Our Location: Natural Falls State Park, Colcord, OK
We slept well and woke to coolish temperatures but the sun warmed everything up. Coffee and breakfast to start the day followed by a quick visit with Ron & Sharon to set our plans for the day.
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| That is us over there in the trees. |
Riley and I went for a walk to see the falls and then followed the signs for the Ghost Coon Trail. It was a couple of miles around the trail, a bit up and down but scenic. It followed along the bluff for a while and we could look down into the ravine for about half the trail.
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| The path to the Falls. |
Back home we rested for a bit before Ron came by to tell us that friends Billy & Sharlene were near by. We had made plans yesterday to meet today for lunch. Ron & Sharon, Riley and I climbed into Ron’ s truck heading into Siloam Springs to meet our other friends.
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| The top of the falls. |
We meet up with Billy & Sharlene at the Rib Cage. We haven’t seen them for a couple of years as well. Sharlene has been going through a very rough time as she’s finally finished her chemo for breast cancer, and will be taking radiation soon. She has suffered a stroke as well in the last number of months. Billy has had the same knee replaced about 4 times but is doing a bit better now. Although both are walking with canes, they seem able to get around pretty well.
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| The Falls. |
After lunch we came back to the park and sat around for a couple of hours chatting and catching up, telling some stories and just doing what friends do. It was such a wonderful visit and we were both very happy to see Billy & Sharlene.
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| Standing on the overlook at the Falls. |
Riley and I spent another half hour or so with Ron & Sharon after Billy & Sharlene left before coming home for the rest of the day. The sunlight and fresh air seemed to play a trick on us and we’ve been finding ourselves very tired today. So a quiet night for us at home.
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| A log maintenance shed. |
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you had a fantastic day.
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| Sharon (left) and Sharlene (right). |
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| Billy (left) and Ron(right). |
Until next time… take care, be safe,
Deb
Deb
Sounds like so much fun catching up with your good friends, keep on enjoying your time there.
ReplyDeleteThanks George. It is nice to catch up as you know. There is just something comforting about it.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
What a great day! It's so pretty there..love the falls and the benches at the bottom to sit and reflect. How great you got to catch up with all your friends! Love the name Dripping Springs!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fantastic visit and we are enjoying our time spent with all friends. It's a wonderful park I'm enjoying the sights and the trails. I think it would be more intense visiting here with children due to the ravine but still a great place.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb