We reached the middle of July with a great visitor count - - - 167 for July, 2567 since March 1. A lovely  couple from Oslo, Norway stopped in on their way to Branson.  It is always great to meet and welcome folk from foreign lands.   The rains have finally returned, and we are back to our beautiful green hills.  It is still very hot, but we are so very thankful for the rains. Today I will be attending the annual reunion of my mother's family.  Volunteer Pat Johnson will be on board the caboose today.  She has is really helping me out during this time of losing two of our volunteers.  I appreciate her so very much. Caroline Sutherland Laus Deo