Short day run from Hoppies to the Kaskaskia Lock and Dam…last time around that was where we first encountered those pesky Asian carp…this time we thought they weren’t as plentiful. Though we continue to hear all sorts of horror stories about other…
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But some things don't change…even though the Mississippi
But some things don’t change…even though the Mississippi was down the current was swift…giving us about a 3-4 mph boost. Wings dams (those treacherous rock things the corp of engineers thought were a good idea) were pretty exposed. At least that ma…
Quite a different kind of adventure as we pass things we've
Quite a different kind of adventure as we pass things we’ve seen and done before…Floyd was quick to spot his name mountain…St Nickolas..and we couldn’t help but notice how much the foliage had grown around the mile markers.
Hoppies Marina is really several barges attached to the bank
Hoppies Marina is really several barges attached to the bank of the Mississippi…not pretty…no amenities…just a place to get gas and plug in for the night. Actually the only place to get gas…and because it is still right on the river, landing a…
She's a cagey old gal..weathered from years of running the
She’s a cagey old gal..weathered from years of running the marina and dealing with LOOPERS…we were disappointed to learn that one of our favorite stops the first time around had been turned into a dumping ground for barges…so we needed to re-think …
Fern at Hoppies is every one's new best friend…she knows
Fern at Hoppies is every one’s new best friend…she knows more about the dangers and travel on Mississippi River than anyone wants to know…and she holds court with boaters every day…she graciously waited until we’d had Mile-High Pie to begin that …
Floyd couldn't resist the urge to pass…so we arrived at
Floyd couldn’t resist the urge to pass…so we arrived at Hoppies Marina first. Looked about the same…but not near as intimidating our first landing there three years ago…and we landed twice this time…after getting fuel, Fern had us move up betwe…
St Louis…looking good!!! That arch is
St Louis…looking good!!! That arch is something else, isn’t it??? Oh, and notice that new bold gold burgee flying on the bow of the TUMBLEWEED…the other boaters noticed!!!
We spent the rest of the day traveling with BOREAS and BRANDY
We spent the rest of the day traveling with BOREAS and BRANDY IV, fellow loopers…even though we didn’t really meet them til that evening at Hoppies Marina. Chain of Rocks canal…been there, done that…wasn’t near as scary as last time…I mean, it…
And, of course, more tow boats…and barges barges
And, of course, more tow boats…and barges barges everywhere…
