2010 Winter Travel Blog: Branson, MO, day 3

the Branson Belle paddleboat located on Lake Taneycoma

the Chateau on the Lakes Resort and Spa

another resort on the lake

We went on a luncheon cruise today on the Branson Belle, a paddlewheeler boat, on Lake Taneycomo. It was a picture perfect day to be out on the water. Our cruise also included a show, "Made in the USA." We had an unexpected twist while on the cruise as you will see.

the dam constructed on the lake, which generates electricity for the area

looking down at one of the paddlewheels, which powers the boat

the pilot house

one of the acts, a fiddler, who was very good. When we were in Pembroke, Ontario. there were 10,000 fiddlers and dancers performing at one of the parks on the lake. This fiddler was there. Can you imagine that!!!

Next was a vocal act with four young women singers. Patsy was invited on stage to participate in the act. He looks a little like he has stage fright here, but it was short lived.

getting into the act - first time jitters

look, he has his arms around two of the singers

Now they are hugging him and a third singer is trying to get into the act - he is in his glory!

Patsy begins to sing with the group

getting into a little dance with a little two step - What a guy!!! I think he likes it. I can tell you that many of the men in the audience were jealous.

the finale - our fiddler, the 4 singers and a great ragtime pianist

We went to the Legends in Concert in the evening - saw Greg Straits - country music, Aretha Franklin - Nedgra Culp a look-a-like double - even fooled Patsy but she has a fabulous voice, The Blues Brothers who did a fantastic job, Liberace - more of a comedian who acted liked Liberace than a great pianist, and Elvis -not a good look-a-like except for the hair who sang all Elis' songs but didn't have the moves - Tony Roi played a much better Elvis.

Got 3 pictures during intermission as flash cameras could not be used.

the Blues Brothers during intermission