Here are a few beautiful pictures rom the Delta Queen visits at Pittsburgh this year. Alexandra from Pittsburgh sent them to me and I'd like to share these. Enjoy. And thanks, Alexandra!

Franz Neumeier

According to the Marietta Register Online, Joe Biden said in a speach yesterday at Marietta: “And folks, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention one thing; Barack Obama reminded me to remind you of. He’s also working to save the Delta Queen. The job security that it generates. That steamboat brings a lot of money here.”
Well said. But what I've recognized: While Barack Obama is co-sponsoring bill S. 3498 to save the Delta Queen, Delaware Senator Joe Biden is not on the list of co-sponsors for that...

Franz Neumeier

A blog post of Sue Henry made me feel very sad this morning: Her picture story 'A final look at a tradition' is telling much more about the feelings of people living along the rivers than words could ever tell. Sue portraits the visit of the Delta Queen at Paducah from the perspective of the people on shore, watching the Delta Queen, wondering whether they'll see her again. The story makes me feel very sad, but it also shows so intensely why we must not loose this wonderful boat. Look at the third...

Franz Neumeier

The first paragraph of a news piece on the WSAZ Charleston TV website today ("Saving the Delta Queen") struck my mind: "Save the queen! Save a piece of American history! That is the chant around the country as thousands fight to keep the delta queen riverboat afloat." Right: THOUSANDS fight for the Deta Queen.

How dare Rep. James Oberstar to shamelessly misuse his power in Congress to ignore the people?

By the way: Who else except all-mighty Rep. Oberstar is actively against...

Franz Neumeier

Just discovered a posting at the Field of View blog including a wonderful picture of the Delta Queen, actually a photo that the author manipulated in an artistic way so it almost looks like a painting.

Franz Neumeier