Day #57 - Ottawa, IL
September 26th, 2008The good news for “Good News” today is that they opened up another section of the Illinois River. We are currently at MM 242 and it is now open to MM 108 and then again after MM 50. That means we can travel for two days and then hope for the best to get further down the river. People are doing the best they can under the circumstances, but everyone is anxious to get going with the trip. Most baots are at least two weeks behind schedule. That is pretty funny when you consider the advice they give everyone…don’t make dates and plans. Something always comes up. Guess the seasoned travelers know what they are talking about.
Got the courtesy can again today and were chauffered around again. Amazing when going to Walmart twice in one week is a big deal.
About to go to the Captain’s meeting. Four boats left this morning to go further down river and I am sure we will find out tonight that several more are planning to go tomorrow. I know we are hoping we can get an early start. We have reservations so we know we will have a place to stay.
