tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246917444733853754.post2503639114530151622..comments2023-08-04T08:58:18.984-07:00Comments on Vintage Roadside® - the blog: Remembering Aquarama - Vintage Roadside visits with an AquamaidVintage Roadsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13932230703291898389noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246917444733853754.post-21656000602911411242022-04-12T12:23:45.330-07:002022-04-12T12:23:45.330-07:00Sad news, but the only vestige remaining of the Aq...Sad news, but the only vestige remaining of the Aquarama is the metal pole that supported the slanted front edge of the sign. It was later decorated as a fishing pole when the Happy Fisherman restaurant was there. It will soon be torn down for a new retail development.Eric Ahlvinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246917444733853754.post-33980049553949216252009-11-23T19:58:23.177-08:002009-11-23T19:58:23.177-08:00I knew Claudia very well. She was a fellow mermai...I knew Claudia very well. She was a fellow mermaid but,also, my friend through middle and high school. We both graduated from School of the Osage.....as did your uncle (I didn't realize Marc had a brother). I know the picture you speak of with the girls lined up and sitting in front of the Aquarama building. I have that postcard at my beach house! I am in that picture and can still name most of the girls. My parents owned and operated Robin's Resort in Osage Beach.....My parents no longer own the resort but it is still called Robin's and last summer celebrated its 50th anniversary!Dianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18077694683912277996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246917444733853754.post-51004299029490115032009-11-23T17:24:05.382-08:002009-11-23T17:24:05.382-08:00Dian, thanks for responding. It is so nice to con...Dian, thanks for responding. It is so nice to connect with someone who knew my grandmother and grandpa. They were very special to me. Were you the youngest mermaid? The only other one I remember is CLaudia. Marc is my Uncle, although he is only about 7 years older than me. He had a much older brother (my dad). I have one of those little viewer souvenirs with a photo of the Aquarama and the mermaids standing in front. THat place was surely ahead of it's time, especially in such a small town. WIshing you all the best.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00274093290373917272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246917444733853754.post-25509440024570210222009-11-23T17:09:06.444-08:002009-11-23T17:09:06.444-08:00Dian - We were on a road trip from Portland, OR to...Dian - We were on a road trip from Portland, OR to Nashville, TN last month and adjusted our route to take a swing through the Lake of the Ozarks area. We stopped to see the old Aquarama building and took photos of the large clam shells (which sadly are the only remaining items at the restaurant).Vintage Roadsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932230703291898389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246917444733853754.post-8025550982904187352009-11-23T17:07:14.926-08:002009-11-23T17:07:14.926-08:00Pam - We're so glad you found our post! Thanks...Pam - We're so glad you found our post! Thanks also for your email today. I'll get you a reply this evening.<br /><br />We just love the history of Aquarama and so appreciate what your grandparents built. We've also really enjoyed talking with a few of the mermaids and hearing about their time at Aquarama.Vintage Roadsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932230703291898389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246917444733853754.post-42331005746808804972009-11-23T15:15:24.698-08:002009-11-23T15:15:24.698-08:00I forgot to tell you....It is not every girl that ...I forgot to tell you....It is not every girl that gets to list being a mermaid on her job resume. When I graduated from college and was interviewing for my first teaching positon....I noted my mermaid experience and it was always good for a fun conversation, on a personal note. I think it actually helped me land my first teaching position.....fifth grade teacher aka mermaid! Cool!!! DianDianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18077694683912277996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246917444733853754.post-11784817712365322432009-11-23T15:02:32.092-08:002009-11-23T15:02:32.092-08:00I so enjoyed knowing and working for your grandpar...I so enjoyed knowing and working for your grandparents. Your grandfather was a real business man and your grandmother....well, I think she was a "show girl" in her heart! She had the best ideas for our costumes...so pretty and flashy!!! She was very creative and they made a great team.<br /><br />I swam the first summer in the show with your dad and went to high school with him, as well. I was Princess of Pun-ja-har-jo when he was the tapped Brave, our senior year....another bit of trivia Marc can fill you in on one day!<br /><br />I only have wonderful memories of the lake and the time I lived there. What fun! Dian Sevra HughesDianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18077694683912277996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246917444733853754.post-1638647103869654912009-11-23T14:41:07.977-08:002009-11-23T14:41:07.977-08:00I love this post. Wally and Nola Johl were my gra...I love this post. Wally and Nola Johl were my grandparents and I have not heard a thing about the Aquarama in many years. Thanks for all of these great memories!!!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00274093290373917272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246917444733853754.post-51120548871250272642009-07-20T14:21:23.707-07:002009-07-20T14:21:23.707-07:00Dian - Thank you so much for sharing some of your ...Dian - Thank you so much for sharing some of your Aquarama history. Those fish with big eyes probably were quite a shock when the lights came on! We're really happy you found our talk with Janie and it brought back some fun memories. If you have any other history you'd like to share we'd love to talk with you. <br /><br />Jeff & KellyVintage Roadsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932230703291898389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246917444733853754.post-22291071695266691432009-07-17T21:17:02.699-07:002009-07-17T21:17:02.699-07:00My name is Dian. I was an original Aquarama merma...My name is Dian. I was an original Aquarama mermaid and swam with Janie. I remember not liking to swim with the goldfish and black googley eyed fish in the tank. I really didn't like finding them in my giant clam shell when the lights came on for the show! Fun memories!Dianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18077694683912277996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246917444733853754.post-90967955241446639432009-05-12T10:30:00.000-07:002009-05-12T10:30:00.000-07:00I'm Julia - Thank you for the comment! Glad you're...I'm Julia - Thank you for the comment! Glad you're enjoying our visit with an Aquamaid.<br /><br />Aquarena Springs has some wonderful history. We're hoping to do a feature on that one also. Although they did have "Glurpo the Clown" who looks a little scary in the postcards:-)Vintage Roadsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932230703291898389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246917444733853754.post-70253024502731104982009-05-12T09:25:00.000-07:002009-05-12T09:25:00.000-07:00Love this post. Brings back memories of Aquarena ...Love this post. Brings back memories of Aquarena Springs in San Marcos, Tx. :-)Drawn to The Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821088207872466505noreply@blogger.com