Ozark Pioneer Days, Ava Missouri, October 2008

Waking up early in the crisp Autumn air that snaps the senses into "this is what feeling alive" is all about in the southern region of Missouri.

Sensing the magic of friendship as it cuts through the heavy dewpoint, morning breaking with the smell of campfires warming up for coffee and a farmers sized breakfast.

Watching one's soul soar higher than the eagles that blessed our gathering with a fly by....

Recalling our past, renews our future, and reminds us of the bounty that still remains for those who choose to keep it alive and nourish it!

Give and take. Teach and learn. Live and re-live. Freedom of choice and choosing wisely.

As the earth readies itself to rest, we celebrated those who brought us here, and for me it attached a new meaning to the words" Find the cost of freedom buried in the ground, Mother Earth is calling you, lay your body down."( CSN&Y)

This event occurs every October just outside of Ava, Missouri. It is free and it is family friendly.

The event sponsored by Dale and Betty Thompson is a must see if you live anywhere near Missouri.

Comments: 12

Gene P. Dec 16, 2008, 11:37pm EST

Thanks for sharing

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Alta B. Dec 16, 2008, 11:40pm EST

That would be neat to go to. Great pics!

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Trish A. Dec 17, 2008, 12:01am EST

This took me down memory lane. I have been in Ava several times (in more youthful days) and the photos reminded me of the glory of the Ozarks. Thanks so much for sharing these.

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William Dotani Dec 17, 2008, 1:48am EST

Great, super cool and other like adjectives.

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Kathy W. Dec 17, 2008, 6:31am EST

Great photos, chica. What a lovely "coming to earth" party.
And what a lovely group of gentle people to spend time with.
Enjoy it--year after year.
Blessings on your nurturing head, and green thumbs.
Wilka (Kat)

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Bill's Spirit Dec 17, 2008, 6:41am EST

That is So Cool !!

I love these kind of events and I really appreciate your sharing pictures from it.

I have often thought I would enjoy living as simply and as close to the Earth as the Pioneers did.

Thanks.

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Lou Anne L. Dec 17, 2008, 11:43am EST

There is so much to see at this gathering. It spans a very large time period and is geared towards learning.

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Duckie 1 Dec 17, 2008, 3:22pm EST

I'll have to send this link to my sis and her husband ... they love camping and things like this in MO.!

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Madame Donna C. Dec 18, 2008, 9:44pm EST

What a fun thing to do!

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William Dotani Dec 21, 2008, 3:48am EST

To Whom It May concern seems a bit formal, so I'll just say to my Gather friends, Happy Holidays. I have had so many chores and things to do that it has been tough to find time to comment. I love to write and I try to set aside at minimum 2 hours a day just to write whatever. My thought is always of you, my audience. You are an inspiration and I try to be entertaining. I read all of your comments. I should respond more. I appreciate good or bad reviews. All I take as a positive. Please oh please give me 10 stars!!! My goodness, I feel like I'm in First grade. I could give a good squat about the stars. Well, it has become just impossible to reciprocate in a timely manner, so I'm just putting this in your comments as a way to say one word. Thanks.
May God bless.

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