The center started yesterday the way we like it. I opened the doors at 10:00 and by 10:15 Chris and I were both 'entertaining' guests.  My guest were a couple from Minnesota who had come to the area planning to camp on Spring River, but after the weather forecast on KKountry 95, decided to go to their 'plan B.'  They came to the center looking for directions, information and recommendations on Branson.  They were excited to learn they'd be in Branson for Silver Dollar City's 50th Anniversary celebration this weekend.  They left with smiles and thanks. My next guest was a beautiful young lady from Mississippi who had just spent time with her biological father in Springfield. They had never met, he works for BNSF in Nebraska.  Springfield was a central location for them to meet.  As she was traveling through Thayer on 63, she said she looked over and saw the Burlington caboose, turned around and came back for a better look.  She was such a joy for me to entertain.  She wanted to know and see everything!  I had her to myself for 30 mins or so then Chris came in, and we really wowed her (and she us. Chis will give his comments and add pictures when he checks in.  These are the kinds of visitors we enjoy.  We get more than we give at these times. The bad weather has dampened Dogwood Daze, but looks like most of the yard sales will go on.   Our total visitor count yesterday was 11 bringing our YTD count to 810. 9190 to 10,000. Have a good weekend. Caroline Sutherland Laus Deo