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Cairo, IL, Angelo Towhead Anchorage – 9/8/12

Our plan today was to try and get 158 miles to the mouth of the Ohio River since we lost a day yesterday due to the storms.  We pulled our cords and lines at 6:20 a.m. (first light) and took off south.  A 70 ft Hatteras that was in front of u…

Cairo, IL, Angelo Towhead Anchorage – 9/8/12

Our plan today was to try and get 158 miles to the mouth of the Ohio River since we lost a day yesterday due to the storms.  We pulled our cords and lines at 6:20 a.m. (first light) and took off south.  A 70 ft Hatteras that was in front of …

Hoppie’s Marina, Kimmswick, MO – 9/7/12

The sun was shinning and things looked good to leave this morning until we looked at the weather and saw the storm that was predicted for later in the day.  We discussed the options with Blue Heron and decided that we wanted to be securely tied to…

Hoppie’s Marina, Kimmswick, MO – 9/7/12

The sun was shinning and things looked good to leave this morning until we looked at the weather and saw the storm that was predicted for later in the day.  We discussed the options with Blue Heron and decided that we wanted to be securely tied t…

Hoppies Marina, Kimmswick, MO – 9/6/12

Finally … we can get our air card to work and I have posted the last 3 days.Kathy and Mike We are moving on today and leaving Mike and Kathy so we invited them to the boat for our farewell breakfast.  We have so enjoyed traveling with them …

Hoppies Marina, Kimmswick, MO – 9/6/12

Finally … we can get our air card to work and I have posted the last 3 days.

Kathy and Mike

 We are moving on today and leaving Mike and Kathy so we invited them to the boat for our farewell breakfast.  We have so enjoyed traveling wi…

Grafton Harbor, Grafton, IL – 9/5/12

Another fun day .. left at 6:30 a.m. for the 86 mile run to Grafton, IL.  The Illinois River is not very exciting but one that we must use to get home.Car FerryNice View As we approached Grafton we started signs of civilization. WineryWhen we…

Grafton Harbor, Grafton, IL – 9/5/12

Another fun day .. left at 6:30 a.m. for the 86 mile run to Grafton, IL.  The Illinois River is not very exciting but one that we must use to get home.

Car Ferry

Nice View

 As we approached Grafton we started signs of civilization. …

Logston Tug Service, Bardstown, IL – 9/4/12

We left Hamm’s at 6:30 a.m. preparing for a 93 mile run to Logston Tug service one of the only places to stay along the river. Leaving Hamm’s MarinaThe current was a little weird as we left the marina which pushed us into the barge at the entrance…

Logston Tug Service, Bardstown, IL – 9/4/12

We left Hamm’s at 6:30 a.m. preparing for a 93 mile run to Logston Tug service one of the only places to stay along the river.

 
Leaving Hamm’s Marina

The current was a little weird as we left the marina which pushed us into the barge at th…