I usually do my collecting around the South-West corner of Missouri. I go to Toys-R-US in Joplin Missouri a lot to satisfy my toy needs. Then I will go to The Book Barn in Joplin too. It has tons of comics and records, and just what ever you need. They are cool about new comics, but the other stuff is pretty high. Hello Dennis! My records come from a selection of flea markets and Antique places around the area. Like my friend Randy said, "It best to find bargins in places that are dirty. If it's clean, you won't find a bargin." Well he said something like that, so look for dirty places they normally have the best deals for your money. And trust me, there are plenty of dirty places around here.

Well, the paranormal has always been an interest to me. Merely an interest, nothing really more. I have just found it fascinating that there could be "something more" out-there. The movie Ghostbusters was a catalyst in my interest in ghosts. My cousins and I would dress up like the Ghostbusters and run around in the dark trying to find something. Also, on of my cousins really had an interest in the paranormal too. He was older and wiser on the subject, and added fuel to my fire. There is a light near where I live called the "Spook Light". It has been there forever, and we would go out there and look at it on occasions. It really intrigued me. We would go out there and talk to visitors about the light. But most of the people out there just go out there to drink. Check out my page about the Hornet Spook light at the end of the Paranormal section. I also have been interested in Ghosts and folklore in the Ozarks. I heard stories about a ghost in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, at the Crescent Springs Hotel. So my friends and I went down there to check it out. We didn't see anything, but the place is creepy enough without ghosts! So I have this onward interest about things that happen, that aren't supposed to happen.

Here is my Hornet Spook Light page.The Hornet Spook Light. It is about 7 miles from Joplin. It is an unexplained light that appears down an old country road. It moves around, changes colors, and changes intensity. I have seen it many times, and it is very real. Check it out. The page isn't too big, but I'm planning to improve it in the future.

Since I have lived in this area for most of my life, I would hopefully know something about it. There is actually quite a bit of interesting things around, all within a days drive.

Well, first of all there is Branson, Missouri. I am sure most of you have heard of Branson at some time or another. It is about two hours away from me. I have been going there all of my life. It has really exploded in the last ten years. It is a town that has a bunch of country and western singers in it, and also a lot of entertainment. But be prepared for "bumper to bumper" traffic, as I like to say. It has a lot of outlet malls, miniature golf, resturants, and shows to keep a person busy.

Carthage, Missouri has always been a favorite town of mine. I have (some-what fond) memories of marching with the high school band in the Mapel Leaf Parade. It is Missouri's longest parade (I think). Besides the Mapel Leaf Festival, Carthage has many historical homes that are very beautiful. It is fun to just drive around and look at them. There are several different tours throughout the year where you can see some of these homes first-hand. There are many flea markets and antique shops around town where you can find all sorts of things. Carthage is the home of many artistic people. Samuel J. Butcher, the creator of Precious Moments, lives here. He has designed and built a chapel in Carthage, with his painting inside of it. There are also many other attractions at the Precious Moments complex. Lowel Davis also lives in Carthage and has set up Red-Oak II. It is a recreation of his childhood home town. His art work and figures are on display here as well. With all of the attractions in Carthage, it would be very easy to spend a day or two there.

Here is a great site to get you on your way to Branson. It is the Official Branson Page. Everything that you would like to know about Branson is here.

Hey, do you want to learn more about Carthage? Well go to the Carthage Home Page. It has a lot of useful information about Carthage, and what to do there..

Check out my rant page. I have various junk writings of mine and some random thoughts. A look inside my crazy head. Go here to see Hypno+Raygun's Rant Page.

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