We've just received an e-mail from New Zealand from which you can read between the lines how stunned people are about the Delta Queen's situation even as far away as New Zealand. What an absurd idea to destroy such an icon with fans all over the world. When I receive e-mails like this it makes the situation to appear even more unreal than it is already.

I'd like to share this e-mail with you:
"Hi, I have just seen your website for saving the Delta Queen river boat, as I dont live...

Franz Neumeier

A special "Save the DELTA QUEEN" steamboat rally will take place Thursday, June 12 beginning at 11:30 a.m. along the Ohio River Levee at the corner of Front and Greene Streets in Marietta.

The June 12th rally is open to the public and will feature speakers from the American Sternwheel Association, Senator Joy Padgett, state and local government representatives, and other noted officials. Musical entertainment will feature Tony Ellis, banjo player formerly with Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass...

Franz Neumeier

Rep. James Oberstar obviously has deleted 9 negative comments that had been posted in response to his speech in the House of Representatives on April 24, 2008 on YouTube (see video below). Just in case Mr. Oberstar decides to even delete the whole video, you'll find another copy of the video on YouTube.

We've documented the manipulative manner of this speech and his untrue statements at save-the-delta-queen.org before (Rep. Oberstar’s manipulatory tricks in his Delta Queen speech ...),...

Franz Neumeier

Rep. James Oberstar (D) has deleted all comments, mainly negative ones, from a Youtube video featuring his speech in the House about the reasons why he is refusing an exemption for the steamboat Delta Queen. The video originally had been posted on April 24, 2008. All comments disappeared on June 3.

Delta Queen supporters say, "while he can betray his constituents and while he can be untruthful to his fellow Representatives in the House, he must not delete comments on a video he posted...

Franz Neumeier

Welcome to my blog, “Notes” From the Road! Join me weekly this summer 2008 as I delve deep into the world of steam calliopes. This is a[n attempt at a] side project of a research grant that I’ve received from the University of Saint Thomas in Saint Paul. Every Sunday I’ll post updates on my research, including interesting and/or questionable facts, calliope mysteries, and of course, the stories that accompany any earnest discussion of the river.

Today’s entry comes after a full...

Jon Tschiggfrie