In September we returned to the Lake of the Ozarks for a second visit of the summer. We stayed at the Lakewood Resort where we had enjoyed a visit last year. We enjoyed the lake, great resort staff and the beautiful scenery in the area. The most memorable event during the week was watching TV during breakfast and receiving the news flash the the World Trade Center had been attacked. We saw the second tower hit on live TV. I remember attending the resort potluck that evening and visiting with the other guests all of wondering what lay ahead. The local officials closed the road over the Bagnell Dam (which forms the lake) for a few hours for security purposes.
On September 14, 2002 we returned to the Lake of the Ozarks enjoying another stay at the Lakewood Resort. One of the highlights of this visit was a trip to Ha Ha Tonka State Park. (Enjoy the photos below)
In April 2003 we enjoyed a week at Fairfield Meadows in Branson. Spring in Branson is beautiful with the Dogwoods blooming and the Ozark hills turning green. During this visit we enjoyed activities at the resort, a couple shows, and visiting with family who live in the area.
The summer of 2003 found us making a couple visits to the Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri. This is only a 5 hour drive from home which makes is a nice destination. The Worldmark in a nice clean resort with a great view of the State Park across the cove. During the June visit we enjoyed having Marlene's parents join us. During our 3 week stay in August we enjoyed having our neighbors join us for a week. We enjoyed the area attractions and a nice day taking a pontoon out on the lake. 
The following day we traveled across the upper peninsula of Michigan to Mackinac Island via the Mackinac Bridge.
Mackinac Island harbor
From Williamsburg we headed west with a one night stop in Nashville ending up in Branson Mo. for the 3rd annual Wyndham timeshare owners reunion. We stayed at the Palace View at Spinnaker. We enjoyed renewing friendships, going to some great shows and enjoying some good food. After an enjoyable week we headed for home after seven weeks of wonderful travel.
After enjoying Thanksgiving with family at home we headed off to Branson to enjoy the Christmas shows. We stayed again at the Fairfield Meadows which has a great in-house activity program as well. We are getting to know some of the staff with is also special.
On May 22, 2004 we traveled to the Grandvista Emerald Pointe Resort which is located on Table Rock Lake near Branson for a two week stay. This is a very nice resort with beautiful views of the lake. During this visit we enjoyed the lake activities, shows in Branson and spending time with family who live in the area.
On June 19, 2004 we traveled to Nashville for a week stay at the Fairfield Nashville resort. During this visit we enjoyed the activities at the resort and a riverboat dinner cruise. On Sunday we attended Cowboy Church where the pastor is Johnny Cash's brother-in-law
On June 25 we headed from Nashville to the Fairfield Smoky Mountains Resort in Sevierville, TN. We enjoyed a beautiful 3 bedroom unit with timeshare friends from Virginia. 
