The Ole Seagull


Nelly or Carrie Underwood in a Branson parking lot “just ain’t right”

Posted in General by The OleSeagull on the July 25th, 2010

The term “Just ain’t right” is used to describe some of the hysterical humorous actions of a character played by one of Branson’s funniest men, Jarrett Dougherty, in the popular Branson show “Pierce Arrow.” Those words came to mind as the Ole Seagull reviewed the appeal of the City of Branson’s denial of a Special Event Permit Application for a “Nelly Concert” sponsored by “Paul Dunn” at the “Grand Palace (Rear Parking Lot).”

In the city’s denial of the application they said, “The City of Branson has concerns regarding the effect of a large concert in this area” because of, among other things, “the (more…)

What a pathetic way for Branson to treat any employee let alone a U.S. Marine Veteran!

Posted in Branson, Government by The OleSeagull on the July 18th, 2010

If you are an employee for any business within the City of Branson read the next sentence if you read nothing else! In spite of being devoid of common sense and compassion, it is the city of Branson’s current position that a mere employee can be charged with a violation of the Branson Municipal Code if the person they are working for doesn’t have the proper City of Branson business license and is not available when the inspector comes in to the business establishment. Under Section 1-11 of the Branson Municipal Code, suc (more…)

Nelly – an example of the diversity and quality of Branson entertainment

Posted in General by The OleSeagull on the July 11th, 2010

Branson is called “The live music show capital of the world” because of the diversity and quality of its live music shows. The announcement from Las Vegas on July 4 that the Grammy winning Hip-Hop singer “Nelly” will be performing a concert in Branson as part of the re-opening of the Grand Place in Branson on Aug. 21 adds a new genre of music to that diversity and provides more entertainment choices for Branson’s visitors.
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America’s Spirit – “Remember the Alamo”

Posted in General by The OleSeagull on the July 4th, 2010

On March 3, 1836, Colonel William Barret Travis, the Commander of the Alamo, wrote to Texas Governor Smith, “…victory will cost the enemy so dear, that it will be worse for him than defeat.” In the early predawn hours of Sunday, March 6, 1836, after 12 days of almost constant bombardment and siege, the soldiers of Mexican General Santa Anna, numbering in the thousands, made their final assault on the Alamo, overwhelming and killing everyone of its 189 defenders. (more…)

What do “doodoo,” TIFs and the Branson Airport have in common?

Posted in Branson, General by The OleSeagull on the June 27th, 2010

The simple answer is, “The taxpaying citizen and businesses of Branson hereinafter called DDO for “the Doodooed on,” are paying for each.” How is it possible that the DDO got (more…)

A Dr. Pepper can, a set of loving eyes and a man’s heart rescues her from deaths jaws

Posted in General, Opinion by The OleSeagull on the June 20th, 2010

She probably didn’t suspect that the journey she was on would end with her death as she felt the vibration of the truck’s wheels rolling underneath the cab floor where she lay with her chin propped up on an empty Dr. Pepper can, but she certainly had to sense that something (more…)

US Conference of Mayors opposes Arizona’s Illegal Alien Law SB 1070

Posted in Branson, General, Government, Opinion by The OleSeagull on the June 13th, 2010

The U.S. Conference of Mayors is meeting in Oklahoma City. On Monday, June 14 they will be voting on their Resolution 41 opposing Arizona’s Illegal Alien Law SB 1070. (more…)

Racist or clown and could Branson survive without the labor or illegal aliens?

Posted in Branson, Opinion by The OleSeagull on the June 6th, 2010

The Friday edition of this paper contained a Letter to the Editor from Steven P. Servis who, to put it mildly, expressed some concerns about the Ole Seagull’s writings regarding illegal aliens and other things. (more…)

Memorial Day – Remember the “Risk” that preserves our Nation

Posted in General, Opinion by The OleSeagull on the May 30th, 2010

The purpose of the original Memorial Day was to honor those who died in the Civil War. Its purpose today has evolved into remembering and honoring all who have died in the service of our country. (more…)

By not reversing and stemming the invasion of illegal aliens is America committing suicide?

Posted in General by The OleSeagull on the May 23rd, 2010

America is being invaded by illegal aliens who are not only violating the laws of this country upon illegal entry and otherwise after entering the country, but believe their desire for what they want gives them the right to do whatever they want to get it. (more…)

Ole Seagull believes Branson Airport is safe and providing great service

Posted in General by The OleSeagull on the May 16th, 2010

The Ole Seagull decided to share the information he provided as a response to an email he received this week because of the general interest in the Branson Airport. The portions in bold type are from the email and the non bold is the Ole Seagull’s Response. (more…)

Mothers are God’s Love

Posted in Branson, General, Opinion by The OleSeagull on the May 9th, 2010

How important are Mothers? Without them natural life as we know it could not even begin and the course of most people’s lives, after that beginning, is dramatically influenced by the person they call “Mom” or “Mother.” (more…)

Illegal aliens should either be in jail or deported, but certainly not rewarded

Posted in General by The OleSeagull on the May 2nd, 2010

People are referred to as “illegal aliens” because they are in our country illegally. To an Ole seagull, it makes no difference whether that illegal alien is Irish, Martian, Hispanic, English, Lilliputian or otherwise, an illegal alien is an illegal alien. (more…)

Chances are that Branson shows are helped by Branson Landing and none will fail because of it

Posted in General by The OleSeagull on the April 25th, 2010

The Ole Seagull has seen Branson shows fail because they did not have a product that met the expectations of our guests, let the quality of their show deteriorate, did not have the financing to either market or keep the show going until it grew to maturity within the Branson market, poor management decisions and, marketing funds or not, simply had an inadequate marketing program. He has never seen a show fail because of Branson Landing or the “free shows” it offers. (more…)

Crabb could serve as poster child for “retention vote” Constitutional Amendment

Posted in General by The OleSeagull on the April 18th, 2010

Federal Judge Barbara B. Crabb could serve as the “Poster Child” for a constitutional amendment requiring all federal judges, including the U.S. supreme court justices, to go through a retention election every four years. (more…)

I don’t recognize my country anymore either!

Posted in General, Government, Opinion by The OleSeagull on the April 11th, 2010

“I don’t recognize my country anymore,” said a lady who had called in to Springfield, Missouri’s KWTO “Morning Line Show (AM 560)” recently. That thought immediately registered with the Ole Seagull because he has felt that way for many years.

Let him list just some of his reasons why: (more…)

But that’s not all there was, He has risen!

Posted in General by The OleSeagull on the April 4th, 2010

To Christians, Christmas is both a commemoration and celebration of the fact that “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son so that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” If however, that first Christmas was all there was, there would be little reason for anyone to believe in Jesus and the promise of eternal life would be lost to all. But that’s not all there was. (more…)

CBS’s “Undercover Boss” reveals Branson’s real “undercover boss”

Posted in General by The OleSeagull on the March 28th, 2010

Joel Manby, the president and CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE), will be the “Undercover Boss” on tonight’s episode of the new CBS hit reality show, “Undercover Boss.” The underlying premise of the show is that a high level company executive goes “undercover” within their company at the “worker bee level” (more…)

Who owns the land Branson Landing is on and does it have anything to do with Branson’s Project Graduation?

Posted in Branson, Opinion by The OleSeagull on the March 21st, 2010

Who owns the land Branson Landing is on?

That’s really a rhetorical question because, according to a January 19, 2010 judgment, Douglas L. Coverdell and Coverdell Enterprises Inc,. owns, what is according to some people, a sizable portion of the land upon which Branson Landing is built. How sizable? From news accounts on the judgment, big enough for (more…)

Branson Airport and free shows at Branson Landing

Posted in General by The OleSeagull on the March 14th, 2010

There have been those who have been upset with what the Ole Seagull has written about the alleged agreement between the city and the airport and start out conversations with words such as “Why are you against the airport?” Being against the unconscionable agreement that the pre 2007 board and administration tried to saddle the city with is (more…)

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