By
Minuet in G (MinnieG)
(a 1979 Argosy made by Airstream that thinks Arkansas is GRAND.)
ARKANSAS ADVENTURE #1
El Dorado
Airstream on the Square Rally
Sponsored by the Arkansas Razorback Airstream Club
and Main Street El Dorado
Theme...Broadway/Movies
There I am...
sitting pretty between some handsome silver beauties,
around the courthouse square.
It's so much fun to be the ONLY one like ME!!!
I do have to admit that those silver beauties
sparkle by the light of the silvery moon.
It seems like they may break into song any minute.
♬By the light of the silvery moon,
I want to spoon
To my honey, I'll croon love's tune𝅘𝅥𝅯
when they were growing up in North Louisiana.
One thing that they both remember was the flying red horse.
One thing that they both remember was the flying red horse.
A massive neon Pegasus seemed to keep watch over the city.
It was a symbol for the Mobil Oil Corporation.
Now, it watches over downtown El Dorado.
One of the activities during the rally was
cookie decorating.
Vannie had a blast.
She was very familiar with the process,
because her mom (Madge) made bushels of
decorated cookies to bring to Vannie's class in elementary school.
I think you know by now...Vannie and Dave are always
meeting up with friends or relatives wherever they land.
These are their cousins, Sue Ellen and Richard Hobart.
(Dave's side of the family)
"Butterflies Are Free".
A 1969 play/1972 movie
PEACEOUT
These are our friends from NTAC...North Texas Airstream Community.
Movie...1001 Dalmatians
Diane Bailey (dog) Millie O'Donnell (Cruella)
Visiting with Vannie's niece, Amy, and her husband, John
They drove up from Bernice, Louisiana to see us.
The Newton House Museum was just off the square.
circa 1849...
V and D enjoyed getting a taste of the rich history of southern Arkansas.
It is located at 510 North Jackson in El Dorado.
Free and open to the public
Dave spotted it as he and Vannie were
browsing through the books in Jefferson Street Books,
a delightful small bookstore around the square.
This book was written by Dave's cousin, George Rollie Adams.
V and D highly recommend "Look Unto the Land"...not just because we know the author,
but because its a darn good book.
The red carpet was rolled out in front of the Union County Courthouse
for all invited guests. A delicious meal was served...and awards were
given out. V and D didn't get one, but they thanked God and their mom and dad
for their blessed lives. lol
ARKANSAS ADVENTURE #2Hot Springs
It is know for its naturally heated springs
and bathhouses from the 18 and 1900's.
Fall was bursting out all over.One of my glamor shots
Lake Catherine State Park
Hot Springs had lots of up and down streets
and interesting houses perched precariously on the side of the mountain.
Hot Springs National Park was established in 1921.
It is located in the middle of the city of Hot Springs.
Park Rangers give walking tours.
Vannie said learning about the springs, the park, and the city
was so interesting.
There is a special kind of algae that forms here.
It's only found five other places on the earth.
8 bathhouses
Constructed between 1892 and 1923
Only 2 are in use at this time.
Vannie and Dave did take one of the baths...
heavenly
relaxing
healing
no more worries
Ooh-la-la
ARKANSAS ADVENTURE #3
Little Rock
State Capitol
When V and D are close to a presidential library,
they try to check it out.
1st Floor...presidential limousine and 2 temporary galleries
2nd Floor...Orientation Theater, replica of the White House Cabinet Room, the Presidential timeline, and exhibits featuring the work of the Clinton administration.
3rd Floor...Replica of the Oval Office, temporary Galleries, and exhibits about life in the White House
Drawings by elementary children
Hillary and Bill
created by George Rodrigue
Rodrigue is from New Iberia, LA.
He even visited Vannie's classroom many years ago.
Dave ordered the warm turnip green soup...
and it wasn't a disappointment.
A gift to the Clinton's from the glass artist, Chihuly...
How in the heck did they move that thing???
ARKANSAS ADVENTURE #4Bentonville/Rodgers
Bentonville is home of Walmart
Rodgers is home of more of Dave's cousins (they come out of the woodwork)
Beautiful mountain roads
Vannie fell in love with "Stella".
Prairie Creek Campground
Rodgers, AR
Sitting pretty among the fall foliage
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Bentonville, AR
This is one of V and D's all-time favorite museums.
This was their second visit...and it was as wonderful as ever.
Their friend, Chihuly, created those glass balls..."Niijima Floats"...
as a water feature in the museum's upper pond.
Crystal Bridges was founded by philanthropist and arts patron, Alice Walton.
Alice is the only daughter of Walmart founder, Sam Walton.
The permanent collection of American art is always free to view.
There is a fee to view special exhibits.
Another Chihuly outdoor installation near the bridge on the Art Trail.
"Turquoise Reeds and Ozark Fiori"
"Turquoise Reeds and Ozark Fiori"
Vannie fell in love with "Stella".
Stella was created in bronze by the artist, Andre Harvey.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Bachman-Wilson House
Another Adventure in the Books
Special Exhibit
Fashioning America: Grit to Glamour
Cowboy boots to Hollywood gowns
The exhibition emphasizes the work of designers who immigrated to America.
Native American beadwork artist
Beads on canvas high-heeled sneakers
In the Permanent Collection, Dave found this creation fascinating.
"We The People"
Artist, Nari Ward
From Jamaica...now lives in NYC
Nari creates works of art from found objects from his neighborhood.
This creation was made from thousands of colorful shoelaces.
"Native Son (Circus)"
Artist, Terry Adkins
Professor of Fine Arts in the School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania
He based this arrangement of cymbals on a tortoise shell he owned.
These cymbals occasionally shimmer to life, generating random music.
If you look carefully, you will notice the variety of tools that make up this sculpture.
Classic Usonian architecture
"Usonian" came from an abbreviation of "United States of North America"
This house was created for an average middle-class American family.
It has a special connection between art, architecture, and nature.
Dave is was excited about this special tour.
A bucket List ✔
Daisy Airgun Museum
Vannie and Dave both had B-B guns made by Daisy.
A delightful "find" in Rodgers, AR.
Rodgers
An old working gristmill...history tours, restaurant, gift shop...
Lots of stone ground organic flour, corn meal, and cereals...
If you are ever in the area, Vannie said this is a must stop.
If you are ever in the area, Vannie said this is a must stop.
Cousins
Benny and Regina Adams
Great visit...
V and D attended church with them and
Regina fixed a yummy homecooked meal.
And they even brought back leftovers.
Now, that's a deal!!!
Peace and Love
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