[Judy Patsch]

I just received an email from Capt. Carl Henry that he and the SCOTT STEGBAUER are headed for the UMR - unfortunately they'll pass through here when I'm back in New Orleans. But this email reminded me of the Howard Museum's River Ramblings weekend, this year Aug. 21, with Capt. Henry as the speaker. As always, a trip on the BELLE precedes the talk in the Carriage House of the museum, and pre- and post- talk sessions will be held at the Kingfish Restaurant and the Towne Place Suites a block away. Looking at the accumulation of 'stuff' I brought home from my NOLA apartment, I think it is safe to say there will be another giveaway of steamboat clothing and souvenirs to those who attend too. Mark your calendars for the weekend of Aug. 21 for a great steamboating gathering.