for those who were not born in Missouri??? (Ozark, Oregon: new home, camper)

[DocGSD]

Originally Posted by mrsgenealogy

We looked to buy in Neosho and Carthage before buying south of Springfield. We even put an offer in on a home just south of I44 in Joplin but the deal didn't "take". We love it where we are so it is just as well...in fact, better than well! ;D Haha!

I like the Springfield area as well. I bought two old run down properties in Ozark and one in Nixa about a year ago. I fixed them up and rented them out. The community there is great. I had great experiences working with contractors in that area. I have been very impressed thus far.

How fun to have a lake house, too! You go, Doc!

I dont take big vacations very often, I dont even have time too! It is nice to have a weekend getaway thats clost to home. I found a 1600 sq ft place thats about 10 years old down there. Its beautifull and the lake prices to my opinion were great!

P.S. Did you go to MU? My mother was a journalism major there. It is an amazing and beautiful campus!

I did go to MU for a while. It is a great campus. The life there was a blast.

[SassyGirl2]

First place to visit - Houston, Solo to be specific, close to the Tyrone area, in 1971 at the tender age of 18. First visit with my father since I was 3 years old - sadly, bitter divorce! We all met at my grandparents' home on Hwy DD.

First impressions - Cultural Shock to the nth degree and I hail from the deep south with lots of rural areas. Drove through the night and arrived just after breakfast. It was raining cats and dogs and you could not even see the fog covered road. Made our hearts race. Paved roads turned into gravel. Finally found the small house of my grandparents on Hwy DD. Their home was standard for the area - small two room cabin with common living and dining areas and one bedroom. Entire house was about the size of my greatroom. There was an earthen storm shelter carved into the landscape that held about 3 feet of water if it rained. The shelter had a "bench" about 3 feet long and two feet wide carved into the dirt and two carved out areas to hold food. The outhouse was located about 1/4 mile from the cabin. No running water. Electricity and telephone lines had been connected just prior to our visit. Talk about jaw dropping! I had no idea people still lived in those conditions. Even my rural, very rural, relatives in Mississippi and Alabama had it made in the shade compared to the conditions I found in Missouri. Next day we drove into Houston and Cabool and found civilization. Could not believe the difference 17 miles made in creature comforts. We also visited relatives in Springfield which I was very impressed with. Fell head over heels in love with Missouri.

My husband and I had been trying for over the past three years to sell our home and move to Springfield - to be with my Dad during his last days but such was not to be the case. Lost my beloved father in March of 2005. My mother passed away in December of 2006 from cancer and Alzheimer's. Hubby and I were caretakers so we could not abandon her. Now, we are praying daily a buyer will come sidling up the sidewalk. Our daughter and grandson relocated last Feb. to Springfield so we are more than anxious to make the move. Keeping our fingers crossed.

City-Data - have used frequently in the past but not before my first Missouri introduction. Discovered the forum this past summer and just lurked around a bit until I was comfortable with the forum and the people. Must admit, C-D is top drawer with me. So proud to be a part of this forum.

[mrsgenealogy]

Originally Posted by DocGSD

I like the Springfield area as well. I bought two old run down properties in Ozark and one in Nixa about a year ago. I fixed them up and rented them out. The community there is great. I had great experiences working with contractors in that area. I have been very impressed thus far.

Cool! Finding a good contractor is a good thing! I may just have to DM you to find out who they were! As contractors, we are always looking for good referrals and it's amazing how often we need one!

I dont take big vacations very often, I dont even have time too! It is nice to have a weekend getaway thats clost to home. I found a 1600 sq ft place thats about 10 years old down there. Its beautifull and the lake prices to my opinion were great!

Well, usually one of the great deterrents to taking a vacation is all the time and money spent just getting there. A home on the lake is my kind of vacation...the ultimate relaxing getaway! And the fact that yours is only a couple of hours drive away is a BIG BONUS in my book!

I did go to MU for a while. It is a great campus. The life there was a blast.

That's what my Mom says. I guess college was a fun time for most people.

Happy New Year, doc! I hope you find time in 2008 to smell the roses...down at the lake, of course!!!

[DocGSD]

Originally Posted by mrsgenealogy

Happy New Year, doc! I hope you find time in 2008 to smell the roses...down at the lake, of course!!!

Thank you and the same to you!

[kshe95girl]

Originally Posted by Cali BassMan

My GrandPa's farm in Broseley, Mo down by Polar Bluff... way before the internet...

Oh, my, nobody is from there... except, of course, my moms family. spent a lot of time there when i was young..... grandpa and various relations had farms strung out from Broseley to Fisk

[Cali BassMan]

Originally Posted by kshe95girl

Oh, my, nobody is from there... except, of course, my moms family. spent a lot of time there when i was young..... grandpa and various relations had farms strung out from Broseley to Fisk

Uncle and Cousins still live in Broseley, My Mother was born there. My Dad is from Greenway Ar. but moved to Broseley as a young Boy. I have another Aunt and Uncle and cousins that live in Fisk. They were originally from Broseley, My Uncle once owned the Gas Station/Cafe there in Broseley..

[kshe95girl]

Originally Posted by Cali BassMan

Uncle and Cousins still live in Broseley, My Mother was born there. My Dad is from Greenway Ar. but moved to Broseley as a young Boy. I have another Aunt and Uncle and cousins that live in Fisk. They were originally from Broseley, My Uncle once owned the Gas Station/Cafe there in Broseley..

My family has been there for over 100 years, there is still a cousin in Broseley, he is the self-proclaimed mayor, he restored the old cotton gin. I remember going to the cafe when I was little, still have some other relatives in the area too, they have mostly decamped for the bright lights of Poplar Bluff, lol.

[Cali BassMan]

Well, you know they all know each other,
Heck Broseley is so small it's not even on Citi-Data.... I guess under 200 people...
I was there in 96 last. My Mother and Brother are buried there at the little cemetary...

[kshe95girl]

Originally Posted by Cali BassMan

Well, you know they all know each other,
Heck Broseley is so small it's not even on Citi-Data.... I guess under 200 people...
I was there in 96 last. My Mother and Brother are buried there at the little cemetary...

Yeah, I am sure they do! Are your folks buried at the cemetery with the church? I think its Browns Chapel? I have people there too, and also at Vale, its on FF before you get to Fisk.
Yeah, its real small, my Mom said under 150...

[Cali BassMan]

Originally Posted by kshe95girl

Are your folks buried at the cemetery with the church? I think its Browns Chapel? I have people there too, and also at Vale, its on FF before you get to Fisk.
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Yeah, They are buried at Brown's Chapel. My Favorie Aunt Died last Summer, I think she was buried at Fisk... Is Brown's Chapel closed?
My Mother's Family has lived there since the 1800's and my Father's family moved there in the 30's..........
Not many left there now, An Uncle and a few cousins I guess...