lake Tv and find the taped shows and photos, also the group Lake of the Ozarks Shootout at Captain Ron's has lots of videos. I snagged this photo from their-site-the fastest boat of the race
Also browsing through photos-many restaurants and bars on the lake honored our fallen soldiers.-so sad, most were so young.
With all the fun, I am glad these soldiers were not forgotten, one young soldier was from Missouri, another soldier's wife is having their baby mid September-such a tragic loss of life.
I wrote this, posted it and then checked on a little news-and found below all over the internet These soldiers no longer have a voice-I still do.
More respect has been given for our fallen soldiers across our great country-than this President has shown and this Was preventable.
Right after saluting these heroes that came home, Biden was more interested in what time it was-so uncaring and disrespectful to the fallen and their families.
I also want to thank the US Special Operations Vets that rescued allies that Biden would not story here
Looks like the events on your lake have kept you pretty busy. I would imagine plenty to see and you would have an armchair view where you live. How are you now? You mentioned in a previous post that you were having problems with your knee.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to the families of the three British nationals and the US soldiers that lost their lives in the Kabul explosion last Thursday. A truly sad and horrific incident! Take care Amanda x
Hi Amanda, it gets a big crazy on the lake a few weekends a summer but fun to see all the different types of boats.
Deletethank you for asking, my knees got pretty messed up. Just taking a bag of garbage up to the bin-which is up the stairs and up the hill is too much weight, especially on my left knee. hoping in another week I can slowly get back to my project. It was a super hot week too again so forced us both to stay indoors instead of working.
my heart goes out the British nationals as well-hugs
It sounds like you had a wonderful weekend there on the lake. What great fun it would be to see those fast boats. It is wonderful to see that the fallen soldiers are being honored and not forgotten. I hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteYes we saw many of them but not all came down our way-enjoyed seeing them on the tv. I was feeling a bit guilty to have fun and those at this event having fun with the loss of our fallen soldiers-so I was really touched to see these tributes-more photos of this in bars and restaurants are being shown today.
DeleteDid you watch the video? Biden is taking his arms down, and during that motions, as his arms moves, he appears to Glance at the watch on his wrist, where most people wear their watch.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, is that so important you feel it belongs in a post honoring the fallen. Don't answer. Please, what's in your trash before you sling it around.
Good Morning, yes I watched several videos, read several news commentaries about this before posting-it has angered many, along with the way he left Americans and allies behind
DeleteEveryone sees and hears what they want to see and hear-so far we still have free speech-although that is questionable for conservatives
If it was possible Biden and his administration should be court martialed but presidents can only be impeached-he caused these soldiers and others their deaths.
Tuesday morning-here is a video of two fathers that lost their sons (of these 13) one father witnessed "looking at watch" he said after every salute (13) he looked at his watch https://www.facebook.com/170168510099531/videos/2947249038870644
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