Andy took us on a guided tour out to the Current River. It is a couple hours east of Springfield. He and Carol and her sister bought 40 acres of property out there over looking the river. On the way out we stopped and saw a couple of the springs which feed and in some cases originate creeks, streams and rivers in the area. The Alley Spring flows out 81 million gallons per day and is the origin of a fast moving creek. It is the 8th largest spring in Missouri. We ate a picnic lunch there. It's a beautiful spot. We then went to the Blue Spring, which is known for vivid blue color of the water running out. It flows at 87 million gal/day down a short creek into the Jackport(?) River which then runs into the Current River. About half way out the walk to the spring it started to pour and we all got wet, but I failed to wear rain gear and got soaked. We then visited their property which is adjacent to property owned by a fellow named Scott and his wife Jodie. They have a cabin up there they live in and have built a second one they rent out to folks as a retreat. The places are very remote and up a narrow road carved through the woods. The views down to the river are just great. Andy, Carol and her sister had a travel trailer out there for several years, but had to remove it because with limited use the local wood residents started to make it their own. They are considering a cabin at some point. It was a terrific tour of the area which as a whole is agricultural with some rafting, canoeing, floating businesses along the rivers and streams. Floating is very popular out here.
Last night Andy took us all out to the Metropolitan Grill for Dana's birthday. We had an excellent meal and a great time. Thanks Andy.
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